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White House to Americans: Rise in energy prices over Iran is temporary
WASHINGTON, March 10 (Reuters) - The American public will see oil and gas prices drop rapidly, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Tuesday, once the objectives of the joint Israeli-U.S. air war against Iran are fully achieved. "Rest assured, to the American people, the recent in...Reuters
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EXCLUSIVE-As many as 150 US troops wounded so far in Iran war, sources say
By Phil Stewart and Idrees AliWASHINGTON, March 10 (Reuters) - As many as 150 U.S. troops have been wounded in the 10-day-old war with Iran, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters on Tuesday.The casualty figure has not been previously reported. Prior to Reuters' publication of the figu...Reuters
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Canada boosts security at US diplomatic buildings after shots fired at consulate
Consulate shooting investigated as 'national security incident'No injuries reported, too early to determine motive - policePrime Minister Carney calls incident reprehensibleBy Ryan Patrick Jones TORONTO, March 10 (Reuters) - Canadian police boosted security around U.S. and Israeli dip...Reuters
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Bank of America poaches four top tech bankers to boost tech dealmaking, memos show
By Milana Vinn NEW YORK, March 10 (Reuters) - Bank of America BAC.N has hired four veteran technology bankers as it looks to expand its market share in tech dealmaking, according to two internal memos seen by Reuters.The bank has hired Gary Kirkham from Centerview Partners to become its executive...Reuters
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White House says oil prices will drop when national security objectives are achieved in Iran
WASHINGTON, March 10 (Reuters) - White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Tuesday told reporters that Americans will see oil and gas prices "drop rapidly" once the U.S. military's national security objectives are "fully achieved" in Iran.Reuters
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Ukraine sends drone experts to three countries in Middle East, Zelenskiy says
Gulf states seeking Ukraine's expertise in downing dronesThey have been attacked by Iranian drones in recent daysZelenskiy says in return Ukraine needs air defence missiles By Yuliia Dysa and Max Hunder KYIV, March 10 (Reuters) - Ukraine has sent air defence teams to Qatar, the United Ara...Reuters
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US Senate confirms National Security Agency director, ending long vacancy
By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, March 10 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate confirmed General Joshua Rudd on Tuesday to lead the National Security Agency and the nation's Cyber Command, filling a position that had been vacant since President Donald Trump abruptly fired his predecessor in a national...Reuters
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White House says US military now moving to dismantle Iran's missile production
WASHINGTON, March 10 (Reuters) - The United States military is now moving to dismantle Iran's missile production, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Tuesday in a press briefing, adding that B-2 bombers have recently dropped 2,000-pound bombs on what she described as deeply buri...Reuters
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West Virginia can ban Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming surgery, US court rules
Ban on specific surgeries not discriminatory, court saysCase is part of broader battle over transgender rightsRuling follows US Supreme Court upholding Tennessee lawBy Daniel Wiessner March 10 (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday upheld West Virginia's ban on Medicaid coverage for gend...Reuters
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Zelenskiy says Ukraine's top negotiator, military officials heading to Middle East
March 10 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday that the country's top negotiator, Rustem Umerov, was on his way to the Middle East with military officials to help with defence against Iranian drones."Right now, our team -- both military personnel and Rustem Umer...Reuters
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US military has not escorted any ships through Strait of Hormuz, official says
WASHINGTON, March 10 (Reuters) - The U.S. military has not escorted any ships through the Strait of Hormuz so far, a U.S. official told Reuters on Tuesday, after U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright posted and deleted a tweet that had said the U.S. Navy had escorted an oil tanker through the strait.Reuters
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EXCLUSIVE-As many as 150 US troops wounded so far in Iran war, sources say
By Phil Stewart and Idrees AliWASHINGTON, March 10 (Reuters) - As many as 150 U.S. troops have been wounded so far in the war with Iran, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters on Tuesday.The figure has not been previously reported and is far higher than the Pentagon's publicly disclose...Reuters
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Rio Tinto Secures $1.175 Billion Financing Package For Rincon Lithium Project In Argentina
March 10 (Reuters) - Rio Tinto Ltd RIO.AX:RIO TINTO SECURES $1.175 BILLION FINANCING PACKAGE FOR RINCON LITHIUM PROJECT IN ARGENTINARIO TINTO - FINANCING PACKAGE COMPRISES LOANS FROM IFC, IDB INVEST, EFA, AND JBICRIO TINTO: PROCEEDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT OF $2.5 BILLION RINCON LITHIUM ...Reuters
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Bill Ackman files for combined IPO of Pershing Square, new fund
By Arasu Kannagi Basil and Ateev Bhandari March 10 (Reuters) - Billionaire investor Bill Ackman's Pershing Square filed for U.S. initial public offerings of his hedge fund and a new fund on Tuesday, looking set to join a small club of publicly traded alternative asset managers.The move marks ...Reuters
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EXCLUSIVE-Elon Musk's SpaceX weighs Nasdaq listing after seeking early index entry, sources say
SpaceX seeks early Nasdaq 100 inclusion as IPO conditionNasdaq's new proposed fast-entry rule aims to attract megacap IPOs like SpaceXSpaceX eyes $1.75 trillion for its IPO, source saysBy Anirban Sen and Echo Wang NEW YORK, March 10 (Reuters) - Elon Musk's rocket and satellite maker ...Reuters
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BofA expects rising interest income, investment banking fees in first quarter
NEW YORK, March 10 (Reuters) - Bank of America BAC.N expects net interest income to grow 7% and investment banking to climb 10% in the first quarter, its Co-President Dean Athanasia said on Tuesday.Global markets revenue will rise by a low double-digit percentage this quarter, leading to 16th consec...Reuters
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Brazil's Bolsonaro seeks court approval for prison visit by Trump adviser
BRASILIA, March 10 (Reuters) - Lawyers for former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro have asked the country's Supreme Court to allow Darren Beattie, who was recently tapped by the Trump administration for a senior advisory role overseeing Brazil, to visit him in prison next week, a document show...Reuters
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