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US, S.Korea, Japan concerned over N.Korea’s ‘malicious’ cyber activities

By Soo-hyang Choi and Ju-min Park SEOUL (Reuters) -The United States, South Korea and Japan expressed deep concern over North Korea’s “malicious” cyber activities to support its weapons programmes, in comments released in a joint statement on Friday. Crypto currency funds stolen by North Korean hackers have been a key source for financing the sanctions-stricken …

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Kuroda less dovish as he departs BOJ after decade of massive stimulus

By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) -Haruhiko Kuroda took a slightly less dovish tack in his farewell as Japan’s central bank chief on Friday, ending a decade of unconventional policy that included a “bazooka” of stimulus aimed at boosting inflation and sustainable growth. Handing the reins of the Bank of Japan (BOJ) to academic Kazuo Ueda, …

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Revolut audit queries, skittish regulators complicate its UK licence bid -sources

By Stefania Spezzati and Amy-Jo Crowley LONDON (Reuters) -After the accuracy of Revolut Ltd.’s accounts drew scrutiny from regulators, the firm’s plan to secure a U.K. banking licence is facing delays, according to two people familiar with the company. Last month, audit firm BDO issued a so-called qualified opinion for Revolut’s 2021 accounts. While BDO …

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Moscow court to hear appeal from jailed American reporter on April 18 – Interfax

(Reuters) – A Moscow court will consider an appeal by lawyers of jailed Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich to lift his pre-trial detention on April 18, the Interfax news agency reported, citing the court’s press service. Gershkovich, a U.S. citizen, was arrested last week in the Urals city of Yekaterinburg on espionage charges decried …

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Ukrainian forces cling onto besieged city, China pressed to help end war

By Kai Pfaffenbach and Kwang JirapornKuhakan NEAR BAKHMUT, Ukraine (Reuters) -Ukrainian and Russian forces battled in Bakhmut, the devastated eastern city which has become a symbol of Kyiv’s defiance, while seven civilians were reported killed by Ukrainian artillery strikes in Russian-controlled areas. Ukrainian soldiers in trenches just outside Bakhmut said they were ready for a …

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