Russia sacks deputy defence minister sanctioned by West over Mariupol – reports
(Reuters) – Russian Colonel General Mikhail Mizintsev, who was sanctioned by the West and dubbed the “Butcher of Mariupol” for…
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China to keep up policy support for economy, focus on demand
BEIJING (Reuters) – China will maintain support for the economy, focusing on domestic demand which remains inadequate, the Politburo, a…
Analysis-Powerful Swiss central bank faces reform calls in wake of Credit Suisse rescue
By John Revill ZURICH (Reuters) – The Swiss National Bank is facing calls for an overhaul in its governance, with…
Swiss National Bank seeks banking regulation review after Credit Suisse crash
BERN (Reuters) – Swiss banking regulation and supervision must be reviewed following the collapse of Credit Suisse, Swiss National Bank…
China flies combat drone around Taiwan; US Navy plane transits strait
TAIPEI (Reuters) -A Chinese uncrewed combat aircraft has flown around Taiwan, the island’s defence ministry said, showcasing Beijing’s ability to…
BOJ keeps ultra-low rates, decides to conduct policy review
(Reuters) – The Bank of Japan (BOJ) on Friday kept ultra-low interest rates, but announced a broad review of its…
Vermont, Washington take steps to protect access to abortion pills
By Sharon Bernstein (Reuters) – The states of Vermont and Washington took steps on Thursday to protect the availability of…
Former US Vice President Pence appears before grand jury probing Trump – source
By Steve Holland and Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence appeared before a grand jury investigating…
Sudan conflict threatens supply of key soft drink ingredient
By Richa Naidu and Jessica DiNapoli LONDON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – Sudan’s eruption into conflict has left international consumer goods makers…
Analysis-Skilled, educated and washing dishes: how Italy squanders migrant talent
By Alessandro Parodi and Alberto Chiumento (Reuters) – Marilyn Nabor, an experienced high school mathematics teacher in the Philippines, moved…