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June 15 (Reuters) – U.S. and Iranian officials said on Sunday they have agreed on a deal to end their war, halt the U.S. blockade of Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, possibly leading to lower energy prices once oil shipments resume through the critical waterway. Below is international reaction to the attacks: Joint statement from E4 leaders Britain, France, Germany and Italy: “Iran must never acquire a nuclear […]

ISLAMABAD (AP) — The United States and Iran have reached an agreement to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz, offering relief to the global economy more than three months since fighting began. Details of the deal were not immediately available. Key mediator Pakistan said the signing will be Friday in Switzerland. Key issues like Iran’s nuclear program are expected to be addressed later. U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed a deal […]

June 15 (Reuters) – Australia’s Sigma Healthcare said on Monday it had walked away from preliminary talks to buy British pharmacy chain Boots, concluding that a potential deal would not meet its strategic and capital investment objectives. The pharmaceutical wholesaler and retailer had said earlier this month that it was evaluating a possible acquisition of Boots following media reports that it was among the bidders for the UK health and […]

Houston Astros ace right-hander Hunter Brown is slated to return to the starting rotation Tuesday against the Detroit Tigers after missing 2 1/2 months with a shoulder strain. Brown last pitched on March 31 when he was pulled after six innings and 78 pitches against the Boston Red Sox. He reported issues during a throwing session on April 3 and was placed on the 15-day injured list two days later. […]

It was a long climb for Bud Cauley, but he finally made it. Cauley birdied three consecutive holes on the back nine during the final round of the RBC Canadian Open on his way to shooting 5-under-par 65 and winning on the PGA Tour for the first time Sunday in Caledon, Ontario. Cauley, 36, had never finished higher than third since turning pro in 2011. The RBC Canadian Open was […]

June 15 (Reuters) – Stocks and bonds rallied and the dollar fell in Asia trade on Monday after the U.S. and Iran agreed a peace deal to re-open the Strait of Hormuz and lift a U.S. blockade on Iran. U.S. crude futures fell more than 4%, S&P 500 futures rose about 0.8% and the dollar was down broadly, lifting the yen to 159.7 per dollar and the euro to $1.1616.[MKTS/GLOB] […]

June 14 (Reuters) – E4 nations including the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Italy said on Sunday the countries were prepared to lift sanctions on Iran in response to steps on its nuclear program after the U.S. and Iran reached a deal to end their war. “Iran must never acquire a nuclear weapon. We stand ready to work with the US, Iran and the IAEA to this end,” the leaders of the […]

By Wayne Cole SYDNEY, June 15 (Reuters) – Share markets surged in Asia on Monday while the dollar slipped and oil prices slid as news the United States had agreed to a peace deal with Iran boosted risk sentiment and promised to ease inflationary pressures globally. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz ​Sharif said on social media early on Monday that a deal had been struck, while President Donald Trump said the […]

June 15 (Reuters) – One person was injured in a Russian air attack on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, local authorities said, asking people to seek shelter. A number of houses and cars caught fire after being hit by drone debris and the air attacks left some parts of Kyiv without power, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said on Telegram early on Monday. Tymur Tkachenko, the head of the capital’s military administration, said […]