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Ukrainian volunteers recount three weeks in Russian captivity, allege beatings

By Alessandra Prentice and Sergiy Karazy DYMER, Ukraine (Reuters) – Volodymyr Khropun and Yulia Ivan...

19th April, 2022

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UK energy CEOs urge government action on ‘horrific’ price surge

By Susanna Twidale LONDON (Reuters) -CEOs from four of Britain’s leading energy suppliers called for...

19th April, 2022

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Dollar climbs to fresh 20-year high on yen, tests 2-year peak on euro

By Joice Alves LONDON (Reuters) – The dollar rose on Tuesday to a fresh 20-year high against the Jap...

19th April, 2022

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GumGum appoints Harmen Tjaarda as Managing Director for four European markets

The fast-expanding US contextual-first ad tech company is empowering European advertisers to deliver...

19th April, 2022

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ANALYSIS-Sri Lanka’s economic crisis exposes gaps in renewable energy push

• Power cuts, fuel shortages force many to cook on firewood • Crisis highlights delays in shift to c...

19th April, 2022

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Mercedes-Benz launches second all-electric SUV

BERLIN (Reuters) – Mercedes-Benz unveiled its EQS sport utility vehicle (SUV) on Tuesday, a 660 km (...

19th April, 2022

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European stocks down, yen hits 20-year low as US hikes loom

By Samuel Indyk and Elizabeth Howcroft LONDON (Reuters) – European shares were lower on Tuesday, whi...

19th April, 2022

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European crypto industry steps up efforts to influence EU policy

By Elizabeth Howcroft LONDON (Reuters) – More than 40 crypto business leaders have asked the Europea...

19th April, 2022

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Sweden boosts spending to offset inflation impact, Ukraine war

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -Sweden’s minority centre-left government pledged 35 billion crowns ($3.64 billi...

19th April, 2022

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Bionic limbs lift Gaza amputees’ self-esteem

By Nidal al-Mughrabi GAZA (Reuters) – A “smart” prosthetic hand that mimics human anatomy and motion...

19th April, 2022

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UK shares fall as consumer staples stocks, brokerage actions weigh

By Devik Jain (Reuters) -UK shares fell on Tuesday, weighed down by concerns about a slowdown in glo...

19th April, 2022

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European shares fall as Ukraine crisis, Fed tightening worries weigh

By Anisha Sircar (Reuters) -European shares were set for their worst day in nearly two weeks on Tues...

19th April, 2022