By Andrea Shalal and David Lawder WASHINGTON -The International Monetary Fund on Saturday said it expected to bring Ukraine’s request for $1.4 billion in emergency financing to its board for …
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Allentown police say driver lost control in fatal crash on MLK Boulevard
ALLENTOWN, PA – The Allentown Police Department is investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred early this morning. “On Saturday, 5 March 2022, at approx. 3:28 am, Allentown Police, Fire …
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Vanguard will not restrict its active managers’ decisions on Russia
by Reutersby ReutersBy Ross Kerber -Top mutual fund manager Vanguard Group said on Friday it will adhere to international sanctions being imposed on Russia in the wake of Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, …
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Europe at war: Six charts to know in financial markets
by Reutersby ReutersLONDON – Russia’s escalating war in Ukraine has sent commodity and energy prices soaring, boosted safe havens and hammered Europe’s common currency and its stock markets. Below are six charts …
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Zara owner Inditex closes Russian stores and online platform
by Reutersby ReutersMADRID -Spanish fashion retailer Inditex has halted trading in Russia, closing its 502 shops and stopping online sales, the company said in a statement on Saturday. The Zara owner is …
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Food prices jump 20.7% yr/yr to hit record high in Feb, U.N. agency says
by Reutersby Reuters(This March 4 story corrects to replace year-on-year pct change in headline and first paragraph to 20.7% from 24.1% after FAO issued an official correction) ROME – World food prices …
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By Kevin Yao and Ryan Woo BEIJING -China on Saturday targeted slower economic growth of around 5.5% this year as headwinds including an uncertain global recovery and a downturn in …
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PayPal shuts down its services in Russia citing Ukraine aggression
by Reutersby ReutersBy Paresh Dave – Payments company PayPal Holdings Inc shut down its services early on Saturday in Russia, citing “the current circumstances,” joining many financial and tech companies in suspending …
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Utica Man Sentenced to 97 Months for Drug Conspiracy
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressSYRACUSE, NEW YORK – Vennie Coleman, age 38, of Utica, New York, was sentenced yesterday to serve 97-months in federal prison for his role in a drug conspiracy that trafficked …
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Tesla’s long-delayed German gigafactory gets conditional green light
by Reutersby ReutersBy Nadine Schimroszik and Christoph Steitz POTSDAM, Germany -Tesla Inc received a conditional go-ahead for its German gigafactory near Berlin on Friday, the state of Brandenburg said, ending months of …
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China plans 7.1% defence spending rise this year, outpacing GDP target
by Reutersby ReutersBy Yew Lun Tian BEIJING -China will spend 7.1% more on defence this year, outpacing last year’s hike and the government’s modest economic growth forecast as Premier Li Keqiang seeks …
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D.C. Father Shot and Killed While Walking with His Children
WASHINGTON, DC – A Washington, D.C. father, Sedrick Miller, 42 was shot and killed in front of his two children while walking along 18th Street. He was carrying one of …
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Woman sought by police who stole $6,000 puppy from Petland hailed as a hero by many in Columbus
COLUMBUS, OH – The Columbus Police Department is searching for a woman who asked to see a Chihuahua puppy at the Bethel Road Petland store, then walked out of the …
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North Jersey man illegally towed vehicles from Newark to file false insurance claims
NEWARK, NJ – An elaborate insurance scam operated by an Orange resident in the City of Newark came to an end after police began investigating. Newark Public Safety Director Brian …
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Jersey City Recreation Department Who Clerk Inflated Payroll for Relatives and Friends Heading to Prison
JERSEY CITY, NJ – A Jersey City woman has been convicted of stealing approximately $80,000 from the City of Jersey City where she worked as a payroll clerk for the …
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Two thousand bags of heroin seized during traffic stop at the Jersey Shore
ABSECON, NJ – A motor vehicle stop led police to the seizure of 2,000 bags of heroin in Absecon, at the Jersey Shore. Absecon police reported at approximately 3:00 PM …
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Bill to allow remote learning days to count toward 180 day school year in New Jersey advances
TRENTON, NJ – A bill that would allow remote learning days for pandemic shutdowns and even snow and other weather-related closures count toward the New Jersey 180 day public school …
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Toms River’s Ukrainian Catholic Church Collecting Donations for War Victims and Refugees
by Phil Stiltonby Phil StiltonTOMS RIVER, NJ – As the army of Vladimir Putin and Russia continue their vicious and unprovoked assault on the independent nation of Ukraine, Americans across the nation are rallying …
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Exclusive-Boeing aims to nearly double 737 MAX production by end-2023 -sources
by Reutersby ReutersBy Eric M. Johnson and Tim Hepher SEATTLE/PARIS – Boeing Co has preliminary plans to boost production of its cash cow 737-family narrowbody to around 47 per month by the …
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China aims to boost big-bank loans to small business over 40% in 2022
by Reutersby ReutersBEIJING/SHANGHAI – China aims to boost lending to small businesses from large commercial banks by over 40% this year, Premier Li Keqiang told the annual meeting of parliament on Saturday. …
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BEIJING – China will continue its crackdown on monopolies to ensure fair competition, Premier Li Keqiang said in a report released ahead of the start of the annual session of …
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By Dhara Ranasinghe, Yoruk Bahceli and Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss LONDON/NEW YORK -Financial indicators signalled increasing signs of stresses spreading through global markets on Friday as concerns grow over the wider economic …
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San Antonio, TX – Brian Ontiveros was apprehended by the U.S. Marshals Service Lone Star Fugitive Task Force (LSFTF) tonight on charges involving homicide. Ontiveros, 26, was wanted by the …
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Former Tungsten Heavy Powder & Parts CEO Arrested and Charged with Unlawful Exportation of Defense Articles including to The People’s Republic of China
by DOJ Pressby DOJ PressAssistant U.S. Attorneys Kareem A. Salem (619) 546-8904 and John Parmley (619) 546-7957 NEWS RELEASE SUMMARY – March 4, 2022 SAN DIEGO – Joe Sery, former owner and chief executive …
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ROME – Italian banks were instructed by the Bank of Italy’s financial intelligence division on Friday to urgently let it know of all measures taken to freeze the assets of …