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11:20am, 2nd August, 2019

Spanish NGO boat seeks safe port for 124 people rescued in Mediterranean

A Spanish charity rescue boat sought safe port on Friday after Italy rejected its request to disembark 124 people saved from two migrant rafts in the Mediterranean, the organization said.

U.S. seeks migration deals with Honduras, El Salvador

1:41pm, 1st August, 2019

World

U.S. seeks migration deals with Honduras, El Salvador

The U.S. homeland security chief said in Guatemala on Thursday that the United States is pursuing "similar agreements" with Honduras and El Salvador on migration, extending a drive to turn the region into a buffer zone for U.S.-bound migrants.

Early version of U.S. House bill seeks to bar F-35 from Turkey

5:28pm, 14th May, 2019

Politics

Early version of U.S. House bill seeks to bar F-35 from Turkey

A U.S. House of Representatives committee on Tuesday released an early version of a spending bill that seeks to prevent the shipment of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, as U.S. officials press Turkey not to buy a Russian S-400 air defense system.

Trump seeks extra $1.6 billion in NASA spending under goal of returning to moon

6:26pm, 13th May, 2019

Politics

Trump seeks extra $1.6 billion in NASA spending under goal of returning to moon

The Trump administration on Monday asked Congress to increase NASA spending next year by an extra $1.6 billion to accommodate the accelerated goal of returning Americans to the surface of the moon by 2024.

Trump's China trade stance has political risks as he seeks re-election

3:11pm, 12th May, 2019

Politics

Trump's China trade stance has political risks as he seeks re-election

When he ran for president in 2016, Donald Trump delighted crowds with his harsh rhetoric on China. As he runs for re-election in 2020, he is likely to keep talking tough, but the reception - at least in some key states - may not be as euphoric.

Exclusive: China's BAIC seeks to buy 5 percent Daimler stake - sources

7:06am, 11th May, 2019

Business

Exclusive: China's BAIC seeks to buy 5 percent Daimler stake - sources

China's BAIC Group is seeking to buy a stake of up to 5 percent in Daimler as a way to secure its investment in Chinese Mercedes-Benz manufacturing company Beijing Benz Automotive, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.

House seeks to restore Central American aid, defying Trump

1:48pm, 9th May, 2019

Politics

House seeks to restore Central American aid, defying Trump

A Democratic-led U.S. House of Representatives committee moved on Thursday toward restoring hundreds of millions of dollars of aid to Central America that was cut off by President Donald Trump, setting up a potential showdown with the White House.

Malaysia seeks forfeiture of assets seized from ex-PM Najib

9:00pm, 8th May, 2019

World

Malaysia seeks forfeiture of assets seized from ex-PM Najib

Malaysian prosecutors are seeking the forfeiture of millions of dollars in cash and assets seized from disgraced former prime minister Najib Razak, his family, and others, the state news agency Bernama reported on Wednesday.

Venezuela opposition seeks to pay PDVSA bond interest to stave off creditors

4:09pm, 7th May, 2019

World

Venezuela opposition seeks to pay PDVSA bond interest to stave off creditors

Venezuela's National Assembly, led by opposition leader Juan Guaido, on Tuesday authorized an interest payment on an overdue bond, in an apparent bid to keep the country's crown jewel overseas asset out of creditor hands.

Argentina's Macri seeks accord with rivals to calm volatile markets

4:28pm, 6th May, 2019

World

Argentina's Macri seeks accord with rivals to calm volatile markets

Argentine President Mauricio Macri is looking to strike an agreement with political rivals, including nemesis Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, in a bid to calm volatile markets ahead of presidential elections toward the end of the year.

Exclusive: U.S. seeks to challenge China's electric-vehicle supply chain dominance

5:55am, 3rd May, 2019

Politics

Exclusive: U.S. seeks to challenge China's electric-vehicle supply chain dominance

A U.S. senator plans to introduce legislation on Thursday to streamline regulation and permitting requirements for the development of mines for lithium, graphite and other electric-vehicle supply chain minerals, part of a plan to offset China's...

4:33pm, 2nd May, 2019

World

Venezuela court issues warrant for opposition figure Lopez as Maduro seeks to show military loyalty

Venezuela's leadership made a show of unity with top military chiefs on Thursday and a court issued an arrest warrant for an opposition figure as the ruling socialists pushed back against U.S.-backed attempts to oust President Nicolas Maduro.

