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ICC opens probe into alleged crimes against humanity by Belarus
AMSTERDAM, March 12 (Reuters) - Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court said on Thursday they had opened an investigation into whether the government of Belarus committed crimes that led to deportations of its opponents. Belarus is not a member of the ICC, but the case was brought by Lithuan...Reuters
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Bank of Italy's Panetta says technology no silver bullet in payments
MILAN, March 12 (Reuters) - Technology advances reshaping the global payments landscape are no cure‑all, a top European Central Bank policymaker said on Thursday, warning that monetary stability requires preserving the role of central bank money.Bank of Italy Governor Fabio Panetta told the Financia...Reuters
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Russia says eight medics killed in Ukrainian drone attack in Donetsk region
MOSCOW, March 12 (Reuters) - The Russian Defence Ministry said on Thursday that eight medics were killed and 10 people were wounded in a Ukrainian drone attack this week on a medical facility in Ukraine's Donetsk region.There was no immediate comment from Ukraine.Reuters could not independently ...Reuters
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Rivian Announces Full Trims & Pricing For New R2 Lineup
March 12 (Reuters) - Rivian Automotive Inc RIVN.O:RIVIAN: ANNOUNCES FULL TRIMS & PRICING FOR NEW R2 LINEUPRIVIAN: R2 PREMIUM TO BE AVAILABLE IN LATE 2026; STARTING AT $53,990RIVIAN: R2 PERFORMANCE TO BE AVAILABLE IN SPRING 2026; DEBUTING WITH LAUNCH PACKAGE STARTING AT $57,990RIVIAN: RESERVATION...Reuters
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EXCLUSIVE-VW's Everllence sale is contingent on Porsche SE becoming co-investor, sources say
Porsche SE to co-invest 10% in Everllence saleSix financial investors advance in bidding for 51% stakePorsche SE seeks to diversify beyond car industryBy Christina Amann and Alexander Hübner MUNICH, March 12 (Reuters) - Volkswagen VOWG_p.DE will make the sale of a majority stake in its Everllence...Reuters
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Rivian to begin R2 deliveries with $58,000 launch variant this spring
Rivian plans cheaper R2 variants by 2027, including a $45,000 modelR2 launch variant offers 656 horsepower and 330 miles of rangeRivian aims to compete with Tesla's Model Y with R2 lineBy Abhirup Roy SAN FRANCISCO, March 12 (Reuters) - Rivian RIVN.O will begin delivering its more affordable R...Reuters
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Brazil's Vale more than doubled ore production from waste material in 2025
By Marta NogueiraRIO DE JANEIRO, March 12 (Reuters) - Brazilian mining company Vale VALE3.SA said on Thursday it produced 26.3 million metric tons of iron ore in 2025 from materials previously classified as waste or tailings, more than double the 12.7 million tons produced this way a year earlier.Th...Reuters
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Brenntag CEO: Middle East conflict driving up chemical prices
By Ozan Ergenay March 12 (Reuters) - German chemicals distributor Brenntag BNRGn.DE said on Thursday the conflict in the Middle East was pushing up prices in the sector. As the US-Israel war with Iran continues into a second week, the escalating tension in the region disrupted markets, sparking f...Reuters
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US commodity regulator kicks off rulemaking for prediction markets
WASHINGTON, March 12 (Reuters) - The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission on Thursday called for public comment ahead of a regulatory proposal it said would shape government oversight of the burgeoning market for events contracts and prediction markets.In a public notice, the agency drew attent...Reuters
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Germany steps up security at home amid war in Middle East, says Merz
BERLIN, March 12 (Reuters) - Germany has ramped up security in and around Israeli, Jewish and U.S. institutions since the two countries started their war on Iran last month, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Thursday."At present, there is no evidence to suggest that we should assume an in...Reuters
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EXCLUSIVE-Italian prosecutors seek trial for Amazon, four execs over alleged $1.4 billion tax evasion
Milan prosecutors pursue trial despite Amazon's tax settlementAmazon's algorithm allegedly enabled VAT evasion by non-EU sellersU.S. tech giant previously said it "forcefully defend its position"By Emilio Parodi MILAN, March 12 (Reuters) - Milan prosecutors have requested trial fo...Reuters
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CANADA RESEARCH ROUNDUP-Altius Minerals, K92 Mining, Oceanagold
March 12 (Reuters) - Securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets for several Canadian companies on Thursday, including Altius Minerals, K92 Mining and Oceanagold. HIGHLIGHTS Centerra Gold Inc CG.TO: RBC raises target price to C$31 from C$22 Altius Minerals Corp ALS.TO: TD Cowe...Reuters
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Israeli military expands orders for people in southern Lebanon to leave
Israeli evacuation orders now cover a tenth of LebanonHezbollah–Iran joint attack on Wednesday marks first coordinated actionBeirut strike kills displaced families sheltering in tentsBy Ahmed Kerdi and Maya Gebeily BEIRUT, March 12 (Reuters) - The Israeli military on Thursday nearly doubled the a...Reuters
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Ukraine opens battlefield data access to allies' AI models
By Max Hunder KYIV, March 12 (Reuters) - Ukraine is opening up access to its battlefield data for its allies to train drone AI software, the defence minister said on Thursday, as Kyiv seeks to harness the experience it has garnered fending off Russia's four-year, full-scale invasion. The move...Reuters
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UBS settles long-running whistleblower lawsuit in New York
By Jonathan Stempel and Ariane Luthi NEW YORK/ZURICH, March 12 (Reuters) - UBS UBSG.S agreed in principle to settle a lawsuit by whistleblower Trevor Murray, a former bond strategist who said the Swiss bank fired him in retaliation for refusing to publish misleading research reports, ending a lon...Reuters
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Butler National Corp's Q3 revenue, net income rise on aerospace products growth
OverviewUS aircraft MRO and gaming services firm's Q3 revenue rose 27% yr/yrNet income for Q3 nearly doubled from prior yearCompany repurchased 222,168 shares during the quarterOutlookCompany says investments in new products expected to support long-term revenue growthCompany continues initiativ...Reuters
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Canada's Competition Bureau Reaches Agreement With Chartwell To Preserve Competition In Retirement Home Industry
March 12 (Reuters) - Canada's Competition Bureau:CANADA'S COMPETITION BUREAU: REACHES AGREEMENT WITH CHARTWELL TO PRESERVE COMPETITION IN RETIREMENT HOME INDUSTRYCANADA'S COMPETITION BUREAU: CHARTWELL HAS AGREED TO SELL ITS CLAIR HILLS RETIREMENT HOME LOCATED IN WATERLOO, ONTARIOFurther ...Reuters
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Singapore to engage with USTR on Trump's trade probes
March 12 (Reuters) - Singapore will engage with the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to seek further clarification on trade data and section 301 investigations, the country's ministry of trade and industry said on Thursday.Reuters
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China, Cuba agree to advance bilateral ties, Chinese state media reports
BEIJING, March 12 (Reuters) - Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a call on Thursday with his Cuban counterpart at the latter's request, China's state-run Xinhua news agency reported.The two sides "agreed to continue to advance the development of bilateral relations," according to ...Reuters
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REFILE-WRAPUP 7-Iran's supreme leader, in first remarks, vows to avenge 'martyrs', keep strait closed
Oil prices extend gains after tankers struck in Iraqi watersWar is causing largest oil supply disruption in history, says IEAMore Iranian drones fly into Gulf countries on Thursday'Security forces are everywhere', says Iran residentBy Parisa Hafezi and Bo Erickson DUBAI, March 12 (Reuters...Reuters
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