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Today: September 23, 2024

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Biden awards posthumous Medal of Honor to two Civil War heroes

President Joe Biden awarded the Medal of Honor on Wednesday to two late U.S.

Biden awards posthumous Medal of Honor to two Civil War heroes
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Kenyan activists rethink strategy after protests turn violent

Activists behind Kenya's anti-government protests are rethinking their strategy after demonstrations on Tuesday were marred by violence and looting that they fear

Kenyan activists rethink strategy after protests turn violent
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India Modi's Moscow summit with Putin seen key for ties in China's shadow

By Krishna N.

India Modi's Moscow summit with Putin seen key for ties in China's shadow
Technology

China designates pilot areas for 'vehicle-road-cloud integration' for smart cars

China's industry ministry has selected 20 localities, including Beijing and Shanghai, as participants in a pilot programme for application of "vehicle-road-cloud integration" for

China designates pilot areas for 'vehicle-road-cloud integration' for smart cars
Business|Economy

UK services growth cools, but by less than first feared, PMI shows

Growth across Britain's services companies slowed by less than first thought in June but it still ebbed to a seven-month low, according to a survey on Wednesday that pointed to modest

UK services growth cools, but by less than first feared, PMI shows
Business|Economy

Euro zone business growth slowed sharply in June, PMI shows

Overall business growth across the euro zone slowed sharply last month as a solid expansion in the bloc's dominant services industry failed to offset a further deterioration in

Euro zone business growth slowed sharply in June, PMI shows
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Islamic authorities in Russia's Dagestan ban full-face veil after attacks

Islamic authorities in Russia's mostly-Muslim North Caucasus region of Dagestan on Wednesday temporarily banned women from wearing the niqab full-face veil, after simultaneous

Islamic authorities in Russia's Dagestan ban full-face veil after attacks
Business|Economy

South Korea fines Credit Suisse for illegal stock short selling

South Korea's financial regulator imposed record high fines on two subsidiaries of the former Credit Suisse group for stock short-selling violations, the regulator said on Wednesday.

South Korea fines Credit Suisse for illegal stock short selling
Health

Therapy horses help neurology patients regain confidence, motor skills

In an area of Rome that once hosted horse races, four horses and two ponies move at a much slower pace to help neurological patients restore their

Therapy horses help neurology patients regain confidence, motor skills
Business|Economy

Upturn in German services activity slows in June, PMI shows

A solid rise in business activity in June ended a positive second quarter for the German service sector, albeit with the rate of expansion easing slightly, a survey showed on

Upturn in German services activity slows in June, PMI shows
Business|Economy

Japanese firms deliver biggest pay hikes in 33 years, union survey shows

Japanese companies delivered the biggest wage hikes in three decades this year, the nation's largest union said on Wednesday, prompted by labour shortages and an

Japanese firms deliver biggest pay hikes in 33 years, union survey shows
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Leonardo, Rheinmetall to form tank joint venture

Italian defence group Leonardo and German peer Rheinmetall have agreed to form a joint venture to produce tanks and other land defence systems, the two companies said on

Leonardo, Rheinmetall to form tank joint venture
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London stocks rebound on metal miner rally ahead of UK election

British stocks closed higher on Wednesday, boosted by metal miners ahead of the UK parliamentary election on Thursday that the Labour Party looks poised

London stocks rebound on metal miner rally ahead of UK election
Sports

Tennis-Raducanu relishing British dream team partnership with Murray

It took Emma Raducanu all of 10 seconds to jump at the "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity" to play mixed doubles with British hero Andy Murray in his farewell

Tennis-Raducanu relishing British dream team partnership with Murray
Business|Technology

NHTSA closes recall query into about 420,000 Volkswagen vehicles

The U.S. auto safety regulator on Wednesday closed a recall query covering 420,072 Volkswagen vehicles after the automaker acted to fix a potential fuel leak.

NHTSA closes recall query into about 420,000 Volkswagen vehicles
Health|News|World

Young Gaza boy wounded and loses mother in Israeli airstrike

Palestinian boy Mohammed Qamar lies wounded in a Gaza hospital after an Israeli airstrike that killed his mother and two other relatives, and injured his five

Young Gaza boy wounded and loses mother in Israeli airstrike
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Fed's Williams skeptical neutral rate has risen

By Michael S.

Fed's Williams skeptical neutral rate has risen
Business|Health|Technology

Artisan Investments raises stake in Philips to 10%, regulatory filing shows

U.S. asset management firm Artisan Investments has raised its stake in Philips to 10%, sending the healthcare technology group's shares rising on Wednesday, a week after the

Artisan Investments raises stake in Philips to 10%, regulatory filing shows
Business|Economy

Southwest Airlines adopts 'poison pill' after Elliott pushes for changes

Southwest Airlines adopted a so-called "poison pill" to deter Elliott Investment Management from raising its stake in the carrier after the activist investor called for leadership changes

Southwest Airlines adopts 'poison pill' after Elliott pushes for changes
Business|Economy

Constellation Brands beats quarterly profit estimates on strong beer business

Corona beer maker Constellation Brands on Wednesday beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter profit, helped by strong demand for its core beer brands, which offset the sluggish wines

Constellation Brands beats quarterly profit estimates on strong beer business
Business|Economy

Swiss National Bank open to expanding digital currency project

The Swiss National Bank is open to expanding its pilot project with wholesale central bank digital currencies, governing board member Antoine Martin said on Wednesday.

Swiss National Bank open to expanding digital currency project
Economy|News|Political|World

Czech military aid to Ukraine from army stores reaches $288 million, defence ministry says

The Czech Defence Ministry said on Wednesday that the country donated equipment from its army storage, including aircraft and ammunition, worth 6.75 billion crowns ($288.42 million)

Czech military aid to Ukraine from army stores reaches $288 million, defence ministry says
Business|Economy|Travel

The flight path of Airline M&A since 2001

The European Commission approved a long-awaited deal for Lufthansa to take a 41% stake in Italy's ITA Airways on Wednesday, in Europe's latest major consolidation.

The flight path of Airline M&A since 2001
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Houthi explosive drone boat attacks escalate Red Sea danger

Yemen's Houthis are sending drone boats packed with explosives into the Red Sea as they intensify their attacks on merchant ships that have

Houthi explosive drone boat attacks escalate Red Sea danger
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White House fends off tough questions about Biden’s mental fitness after debate performance

The White House on Tuesday fended off tough questions about President Joe Biden’s mental fitness, acknowledging his poor performance in last week’s debate while maintaining the president is still able to hold and run for office. CNN's Kasie Hunt reports.

White House fends off tough questions about Biden’s mental fitness after debate performance

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