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France’s Le Drian says restoring confidence with U.S. will require time
PARIS (Reuters) -French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian told U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday it would take...
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New Zealand’s Ardern says lockdowns can end with high vaccine uptake
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Thursday the country should aim for a 90%-plus rate...
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White House says call with French President Macron was ‘friendly’
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden's call with French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday lasted 30 minutes and was...
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In climate pledge, Xi says China will not build new coal-fired power projects abroad
By Valerie Volcovici, David Brunnstrom and Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Chinese leader Xi Jinping said on Tuesday that...
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Biden, Macron to meet in Europe in October -White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron will meet in Europe in October, the White...
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Biden phone call with Macron on sub deal expected soon -White House
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (Reuters) - White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki said on Tuesday a phone call between President Joe...
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New Zealand steps closer to tighter terrorism laws after supermarket knife attack
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand's parliament took a step closer on Tuesday to making it easier to arrest and prosecute...
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Philippines supports Australia nuclear sub pact to counter China
MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines is backing a new defence partnership between the United States, Britain and Australia, hoping it...
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Australia PM Morrison says trade talks with EU will take time
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Tuesday said any trade talks with the European Union will be...
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France questioned Australia’s commitment to submarine deal in June – source
By Elizabeth Pineau PARIS (Reuters) -France began doubting Australia's commitment to a $40 billion submarine order in June and President...
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Macron to hold call with U.S. President Biden -French government spokesman
PARIS (Reuters) -French President Emmanuel Macron will have a call with U.S. President Joe Biden in the next few days,...
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New Zealand sees small increase in daily COVID-19 cases over weekend
(Reuters) - New Zealand reported 24 new locally acquired coronavirus cases on Sunday, up from 20 on Saturday, showing an...
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France sees “crisis” over submarine cancellation – Le Drian
PARIS (Reuters) - France is in a "crisis" with the United States and Australia after Canberra's cancellation of a multi-billion...
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Australian police clash with anti-lockdown protesters, arrest nearly 270
By Lidia Kelly MELBOURNE (Reuters) -Australia's police arrested 235 people in Melbourne and 32 in Sydney on Saturday at unsanctioned...
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U.S. regrets France’s decision to recall ambassador -White House official
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States regrets France's decision to recall its ambassador from Washington and will continue to be...
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Blinken calls France vital partner in Indo-Pacific in apparent bid to calm French fury
By Daphne Psaledakis and Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday called France a...
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U.S. defends Australia sub deal, says it not seeking conflict with China
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House on Thursday defended the U.S. decision to provide Australia with advanced technology for nuclear-powered...
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EU must unite after U.S. pact with Australia, Britain shows, Borrell says
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - A new U.S. security pact with Australia and Britain shows that the European Union must develop its...
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Britain’s relationship with France is rock-solid, says PM Johnson
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's relationship with France is rock solid, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Thursday, when asked about...
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China decries U.S., Britain, Australia security partnership
BEIJING (Reuters) - China's foreign ministry on Thursday decried a new U.S.-Britain-Australia security partnership that will involve helping Canberra acquire...
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