European shares rise on banks, resource-linked stocks boost
Dec 17 (Reuters) - European shares climbed on Wednesday as gains in financial stocks helped stage a recovery from declines in the previous session, while investors await fresh economic signals to guide market direction. The pan-European STOXX 600 was ...
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Europe must be responsible for its own security, EU's von der Leyen says
BRUSSELS, Dec 17 (Reuters) - Europe must be responsible for its own security, European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday. "This is no longer an option. It is a must," she told the European Parliament in Strasbourg. S...
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France's Louvre museum remains shut as workers weigh strike extension
PARIS, Dec 17 (Reuters) - Paris' Louvre, the world's most-visited museum, remained closed at 0800 GMT on Wednesday, as its staff continued discussions on whether to extend a strike over pay and working conditions that started on Monday. The strike co...
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Honda recalls more than 70,000 US vehicles over reduced brake function, NHTSA says
Dec 17 (Reuters) - Honda is recalling 70,658 vehicles in the United States due to reduced brake function that can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash or injury, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Admini...
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US software firm Freshworks eyes acquisitions with $800 million cash pile, AI in focus
By Praveen Paramasivam and Sai Ishwarbharath B CHENNAI, Dec 17 (Reuters) - U.S. software company Freshworks is exploring acquisitions, including AI firms, backed by more than $800 million in cash, as it aims to boost revenue in the coming years, CEO D...
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Volkswagen battery business PowerCo looking more intensively at external funding
SALZGITTER, Dec 17 (Reuters) - Volkswagen's PowerCo is looking more closely at external financing options as its stricken German parent reins in investment, the CEO of the battery business said. Volkswagen reported a 1.3 billion euro ($1.5 billion) lo...
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Ukraine drone debris sparks fire at Russia's Slavyansk refinery, authorities say
Dec 17 (Reuters) - Debris from a downed Ukrainian drone briefly set fire to processing equipment and a pipeline at an oil refinery in Russia's southern Krasnodar region overnight, authorities there said on Wednesday. There were no casualties reported ...
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Almost 2,500 Kalamazoo area kids to take part in Toy Shop Toy Distribution today and tomorrow
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Thousands of children and families in the Kalamazoo area will get an early Christmas present the next two days, with the The Salvation Army of Kalamazoo's annual Toy Shop Toy Distribution event taking place tomorrow and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The event will be held at The Salv...
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Almost 2,500 Kalamazoo area kids to take part in Toy Shop Toy Distribution today and tomorrow
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Thousands of children and families in the Kalamazoo area will get an early Christmas present the next two days, with the The Salvation Army of Kalamazoo's annual Toy Shop Toy Distribution event taking place tomorrow and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The event will be held at The Salv...
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Japan visitor arrivals growth strong in November despite China travel warning
TOKYO, Dec 17 (Reuters) - The ongoing diplomatic rift between Japan and China has had a muted impact on overall tourist numbers as visitors to Japan grew 10.4% year-on-year in November, the country's tourism board said on Wednesday. Arrivals from over...
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