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Japan's central bank to remain undeterred on rate hikes despite LDP's electoral shock, analysts say
Roughly 86% of economists polled by Reuters expect the central bank to leave its rates unchanged when it announces its decision Thursday.3 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
Bangladesh central banker accuses tycoons of ‘robbing banks’ of $17bn with spy agency help
Conglomerate rejects claim it co-operated to siphon money out of the country during rule of ousted Sheikh Hasina8 hours ago -
World - ABC News
Russia's central bank raises interest rate to 21% to fight inflation boosted by military spending
Russia’s central bank has raised its key interest rate by two percentage points to a record-high 21% in an effort to combat growing inflation2 days ago -
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Online killer McCartney 'robbed us of granddaughter'
BBC News NI looks at the some of the victims behind the man dubbed the UK's most prolific catfisher.2 days ago -
Business - CNBC
Russia's central bank raises key rate to 21% to rein in higher-than-forecast inflation
Russia's central bank on Friday raised its key interest rate by 200 basis points to 21%, citing higher-than-forecast consumer price increases.2 days ago -
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Russian central bank hikes interest rate to record-high 21%, to fight inflation fueled by military spending
Russian central bank hikes interest rate to record-high 21%, to fight inflation fueled by military spending2 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Ask Shrimsley: Can I call you Rob?
Barely a week goes by without someone deciding it’s friendly to shorten my name. This is a basic misjudgment3 days ago -
Business - CNBC
Inflation undershoots to jumbo cuts: What 10 European Central Bank members said this week
A slew of Governing Council members spoke to CNBC at the International Monetary Fund's annual meeting in Washington, D.C. this week.3 days ago -
Business - CNBC
European Central Bank policymakers split on the need for jumbo rate cuts as growth concerns take over
Policymakers at the European Central Bank are split on the need to consider a jumbo half-point interest rate cut in December.4 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Radio Free Afghanistan — the Taliban, the tribal warlords and the TV tycoon
Saad Mohseni’s impassioned memoir recounts his battle to establish an independent voice in post-2001 Kabul5 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
'Penguin Bandit' who robbed multiple banks sentenced to 13 years in prison
A man whom authorities named the “Penguin Bandit” was sentenced to more than 13 years in federal prison last week for robbing multiple banks in the Denver area.5 days ago -
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Top stories - CBS News
Israeli police say 7 citizens arrested, accused of spying for Iran
Israeli police say they've "dismantled a spy network" that sent Iran photos and video "of numerous IDF bases across Israel, ports, and energy infrastructure."6 days ago -
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Business - MarketWatch
Chinese equities jump as central bank rolls out support for the stock market
Chinese stocks rallied Friday for the first time in four days as the central bank rolled out promised support for the stock market.October 18 -
Business - Financial Times
UK regulator sets out plans for earlier banker bonuses
Prudential Regulation Authority chief says 8-year deferral period, introduced after financial crisis, could be cut to 5 yearsOctober 18 -
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Yonhap news reports South Korea’s spy agency finds North Korea will send troops to support Russia's war on Ukraine
Yonhap news reports South Korea’s spy agency finds North Korea will send troops to support Russia's war on UkraineOctober 18 -
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Bangladesh tribunal issues arrest warrant for former leader Sheikh Hasina
A Bangladesh tribunal issued an arrest warrant for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina over her alleged involvement in mass killings during protests this year.October 18 -
World - The Guardian
ECB cuts interest rates to support flagging eurozone economy
Fall in inflation enables central bank to bring in quarter point cut to 3.25% after business and consumer slowdown. Business live – latest updates The European Central Bank has intervened to ...October 17 -
World - ABC News
European Central Bank, seeing no signs of recession, cuts interest rates again
The European Central Bank, which sets interest rates for the 20 countries that use the euro currency, is not expecting the bloc to fall into recession as it cut borrowing costs once again after ...October 17 -
World - The New York Times
Egypt Replaces Its Powerful Spy Chief, a Key Gaza Mediator
Gen. Abbas Kamel, a longtime confidant of Egypt’s president, oversaw the country’s most important international relationships and helped maintain the president’s authoritarian grip.October 17 -
World - The New York Times
Alone in the Dark: The Nightmare of Bangladesh’s Secret Underground Prison
In the House of Mirrors, political captives were pushed to the brink of insanity and death. Some are telling their stories now that the woman who put them there, Sheikh Hasina, is gone.October 17 -
World - ABC News
European Central Bank cuts its main interest rate by a quarter-point to 3.25% as inflation falls below its target
European Central Bank cuts its main interest rate by a quarter-point to 3.25% as inflation falls below its targetOctober 17 -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
The Old-School Spy Tactics Helping to Set Your Grocery Prices
Price checks, store visits and “Safeway scrapes” illustrate how grocers compete, fueling the government’s case against the $20 billion deal between Kroger and Albertsons.October 17 -
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World - The Guardian
Elon Musk’s SpaceX accuses California of political bias over launch limits
Company sues after coastal commission cited CEO’s spread of misinformation on X in rejecting company’s proposal. Elon Musk ’s SpaceX has sued a California commission in federal court, accusing it ...October 16 -
World - The Guardian
West’s spy chiefs alarmed at recklessness of Russian counterparts
After expulsion of hundreds of embassy-based spies, Kremlin is using riskier and less conventional methods. A developing Russian campaign of arson, sabotage and even murder plots has left western ...October 16 -
World - The New York Times
Justin Trudeau’s Accusations Spotlight Reach of India’s Intelligence Agencies
The Canadian prime minster’s accusation of Indian government involvement in the killing of a Sikh nationalist signifies a sharp escalation in diplomatic tensions between India and Canada.October 16 -
Sports - ABC News
Bangladesh fires cricket coach for allegedly assaulting a player at World Cup
The Bangladesh Cricket Board has fired national team coach Chandika Hathurusinghe for allegedly assaulting one of his players during last year’s 50-over World Cup in IndiaOctober 15 -
Business - MarketWatch
Here are the three things to watch when the European Central Bank meets
Will the ECB commit to more rate cuts with inflation below its 2% targetOctober 15 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Bangladesh coach suspended after ‘slapping’ player
Bangladesh have replaced their head coach Chandika Hathurusingha after he was accused of slapping a player.October 15 -
World - The Guardian
Journalist or Russian spy? The strange case of Pablo González
As a Spanish reporter, Pablo González charmed his way into Russian opposition circles and covered Putin’s wars. Then, in 2022, he was arrested on suspicion of espionage. Many former associates now ...October 15 -
Business - CNBC
European Central Bank set for third interest rate cut of the year in meeting this week
Markets are eyeing two more rate cuts from the euro area's central bank this year amid a weak growth outlook and lower inflation.October 14 -
Business - MarketWatch
Italy’s top bank fires clerk accused of accessing prime minister’s account info
Intesa Sanpaolo apologized for the breaches that allegedly saw a mid-level bank clerk access information linked to the accounts of thousands of high-profile figures including Italy’s prime ministerOctober 14 -
Business - Financial Times
South Africa’s first Black central bank governor dies aged 65
Tito Mboweni served as labour minister in Nelson Mandela’s first cabinetOctober 13