PG&E seeks U.S. court approval for $105 million fund to help wildfire victims

9:11pm, 1st May, 2019

US

PG&E seeks U.S. court approval for $105 million fund to help wildfire victims

PG&E Corp on Wednesday sought court approval for a $105 million fund to help house victims of the wildfires blamed on the bankrupt California power provider.

Trump seeks huge boost in emergency funds for migrant surge

3:10pm, 1st May, 2019

Politics

Trump seeks huge boost in emergency funds for migrant surge

The Trump administration on Wednesday asked Congress for $4.5 billion in immediate emergency funding, saying a surge in Central American children and families claiming asylum at the U.S. southern border had drained government resources.

Trump seeks $4.5 billion to help with surge in migration at southern border

12:35pm, 1st May, 2019

US

Trump seeks $4.5 billion to help with surge in migration at southern border

The Trump administration on Wednesday asked Congress for $4.5 billion in immediate emergency funding to help address a surge in migration at the U.S. southern border, saying the situation has overwhelmed government resources.

Pushing the limits: Qantas seeks backing from pilots, regulator for record-long routes

3:13am, 1st May, 2019

Business

Pushing the limits: Qantas seeks backing from pilots, regulator for record-long routes

Qantas Airways Ltd, which hopes to buy planes this year for record-breaking 21-hour flights between Sydney and London has two hurdles left to overcome: getting pilots and Australia's aviation regulator to agree to unprecedented duty times.

House panel seeks Justice Department probe of Trump backer Prince

6:13pm, 30th April, 2019

Politics

House panel seeks Justice Department probe of Trump backer Prince

A U.S. congressional committee on Tuesday formally asked the Justice Department to investigate Trump backer Erik Prince for possible crimes, charging he made repeated false statements under oath to U.S. lawmakers probing Russia's 2016 election i...

Spurned by Washington, North Korea's Kim seeks a friend in Putin

12:54am, 25th April, 2019

World

Spurned by Washington, North Korea's Kim seeks a friend in Putin

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday at a summit designed to show that Washington is not the only power able to set the agenda on Pyongyang's nuclear program.

Sudan attorney general seeks to lift immunity in case of teacher

2:42pm, 20th April, 2019

World

Sudan attorney general seeks to lift immunity in case of teacher

Sudan's attorney general has asked the country's intelligence and national security agencies to lift the immunity of a number of their officers suspected of killing a teacher who died in custody after protests in February, state news agency...

Creditor group seeks to wrest probing power from Puerto Rico board

8:44pm, 17th April, 2019

US

Creditor group seeks to wrest probing power from Puerto Rico board

A group of public labor unions and other creditors on Wednesday asked a judge to grant it power to pursue probes into individuals who contributed to Puerto Rico's fiscal crisis because the U.S. commonwealth's federally created financial ove...

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Spanish NGO boat seeks safe port for 124 people rescued in Mediterranean

U.S. seeks migration deals with Honduras, El Salvador

Early version of U.S. House bill seeks to bar F-35 from Turkey

Trump seeks extra $1.6 billion in NASA spending under goal of returning to moon

Trump's China trade stance has political risks as he seeks re-election

Exclusive: China's BAIC seeks to buy 5 percent Daimler stake - sources

House seeks to restore Central American aid, defying Trump

Malaysia seeks forfeiture of assets seized from ex-PM Najib

Venezuela opposition seeks to pay PDVSA bond interest to stave off creditors

Argentina's Macri seeks accord with rivals to calm volatile markets

Exclusive: U.S. seeks to challenge China's electric-vehicle supply chain dominance

Venezuela court issues warrant for opposition figure Lopez as Maduro seeks to show military loyalty

PG&E seeks U.S. court approval for $105 million fund to help wildfire victims

Trump seeks huge boost in emergency funds for migrant surge

Trump seeks $4.5 billion to help with surge in migration at southern border

Pushing the limits: Qantas seeks backing from pilots, regulator for record-long routes

House panel seeks Justice Department probe of Trump backer Prince

Spurned by Washington, North Korea's Kim seeks a friend in Putin

Sudan attorney general seeks to lift immunity in case of teacher

Creditor group seeks to wrest probing power from Puerto Rico board

After election threat, MPs begin no-deal Brexit showdown

Divers search for last bodies in California boat fire, investigations begin

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