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Russian rouble firms vs dollar, euro amid tax support
MOSCOW (Reuters) - The Russian rouble firmed against the U.S. dollar and euro on Thursday, receiving support from month-end corporate taxes. At 0743 GMT, the rouble was 0.9% stronger against the dolla...
Dec 28, 2023
NHL roundup: Kris Letang’s historic night propels Pens past Isles
Jake Guentzel and Evgeni Malkin both scored twice while Kris Letang collected a record five assists during a six-goal second period for the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins, who routed the New York Island...
Dec 28, 2023
Raiders heat up, while Colts also hope to keep playoff hopes alive
Antonio Pierce intends to be the Las Vegas Raiders' coach beyond the end of this season. And judging from the way his players have competed in the seven games he's been at the helm, it seems like they...
Dec 28, 2023
South Korea’s new national security adviser is veteran diplomat
By Hyonhee Shin SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's new national security adviser will be Chang Ho-jin, a seasoned diplomat with extensive experience in U.S. and North Korean affairs, President Yoon Suk Y...
Dec 28, 2023
China says Taiwan is ‘hyping up’ military threat for its own gain
BEIJING (Reuters) - China's defence ministry said on Thursday that Taiwan's government is deliberately "hyping up" the so-called military threat from China for its own selfish gain. China's People's L...
Dec 28, 2023
Bears, Justin Fields fighting to finish fledgling Falcons
Offseason narratives began weeks ago surrounding the Chicago Bears and where quarterback Justin Fields might fit in 2024. One speculative destination in the Fields rumor mill is Atlanta, where the 202...
Dec 28, 2023
Bills close on clinching clinching playoff spot while Patriots face questions
Back in early September, the Buffalo Bills appeared to have the makings of a team that would be contending for the No. 1 seed in the AFC by the time the penultimate week of the regular season rolled a...
Dec 28, 2023
Three Hong Kong activists jailed up to 6 years for ‘terrorism’ bomb plot
By Jessie Pang and Edward Cho HONG KONG(Reuters) - Three Hong Kong activists were jailed for up to six years on Thursday after pleading guilty to charges relating to a plan to place bombs in court bui...
Dec 28, 2023
Russian plane lands on frozen river by mistake -prosecutors
MOSCOW (Reuters) - A Soviet-era Antonov-24 aircraft carrying 30 passengers landed on a frozen river near an airport in Russia's far east on Thursday because of pilot error, transport prosecutors said....
Dec 28, 2023
49ers aim to rebound, extend Commanders’ skid to 7
Did the Baltimore Ravens unveil the blueprint for solving Brock Purdy and the potent offense of the San Francisco 49ers? That's the question for San Francisco (11-4) as it prepares for the sputtering ...
Dec 28, 2023
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