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MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexico’s Supreme Court on Monday struck down part of legislation passed earlier this year at the behest of President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador that overhauls the country’s electoral body. Another part of the legislation that slashed the budget and staffing of the National Electoral Institute (INE) is still due to be discussed by the supreme court. (Reporting by Raul Cortes Fernandez; Editing by Dave Graham) Brought […]

(Reuters) -Premier Inc said on Monday its board was evaluating strategic alternatives and had established a special committee of independent directors for potential options, including a sale of part or all of the company. Shares in the healthcare services provider, which said it would also consider recapitalization or other partnership opportunities, rose 6% in extended trading. Premier, which purchases supplies on behalf of hospitals, said there can be no assurance […]

PARIS (Reuters) – Argentina’s World Cup winning captain Lionel Messi was named the Laureus Sportsman of the Year, while sprint champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce bagged the top women’s honour at the awards ceremony on Monday. Messi also received an award on behalf of the Argentina men’s football team, who were named World Team of the Year after their triumph at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The 35-year-old Paris St Germain […]

PARIS (Reuters) – Argentina’s World Cup winning captain Lionel Messi was named the Laureus Sportsman of the Year, while sprint champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce bagged the top women’s honour at the awards ceremony on Monday. Messi also received an award on behalf of the Argentina men’s football team, who were named World Team of the Year after their triumph at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The 35-year-old Paris St Germain […]

By Ted Hesson and Doina Chiacu WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Biden administration and Texas state government are surging personnel to the U.S.-Mexico border to prepare for a possible increase in illegal immigration when COVID-19 restrictions known as Title 42 are set to end on Thursday. Hundreds of specialized investigative agents and air marshals from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) are being pulled from day-to-day duties to help with border […]

By Ted Hesson and Doina Chiacu WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Biden administration and Texas state government are surging personnel to the U.S.-Mexico border to prepare for a possible increase in illegal immigration when COVID-19 restrictions known as Title 42 are set to end on Thursday. Hundreds of specialized investigative agents and air marshals from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) are being pulled from day-to-day duties to help with border […]

By Ted Hesson and Doina Chiacu WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Biden administration and Texas state government are surging personnel to the U.S.-Mexico border to prepare for a possible increase in illegal immigration when COVID-19 restrictions known as Title 42 are set to end on Thursday. Hundreds of specialized investigative agents and air marshals from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) are being pulled from day-to-day duties to help with border […]

By Ted Hesson and Doina Chiacu WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Biden administration and Texas state government are surging personnel to the U.S.-Mexico border to prepare for a possible increase in illegal immigration when COVID-19 restrictions known as Title 42 are set to end on Thursday. Hundreds of specialized investigative agents and air marshals from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) are being pulled from day-to-day duties to help with border […]

LONDON (Reuters) -Willian and Tom Cairney both scored twice to help Fulham beat Leicester City 5-3 at home on Monday, ending the visitors’ three-game unbeaten Premier League run and leaving them in the relegation zone after the day’s other results. Leicester, who had taken five points from their last three matches, have 30 points with three games left, falling below Everton who put five past Brighton and Hove Albion later. […]