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Oil prices inch higher as attacks on Russian facilities intensify

LONDON, Mar 18 (Reuters): Brent crude briefly topped $86 per barrel on Monday for the first time since November, before pulling back, as Ukraine stepped up its attacks on Russian energy infrastructure.Brent crude oil futures for May delivery were up 51 cents at $85.85 a barrel at 1333 GMT.The April...

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Wheat rises after attacks on Ukrainian ports

HAMBURG, Mar 18 (Reuters): Chicago wheat rose on Monday, recovering from last week's losses as Russia's weekend attacks on Ukrainian ports supported prices.Corn rose partly on worry about dryness in the US while large Brazilian export supplies weakened soybeans.Chicago Board of Trade most-active wheat rose 1.4 per cent to $5.36-1/4...

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S Korea scientists tout 'beef rice' as source of protein for the future

SEOUL, Mar 18 (Reuters): South Korean researchers have grown beef cells in rice grains in what they say is a major step towards achieving a sustainable, affordable and environmentally friendly source of protein that could replace farmed cattle for meat.Professor Jinkee Hong of Yonsei University in Seoul, who led the...

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Gold little changed

Gold prices were little changed on Monday ahead of the US Federal Reserve's policy decision and a series of other central bank meetings this week, reports Reuters.Spot gold was up 0.2 per cent at $2,159.32 per ounce, as of 1311 GMT after hitting its lowest level since March 7 earlier...

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Workers demand cut in bidi tariff

Bangladesh Bidi Sramik Federation formed a human chain on Monday to press for their five-point demand, including a cut in tariffs on bidi in the upcoming budget.Around 1,000 workers took part in the demonstration held in front of the Jatiya Press Club in Dhaka, says a press release.After the programme,...

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