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Teleperformance signs 185 million deal with Microsoft to launch GenAI tool

Reuters Re...June 21, 2023

(Reuters) – France’s Teleperformance signed a $185 million deal with Microsoft to launch its proprietary TP GenAI, the outsourcing group said on Tuesday, ahead of its artificial intelligence investor day.…

Uganda detains 20 rebel collaborators after student massacre

Reuters Re...June 20, 2023

KAMPALA (Reuters) – Ugandan authorities said on Monday 20 people had been detained for questioning about their possible role in the massacre of 42 people, mostly students, on Friday by…

Senegal president promises fair election as tensions simmer

Reuters Re...June 1, 2023

DAKAR (Reuters) – Senegal’s President Macky Sall on Wednesday said his government would ensure peaceful, free and transparent elections next year following weeks of fresh opposition unrest over fears he…

Walmart is raising wages for pharmacists opticians in healthcare push

Reuters Re...June 1, 2023

By Siddharth Cavale BENTONVILLE, Ark. (Reuters) – Walmart is raising wages for thousands of U.S. pharmacists and opticians, the retailer said on Wednesday, part of its broader plan to expand…

Chinese scour Thailand for homes looking to offset risks after pandemic

Reuters Re...May 8, 2023

By Angie Teo, Chayut Setboonsarng and Devjyot Ghoshal BANGKOK (Reuters) – Shanghai resident Daniel Bian drank in the sweeping views over the Thai capital as he lay on a deckchair…

India to surpass China as worlds most populous country in April UN says

Reuters Re...April 25, 2023

By YP Rajesh NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India’s population is expected to match China’s by the end of April and then to surpass it as the world’s most populous country,…

One of a kind Australians pay tribute to icon Barry Humphries

Reuters Re...April 23, 2023

SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australians have paid tribute to Barry Humphries, the comedian best known for his character Dame Edna Everage, as both a “one-of-a-kind” entertainer and a charming and intelligent…

Meghan hits out at UK media over King Charles letters

Reuters Re...April 23, 2023

LONDON (Reuters) – Meghan, the wife of Britain’s Prince Harry, criticised the British media on Saturday over reports that letters exchanged with King Charles played a part behind her decision…

Indonesian Malaysian Muslims celebrate Eid alFitr as COVID fears recede

Reuters Re...April 23, 2023

By Zahra Matarani and Hasnoor Hussain JAKARTA (Reuters) – Muslims in Indonesia and Malaysia gathered in large groups to usher in the Eid al-Fitr festival on Saturday, relieved to be…