OMAHA, Neb., April 30 (Reuters) - Warren Buffett on Saturday
said the odds were "extremely high" that his Berkshire Hathaway
Inc would buy back "a lot" of its stock if the price
fell below 1.2 times book value, a level it recently approached.
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Saturday, April 30, 2016
China April official services PMI eases to 53.5
BEIJING, May 1 (Reuters) - Activity in China's services
industry expanded strongly in April, but at a slightly slower
pace than in March, an official survey showed on Sunday.
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industry expanded strongly in April, but at a slightly slower
pace than in March, an official survey showed on Sunday.
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Buffett defends Berkshire's big Coke stake
OMAHA, Neb., April 30 (Reuters) - Warren Buffett on Saturday
vigorously defended Berkshire Hathaway Inc's
large, long-standing investment in Coca-Cola Co,
rejecting critics who say the company's sugary drinks harm
people's health.
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vigorously defended Berkshire Hathaway Inc's
large, long-standing investment in Coca-Cola Co,
rejecting critics who say the company's sugary drinks harm
people's health.
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Friday, April 29, 2016
Airbus grounds Super Puma helicopters after Norway crash
PARIS, April 30 (Reuters) - Airbus Helicopters said
all commercial passenger flights of helicopters similar to the
Super Puma that crashed off Norway on Friday have been
suspended.
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all commercial passenger flights of helicopters similar to the
Super Puma that crashed off Norway on Friday have been
suspended.
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German transport minister urges foreign diesel recalls -Sueddeutsche
FRANKFURT, April 29 (Reuters) - German transport minister
Alexander Dobrindt urged foreign carmakers and vehicle testing
authorities to cooperate with Germany to clamp down on diesel
emissions by issuing wider recalls, German daily newspaper
Sueddeutsche Zeitung said.
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Alexander Dobrindt urged foreign carmakers and vehicle testing
authorities to cooperate with Germany to clamp down on diesel
emissions by issuing wider recalls, German daily newspaper
Sueddeutsche Zeitung said.
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UPDATE 1-Spirit AeroSystems CEO sees no impact from Airbus jet backlog
NEW YORK, April 29 (Reuters) - Aircraft parts maker Spirit
AeroSystems Holdings Inc said on Friday that it is
seeing no slowdown in demand from Airbus resulting from
undelivered planes piling up at European factories, awaiting
interiors.
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AeroSystems Holdings Inc said on Friday that it is
seeing no slowdown in demand from Airbus resulting from
undelivered planes piling up at European factories, awaiting
interiors.
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CORRECTED-UPDATE 2-Canada's top court rules World Bank does not have to hand over files
OTTAWA/NEW YORK, April 29 (Reuters) - Canada's top court
ruled on Friday that the World Bank did not need to turn over
documents sought in a case against former employees of
SNC-Lavalin accused of bribery, finding the international
organization had immunity from the request.
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ruled on Friday that the World Bank did not need to turn over
documents sought in a case against former employees of
SNC-Lavalin accused of bribery, finding the international
organization had immunity from the request.
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UPDATE 1-U.S. court rules Amtrak has too much power over freight carriers
WASHINGTON, April 29 (Reuters) - U.S. government-owned
passenger rail company Amtrak wields improper and coercive
regulatory power over private freight carriers under a law that
lets it help set rules that competing railroads must follow, a
federal appeals court ruled on Friday.
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passenger rail company Amtrak wields improper and coercive
regulatory power over private freight carriers under a law that
lets it help set rules that competing railroads must follow, a
federal appeals court ruled on Friday.
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UPDATE 1-Russian jet fighter did barrel roll over U.S. reconnaissance plane -CNN
WASHINGTON, April 29 (Reuters) - A Russian jet fighter
intercepted a U.S. Air Force reconnaissance plane on Friday in
an "unsafe and unprofessional manner" over the Baltic Sea, the
Pentagon said, and CNN reported the Russian pilot did a barrel
roll over the U.S. plane.
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intercepted a U.S. Air Force reconnaissance plane on Friday in
an "unsafe and unprofessional manner" over the Baltic Sea, the
Pentagon said, and CNN reported the Russian pilot did a barrel
roll over the U.S. plane.
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Banco BPI CEO confident of resolving risky Angolan exposure
LISBON, April 29 (Reuters) - Banco BPI expects to resolve
its excessive exposure to risky Angolan assets, its chief
executive said on Friday, and may try to swap Angolan
shareholder Isabel dos Santos' stake in the Portuguese bank for
control of its Angolan unit BFA.
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its excessive exposure to risky Angolan assets, its chief
executive said on Friday, and may try to swap Angolan
shareholder Isabel dos Santos' stake in the Portuguese bank for
control of its Angolan unit BFA.
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UK regulator suspends flights of Super Puma model that crashed in Norway
OSLO/LONDON, April 29 (Reuters) - The British civil aviation
authority said it was suspending flights of Airbus
Super Puma helicopters of the same type that crashed off the
west coast of Norway on Friday.
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authority said it was suspending flights of Airbus
Super Puma helicopters of the same type that crashed off the
west coast of Norway on Friday.
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Crashed helicopter had maintenance delayed twice in 2015-report
OSLO, April 29 (Reuters) - An Airbus Super Puma
helicopter that crashed off the Norwegian coast on Friday,
killing at least 11 of the 13 people on board, had maintenance
servicing delayed twice last year, an official at the Norwegian
Civil Aviation Authority told Norwegian daily VG.
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helicopter that crashed off the Norwegian coast on Friday,
killing at least 11 of the 13 people on board, had maintenance
servicing delayed twice last year, an official at the Norwegian
Civil Aviation Authority told Norwegian daily VG.
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Delta cites emissions standards as factor in deal for CSeries jets
April 29 (Reuters) - Delta Air Lines Inc decided to
purchase 75 new CS100 jets from Bombardier Inc in part
because the planes will comply with aircraft emissions standards
that the United Nations' aviation arm is moving to instate for
next decade, a Delta executive said on Friday.
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purchase 75 new CS100 jets from Bombardier Inc in part
because the planes will comply with aircraft emissions standards
that the United Nations' aviation arm is moving to instate for
next decade, a Delta executive said on Friday.
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Ivorian cocoa exporters cancel some deliveries due to bad crop
ABIDJAN, April 29 (Reuters) - Small Ivory Coast cocoa
exporters have defaulted on delivering tens of thousands of
tonnes of beans, blaming a poor quality crop and the Coffee and
Cocoa Council's decision to ban exports of small beans, sources
said on Friday.
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exporters have defaulted on delivering tens of thousands of
tonnes of beans, blaming a poor quality crop and the Coffee and
Cocoa Council's decision to ban exports of small beans, sources
said on Friday.
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UPDATE 1-Delta sees room for more cooperation with equity partners
ATLANTA, April 29 (Reuters) - Delta Air Lines Inc
sees opportunities for the airlines in which it owns equity
stakes to cooperate more in the next five years, Delta's
incoming Chief Executive Ed Bastian told reporters in Atlanta on
Friday.
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sees opportunities for the airlines in which it owns equity
stakes to cooperate more in the next five years, Delta's
incoming Chief Executive Ed Bastian told reporters in Atlanta on
Friday.
