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Serena advances to Toronto, joins Rybakina and Halep in second round

TORONTO, Aug 8 (Reuters) – Three-time winner Serena Williams advanced to the second round of the Toronto Open with a 6-3 6-4 win over Spaniard Nuria Parrizas Diaz on Monday, while Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina and Simona Halep also qualified. Williams, in her second singles match since returning to action at Wimbledon in June after …

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Shinzo Abe assassination: Japan’s LDP wins upper house election days after his assassination

Abe, 67, was shot dead in the city of Nara on Friday as he delivered a speech in support of his Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) candidates in a murder that stunned a nation with one of the highest gun crime rates the lowest in the world. The country’s leaders had urged the public to go …

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Former Japanese Prime Minister Abe: Officials to discuss funeral arrangements for slain ex-leader

Shock and heartbreak as the world reacts to Abe’s shooting A woman cries as other mourners pray at Zojoji Temple during the funeral of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Tokyo, Japan, Tuesday, July 12, 2022. Shock and heartbreak as the world reacts to Abe’s shooting A car carrying the body of former Japanese …

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Russian Yandex sees 2022 revenue of $6.5 billion and strong e-commerce growth

The logo of Russian internet group Yandex is pictured at the company’s headquarters in Moscow, Russia October 4, 2018. REUTERS/Shamil Zhumatov/File Photo Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register MOSCOW, Feb 15 (Reuters) – Russian internet giant Yandex (YNDX.O) reported a sharp drop in adjusted annual net profit on Tuesday, but said total …

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Yandex warns Russian users of unreliable information online after Moscow threatens media

The logo of Russian internet group Yandex is pictured at the company’s headquarters in Moscow, Russia October 4, 2018. REUTERS/Shamil Zhumatov/File Photo Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register MOSCOW, Feb 25 (Reuters) – Russian tech giant Yandex (YNDX.O) has started warning Russian users looking for information about Ukraine on its unreliable internet …

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Yandex bond woes are the first step towards a state takeover

LONDON, March 7 (Reuters Breakingviews) – Russia is turning in on itself. Sanctions hit stocks linked to Moscow and New York, shares of search engine Yandex (YNDX.O), , until two weeks ago, the darling of the Russian tech scene, were suspended. The commercial break can activate a bond redemption that it cannot afford. Even if …

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Analysis: Why the banks funding Musk’s Twitter deal are unlikely to be able to help him walk away

An image of Elon Musk is seen on a smartphone atop printed Twitter logos in this illustration taken April 28, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register Aug 5 (Reuters) – Banks that agreed to fund Elon Musk’s $44 billion acquisition of Twitter Inc (TWTR.N) have a financial incentive …

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Japanese PM blames police for death of former leader Shinzo Abe

TOKYO– Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Thursday blamed insufficient police protection for the death of former leader Shinzo Abe, who was shot dead last week while delivering a campaign speech outdoors. Abe, one of Japan’s most influential politicians, was assassinated last Friday in Nara, western Japan, shocking a nation known for its low crime …

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Russian Yandex shuts down online grocery shopping in Paris, hints at London exit

A Yango Deli delivery driver collects a test delivery ahead of the opening of their new store in London, Britain October 6, 2021. Picture taken October 6, 2021. REUTERS/John Sibley/File Photo Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register March 31 (Reuters) – Russian internet giant Yandex (YNDX.O) is phasing out Paris operations of …

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