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Sun, February 5, 2023 | 00:05

Luxury goods company LVMH announces record year for 2022

Luxury goods company LVMH announces record year for 2022

French luxury goods maker LVMH reported a record year in 2022, with revenues rising by almost an annual 25 percent to around €79.2 billion ($86 billion).

World | 2023-01-27 20:58

Phew! Truck-sized asteroid misses Earth

Phew! Truck-sized asteroid misses Earth

Bruce Willis: you can stand down.A truck-sized asteroid that suddenly loomed out of the darkness a few days ago - with the Earth in its sights - sailed harmlessly past us on Thursday, space scientists said.

World | 2023-01-27 14:23

For the first time, the White House celebrates the Lunar New Year

For the first time, the White House celebrates the Lunar New Year

During the White House's first celebration of the Lunar New Year, President Joe Biden and his wife again offered condolences to the Asian American community in the wake of a mass shooting in California that killed 11 during celebrations for the Asian holiday.

World | 2023-01-27 14:22

US infiltrates big ransomware gang: 'We hacked the hackers'

US infiltrates big ransomware gang: 'We hacked the hackers'

The FBI and international partners have at least temporarily disrupted the network of a prolific ransomware gang they infiltrated last year, saving victims including hospitals and school districts a potential $130 million in ransom payments, Attorney General Merrick Garland and other U.S. officials announced Thursday.

World | 2023-01-27 13:43

Bank of Canada hikes rates, becomes first major central bank to signal pause

Bank of Canada hikes rates, becomes first major central bank to signal pause

The Bank of Canada on Wednesday hiked its key interest rate to 4.5 percent, the highest level in 15 years, and became the first major central bank fighting global inflation to say it would likely hold off on further increases for now.

World | 2023-01-27 11:36

Ukraine faces deadly Russian missile onslaught after securing tanks from allies

Ukraine faces deadly Russian missile onslaught after securing tanks from allies

Russia pounded Ukraine with missiles and drones, killing at least 11 people, according to officials, after Western allies pledged tanks to Kyiv in its fight against Moscow's invasion.

World | 2023-01-27 10:55

Gold falls on stronger than expected US economic data

Gold falls on stronger than expected US economic data

Gold futures on the COMEX division of the New York Mercantile Exchange fell on Thursday on stronger than expected U.S. economic data.

World | 2023-01-27 10:32

Wall Street climbs to hit best level in nearly eight weeks

Wall Street climbs to hit best level in nearly eight weeks

Stocks rose Thursday to send Wall Street to its highest level in nearly eight weeks following reports suggesting the economy and corporate profits may be doing better than feared.

World | 2023-01-27 07:39

Asteroid to come 'extraordinarily close' to Earth: NASA

Asteroid to come 'extraordinarily close' to Earth: NASA

A truck-sized asteroid will pass near Earth on Thursday in one of the closest approaches to our planet ever recorded, NASA said, emphasizing that it poses no danger.

World | 2023-01-26 21:07

Myanmar opium farming booming after coup: UN

Myanmar opium farming booming after coup: UN

Opium poppy production in Myanmar ramped up dramatically following the 2021 military coup, the UN's drugs office said Thursday, as political and economic turmoil drove farmers to cultivate the crop.

2023-01-26 20:46

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