Russian official warns of ‘uncontrollable’ arms race – RIA
(Reuters) – A Russian official warned on Friday of an “uncontrollable” arms race involving multiple nuclear powers, the state-owned RIA…
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Mining M&A spree to keep Australia dealmaking humming after $37 billion in first quarter
By Melanie Burton and Scott Murdoch MELBOURNE (Reuters) – As automakers and chemicals suppliers scramble to secure raw materials, resource-rich…
Volkswagen increases Q1 sales despite weaker China business
BERLIN (Reuters) – Volkswagen significantly increased deliveries in the first quarter despite weaker business in China, its most important single…
Zambia says it’s close to MoU with official creditors on debt relief
By Chris Mfula LUSAKA (Reuters) – Zambia’s official creditors are close to signing a memorandum of understanding on debt relief,…
Exclusive-Lilly expects US Medicare to reverse course, fully cover Alzheimer’s drugs
By Deena Beasley and Julie Steenhuysen (Reuters) – Eli Lilly and Co expects the U.S. Medicare health plan to back…
Activists mark Earth Day as scientists warn of more extreme weather
By David Stanway SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Volunteers in dozens of countries were set to plant trees, clean up trash and…
Turkey’s Erdogan says interest rates will fall as long as he is in power
ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday that interest rates will fall as long as he is…
Factbox-Lithium key element for electric vehicle ramp up
(Reuters) – Chile, the world’s second largest lithium producer, said it plans to transfer control of the production of the…
Australia prepares more assertive military stance to deter conflict
By Kirsty Needham SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia will outline its defence plans on Monday, and its leaders are previewing a more…
India’s forex reserves rise for second week, hit over 9-month high
MUMBAI (Reuters) – India’s foreign exchange reserves rose for a second week to hit an over nine-month high of $586.41…