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Golf-PGA Tour player Grayson Murray dies - PGA Tour May 25, 2024 04:14PM

(Reuters) -Two-time PGA Tour winner Grayson Murray died on Saturday, a day after withdrawing from the Charles Schwab Challenge in Forth Worth, Texas, the PGA said in a statement.

American Murray, who was 30, won his most recent title at this year's Sony Open and had pulled out of the Charles Schwab tournament during the second round citing an illness.

Murray reached a career-high 46th in the world rankings after his Sony Open win.

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Argentina's Milei pledges 'significant' tax cuts if congress approves reforms May 25, 2024 03:55PM

(Reuters) - Argentine President Javier Milei said on Saturday he would apply a "significant" tax reduction if Congress approves a bill to reduce state intervention in the economy.

In the midst of a prolonged economic crisis with high inflation, the president wants Congress to approve a package of economic reforms to boost investments.

"The national government will advance a significant reduction in taxes, starting with the country tax, a... (continue reading...)


Thousands protest against mass tourism in Spain's Balearic Islands May 25, 2024 03:50PM

PALMA DE MALLORCA, Spain (Reuters) - Thousands of people protested in Spain's Balearic Islands on Saturday against mass tourism ahead of the summer season.

Holding posters reading SOS Residents, Enough Mass Tourism, protesters marched through Palma de Mallorca, the capital of the largest Balearic Island. About 10,000 demonstrators took part, a Spanish National police spokesperson said.

A smaller protest with a few hundred people was... (continue reading...)


Burkina Faso extends junta rule by five years May 25, 2024 03:47PM

(Reuters) -Burkina Faso's ruling junta will remain in power for another five years after participants in national talks on Saturday proposed extending the transition back to democracy by 60 months from July, according to the text of an approved new charter.

The military authorities seized power in a 2022 coup and promised to hold elections in July this year to restore civilian rule, but also said that security considerations would take priority.

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Mexico extradites security chief for sons of ex-Sinaloa Cartel head El Chapo May 25, 2024 03:11PM

(Reuters) -Mexico on Saturday extradited to the United States Nestor Isidro Perez Salas, or "El Nini," who headed security for the sons of ex-Sinaloa Cartel kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, in one of the highest profile extraditions in recent years.

Seen by U.S. anti-narcotics agents as being among the most ruthless Mexican drug figures, Perez was detained in November by the Mexican National Guard in the northwestern city of Culiacan, the Sinaloa... (continue reading...)


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