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RPT-11 people found dead in Norway helicopter crash
OSLO, April 29 (Reuters) - Emergency services have found 11
bodies after a helicopter crashed off the west coast off Norway
on Friday, a rescue official told broadcaster NRK.
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bodies after a helicopter crashed off the west coast off Norway
on Friday, a rescue official told broadcaster NRK.
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Indonesian ride-hailing firm Go-Jek needs more funds in market fight-CEO
JAKARTA, April 29 (Reuters) - Indonesian online ride-hailing
service Go-Jek is in talks with potential investors to raise
fresh funds to expand the business, as the heavy subsidies it
gives to drivers to keep rates competitive are unsustainable in
the long run, its chief executive said on Friday.
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service Go-Jek is in talks with potential investors to raise
fresh funds to expand the business, as the heavy subsidies it
gives to drivers to keep rates competitive are unsustainable in
the long run, its chief executive said on Friday.
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Canada top court rules World Bank does not have to hand over files
OTTAWA, April 29 (Reuters) - The Supreme Court of Canada
ruled on Friday that the World Bank did not need to turn over
documents sought in a case against former SNC-Lavalin
employees accused of bribery.
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ruled on Friday that the World Bank did not need to turn over
documents sought in a case against former SNC-Lavalin
employees accused of bribery.
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Delta to buy 5 pct of iris-scanning company CLEAR to speed up airport security
ATLANTA, April 29 (Reuters) - Delta Air Lines Inc
plans to buy a 5 percent stake in biometric technology company
CLEAR to deploy fingerprinting and iris identification services
at major U.S. airports and speed up security lines, Delta's
incoming Chief Executive Ed Bastian told reporters in Atlanta on
Friday.
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plans to buy a 5 percent stake in biometric technology company
CLEAR to deploy fingerprinting and iris identification services
at major U.S. airports and speed up security lines, Delta's
incoming Chief Executive Ed Bastian told reporters in Atlanta on
Friday.
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Russia: Syrian 'regime of silence' bans military action, any weapons use -Ifax
MOSCOW, April 29 (Reuters) - A "regime of silence" agreed by
Russia and the United States for several parts of Syria forbids
military action and the use of any kinds of weapons, the
Interfax news agency quoted a senior Russian military official
as saying on Friday.
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Russia and the United States for several parts of Syria forbids
military action and the use of any kinds of weapons, the
Interfax news agency quoted a senior Russian military official
as saying on Friday.
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U.S., allies conduct 22 strikes against Islamic State -U.S. military
WASHINGTON, April 29 (Reuters) - The United States and its
allies carried out 22 strikes against Islamic State fighters in
Iraq and Syria on Thursday, focusing on the Mar'a area of
western Syria and the city of Fallujah in Iraq, according to
military figures released on Friday.
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allies carried out 22 strikes against Islamic State fighters in
Iraq and Syria on Thursday, focusing on the Mar'a area of
western Syria and the city of Fallujah in Iraq, according to
military figures released on Friday.
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Syrian "regime of silence" to cover Aleppo, Damascus, Latakia - activist to agencies
MOSCOW, April 29 (Reuters) - A "regime of silence" in Syria
agreed by Russia and the United States will apply to Aleppo,
Damascus and Latakia, Russian news agencies on Friday quoted
Syrian opposition activist Qadri Jamil as saying.
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agreed by Russia and the United States will apply to Aleppo,
Damascus and Latakia, Russian news agencies on Friday quoted
Syrian opposition activist Qadri Jamil as saying.
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China Chengtong Holdings to take control of China Railway Material
SHANGHAI, April 29 (Reuters) - China Chengtong Holdings
Group Ltd, a state-owned transportation firm, will take control
of China Railway Material Group Co Ltd and
restructure its debt, the State Assets Supervision and
Administration Commission said on its website on Friday.
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Group Ltd, a state-owned transportation firm, will take control
of China Railway Material Group Co Ltd and
restructure its debt, the State Assets Supervision and
Administration Commission said on its website on Friday.
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Hong Kong shares fall as Japan tumble sours sentiment
April 29 - Hong Kong shares dropped over 1 percent on Friday
as sentiment was soured by a tumble in Japanese stocks,
after the Bank of Japan disappointed markets by electing not to
expand monetary stimulus on Thursday.
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as sentiment was soured by a tumble in Japanese stocks,
after the Bank of Japan disappointed markets by electing not to
expand monetary stimulus on Thursday.
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China stocks dip at end of sluggish week, bond default worries weigh
SHANGHAI, April 29 (Reuters) - China stocks edged lower on
Friday, capping a sluggish week, as investors mostly adopted a
cautious stance ahead of the Labour Day holiday with risk
appetite curbed by rising bond defaults and commodities price
volatility.
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Friday, capping a sluggish week, as investors mostly adopted a
cautious stance ahead of the Labour Day holiday with risk
appetite curbed by rising bond defaults and commodities price
volatility.
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RPT-ECB free money no fix for companies' glum mood
FRANKFURT, April 29 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank's
plan to buy company bonds has fired up credit markets, allowing
big groups such as Magnum ice-cream maker Unilever to
borrow almost for free, but its effect on the euro zone economy
is likely to be small.
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plan to buy company bonds has fired up credit markets, allowing
big groups such as Magnum ice-cream maker Unilever to
borrow almost for free, but its effect on the euro zone economy
is likely to be small.
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Marine engineer Fugro retrenches in face of oil and gas rout
AMSTERDAM, April 29 (Reuters) - Marine engineer Fugro
said it was stepping up cost control efforts, cutting
a further 600 jobs over coming quarters, as its oil and gas
industry clients delayed contract awards and exploration budgets
continued to shrink.
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said it was stepping up cost control efforts, cutting
a further 600 jobs over coming quarters, as its oil and gas
industry clients delayed contract awards and exploration budgets
continued to shrink.
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Thursday, April 28, 2016
UPDATE 2-Oil tanker returning to Libya after U.N. blacklisting: rival NOC
LONDON, April 28 (Reuters) - An Indian-flagged oil tanker is
returning to Libya, the North African country's rival oil
corporation said on Thursday, after its failed first attempt to
export crude oil led to the ship being blacklisted by the United
Nations Security Council.
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returning to Libya, the North African country's rival oil
corporation said on Thursday, after its failed first attempt to
export crude oil led to the ship being blacklisted by the United
Nations Security Council.
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Professional network operator LinkedIn's revenue rises 35 pct
April 28 (Reuters) - LinkedIn Corp, the operator of
the world's biggest online network for professionals, reported a
35 percent rise in quarterly revenue as demand grew for its
hiring services.
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the world's biggest online network for professionals, reported a
35 percent rise in quarterly revenue as demand grew for its
hiring services.
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N.Korean launches apparently not successful -US Strategic Command
WASHINGTON, April 28 (Reuters) - Initial indications show
North Korean attempts to launch two intermediate range missiles
had not been successful, the U.S. Strategic Command said on
Thursday.
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North Korean attempts to launch two intermediate range missiles
had not been successful, the U.S. Strategic Command said on
Thursday.
