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NATO trains to help its own, as Ukraine war rumbles

Saudi blogger Raif Badawi released after 10 years in prison

A U.S. gasoline tax cut is among the options being considered to provide relief to consumers, U.S.

Berkshire Hathaway Inc on Friday urged the rejection of four shareholder proposals recommending that it replace Warren Buffett as chairman, report on its plans to handle climate risk and reduce greenhouse gases, and improve diversity.

Disney suspends political giving in Florida after 'Don't say gay' bill outrage

YouTube expands block of Russian state media to apply globally

BlackRock Inc's total client exposure to Russia has declined to less than $1 billion from $18 billion a month ago, before Moscow's invasion of Ukraine led to Western sanctions and the closure of the Russian stock market, according to figures supplied by the asset manager on Friday.

Russia 'shows no sign of engaging in serious diplomacy': US

Volkswagen profits surge despite selling fewer cars

Costco and Sam's Club shoppers took to Twitter to complain about long wait times at the retailers' gas stations as they showed up to save on fuel prices.

At least six independent Nike stores in Russia were open on Friday afternoon, according to checks made by Reuters, more than a week after the world's biggest sports retailer said it was temporarily closing all its shops in the country.

Many Nike stores throughout Russia were open on Friday afternoon, according to checks made by Reuters, more than a week after the world's biggest sports retailer said it was temporarily closing down all its shops in the country.

Many Nike stores throughout Russia were open on Friday afternoon, according to checks made by Reuters, more than a week after the world's biggest sports retailer said it was temporarily closing down all its shops in the country.

Oil industry conferences usually feature protesters of some kind, but the small group holding signs all week just a block away from the CERAWeek energy gathering aren't championing the environment - their cause is Ukraine.

U.S. regulators are warming to approving new domestic sources of electric vehicle battery metals, as Washington bids to avoid a reliance on strategic minerals imports similar to that on crude oil.

Camel and Lucky Strike cigarette maker British American Tobacco Plc said on Friday it would exit Russia and cut its fiscal 2022 guidance as a result, the latest company to leave the country due to worries about the safety of its employees.

Spanish oil operator Meroil has no plans to sell its 50% stake in a joint venture with Russia's Lukoil in a Barcelona oil terminal due to the conflict in Ukraine, a top executive told Reuters on Friday.

Italy's Atlantia expects its core profit to rise by 27% by 2024, it said on Friday, as traffic on motorways and in airports it operates recovers and the infrastructure group expands into adjacent sectors.

Suffocated by sanctions, Russia squeezes foreign firms leaving

Mercedes-Benz has 2 billion euros ($2.2 billion) in assets that could be threatened by Russian proposals to nationalise the property of foreign firms that leave because of its invasion of Ukraine, the German premium carmaker said.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine is hitting hopes of renewed growth in central Europe's car industry this year following the pandemic, stoking risks of sharper economic slowdowns.

Carmakers including Volkswagen and BMW are scrambling to find alternative sources of vital parts made in Ukraine from as far afield as China and Mexico, as Russia's invasion halts assembly lines and breaks complex supply chains.

Brazil's central bank announced tougher rules for fintechs on Friday, saying that payment institutions will be subject to regulations based on their size and complexity and raising standards for required capital.

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are among the few oil producers globally with spare capacity they could draw on quickly to increase output, help offset supply losses from Russia or elsewhere and ease prices, analysts say.

US, allies to end normal trade relations with Russia

Largely ignored by the growing ranks of Europe's socially minded investors, defence firms see a fresh chance to argue for a place in portfolios after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

A TikTok video of a Walmart employee making a shocking price adjustment has gone viral amid rampant inflation.

Landmark apology for Northern Ireland abuse survivors

AT&T Inc expects to invest about $48 billion through the end of 2023 to expand its fiber internet and 5G wireless services, the U.S.