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Nickel trading resumes only briefly in London

Nickel trading resumes only briefly in London

Trading in nickel resumed Wednesday on the London Metal Exchange after a lengthy pause linked to the Ukraine crisis but was quickly suspended again after a sharp fall.

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Tokyo prosecutors appeal ruling against Ghosn aide Kelly

Tokyo prosecutors appeal ruling against Ghosn aide Kelly

Tokyo prosecutors said Wednesday they will appeal a court ruling in which former Nissan executive Greg Kelly was handed a six-month suspended sentence for helping disgraced auto tycoon Carlos Ghosn.

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Asian, European markets bounce as Hong Kong soars on China support

Asian, European markets bounce as Hong Kong soars on China support

Asian equities rallied Wednesday after their recent rout, with Hong Kong leading the way after Chinese authorities pledged to provide support and stability to the country's troubled markets.

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Cummins strikes before lunch as Pakistan's Shafique falls for 96

Cummins strikes before lunch as Pakistan's Shafique falls for 96

Captain Pat Cummins dismissed opener Abdullah Shafique four runs short of a century Wednesday to give Australia a long-awaited breakthrough on the fifth and final day of the second Test against Pakistan in Karachi.

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British PM to meet Saudi, UAE leaders as war roils oil prices

British PM to meet Saudi, UAE leaders as war roils oil prices

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was to lobby Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to pump more oil to calm turbulent markets as he meets the Gulf states' leadership on Wednesday.

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Skipper Yoshida back, no Tomiyasu as Japan look to seal World Cup spot

Skipper Yoshida back, no Tomiyasu as Japan look to seal World Cup spot

Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu told his players to finish the job and clinch qualification for the World Cup after naming his squad Wednesday for next week's clash against Australia.

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Javelin anti-tank missile, symbol of Ukraine's resistance

Javelin anti-tank missile, symbol of Ukraine's resistance

Images of Ukrainian troops carrying Javelin missile launchers on their shoulders have flashed around the world, making the anti-tank weapon -- capable of piercing the most sophisticated armor, and particularly useful in guerrilla warfare -- a symbol of Ukrainian resistance to Russia's invasion.

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Hong Kong to close off beaches after mainland China uproar

Hong Kong to close off beaches after mainland China uproar

Hong Kong will close most of the city's beaches, leader Carrie Lam said Wednesday, after photos of maskless residents enjoying sun and surf sparked outrage in mainland China.

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US homeland security chief signs Costa Rica migration deal

US homeland security chief signs Costa Rica migration deal

The United States homeland security secretary on Tuesday signed a deal to address migration in Central America during a visit to Costa Rica.

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'Scrappy' England beat India to keep World Cup hopes alive

'Scrappy' England beat India to keep World Cup hopes alive

England skittled India to keep their faltering Women's Cricket World Cup defence alive on Wednesday, but not before a brittle batting display chasing a small target produced some nervous moments.

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