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SpaceX undercut ULA rocket launch pricing by 40 pct -U.S. Air Force
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., April 28 (Reuters) - The U.S. Air
Force will save 40 percent by buying a GPS satellite launch from
Elon Musk's SpaceX compared with what United Launch Alliance has
been charging, the head of the Space and Missile Systems Center
said on Thursday.
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Force will save 40 percent by buying a GPS satellite launch from
Elon Musk's SpaceX compared with what United Launch Alliance has
been charging, the head of the Space and Missile Systems Center
said on Thursday.
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UPDATE 2-Police wounded, scores arrested in French labour law protests
PARIS, April 28 (Reuters) - More than a hundred
demonstrators were detained and 24 security officers injured as
clashes broke out during protests across France against planned
labour law reforms on Thursday, the interior minister said.
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demonstrators were detained and 24 security officers injured as
clashes broke out during protests across France against planned
labour law reforms on Thursday, the interior minister said.
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UPDATE 3-Priceline CEO resigns over relationship with employee
April 28 (Reuters) - Priceline Group Inc said on
Thursday that Chief Executive Darren Huston has resigned,
effective immediately, after an investigation found that his
personal relationship with an employee violated the company's
code of conduct.
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Thursday that Chief Executive Darren Huston has resigned,
effective immediately, after an investigation found that his
personal relationship with an employee violated the company's
code of conduct.
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Younger buyers more open to self-driving cars -J.D. Power
DETROIT, April 28 (Reuters) - U.S. consumers who are under
40 are more open than older people to self-driving cars and
their underlying systems, according to a survey released on
Thursday by J.D. Power.
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40 are more open than older people to self-driving cars and
their underlying systems, according to a survey released on
Thursday by J.D. Power.
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UPDATE 1-Bombardier jet order does not change Ottawa's stance on aid -source
OTTAWA, April 28 (Reuters) - A big order by Delta Airlines
Inc for Bombardier Inc jets does not change
the Canadian government's stance on whether to meet the plane
maker's request for financial aid, a source close to the matter
said on Thursday.
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Inc for Bombardier Inc jets does not change
the Canadian government's stance on whether to meet the plane
maker's request for financial aid, a source close to the matter
said on Thursday.
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U.N. urges North Korea to stop "further provocative actions"
UNITED NATIONS, April 28 (Reuters) - The United Nations
urged North Korea on Thursday to stop "any further provocative
actions" after the Asian state test-fired what appeared to be
two intermediate-range ballistic missiles.
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urged North Korea on Thursday to stop "any further provocative
actions" after the Asian state test-fired what appeared to be
two intermediate-range ballistic missiles.
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Suez shareholders vote to renew Chaussade, Mestrallet mandates
PARIS, April 28 (Reuters) - French waste and water group
Suez shareholders voted on Thursday in favour of
renewing the mandates of board chairman Gerard Mestrallet and
chief executive Jean-Louis Chaussade for four years.
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Suez shareholders voted on Thursday in favour of
renewing the mandates of board chairman Gerard Mestrallet and
chief executive Jean-Louis Chaussade for four years.
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UPDATE 1-Dry weather may cut Brazil's winter corn crop, exports -Bunge CEO
April 28 (Reuters) - Dry weather in Brazil may reduce the
country's winter corn crop by 5 million to 10 million tonnes,
resulting in a similar drop in exports from the world's No. 2
supplier of the grain, Bunge CEO Soren Schroder said on
Thursday.
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country's winter corn crop by 5 million to 10 million tonnes,
resulting in a similar drop in exports from the world's No. 2
supplier of the grain, Bunge CEO Soren Schroder said on
Thursday.
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U.S. says it detected two attempted N.Korean missile launches
WASHINGTON, April 28 (Reuters) - U.S. Strategic Command said
on Thursday it had tracked two attempted missile launches by
North Korea since Wednesday evening, neither of which posed a
threat to North America.
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on Thursday it had tracked two attempted missile launches by
North Korea since Wednesday evening, neither of which posed a
threat to North America.
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N.Korea fired 2nd intermediate-range missile, likely failed - S.Korea
SEOUL, April 28 (Reuters) - North Korea test-fired a second
intermediate-range ballistic missile on Thursday which appeared
to have been a failure, a South Korean Defence Ministry official
said, hours after another missile crashed seconds after launch.
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intermediate-range ballistic missile on Thursday which appeared
to have been a failure, a South Korean Defence Ministry official
said, hours after another missile crashed seconds after launch.
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UPDATE 1-China's Sany Heavy Industry Co reports jump in Q1 profits
BEIJING, April 28 (Reuters) - Chinese heavy machinery maker
Sany Heavy Industry Co reported a more than 300
percent jump in its first-quarter net profits on Thursday.
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Sany Heavy Industry Co reported a more than 300
percent jump in its first-quarter net profits on Thursday.
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Putin reprimands officials over abortive Russian space rocket launch
MOSCOW, April 28 (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin has
formally reprimanded the head of Russia's space agency and a
deputy prime minister over an abortive space rocket launch on
Wednesday from a new spaceport, Russian agencies quoted the
Kremlin as saying.
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formally reprimanded the head of Russia's space agency and a
deputy prime minister over an abortive space rocket launch on
Wednesday from a new spaceport, Russian agencies quoted the
Kremlin as saying.
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US STOCKS-Wall St set to open lower after BOJ stuns markets
* Futures down: Dow 140 pts, S&P 14.5 pts, Nasdaq 17.75 pts
(Adds details, comment, updates prices)
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(Adds details, comment, updates prices)
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Monarch Airlines boss says eyeing acquisitions, not for sale
LONDON, April 28 (Reuters) - Monarch Airlines, the
British airline owned by investment firm Greybull Capital, is
considering acquisitions, its boss said on Thursday.
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British airline owned by investment firm Greybull Capital, is
considering acquisitions, its boss said on Thursday.
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UPDATE 1-China's HNA Group agrees to buy Carlson Hotels
* Carlson deal expected to close in calendar 2016
(Adds previous deals, HNA profile, Reuters code for Rezidor)
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(Adds previous deals, HNA profile, Reuters code for Rezidor)
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Futures market operator CME Group's profit rises 11 pct
April 28 (Reuters) - CME Group Inc, the world's
largest futures market operator, reported an 11.3 percent rise
in quarterly profit as a rout in the energy markets boosted
trading volume.
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largest futures market operator, reported an 11.3 percent rise
in quarterly profit as a rout in the energy markets boosted
trading volume.
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UPDATE 1-Dow Chemical profit beats as margins rise to decade-high
April 28 (Reuters) - Dow Chemical Co reported a
higher-than-expected quarterly adjusted profit as margins rose
to their highest level in more than a decade.
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higher-than-expected quarterly adjusted profit as margins rose
to their highest level in more than a decade.
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Delta throws Bombardier a lifeline with deal to buy 75 CSeries
April 28 (Reuters) - Delta Air Lines Inc on Thursday
said it ordered 75 CSeries CS100 planes from Bombardier Inc
, throwing a lifeline to a new aircraft program that is
years late and billions of dollars over budget.
The widely anticipated order marks a turning point for
Canada's Bombardier as it strives to break into the fleets of
top airlines globally and serve a niche market for 100-seat
planes that larger rivals Boeing Co and Airbus Group SE
have neglected.
