US says Russia, China ‘shamelessly’ protects, emboldens North Korea

    By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – The United States on Monday called out Russia and China at the United Nations Security Council for “shamelessly protecting” and emboldening North Korea to further violate U.N. sanctions as Pyongyang pledged to accelerate building up its “nuclear force.” “Russia and China have shamelessly protected Pyongyang from any reprisal,…

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    Berkshire’s cash soars to $325 billion as Buffett sells Apple, BofA; operating profit falls

    By Jonathan Stempel (Reuters) -Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway extended their retreat from stocks in the third quarter, slashing their holdings in Apple and boosting cash to a record $325.2 billion. Berkshire also reported a 6% decline in quarterly operating profit, largely the result of higher insurance underwriting liabilities including for Hurricane Helene, and currency…

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