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By Blake Brittain WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday agreed to consider whether a California attorney’s federal trademark for the phrase “Trump Too Small” – a cheeky criticism of former President Donald Trump – should have been granted. The justices took up an appeal by the U.S. Trademark Office of a lower court’s decision that trademark applicant Steve Elster’s free speech protections under the U.S. Constitution’s First […]

(Reuters) – General Motors Co said on Monday it plans to invest more than $1 billion in two of its manufacturing sites in Flint, Michigan, as it looks to ramp up production of its internal combustion engine heavy-duty (HD) trucks. With this, GM’s U.S. manufacturing and parts distribution facility investment stands at more than $30.5 billion since 2013, according to the company’s statement. The U.S. automaker will invest $788 million […]

RAMALLAH (Reuters) – A three year-old Palestinian boy who was wounded by Israeli gunfire last week has died of his wounds, Palestinian and Israeli health officials said on Monday. Haitham al-Tamimi, the father of toddler Mohammad al-Tamimi, said the two were driving to visit relatives on June 1 when their car came under fire from nearby soldiers. The boy was critically wounded and he himself was hit in the shoulder. […]

By Belén Carreño and Philip Blenkinsop MADRID/Brussels (Reuters) -The European Commission has said it is a priority to conclude a long-delayed trade deal with South America’s Mercosur bloc, as the EU seeks new allies to reduce its dependence on China and the United States, according to a document seen by Reuters. The policy paper, due to be presented by the EU’s top diplomat Josep Borrell on Wednesday, sets out the […]

(Reuters) – Canadian miner Fortuna Silver Mines Inc said a contractor employee died at its Caylloma mine in Peru on Friday. The accident occurred during underground mining operations and no other personnel were injured, the company said on Monday, adding that the operations were briefly suspended before resuming on Sunday. The precious metal miner said appropriate government and local authorities have been notified and an investigation to determine the cause […]

By Sam Tobin and Michael Holden LONDON (Reuters) -Prince Harry failed to appear on Monday at the High Court in London where he is suing a British tabloid publisher, with the judge saying he was surprised by his absence and a lawyer for the papers calling his no-show “extraordinary”. Harry, King Charles’ younger son, will face hours of questioning in the witness box on Tuesday, becoming the first senior British […]

By YP Rajesh NEW DELHI (Reuters) -India and the United States have concluded a roadmap for defence industry cooperation for the next few years, the two countries said on Monday, a landmark move expected to bolster New Delhi’s defence manufacturing ambitions. Washington is working to deepen ties with India and sees stronger military-to-military and technology ties with the world’s largest democracy as a key counterweight to China’s dominance in the […]

(Reuters) -Amedisys Inc said on Monday it had received an unsolicited $3.26 billion all-cash offer from UnitedHealth Group’s health services company Optum, a month after agreeing to be bought by another healthcare firm. Optum made an offer of $100 per share, according to Amedisys, compared with Option Care Health Inc’s agreement last month to buy the company for roughly $97.38 per share. Amedisys’ board has not yet determined whether Optum’s […]

By Belén Carreño and Philip Blenkinsop MADRID/Brussels (Reuters) -The European Commission has said it is a priority to conclude a long-delayed trade deal with South America’s Mercosur bloc, as the EU seeks new allies to reduce its dependence on China and the United States, according to a document seen by Reuters. The policy paper, due to be presented by the EU’s top diplomat Josep Borrell on Wednesday, sets out the […]