Amsterdam Apple shop hostage-taker sought 200M-euro ransom
AMSTERDAM (AP) — A gunman who held a hostage for hours in the Apple Store in Amsterdam demanded a ransom…
Climate activists try to block access to 3 German airports
BERLIN (AP) — Climate activists on Wednesday blocked roads leading to Germany’s three biggest airports, gluing themselves to the ground…
New Russia Debt Sanctions To Have “limited Implications” For Bond Holders – JPMorgan
LONDON (Reuters) – JPMorgan’s emerging market strategists said on Wednesday that new U.S. sanctions on Russian sovereign debt announced this…
Aston Martin Sales Rev Up On Higher Prices, More Profitable Cars
By Nick Carey LONDON (Reuters) -Aston Martin narrowed its annual loss in 2021 as sales surged and the company said…
Italian city fundraises to pay retirees’ rising energy bills
FLORENCE, Italy (AP) — Florence is famed for its contributions to Italian art, architecture and cuisine. But these days, local…
Metro Bank’s Annual Loss Narrows As Turnaround Picks Up Pace
(Reuters) – Metro Bank reported on Wednesday a smaller loss and higher margins for 2021, as the British high-street lender’s…
Ukraine’s economy is another victim of Russia’s ‘hybrid war’
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — One by one, embassies and international offices in Kyiv closed. Flight after flight was canceled when…
Ted Baker Fourth-quarter Sales Jump 35%
(Reuters) – Upmarket fashion retailer Ted Baker reported higher fourth-quarter sales on Wednesday as demand for office and party wear…
Leonardo DiCaprio Invests In French Champagne Brand Telmont
PARIS (Reuters) – Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio has bought an equity stake in French champagne house Telmont, its majority owner,…
Hong Kong Budget Targets COVID Relief With Tax Breaks, Handouts
By Twinnie Siu and Donny Kwok HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong will offer tax breaks, handouts and subsidies to…