Italy waters down windfall tax on banks
The announcement prompted a rebound in the share prices of Italy's lenders.
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Lebanon moves to ban 'Barbie' film for 'promoting homosexuality'
BEIRUT (Reuters) -Lebanon's culture minister moved to ban the film "Barbie" from the country's cinemas on Wednesday, saying it "promoted
1970-01-01 08:00
Analysis-Italian government's raid on banks undermined by confusion
By Angelo Amante and Valentina Za ROME A drive to shore up its political base and appeal to
1970-01-01 08:00
European bank stocks bounce as Italy softens windfall tax blow
Banking stocks in Italy and elsewhere in Europe rebounded Wednesday after the country watered down a plan to whack its banks with a surprise one-off 40% tax on their windfall profits.
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Rahul Gandhi: Congress MP blames Indian PM Modi for Manipur crisis
The Congress party MP was speaking during a no-confidence motion debate in parliament.
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World Bank halts new lending to Uganda over anti-LGBTQ law
By Andrea Shalal and Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The World Bank said on Tuesday it would halt new lending to
1970-01-01 08:00
Italy sets 0.1% cap for new bank tax after market rout
ROME Italy has set a cap at 0.1% of total bank assets for the new tax targeting profits
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IAS, IPS and IFS: Is India stifling criticism by retired bureaucrats?
A new rule gives the federal government more power to withhold or withdraw pension of former bureaucrats.
1970-01-01 08:00
Thai growth forecasts may need to be revised down - central bank chief
BANGKOK Thailand's economy continues to recover, helped by tourism and consumption, though the growth forecast may need to
1970-01-01 08:00
Alabama football recruiting: Nick Saban sends message to Georgia, Kirby Smart
Nick Saban and the Alabama football sent a message to Kirby Smart and Georgia by flipping a big-time 4-star recruit.The No. 1-ranked 2024 college football recruiting class for the Georgia Bulldogs just got a bit weaker. And that blow came courtesy of arguably their biggest rival in the current l...
1970-01-01 08:00
TwoSet Violin: Where classical music and social media collide
The Australian YouTube stars TwoSet Violin are known for their entertaining and informative videos.
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Teamsters union pushes for US bankruptcy reform after Yellow's collapse
By Dietrich Knauth NEW YORK The International Brotherhood of Teamsters on Tuesday called for changes to U.S. bankruptcy
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