UBS set for ‘bumpy’ integration of Credit Suisse

ZURICH: UBS is poised to complete on Monday its takeover of Credit Suisse, but integrating the former rival is a Herculean task that clients, employees and Swiss political leaders will closely watch. The coming months are likely to be “bumpy,” warned UBS chief Sergio Ermotti on Friday, adding the integration …

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Artist’s corner

Many artists discovered over the years that their passion for creating awe-inspiring pieces could become lucrative and a stepping stone to achieving their primary life goals. Edmar C. Casinillo, a 19-year-old architecture student from Cagayan State University-Carig Campus, uses his creative talents to hone his skills in masterfully creating images …

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Nuggets win first NBA championship

Denver: The Denver Nuggets captured their first title in 47 NBA seasons on Monday (Tuesday in Manila), defeating the Miami Heat 94-89 behind 28 points and 16 rebounds from Nikola Jokic. The Nuggets won the best-of-seven NBA Finals 4-1 to bring the Mile High City an NBA crown as a …

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Silvio Berlusconi, former Italian prime minister, dead at 86

Silvio Berlusconi, the boastful billionaire media mogul who was Italy’s longest-serving prime minister despite scandals over his sex-fuelled parties and allegations of corruption, has died, Italian media reported on Monday. He was 86.  Berlusconi’s death comes after he was hospitalized on Friday. Silvio Berlusconi remembered for sex scandals, corruption and …

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