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Russia’s private Wagner army targets 30,000 new recruits by mid-May – group founder
(Reuters) - Russia's Wagner mercenary group plans to recruit approximately 30,000 new fighters by the middle of May, its founder Yevgeny Prigozhin said on Saturday. He said in an audio message on Tele...
Syndicated Content Mar 18, 2023
Analysis: Touting friendship and peace, China’s Xi takes ‘diplomatic dance’ to isolated Russia
By John Geddie (Reuters) - Xi Jinping walks a diplomatic tightrope as he heads to Moscow, seeking to present China as a global peacemaker while strengthening ties with his closest ally, President Vlad...
Syndicated Content Mar 18, 2023

Corvette giveaway benefits East Peoria park project
EAST PEORIA, Ill. — A new Corvette has been given away to benefit a park now under construction in East Peoria. With a 6.2 Liter V-8 engine, the car, a 2023 70th Anniversary Limited Edition Corv...
Julia Bradley Mar 18, 2023
Goldman Sachs cuts outlook for European bank debt over Credit Suisse crisis
LONDON (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs has cut its recommendation on exposure to European bank debt to neutral from overweight, saying a lack of clarity on Credit Suisse's future path would put pressure on ...
Syndicated Content Mar 18, 2023
Before Xi visit, Russia says it held naval drills with China and Iran in Arabian Sea
(Reuters) - Russia, China and Iran have completed three-way naval exercises in the Arabian Sea that included artillery fire at targets on the sea and in the air, the Russian defence ministry said on S...
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SVB UK handed out over 15 million stg in bonuses days after HSBC rescue – Sky News
(Reuters) -Silicon Valley Bank's UK arm handed out over 15 million pounds ($18 million) in bonuses days after its rescue deal this week by HSBC, Sky News reported on Saturday. Payouts to staff includi...
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ECB’s Wunsch does not see repeat of 2008 financial crisis
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - ECB Governing Council member Pierre Wunsch does not expect a repeat of the 2008 financial crisis despite turbulence caused by the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, arguing European...
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Rugby-Welsh players given standard contracts after strike threat
(Reuters) - Players from Welsh rugby's four professional clubs have been presented with standard contracts that will make existing and new offers legally binding, the country's Professional Rugby Boar...
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What happens when your AI chatbot stops loving you back?
By Anna Tong SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - After temporarily closing his leathermaking business during the pandemic, Travis Butterworth found himself lonely and bored at home. The 47-year-old turned to Re...
Syndicated Content Mar 18, 2023
BlackRock says not participating in any Credit Suisse takeover plan
(Reuters) - BlackRock said on Saturday it had no plans or interest in acquiring embattled Swiss lender Credit Suisse, a spokesperson for the U.S. asset manager told Reuters. "BlackRock is not particip...
Syndicated Content Mar 18, 2023
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