(Reporting By Jeffrey Dast
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said it ordered 75 CSeries CS100 planes from Bombardier Inc
, throwing a lifeline to a new aircraft program that is
years late and billions of dollars over budget.
The widely anticipated order marks a turning point for
Canada's Bombardier as it strives to break into the fleets of
top airlines globally and serve a niche market for 100-seat
planes that larger rivals Boeing Co and Airbus Group SE
have neglected.
(Reporting By Jeffrey Dast
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German home approvals surge to 12-year high in Jan-Feb
BERLIN, April 28 (Reuters) - The number of home building
permits granted in Germany rose by 33 percent on the year during
the first two months of 2016, hitting a 12-year-high, data from
the Federal Statistics Office showed on Thursday.
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permits granted in Germany rose by 33 percent on the year during
the first two months of 2016, hitting a 12-year-high, data from
the Federal Statistics Office showed on Thursday.
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China's Spring Air Q1 net up 44 pct to a record on travel boom
BEIJING, April 28 (Reuters) - China's largest budget carrier
Spring Airlines posted on Thursday a record
first-quarter net profit of 366.7 million yuan ($56.61 million),
up 44 percent from the 254.3 million made a year earlier, lifted
by robust travel demand.
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Spring Airlines posted on Thursday a record
first-quarter net profit of 366.7 million yuan ($56.61 million),
up 44 percent from the 254.3 million made a year earlier, lifted
by robust travel demand.
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Philippines wants coordinated patrols to protect ships from rebels
MANILA, April 28 (Reuters) - The Philippines has been
discussing coordinated naval patrols on its southern maritime
borders with Indonesia and Malaysia to protect shipping after
attacks and kidnappings by Islamist militants, its foreign
minister said on Thursday.
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discussing coordinated naval patrols on its southern maritime
borders with Indonesia and Malaysia to protect shipping after
attacks and kidnappings by Islamist militants, its foreign
minister said on Thursday.
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UPDATE 1-North Korea's test of intermediate range missile fails again- S.Korea
SEOUL, April 28 (Reuters) - North Korea fired what appeared
to have been an intermediate range ballistic missile on Thursday
but it crashed seconds after the test launch, South Korea's
defense ministry said, the second such failure this month.
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to have been an intermediate range ballistic missile on Thursday
but it crashed seconds after the test launch, South Korea's
defense ministry said, the second such failure this month.
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RPT-Turkish conglomerates race into construction, hunting quick profits
ISTANBUL, April 27 (Reuters) - Turkish conglomerates are
racing to add high-end apartment blocks and office towers to
Istanbul's rapidly-changing skyline, turning to one of the
world's most profitable real estate markets for quick returns as
other parts of the economy suffer.
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racing to add high-end apartment blocks and office towers to
Istanbul's rapidly-changing skyline, turning to one of the
world's most profitable real estate markets for quick returns as
other parts of the economy suffer.
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Airbus Group says A350 delivery target unchanged
AMSTERDAM, April 28 (Reuters) - Airbus is
maintaining its target for more than 50 A350 deliveries in 2016
despite a slow start to the year due to problems in the supply
chain, Finance Director Harald Wilhelm said on Thursday.
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maintaining its target for more than 50 A350 deliveries in 2016
despite a slow start to the year due to problems in the supply
chain, Finance Director Harald Wilhelm said on Thursday.
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Wednesday, April 27, 2016
S.Korea March dept store sales edge up, discount store sales down
SEOUL, April 28 (Reuters) - Sales at South Korea's top
department stores rose in March after falling in February,
revised government data showed on Thursday, but the gain was too
modest to signal a firm rebound in consumer spending.
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department stores rose in March after falling in February,
revised government data showed on Thursday, but the gain was too
modest to signal a firm rebound in consumer spending.
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UPDATE 1-Airbus Group Q1 core earnings fall in "challenging year"
AMSTERDAM, April 28 (Reuters) - Airbus Group on
Thursday posted slightly higher-than-expected core profit and
reaffirmed targets for the year, while warning of serious
challenges for its A400M military plane and reporting a heavy
drain on cash due to delayed jet deliveries.
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Thursday posted slightly higher-than-expected core profit and
reaffirmed targets for the year, while warning of serious
challenges for its A400M military plane and reporting a heavy
drain on cash due to delayed jet deliveries.
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UPDATE 1-Russia launches first rocket from new spaceport at second attempt
MOSCOW, April 28 (Reuters) - Russia launched its inaugural
rocket from a new cosmodrome on Thursday, a day after a
technical glitch thwarted the much-publicised event in a sign of
continued crisis in the nation's space industry.
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rocket from a new cosmodrome on Thursday, a day after a
technical glitch thwarted the much-publicised event in a sign of
continued crisis in the nation's space industry.
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Russia launches inaugural rocket from new spaceport at second attempt
MOSCOW, April 28 (Reuters) - Russia launched its inaugural
rocket from a new cosmodrome on Thursday, a day after a
technical glitch thwarted the much-publicised event in a sign of
continued crisis in the nation's space industry.
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rocket from a new cosmodrome on Thursday, a day after a
technical glitch thwarted the much-publicised event in a sign of
continued crisis in the nation's space industry.
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China says industrial sector faces relatively big pressure to stabilise growth
BEIJING, April 28 (Reuters) - China's industrial economy
continues to face difficulties and challenges, with structural
imbalances in the sector persisting, the Ministry of Industry
and Information Technology said on Thursday.
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continues to face difficulties and challenges, with structural
imbalances in the sector persisting, the Ministry of Industry
and Information Technology said on Thursday.
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Samsung Elec says Q1 operating profit up 12 pct vs year earlier
SEOUL, April 28 (Reuters) - Tech giant Samsung Electronics
Co Ltd said on Thursday its first-quarter operating
profit rose 12 percent from a year earlier, buoyed by strong
initial sales for its flagship Galaxy S7 smartphones.
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Co Ltd said on Thursday its first-quarter operating
profit rose 12 percent from a year earlier, buoyed by strong
initial sales for its flagship Galaxy S7 smartphones.
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Myanmar's Mr Clean says he takes 'red tape road' to profit
YANGON, April 28 (Reuters) - Scaffolding around the 139-year
old Burma Railway Headquarters, a red-brick colonial relic at
the centre of a half billion dollar property development in
central Yangon, hasn't seen much action since the project was
announced four years ago.
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old Burma Railway Headquarters, a red-brick colonial relic at
the centre of a half billion dollar property development in
central Yangon, hasn't seen much action since the project was
announced four years ago.
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Brexit vote nerves turn overseas investors off UK commercial property - RICS
LONDON, April 28 (Reuters) - International investors have
halted almost all their purchases of British commercial property
ahead of the European Union membership referendum, a survey
showed on Thursday, adding to signs that the vote is taking a
toll on the economy.
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halted almost all their purchases of British commercial property
ahead of the European Union membership referendum, a survey
showed on Thursday, adding to signs that the vote is taking a
toll on the economy.
