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Russian ceasefire to begin at besieged Mariupol steel plant
AFP, Published on 05/05/2022
» ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine: A Russian-announced ceasefire was due to begin Thursday at the besieged steel plant in the devastated Ukrainian city of Mariupol, to allow civilians to flee even as its defenders vowed to fight to the end.
McDonald's launching meatless 'McPlant' burger
AFP, Published on 10/11/2020
» NEW YORK: Fast food giant McDonald's on Monday announced it was launching a new plant-based burger named the "McPlant" to cater to the growing number of people who do not eat meat.
LSEG in exclusive talks to sell Milan exchange to Euronext
AFP, Published on 18/09/2020
» LONDON - The London Stock Exchange Group said Friday that it has entered "exclusive" talks to sell Milan's Borsa Italiana to pan-European stock market operator Euronext.
Despair, anger as Venezuelans endure paralyzing blackout
AFP, Published on 28/03/2019
» CARACAS - Venezuelans wavered between despair and rage Wednesday as they endured a near-nationwide blackout that has paralyzed their country since Monday.
Cryptocurrency bitcoin marks 10 years
AFP, Published on 23/10/2018
» LONDON - October 31, 2008 marked the birth of bitcoin. Ten years on, the world's first cryptocurrency is at the forefront of a complex financial system viewed warily by markets and investors.
Global finance 'as vulnerable' as in 2008: ex-ECB chief
AFP, Published on 04/09/2018
» PARIS - Too much debt has made the world's financial system as vulnerable as it was 10 years ago, Europe's top central banker during the 2008 global meltdown has warned as he looks back on the crisis.
Foxconn unit to raise $4.2bn in China IPO
AFP, Published on 23/05/2018
» SHANGHAI: A unit of electronics manufacturing giant Foxconn said it will launch an initial public offering in China on Thursday aimed at raising US$4.2 billion, in the biggest mainland debut for three years.
Last day for fabled New York 'outcry' commodity trading
AFP, Published on 31/12/2016
» NEW YORK - It's the end of an era and another sign of digital dominance: Friday is the final day screaming, gesturing traders can buy and sell commodities, including oil, on a trading floor in New York.
Rolling Stones to play free concert in landmark for Cuba
AFP, Published on 02/03/2016
» LONDON - The Rolling Stones on Tuesday announced a free concert in Cuba in what is likely to be one of the biggest shows ever both for the island and the rock legends.
Seoul says N. Korea scattered million propaganda leaflets
AFP, Published on 18/01/2016
» SEOUL - North Korea has scattered nearly one million propaganda leaflets in South Korea over the past week, Seoul said Monday, in an escalating propaganda battle triggered by Pyongyang's latest nuclear test.