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 Marathon fight to pass U.S. pandemic relief tests Democrats' majority

Marathon fight to pass U.S. pandemic relief tests Democrats' majority

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The battle to pass a COVID-19 relief bill demonstrated how hard things will be for U.S. President Joe Biden's Democrats in Congress, facing opposition from right and left as they try to score big wins with small majorities.

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Shops and factories closed, sarongs waved as protests intensify in Myanmar

Shops and factories closed, sarongs waved as protests intensify in Myanmar

(Reuters) - Shops, factories and banks were closed in Myanmar's biggest city Yangon on Monday after major trade unions called for a shutdown of the economy as part of the uprising against the country's military rulers.

Business

 Brent jumps past $70 for first time since pandemic began after Saudi facilities attacked

Brent jumps past $70 for first time since pandemic began after Saudi facilities attacked

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Brent crude futures surged above $70 a barrel on Monday for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began, while U.S. crude touched its highest in more than two years, following reports of attacks on Saudi Arabian facilities.

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 Meghan accuses UK royals of racism, says 'didn't want to be alive'

Meghan accuses UK royals of racism, says 'didn't want to be alive'

LONDON (Reuters) - Meghan, the wife of Prince Harry, accused Britain's royal family of raising concerns about how dark their son's skin might be and pushing her to the brink of suicide, in a tell-all television interview that could send shockwaves through the monarchy.

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 NHL roundup: Penguins bury Rangers with first-period flurry

NHL roundup: Penguins bury Rangers with first-period flurry

Kasperi Kapanen had a goal and two assists Sunday and the Pittsburgh Penguins scored three times in a 61-second span of the first period en route to a 5-1 win over the visiting New York Rangers.

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