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UPDATE 2-SpaceX breaks Boeing-Lockheed monopoly on military space launches
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., April 27 (Reuters) - The U.S. Air
Force on Wednesday awarded billionaire Elon Musk's SpaceX an $83
million contract to launch a GPS satellite, breaking the
monopoly that Lockheed Martin Corp and Boeing Co
have held on military space launches for more than a decade.
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Force on Wednesday awarded billionaire Elon Musk's SpaceX an $83
million contract to launch a GPS satellite, breaking the
monopoly that Lockheed Martin Corp and Boeing Co
have held on military space launches for more than a decade.
Read more
Cenovus mulling diluent recovery unit at Alberta rail terminal
CALGARY, Alberta, April 27 (Reuters) - Cenovus Energy
is looking into building a diluent recovery unit at its
Bruderheim crude-by-rail terminal near Edmonton, Alberta, which
would allow the company to ship raw bitumen in tank cars and
save on condensate costs.
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is looking into building a diluent recovery unit at its
Bruderheim crude-by-rail terminal near Edmonton, Alberta, which
would allow the company to ship raw bitumen in tank cars and
save on condensate costs.
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SpaceX breaks Boeing-Lockheed monopoly on military space launches
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., April 27 (Reuters) - The U.S. Air
Force on Wednesday awarded billionaire Elon Musk's SpaceX an $83
million contract to launch a GPS satellite, breaking the
monopoly that Lockheed Martin Corp and Boeing Co
have had on military space launches for more than a decade.
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Force on Wednesday awarded billionaire Elon Musk's SpaceX an $83
million contract to launch a GPS satellite, breaking the
monopoly that Lockheed Martin Corp and Boeing Co
have had on military space launches for more than a decade.
Read more
Recovering sunken ship El Faro's data recorder requires another mission
TAMPA, Fla., April 27 (Reuters) - A voyage data recorder
thought to contain key evidence on last year's deadly sinking of
the cargo ship El Faro in a hurricane cannot be immediately
recovered, U.S. authorities said on Wednesday, a day after
announcing it had been located.
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thought to contain key evidence on last year's deadly sinking of
the cargo ship El Faro in a hurricane cannot be immediately
recovered, U.S. authorities said on Wednesday, a day after
announcing it had been located.
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Data storage company SanDisk's quarterly revenue rises 2.5 pct
April 27 (Reuters) - Data storage products maker SanDisk
Corp's quarterly revenue rose 2.5 percent, reversing a
decline of four quarters, helped by strong sales of chips used
in solid state drives and USB flash drives.
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Corp's quarterly revenue rose 2.5 percent, reversing a
decline of four quarters, helped by strong sales of chips used
in solid state drives and USB flash drives.
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UPDATE 1-U.N. blacklists India-flagged ship carrying eastern Libya oil
UNITED NATIONS, April 27 (Reuters) - The United Nations
Security Council Libya sanctions committee blacklisted on
Wednesday an Indian-flagged tanker carrying crude oil shipped by
the rival eastern Libya government, said diplomats, which would
prevent it from entering any ports.
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Security Council Libya sanctions committee blacklisted on
Wednesday an Indian-flagged tanker carrying crude oil shipped by
the rival eastern Libya government, said diplomats, which would
prevent it from entering any ports.
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UPDATE 2-Trading company in oil shipment for Libya's eastern NOC says cargo legitimate
BENGHAZI, Libya, April 27 (Reuters) - A trading company
involved in loading 650,000 barrels of oil for a parallel
national oil corporation set up by one of Libya's rival
governments said on Wednesday it believed the shipment was
legitimate and had not been notified otherwise.
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involved in loading 650,000 barrels of oil for a parallel
national oil corporation set up by one of Libya's rival
governments said on Wednesday it believed the shipment was
legitimate and had not been notified otherwise.
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UPDATE 1-SpaceX targets 2018 for first Mars mission
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., April 27 (Reuters) - SpaceX plans to
send an unmanned Dragon spacecraft to Mars as early as 2018, the
company said on Wednesday, a first step in achieving founder
Elon Musk's goal to fly people to another planet.
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send an unmanned Dragon spacecraft to Mars as early as 2018, the
company said on Wednesday, a first step in achieving founder
Elon Musk's goal to fly people to another planet.
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UPDATE 2-Putin orders Russian space programme shake-up after launch delayed
MOSCOW, April 27 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir
Putin told his space officials to raise their game on Wednesday
after he flew thousands of kilometres (miles) to watch the
inaugural launch of a rocket from a new spaceport, only for it
to be called off.
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Putin told his space officials to raise their game on Wednesday
after he flew thousands of kilometres (miles) to watch the
inaugural launch of a rocket from a new spaceport, only for it
to be called off.
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Creditors launch $2.8 bln M6toll motorway sale -sources
LONDON, April 27 (Reuters) - Creditors of Britain's first
pay-as-you-go motorway have launched the sale of the toll road,
seeking to recoup debt of about 1.9 billion pounds ($2.77
billion), three sources close to the process said on Wednesday.
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pay-as-you-go motorway have launched the sale of the toll road,
seeking to recoup debt of about 1.9 billion pounds ($2.77
billion), three sources close to the process said on Wednesday.
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UPDATE 1-Austria plans fence to stop migrants at Italian border -media
VIENNA, April 27 (Reuters) - Austria plans to build a fence
at the border with Italy as part of its preparations for
controls to be introduced if a surge in migrant arrivals
materialises, Austrian media quoted police as saying on
Wednesday.
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at the border with Italy as part of its preparations for
controls to be introduced if a surge in migrant arrivals
materialises, Austrian media quoted police as saying on
Wednesday.
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UPDATE 3-Germany to launch 1 bln-euro discount scheme for electric car buyers
* Luxury EVs priced above 60,000 euros won't benefit
(Adds criticism from Ifo president, analyst)
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(Adds criticism from Ifo president, analyst)
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Olympics-Unfinished velodrome is main concern 100 days from Olympics
RIO DE JANEIRO, April 27 (Reuters) - The unfinished cycling arena is the biggest issue facing the Rio de Janeiro Olympics 100 days before the games begin, the city's mayor said on Wednesday.
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Turkish conglomerates race into construction, hunting quick profits
ISTANBUL, April 27 (Reuters) - Turkish conglomerates are
racing to add high-end apartment blocks and office towers to
Istanbul's rapidly-changing skyline, turning to one of the
world's most profitable real estate markets for quick returns as
other parts of the economy suffer.
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racing to add high-end apartment blocks and office towers to
Istanbul's rapidly-changing skyline, turning to one of the
world's most profitable real estate markets for quick returns as
other parts of the economy suffer.
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MIDEAST STOCKS-Petrochemicals lift Saudi, rest of region sluggish
DUBAI, April 27 (Reuters) - Petrochemical stocks and a few
shares expected to benefit from Saudi Arabia's economic reform
plans lifted the Riyadh market on Wednesday while other Gulf
bourses were sluggish.
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shares expected to benefit from Saudi Arabia's economic reform
plans lifted the Riyadh market on Wednesday while other Gulf
bourses were sluggish.
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Russia's Putin orders action over hitches besetting space programme
MOSCOW, April 27 (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin told
Russian space officials on Wednesday there would be consequences
if it turns out that the large number of hitches besetting the
programme was the result of their sloppiness, Russian news
agencies reported.
