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Port of Rotterdam freight volumes rise 15% as economy recovers
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Freight volumes in the port of Rotterdam increased 15% on a yearly basis in the third quarter as international trade continued to recover from its COVID-19 slump, Europe's larges...
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UK says new taxes will be needed to replace fuel duty in net zero push
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain will probably have to introduce new taxes to compensate for the loss of revenues from its shift away from fossil fuels which will hit the government's income that is current...
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Abu Dhabi’s tech hub sees surge of interest from start-ups
By Hadeel Al Sayegh DUBAI (Reuters) - Abu Dhabi's new technology hub says it has seen a surge in interest from start-up firms in the United Arab Emirates and abroad despite the economic impact of the ...
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Snap launches studio to create augmented reality ads
By Sheila Dang (Reuters) - Snap Inc said on Tuesday it is launching a studio to help brands create augmented reality advertising and experiences, part of a move to popularize the use of technology tha...
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U.S. housing starts, permits tumble in September
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. homebuilding unexpectedly fell in September amid persistent shortages of inputs and labor that are crimping the housing market and overall economic activity. Housing starts...
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Haiti gang seeks $17 million for release of kidnapped missionaries – WSJ
(Reuters) - A Haitian gang that kidnapped a group of American and Canadian missionaries is asking for $17 million to release them, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing a Haitian officia...
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Top European court says Turkey should change law on insulting president
By Ali Kucukgocmen ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Europe's top human rights court called on Turkey on Tuesday to change a law regarding insulting the president under which tens of thousands have been prosecuted...
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Ireland allows nightclubs reopen, keeps some COVID-19 curbs
DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ireland will allow nightclubs to reopen for the first time since March 2020 but stepped back on Tuesday from plans to drop almost all COVID-19 restrictions in response to a rise in ...
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Only one out of three people say they're good at THIS. What is THIS?
October 19, 2021 Q: Only one out of three people say they're good at THIS. What is THIS? A: Carving a pumpkin
Nancy Flagg Oct 19, 2021 Nick Taylor / CC
Ukraine approves bill to boost independence of anti-corruption bureau
KYIV (Reuters) - Ukraine's parliament on Tuesday passed legislation to strengthen the independence of the Western-backed national anti-corruption bureau (NABU), a requirement for Kyiv to secure more l...
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