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Biden calls Putin a ‘war criminal,’ sending more weapons to Ukraine
Dollar falls as hawkish Fed delivers without an extra kick
Date: March 16, 2022
By David Henry and Herbert Lash NEW YORK (Reuters) – The dollar fell on Wednesday after the U.S. Federal Reserve moved to a hawkish monetary policy but without delivering a tougher surprise that might have added to its weeks-long momentum. The dollar index, which had gained 3% since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war on...
Russian rouble rises in low volumes, market eyes coupon payments
Date: March 16, 2022
(Reuters) -The Russian rouble rose against the dollar in Moscow and offshore trading on Wednesday, although volumes remained thin and other Russian assets continued to be un-tradable. Bombs rained down on Ukrainian cities despite talk of compromise from both Moscow and Kyiv in peace negotiations, three weeks after the start of the Russian invasion. Market...
Turkey’s Bayrak says to bid for Chelsea, seeks Abramovich nod
Date: March 16, 2022
By David Gauthier-Villars and Ali Kucukgocmen ISTANBUL (Reuters) -Turkish businessman Muhsin Bayrak said on Wednesday his company was preparing to submit a bid by Friday to buy English soccer club Chelsea, but would want the blessing of sanctioned Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich for any deal. In an interview with Reuters, Bayrak said his AB Group...
The challenge of securing healthcare organisations
Date: March 16, 2022
By Peter Draper, EMEA director at Gurucul Two years into a global pandemic, healthcare providers are just now starting to catch their breath. But if overworked staff and overpacked facilities weren’t enough, another threat loomed over hospitals in recent years: cyberattacks. Threat actors have certainly ramped up their efforts and started launching increasingly sophisticated and high-profile...
Nickel market in disarray after chaotic London return
Date: March 16, 2022
By Pratima Desai, Zandi Shabalala and Eric Onstad LONDON (Reuters) -The London Metal Exchange had hoped to get the global market for nickel motoring again on Wednesday after a week in limbo. It didn’t work out as planned. The world’s oldest metals exchange was forced to halt trading on its electronic system within a minute...
World Court orders Russia to halt military operations in Ukraine
Date: March 16, 2022
By Stephanie van den Berg THE HAGUE (Reuters) – The United Nations’ top court for disputes between states ordered Russia on Wednesday to immediately halt its military operations in Ukraine, saying it was “profoundly concerned” by Moscow’s use of force. Although the rulings of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) are binding, it has no...