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Russian space officials on Wednesday there would be consequences
if it turns out that the large number of hitches besetting the
programme was the result of their sloppiness, Russian news
agencies reported.
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Tire maker Goodyear's revenue declines on lower tire sales
April 27 (Reuters) - Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co, the
largest U.S. tire maker, reported an 8.3 percent fall in
quarterly revenue, hurt by lower tire sales in the Americas
region, its largest market.
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largest U.S. tire maker, reported an 8.3 percent fall in
quarterly revenue, hurt by lower tire sales in the Americas
region, its largest market.
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Russia wants more details about U.S. special forces deployment in Syria
MOSCOW, April 27 (Reuters) - Russia wants to know more
details about U.S. plans to bolster its special forces in Syria,
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on
Wednesday.
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details about U.S. plans to bolster its special forces in Syria,
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on
Wednesday.
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UPDATE 1-Qatar Airways urges Airbus to resolve A350 'issues'
DUBAI, April 27 (Reuters) - Gulf carrier Qatar Airways said
on Wednesday it had some "issues" with the A350 passenger jet
and it was putting pressure on planemaker Airbus to
resolve the problems.
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on Wednesday it had some "issues" with the A350 passenger jet
and it was putting pressure on planemaker Airbus to
resolve the problems.
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China Everbright, HK's Friedman buy Albania's airport operator
SHANGHAI, April 27 (Reuters) - China Everbright Group, a
state-backed financial firm, has bought into Albania's
international airport in partnership with a Hong Kong-based
investment firm, the latest deal highlighting China's ambition
to rebuild Silk Road trade links with Europe and Asia.
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state-backed financial firm, has bought into Albania's
international airport in partnership with a Hong Kong-based
investment firm, the latest deal highlighting China's ambition
to rebuild Silk Road trade links with Europe and Asia.
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UPDATE 3-Australia rules out settling 800 asylum seekers as PNG says it will close camp
SYDNEY, April 27 (Reuters) - Papua New Guinea said on
Wednesday it will close an Australian immigration centre on a
northern island after its Supreme Court ruled it unlawful, but
Australia ruled out accepting more than 800 asylum seekers
detained there.
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Wednesday it will close an Australian immigration centre on a
northern island after its Supreme Court ruled it unlawful, but
Australia ruled out accepting more than 800 asylum seekers
detained there.
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Siemens claims EU's largest wind turbine contract with Iberdrola
LONDON, April 27 (Reuters) - Germany's Siemens
has won a five-year deal worth up to 833 million pounds ($1.2
billion) to build and service wind turbines for Scottish Power's
East Anglia ONE project off the eastern coast of England,
Scottish Power said on Wednesday.
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has won a five-year deal worth up to 833 million pounds ($1.2
billion) to build and service wind turbines for Scottish Power's
East Anglia ONE project off the eastern coast of England,
Scottish Power said on Wednesday.
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China services trade deficit widens to $21 bln in March on tourist spree
BEIJING, April 27 (Reuters) - China's trade deficit in
services widened to $21.0 billion in March from February's $16.0
billion, the foreign exchange regulator said on Wednesday.
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services widened to $21.0 billion in March from February's $16.0
billion, the foreign exchange regulator said on Wednesday.
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Hong Kong stocks end lower ahead of c.bank policy decisions
April 27 (Reuters) - Hong Kong's benchmark stock index ended
slightly lower on Wednesday, with market sentiment cautious
ahead of U.S. and Japanese central bank policy decisions.
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slightly lower on Wednesday, with market sentiment cautious
ahead of U.S. and Japanese central bank policy decisions.
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Geneva Syria talks to resume on May 10 - RIA cites Russian official
MOSCOW, April 27 (Reuters) - Syria peace talks in Geneva
will resume on May 10, Russia's RIA news agency quoted Russian
Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov as saying on Wendesday.
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will resume on May 10, Russia's RIA news agency quoted Russian
Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov as saying on Wendesday.
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UPDATE 1-More urgent action needed on air pollution in Britain -MPs
LONDON, April 27 (Reuters) - A government plan to tackle air
pollution in five major cities in Britain by 2020 will not be
enough and more urgent action needs to be taken, lawmakers said
on Wednesday.
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pollution in five major cities in Britain by 2020 will not be
enough and more urgent action needs to be taken, lawmakers said
on Wednesday.
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Tuesday, April 26, 2016
UPDATE 1-Olympics-Venues ready, but many challenges remain for Rio Games
SAO PAULO, April 26 (Reuters) - Brazil has long been known as a country that can throw a great party as long as the guests do not mind a location that still has the builders in it.
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Glitch postpones first space flight from Russia's new launch-pad
MOSCOW, April 27 (Reuters) - A technical fault forced
Russia's space agency on Wednesday to postpone at the last
minute the inaugural launch of a rocket into space from its new
Vostochny launch-pad, Russian media reported.
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Russia's space agency on Wednesday to postpone at the last
minute the inaugural launch of a rocket into space from its new
Vostochny launch-pad, Russian media reported.
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China March industrial profits rise 11.1 pct y/y
BEIJING, April 27 (Reuters) - Profits earned by Chinese
industrial firms in March rose 11.1 percent from a year earlier
to 561.24 billion yuan ($86.52 billion), the statistics bureau
said on Wednesday.
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industrial firms in March rose 11.1 percent from a year earlier
to 561.24 billion yuan ($86.52 billion), the statistics bureau
said on Wednesday.
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LG Display says Q1 profit down 95 pct vs year earlier
SEOUL, April 27 (Reuters) - South Korea's LG Display Co Ltd
said on Wednesday its first-quarter operating profit
fell 95 percent from a year earlier, its weakest result in four
years as sluggish global demand for consumer electronics hit
display panel prices.
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said on Wednesday its first-quarter operating profit
fell 95 percent from a year earlier, its weakest result in four
years as sluggish global demand for consumer electronics hit
display panel prices.
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UPDATE 4-Apple's 9-year iPhone juggernaut stops with first sales decline
April 26 (Reuters) - Apple Inc on Tuesday posted
its first-ever decline in iPhone sales and its first revenue
drop in 13 years as the company credited with inventing the
smartphone struggles with an increasingly saturated market.
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its first-ever decline in iPhone sales and its first revenue
drop in 13 years as the company credited with inventing the
smartphone struggles with an increasingly saturated market.
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More urgent action needed on air pollution in Britain-MPs
LONDON, April 27 (Reuters) - A government plan to tackle air
pollution in five major cities in Britain by 2020 will not be
enough and more urgent action needs to be taken, lawmakers said
on Wednesday.
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pollution in five major cities in Britain by 2020 will not be
enough and more urgent action needs to be taken, lawmakers said
on Wednesday.
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Australian PM defends costly submarine local build with France
SYDNEY, April 27 (Reuters) - Australian Prime Minister
Malcolm Turnbull on Wednesday defended a decision to build a
A$50 billion ($40 billion) submarine fleet in partnership with
France in Australia, rather than opt for a faster build that
would have seen initial work offshore.
