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Thai monks’ livestream mixes Buddhism and jokes but not all are laughing
By Patpicha Tanakasempipat and Panu Wongcha-um BANGKOK (Reuters) - Two Buddhist monks in Thailand have become social media stars with Facebook livestreams that combine traditional teachings with non-t...
Oct 13, 2021
Countries adopt ‘Kunming Declaration’ to boost biodiversity, China says
KUNMING, China (Reuters) - Representatives from more than 100 countries have adopted the "Kunming Declaration" to create momentum for a new global biodiversity pact, China's environment minister Huang...
Oct 13, 2021
Deutsche Bank vows vigorous defence in lawsuit by Spanish hotel group
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Deutsche Bank said on Wednesday that it would vigorously defend itself against a lawsuit by a Spanish hotel group claiming losses on derivatives products. The statement is in res...
Oct 13, 2021
Exclusive: China readies plan to elevate status of antitrust unit – sources
BEIJING (Reuters) - China is considering boosting the status of its antitrust bureau within the market regulatory agency as it steps up a campaign against anti-competitive behaviour, two people famili...
Oct 13, 2021
European stocks extend losses, SAP shines after forecast lift
(Reuters) - European stocks extended losses on Wednesday as investors were unnerved by the prospect of rising inflation slowing growth, while software group SAP's strong earnings forecast helped limit...
Oct 13, 2021
LVMH shares flat after its Q3 revenues
PARIS (Reuters) - Shares in LVMH were flat in early trading on Wednesday after the French luxury giant posted a strong rise in sales in its fashion and leather goods division in the third quarter. LVM...
Oct 13, 2021
Russia-led security bloc to hold military drills near Afghan border on Oct. 22-23 -RIA
MOSCOW (Reuters) - A Russia-led security bloc that includes some countries adjacent or close to Afghanistan will hold military drills near the Afghan border in Tajikistan from Oct. 22-23, the RIA news...
Oct 13, 2021
No clear path for unfreezing Afghan funds, Qatar foreign minister says
DOHA (Reuters) - There is no clear path for unfreezing Afghan government funds, Qatar's foreign minister told a conference on Wednesday, highlighting the economic challenges Afghanistan faces under it...
Oct 13, 2021
Prony Resources says Tesla has agreed to a multi-year nickel purchasing deal
By Melanie Burton MELBOURNE (Reuters) - New Caledonia's Prony Resources said on Wednesday Tesla Inc had agreed to purchase more than 42,000 tonnes of nickel in a multi-year deal - a pact that is set t...
Oct 13, 2021
N.Korean musician spotted in ‘rare’ t-shirt with Kim Jong Un’s face
By Josh Smith SEOUL (Reuters) - In what analysts said may be a first, a member of an orchestra performing at an official event in North Korea this week was spotted wearing a t-shirt with the face of l...
Oct 13, 2021
