WeWork shares sink to record low on reports bankruptcy filing imminent

A sign marks a WeWork location in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S., August 14, 2023. REUTERS/Brian Snyder Acquire Licensing Rights Nov 1 (Reuters) – WeWork (WE.N) shares tanked nearly 50% to a record low on Wednesday following media reports that the flexible workspace provider was planning to file for bankruptcy as early as next week. The New …

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Hamas frees U.S. hostages Judith and Natalie Raanan held in Gaza

LATEST DEVELOPMENTS: Israeli PM’s office says U.S. hostages Judith and Natalie Raanan freed from Gaza by Hamas Biden expects aid to start reaching Gaza in next 24 to 48 hours GAZA/JERUSALEM, Oct 20 (Reuters) – The Islamist group Hamas released two U.S. hostages, mother and daughter Judith and Natalie Raanan, who were kidnapped in its …

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Gaza hospital blast: what we know about the explosion

Oct 18 (Reuters) – A blast at a Gaza hospital killed hundreds of Palestinians just before U.S. President Joe Biden visited Israel as the conflict between the Israeli military and the Hamas militant group raged. WHO BOMBED THE HOSPITAL IN GAZA? Israelis and Palestinians have blamed each other for the hospital bombing. Biden, who has …

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Jailed Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi wins Nobel Peace Prize

Women’s rights campaigner serving 12 years’ jail Norwegian Nobel committee lauds Iranian protesters Tehran says award is ‘biased and politically motivated’ Biden praises Mohammadi and calls for immediate release OSLO, Oct 6 (Reuters) – Imprisoned Iranian women’s rights advocate Narges Mohammadi won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday in a rebuke to Tehran’s theocratic leaders …

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Philippines removes Chinese barrier at disputed shoal in ‘special operation’

Scarborough Shoal sources of repeated rows Philippines says barrier unlawful, violates fishing rights Removal on order of Philippine president China took ‘necessary measures’ to drive away Philippine vessel Japan urges restraint to preserve regional stability MANILA, Sept 25 (Reuters) – The Philippines said on Monday it executed a “special operation” to remove a floating barrier …

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Instacart stock subdued as debut enthusiasm loses steam

Instacart employee Eric Cohn, 34, navigates a Safeway grocery store while preparing a delivery order while wearing a respirator mask to help protect himself and slow the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Tucson, Arizona, U.S., April 4, 2020. Picture taken April 4, 2020. REUTERS/Cheney Orr/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights Sept 20 (Reuters) – …

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Dollar climbs as Fed expectations remain intact after CPI

Woman holds U.S. dollar banknotes in this illustration taken May 30, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights NEW YORK, Sept 13 (Reuters) – The dollar index was higher on Wednesday, after U.S. economic data showed inflation increased for August but did little to alter market expectations for the path of rate hikes from the …

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African Union suspends Gabon’s membership after military coup

[1/2]A military vehicle passes by people celebrating after military officers announced they had taken power, after the state election body announced President Ali Bongo had won a third term, in Port Gentil, Gabon August 30, 2023 in this still image obtained from social media video. Gaetan M-Antchouwet Acquire Licensing Rights Read more Gabon officers announced …

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Gabon officers declare military coup, President Ali Bongo detained

Bongo’s family have ruled for 56 years Street celebrations erupt in Gabon’s capital France, with troops in Gabon, condemns coup Army generals plan meeting to choose leader LIBREVILLE, Aug 30 (Reuters) – Military officers in oil-producing Gabon said they had seized power on Wednesday and had put President Ali Bongo under house arrest, stepping in …

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Nvidia’s $25 billion buyback plan, results lift stock to record high

A Nvidia logo is seen on one of their products on display at their headquarters in Taipei, Taiwan May 31, 2023. REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights Aug 24 (Reuters) – Shares of Nvidia (NVDA.O) rose as much as 6.7% on Thursday, hitting an all-time high, after the company unveiled a $25 billion stock buyback …

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