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Malcolm Turnbull on Wednesday defended a decision to build a
A$50 billion ($40 billion) submarine fleet in partnership with
France in Australia, rather than opt for a faster build that
would have seen initial work offshore.
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UPDATE 1-North Korea to open ruling Workers' Party congress on May 6
SEOUL, April 27 (Reuters) - North Korea announced on
Wednesday that its ruling Workers' Party congress will open on
May 6, ending its silence on the exact starting date of the
first such conference in 36 years.
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Wednesday that its ruling Workers' Party congress will open on
May 6, ending its silence on the exact starting date of the
first such conference in 36 years.
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UPDATE 2-Bombardier moves up results spurring expectation of CSeries order
MONTREAL/TORONTO, April 26 (Reuters) - Canadian plane and
train maker Bombardier Inc said on Tuesday it will be
moving forward its first-quarter results by a day to Thursday,
in a surprise announcement that only served to elevate market
expectations of a big CSeries order this week.
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train maker Bombardier Inc said on Tuesday it will be
moving forward its first-quarter results by a day to Thursday,
in a surprise announcement that only served to elevate market
expectations of a big CSeries order this week.
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N.Korea ruling Workers' Party congress to be held May 6 - Yonhap
SEOUL, April 27 (Reuters) - North Korea has announced its
ruling Workers' Party congress will be held on May 6, South
Korea's Yonhap news agency said on Wednesday citing the isolated
country's state broadcast monitored in Seoul.
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ruling Workers' Party congress will be held on May 6, South
Korea's Yonhap news agency said on Wednesday citing the isolated
country's state broadcast monitored in Seoul.
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UPDATE 1-Euro zone delays meeting on Greece reforms, says needs more time
BRUSSELS, April 26 (Reuters) - Euro zone finance ministers
will not meet on Thursday and need more time to discuss two sets
of Greek reforms that would unlock new loans, the office of the
Eurogroup said on Twitter.
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will not meet on Thursday and need more time to discuss two sets
of Greek reforms that would unlock new loans, the office of the
Eurogroup said on Twitter.
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UPDATE 1-Canadian pension funds support call for more transparency at Bombardier
TORONTO, April 26 (Reuters) - Two of Canada's top pension
funds have come out in support of a shareholder proposal calling
for greater transparency at plane and train maker Bombardier Inc
, despite a rejection of the idea by the company's
management.
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funds have come out in support of a shareholder proposal calling
for greater transparency at plane and train maker Bombardier Inc
, despite a rejection of the idea by the company's
management.
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UPDATE 3-Spirit Airlines tops estimates, sees unit revs dip again
April 26 (Reuters) - Spirit Airlines Inc on Tuesday
forecast that a key revenue measure would continue its steep
months-long decline, sending shares down more than 4 percent
even as it reported first-quarter profit above analysts'
estimates.
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forecast that a key revenue measure would continue its steep
months-long decline, sending shares down more than 4 percent
even as it reported first-quarter profit above analysts'
estimates.
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UPDATE 2-Google, Ford, Uber launch coalition to further self-driving cars
WASHINGTON, April 26 (Reuters) - Alphabet Inc's Google unit
, Ford Motor Co, the ride-sharing service Uber
and two other companies said on Tuesday they are
forming a coalition to push for federal action to help speed
self-driving cars to market.
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, Ford Motor Co, the ride-sharing service Uber
and two other companies said on Tuesday they are
forming a coalition to push for federal action to help speed
self-driving cars to market.
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U.S. says worried about Libyan oil purchases outside legal channels
WASHINGTON, April 26 (Reuters) - The United States is
concerned about Libyan oil purchases outside legitimate channels
and said all sales must go through the Tripoli-based National
Oil Corp, a U.S. State Department spokesman said on Tuesday.
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concerned about Libyan oil purchases outside legitimate channels
and said all sales must go through the Tripoli-based National
Oil Corp, a U.S. State Department spokesman said on Tuesday.
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CORRECTED-Olympics-Treeless $656 million Olympic Park in Rio a concrete jungle
SAO PAULO, April 26 (Reuters) - When Rio opened its Olympic Park this month there was one thing conspicuously absent around the venues, walkways and public areas where visitors will gather to watch 16 sports in August: trees.
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UPDATE 2-Libya asks U.N. council to blacklist ship carrying eastern oil
UNITED NATIONS, April 26 (Reuters) - Libya has asked the
United Nations Security Council to blacklist an Indian-flagged
tanker on its way to Malta carrying crude oil shipped by the
rival eastern Libya government, Libya's U.N. envoy said on
Tuesday.
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United Nations Security Council to blacklist an Indian-flagged
tanker on its way to Malta carrying crude oil shipped by the
rival eastern Libya government, Libya's U.N. envoy said on
Tuesday.
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WRAPUP 2-Weak U.S. factory, consumer confidence data cloud growth outlook
WASHINGTON, April 26 (Reuters) - Orders for long-lasting
U.S. manufactured goods rebounded far less than expected in
March as demand for automobiles, computers and electrical goods
slumped, suggesting the downturn in the factory sector was far
from over.
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U.S. manufactured goods rebounded far less than expected in
March as demand for automobiles, computers and electrical goods
slumped, suggesting the downturn in the factory sector was far
from over.
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UPDATE 2-JetBlue Airways sees drop in unit revenue ahead, shares fall
April 26 (Reuters) - JetBlue Airways Corp said on
Tuesday that a key revenue measure would continue to decline in
the coming months, sending its shares down 3 percent even though
the carrier topped analysts' profit estimates for the first
quarter.
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Tuesday that a key revenue measure would continue to decline in
the coming months, sending its shares down 3 percent even though
the carrier topped analysts' profit estimates for the first
quarter.
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UPDATE 1-Six Turkish crew freed two weeks after kidnap by pirates off Nigeria -lawyer
ISTANBUL, April 26 (Reuters) - Six Turkish members of a
cargo ship's crew who were kidnapped by pirates off the coast of
Nigeria two weeks ago have been released and are safely back in
Istanbul, a lawyer for the shipping company said on Tuesday.
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cargo ship's crew who were kidnapped by pirates off the coast of
Nigeria two weeks ago have been released and are safely back in
Istanbul, a lawyer for the shipping company said on Tuesday.
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UPDATE 2-Eastern Libya ships first oil cargo in defiance of Tripoli
* Tripoli-based NOC is internationally recognised as sole
exporter
(Adds doubts around unloading and possible sale, comment from
NOC Tripoli, no response from UAE firm)
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exporter
(Adds doubts around unloading and possible sale, comment from
NOC Tripoli, no response from UAE firm)
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WIDER IMAGE-With Olympic cleanup canceled, Rio resigned to dirty bay
RIO DE JANEIRO, April 26 (Reuters) - Visitors flocking to
Rio de Janeiro for this summer's Olympic Games will find both
dramatic landscapes and polluted, junk-filled water in the
finger-like inlet that forms the city's shoreline and harbor.
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Rio de Janeiro for this summer's Olympic Games will find both
dramatic landscapes and polluted, junk-filled water in the
finger-like inlet that forms the city's shoreline and harbor.
