Japan to Send Delegation to Greenland to Evaluate Rare Earth Extraction, Nikkei Says

TOKYO, June 14 (Reuters) – ⁠Japan ⁠is preparing to ⁠send a delegation to ​Greenland this summer to evaluate possible ‌rare earth extraction, ‌the Nikkei newswire reported ⁠on ⁠Sunday. The visit would include officials from the ​Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, trading companies and the ​Japan Organization for Metals and Energy ⁠Security, which ⁠would hold …

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US, Iran Inch Closer to Deal, Timing Remains Unclear

By Phil Stewart, Eman Abouhassira and Saad Sayeed WASHINGTON/DUBAI, June 13 (Reuters) – U.S. and Pakistani leaders forecast a Sunday signing ⁠of ⁠a long-elusive framework agreement to end fighting between the United ⁠States and Iran, but Tehran cast doubt over the timing and hardline protesters in Iran voiced opposition. President Donald Trump posted on social …

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Curaçao Embraces Historic World Cup Debut Against Germany

BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — Curaçao is preparing for its historic World Cup debut against four-time champion Germany with a sense of excitement and pride. On Sunday, the island nation of 150,000 people will become the smallest country ever to compete at the World Cup. Coach Dick Advocaat has done his best to keep his …

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Switzerland Votes on Proposal to Cap Population at 10 Million

By Dave Graham and John Revill ZURICH, June 14 (Reuters) – Swiss voters decide on Sunday ⁠whether ⁠to back a proposal to cap the country’s ⁠population in a referendum likened to Britain’s Brexit vote, which could have far-reaching consequences for the economy and ​Bern’s relations with the European Union. Driven by concern about immigration, pressure …

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Jackson Suber Takes Canadian Open and Goes for First PGA Tour Title

CALEDON, Ontario (AP) — Jackson Suber got up-and-down for birdie on the par-5 18th hole Saturday for a 4-under 66, giving him a one-shot lead over Bud Cauley going into the final round of a wide-open RBC Canadian Open. It was the first 54-hole lead for Suber, whose best PGA Tour finish came three weeks …

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