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It was the ultra-left not Russia!

Before the Olympics there were multiple stories about how Russia will be behind attempts to disrupt the Olympics. Then the trains were struck disrupting a million people, and Russia was fingered. But I was sceptical. Not that Russia ia a malign actor, but disrupting transport links tends to be the modus operandi of left and […]

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Cyprus Mail 

Aramco profit dips 3 per cent, keeps $31.1 bln dividend unchanged

Oil giant Saudi Aramco (2222.SE) on Tuesday reported a 3.4 per cent fall in second-quarter profit on lower crude volumes and softer refining margins, yet kept its generous dividend policy unchanged, with $31.1 billion in payouts for the quarter. Aramco posted second-quarter net income of 109.01 billion riyals ($29.03 billion) in the three months to […]

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Strong growth, MF inflows help India avoid big falls

Indian stock markets have shown resilience amid global selloffs, thanks to robust domestic investment and strong economic indicators. Recent declines in global indices saw the Nifty drop less sharply, reflecting the impact of significant domestic inflows. Analysts credit strong corporate earnings and economic growth for this stability, contrasting with heavier losses in other Asian markets.

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Naenae Pool Seats Morph Into Treehouse

After the Naenae Pool closed for refurbishment, material that would otherwise have gone to the landfill was offered free to those who wanted it.

Voice of America 

Who is Muhammad Yunus, leader of Bangladesh's interim government?

DHAKA, Bangladesh — Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus has been chosen to head Bangladesh's interim government after the nation's longtime prime minister resigned and fled abroad in the face of a broad uprising against her rule. Known as the "banker to the poorest of the poor" and a longtime critic of the ousted Sheikh Hasina, Yunus will act as a caretaker premier until new elections are held. The decision followed a meeting late Tuesday that included student protest leaders, military chiefs, civil society members and business leaders.