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Threatened By War, Ukrainian Paintings Find Safe Haven In Switzerland
GENEVA, Switzerland – When Russia sent troops into Ukraine a year ago, the director of the Kyiv National Art Gallery had only one thing on his mind: the safety of the paintings. As air sirens blared, Yuri Vakulenko packed a bag and headed to the gallery, where he would spend the next 66 days living… Read more
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HERMES BEATS FORECASTS ON ROBUST GROWTH IN CHINA, U.S.
Birkin bagmaker Hermes said that wealthy Chinese clientele snapped up its products in the fourth quarter even as the rest of the luxury sector took a hit from rising COVID infections helping it beat sales and margin forecasts. Hermes also saw strong demand from Chinese clients across products during the Lunar New Year, Executive Chairman… Read more
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Nadal Says Retirement Not On His Mind After Losing Season – Opener
PARIS, France – Rafa Nadal brushed off talks of retiring anytime soon after the 22-times Grand Slam champion was stunned by Cameron Norrie in the United Cup mixed team tournament on Saturday, saying he still enjoyed competing at the highest level. Nadal’s preparations for his Australian Open title defence got off to a shaky start… Read more
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Messi To Return To PSG In Early January, Says Galtier
PARIS, France – Lionel Messi will return to Paris St Germain at the beginning of January, the Ligue 1 club’s manager Christophe Galtier said on Tuesday. The Argentine forward, seven – times Ballon D’Or winner, scored two goals to lead his country to victory over France on penalties in the World Cup final nine days… Read more
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Australia’s Kyrgios Withdraws From United Cup With Injury
PARIS, France – Australia’s Nick Kyrgios has withdrawn from the inaugural edition of the United Cup due to injury, organisers of the new mixed team event said on Wednesday. Kyrgios, who is ranked 22nd in the world and reached this year’s Wimbledon final, was set to lead Australia in the joint ATP and WTA event,… Read more
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Ferrari Heir Set Up Succession With Trust For Supercar Firm Stake
MILAN, Italy – Pietro Ferrari, son of founder Enzo and the second largest shareholder in Ferrari, set up a family trust this month to manage his stake of around 10% in the Italian luxury sports carmaker, a U.S. regulatory filing showed. The move outlines plans for succession in relation to the group’s shareholding structure. Piero… Read more