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Ukraine grants citizenship to top Russian journalist who denounced war

Ukraine grants citizenship to top Russian journalist who denounced war

(Reuters) – Ukraine has granted citizenship to prominent Russian journalist Alexander Nevzorov who fled Russia with his wife aft..

Instant View: US May payrolls rise up than expected

Instant View: US May payrolls rise up than expected

NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. employment increased more than expected in May, while the unemployment rate held steady at 3.6%, signs..

In Shanghai, lockdown blues make way for COVID testing gripes

In Shanghai, lockdown blues make way for COVID testing gripes

By Brenda Goh and Andrew Galbraith SHANGHAI (Reuters) -Shanghai residents’ relief over the easing of a two-month COVID-19 lockdo..

Watchdog’s new chief says high prices can support greener palm oil

Watchdog’s new chief says high prices can support greener palm oil

By Michael Taylor KUALA LUMPUR (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Palm oil producers profiting from a global price boom should use t..

Beaming Queen Elizabeth waves to crowds as Platinum Jubilee celebrations begin

Beaming Queen Elizabeth waves to crowds as Platinum Jubilee celebrations begin

By Michael Holden and Kate Holton LONDON (Reuters) – A beaming Queen Elizabeth waved to cheering crowds massed outside Buckingha..

FEATURE-Africa’s mobile money taxes risk driving poor out of digital economy

FEATURE-Africa’s mobile money taxes risk driving poor out of digital economy

• Mobile money helps Africa’s poor access financial services • Continent accounts for 70% of transactions by value • Taxes seen ..

FEATURE-South Africa flooding leaves survivors traumatised, homeless

FEATURE-South Africa flooding leaves survivors traumatised, homeless

• Floods leave more than 6,000 people homeless • Many victims traumatised, unable to look for work • Counselling vital to recovery eff..

FEATURE-As U.S. flooding worsens, South Carolina redraws risk maps

FEATURE-As U.S. flooding worsens, South Carolina redraws risk maps

• Climate change fueling more intense storms, floods • Homes outside federal floods zones deluged • Local officials create their own f..

New Zealand PM meets Biden to discuss U.S. Indo-Pacific strategy

New Zealand PM meets Biden to discuss U.S. Indo-Pacific strategy

By Jeff Mason and Lucy Craymer WASHINGTON/WELLINGTON (Reuters) -New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern met U.S. President J..

Dollar stronger as inflation worries dampen risk sentiment

Dollar stronger as inflation worries dampen risk sentiment

By Saqib Iqbal Ahmed NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S. dollar rose across the board on Tuesday as Treasury yields climbed and worrie..