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Accused German Red Army Faction militant sentenced to 13 years

Accused German Red Army Faction militant sentenced to 13 years

VERDEN, Germany, May 27 (Reuters) - A German court sentenced Daniela Klette, identified by police as a former member of the extreme-left Red Army Faction, to 13 years in prison on Wednesday for a series of armed robberies as well as an attempted kidnapping.

How Olympiastadion Became a Premier Sports Venue

How Olympiastadion Became a Premier Sports Venue

The Olympiastadion in Berlin is renowned for hosting some of the most prestigious international sporting events. From the 1936 Summer Olympics to t...

US weekly jobless claims increase marginally amid low layoffs

US weekly jobless claims increase marginally amid low layoffs

WASHINGTON, May 28 (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits increased marginally last week amid relatively low layoffs, despite the dragging war with Iran.

Morning Bid: Another day, another Iran deal moment

Morning Bid: Another day, another Iran deal moment

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook A weekend wait looms over markets as sources have told Reuters that the U.S. and Iran have reached an agreement to extend their ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with the crucial final step now resting with U.S.

How Italy Won the 2006 World Cup Final on Penalties

How Italy Won the 2006 World Cup Final on Penalties

The 2006 FIFA World Cup Final, held at Berlin's Olympiastadion, was a memorable event that captivated football fans worldwide. On July 9, 2006, Ita...

Inflation challenges US Treasuries' traditional role in portfolios

Inflation challenges US Treasuries' traditional role in portfolios

By Karen Brettell May 28 (Reuters) - A selloff in government bonds is testing one of the most basic assumptions in markets: that Treasuries and other high-quality debt will cushion portfolios when stocks fall.

Brazil economic growth expected to have picked up in Q1 on stronger manufacturing

Brazil economic growth expected to have picked up in Q1 on stronger manufacturing

By Gabriel Burin BUENOS AIRES, May 28 (Reuters) - Brazil's economy is expected to have grown faster in the first quarter against the last three months of 2025 aided by stronger manufacturing activity, a Reuters poll showed.

Berlin’s Historic Stadium Survived War and Reinvention

Berlin’s Historic Stadium Survived War and Reinvention

The Olympiastadion in Berlin is more than just a sports venue; it is a symbol of historical and cultural significance. Originally built for the 193...

Trading Day: Stocks sizzle on ceasefire extension

Trading Day: Stocks sizzle on ceasefire extension

By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida, May 28 (Reuters) - The S&P 500 and Nasdaq forged new record highs on Thursday, and the dollar and Treasury yields fell after the U.S. and Iran agreed to extend their ceasefire, while investors also digested the latest U.S. inflation and revised economic growth

Iran war dims hopes for German economic recovery, surveys show

Iran war dims hopes for German economic recovery, surveys show

BERLIN, May 26 (Reuters) - The war in Iran is choking off hopes of an economic recovery in Germany that had emerged at the beginning of the year, with businesses assessing their situation as negatively as they did during the pandemic, a survey showed on Tuesday.

German economic council cuts growth forecast as energy prices bite

German economic council cuts growth forecast as energy prices bite

By Maria Martinez BERLIN, May 27 (Reuters) - The German Council of Economic Experts cut its growth forecast for Europe's largest economy on Wednesday, citing the impact of the Middle East conflict, higher energy prices and U.S. trade policy.

Job ad for shepherds goes viral in China exposing labour market strains

Job ad for shepherds goes viral in China exposing labour market strains

By Liangping Gao and Marius Zaharia May 27 (Reuters) - Chinese farm owner Zuo Xiaoyong was stunned to see his job ad for shepherds to work in the remote and rugged grasslands south of Mongolia becoming the day's top trending social media post.