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Dokic says nearly took her own life due to mental health struggles
Jelena Dokic ofAustralia reacts during her women’s singles match against Marion Bartoli of France at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne January 19, 2012. REUTERS/Tim Wimborne Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register MELBOURNE, June 14 (Reuters) – Former top 10 tennis player Jelena Dokic nearly took her own life in April …
Global shares pause on inflation view as oil rises on Ukraine
General view of the Frankfurt stock exchange, Germany, June 29, 2015. REUTERS/Ralph Orlowski/File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register MSCI World Index flat; Asia ex-Japan index up 0.6% Oil up on Ukraine-fuelled supply concerns UK inflation hits 30-year peak; NZ hikes rates LONDON, April 13 (Reuters) – Global shares were little …
New lithium technology can help the world go green — if it works
April 7 (Reuters) – Rio Tinto, General Motors and even the U.S. Energy Department are investing heavily in a crop of newer technologies that could revolutionize the way lithium is produced for electric vehicle batteries. Now those technologies just have to prove they work on a commercial scale. If they do, miners will be able …
‘Absurd’ to stage Tokyo Games, says professor of public health
Olympics – Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Test Event – Athletics – Olympic Stadium, Tokyo, Japan – May 9, 2021. An athlete competes in the men’s hammer throw event during the morning session of the Athletics test event. REUTERS/Issei Kato A professor of public health and adviser to the New Zealand government said on Tuesday there …
Stocks rebound as Fed officials calm inflation fears
Japanese shares led a rebound in Asian markets on Friday, building on the lead from investors on Wall Street snapping up stocks that would benefit most from an economic recovery. The rally interrupted a three-day rout for stocks globally, as market jitters over accelerating U.S. inflation were calmed by Federal Reserve officials reiterating that price …
Australia to promise $436.5 million for low emission technology
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison arrives at Haneda airport in Tokyo, Japan, November 17, 2020. REUTERS/Issei Kato Australia will spend A$565.8 million ($436.5 million) to co-fund research and pilot projects in green technologies, Prime Minister Scott Morrison will say on Thursday, to illustrate Canberra’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions. One of the world’s largest carbon …
