Factbox-New sanctions imposed on Russia so far as G7 leaders meet
By Daphne Psaledakis WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States, Canada and the United Kingdom issued fresh sanctions on Russia on…
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US imposes sanctions on hundreds of targets in fresh Russia action
By Daphne Psaledakis and Simon Lewis WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States on Friday announced sanctions on more than 300 targets…
Inflation fight risks central banks’ credibility and autonomy, BIS warns
By Marc Jones LONDON (Reuters) – The credibility and independence of central banks around the world is at risk if…
Spain’s Sacyr in talks to sell 45% of Irish motorway to Bestinver -sources
MADRID (Reuters) – Sacyr is negotiating with Spanish firm Bestinver to sell its 45% stake in the Irish motorway N6…
Pent-up demand promises record tourist season for southern Europe
By Giselda Vagnoni ROME (Reuters) – After three years of pandemic travel restrictions and rocketing energy costs, tourism is back…
VW completes sale of Kaluga plant in Russia
BERLIN (Reuters) – Volkswagen has completed the sale of its Kaluga production plant in Russia and its local subsidiaries, the…
Syria’s Assad shakes hands, kisses cheeks with onetime foes at Arab League summit
By Maya Gebeily (Reuters) – Every handshake would count, and Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad had plenty of them at Friday’s…
WHO recommends new COVID shots should target only XBB variants
(Reuters) – A World Health Organization (WHO) advisory group on Thursday recommended that this year’s COVID-19 booster shots be updated…
TikTok users file lawsuit to block Montana ban
By David Shepardson (Reuters) -Five TikTok users in Montana who create content posted on the short-video app filed a lawsuit…
J.P. Morgan seeks documents from Manhattan DA in Epstein case
NEW YORK (Reuters) -JPMorgan Chase & Co is seeking documents from Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg as part of a…