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U.S. drone strike kills local Qaeda leader in S. Yemen - residents
ADEN, April 26 (Reuters) - A suspected U.S. drone strike
killed a local leader in Al Qaeda and five of his aides in
southern Yemen on Tuesday, residents said, as Yemeni and Emirati
troops pressed their offensive against the militant group.
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killed a local leader in Al Qaeda and five of his aides in
southern Yemen on Tuesday, residents said, as Yemeni and Emirati
troops pressed their offensive against the militant group.
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India orders panic button on mobile phones amid women's safety fears
MUMBAI, April 26 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - All mobile
phones sold in India from January 2017 must have a panic button
enabling the user to call for help, the government has said,
amid concern for women's safety after a series of violent crimes
in recent years.
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phones sold in India from January 2017 must have a panic button
enabling the user to call for help, the government has said,
amid concern for women's safety after a series of violent crimes
in recent years.
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Germany's nuclear commission, utilities fail to reach deal on storage costs- sources
BERLIN, April 26 (Reuters) - A meeting between a commission
overseeing Germany's nuclear exit and four major utilities ended
without a deal on Tuesday due to a dispute about how much money
the firms should put into a fund to cover the costs of waste
storage, sources close to the talks said.
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overseeing Germany's nuclear exit and four major utilities ended
without a deal on Tuesday due to a dispute about how much money
the firms should put into a fund to cover the costs of waste
storage, sources close to the talks said.
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WRAPUP 1-Rebound in U.S. durable goods orders below expectations
WASHINGTON, April 26 (Reuters) - Orders for long-lasting
U.S. manufactured goods rebounded less than expected in March as
demand for automobiles, computers and electrical goods slumped,
suggesting the downturn in the factory sector was far from over.
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U.S. manufactured goods rebounded less than expected in March as
demand for automobiles, computers and electrical goods slumped,
suggesting the downturn in the factory sector was far from over.
Read more
UPDATE 1-WHO issues yellow fever warning as deadly outbreak grows
* WHO warns of spread, cases in China, Congo, Kenya, Uganda
(Recasts, adding details on outbreak's spread, vaccine
concerns)
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(Recasts, adding details on outbreak's spread, vaccine
concerns)
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UPDATE 1-Sikorsky acquisition boosts Lockheed's revenue
April 26 (Reuters) - Lockheed Martin Corp reported a
15.7 percent rise in quarterly sales and raised its forecast for
the year, helped by the acquisition of helicopter maker Sikorsky
Aircraft and higher sales of its F-35 fighter jets.
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15.7 percent rise in quarterly sales and raised its forecast for
the year, helped by the acquisition of helicopter maker Sikorsky
Aircraft and higher sales of its F-35 fighter jets.
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Lufthansa cancels nearly 900 flights due to German union strike
FRANKFURT, April 26 (Reuters) - German airline Lufthansa
on Tuesday said it had cancelled 895 flights due to
airport strikes by German union Verdi which are planned for
Wednesday.
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on Tuesday said it had cancelled 895 flights due to
airport strikes by German union Verdi which are planned for
Wednesday.
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WHO says Angola yellow fever danger greatest in urban areas
GENEVA, April 26 (Reuters) - Travelers to Angola must be
vaccinated against yellow fever and carry a valid certificate to
prove it, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday,
advising that people are at greatest risk in large urban areas
including the capital Luanda.
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vaccinated against yellow fever and carry a valid certificate to
prove it, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday,
advising that people are at greatest risk in large urban areas
including the capital Luanda.
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Sri Lanka to cancel four Airbus aircraft
COLOMBO, April 26 (Reuters) - Sri Lanka's prime minister on
Tuesday said that he ordered the national carrier to cancel four
Airbus aircraft it has already ordered.
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Tuesday said that he ordered the national carrier to cancel four
Airbus aircraft it has already ordered.
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North Korea seen readying another intermediate missile launch attempt-report
SEOUL, April 26 (Reuters) - North Korea appears to be
preparing a test-launch of an intermediate-range ballistic
missile, South Korea's Yonhap news agency said on Tuesday, after
what the United States described as the "fiery, catastrophic"
failure of the first attempt.
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preparing a test-launch of an intermediate-range ballistic
missile, South Korea's Yonhap news agency said on Tuesday, after
what the United States described as the "fiery, catastrophic"
failure of the first attempt.
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S.Korean won ends lower, stocks inch up; Fed decision eyed
SEOUL, April 26 (Reuters) - The South Korean won ended lower
for the third straight session on Tuesday as investors became
increasingly cautious ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve meeting
this week.
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for the third straight session on Tuesday as investors became
increasingly cautious ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve meeting
this week.
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UPDATE 1-Cobham launches 500 mln stg rights issue after profit warning
LONDON, April 26 (Reuters) - British engineering company
Cobham proposed a 500 million pounds ($724.80 million)
rights issue to strengthen its balance sheet after warning that
2016 profit would fall, pushing the company to reduce its debt.
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Cobham proposed a 500 million pounds ($724.80 million)
rights issue to strengthen its balance sheet after warning that
2016 profit would fall, pushing the company to reduce its debt.
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Monday, April 25, 2016
Singapore March factory output dips 0.5 pct y/y, less than expected
SINGAPORE, April 26 (Reuters) - Singapore's industrial
production in March fell less than expected from a year earlier
due to a surge in pharmaceuticals, data showed on Tuesday.
Manufacturing output fell 0.5 percent from a year earlier in
March, data from the Singapore Economic Development Board
showed. The median forecast in a Reuters survey was for a drop
of 2.7 percent.
On a month-on-month and seasonally adjusted basis, factory
output rose 1.0 percent in March, matching the median for
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production in March fell less than expected from a year earlier
due to a surge in pharmaceuticals, data showed on Tuesday.
Manufacturing output fell 0.5 percent from a year earlier in
March, data from the Singapore Economic Development Board
showed. The median forecast in a Reuters survey was for a drop
of 2.7 percent.
On a month-on-month and seasonally adjusted basis, factory
output rose 1.0 percent in March, matching the median for
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Nagorno-Karabakh says two soldiers killed by Azeri gunfire
YEREVAN, April 26 (Reuters) - Two soldiers from the
Armenian-backed Nagorno-Karabakh were killed by gunfire from
Azerbaijan in the early hours of Tuesday, the defence ministry
of the breakaway region said.
(Reporting by Hasmik Mkrtchyan; Writing by Maria Kiselyova;
Editing by Clarence Fernandez)
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Armenian-backed Nagorno-Karabakh were killed by gunfire from
Azerbaijan in the early hours of Tuesday, the defence ministry
of the breakaway region said.
(Reporting by Hasmik Mkrtchyan; Writing by Maria Kiselyova;
Editing by Clarence Fernandez)
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Japan says wants Australia to explain why its submarine bid failed
TOKYO, April 26 (Reuters) - Japan wants Australia to explain
why it decided not to pick a Japanese design for a new fleet of
submarines choosing instead a proposal from France's DCNS.
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why it decided not to pick a Japanese design for a new fleet of
submarines choosing instead a proposal from France's DCNS.
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U.S. Ospreys win Japanese hearts and minds with quake relief flights
IWAKUNI, Japan, April 26 (Reuters) - The U.S. military's
MV-22 Osprey aircraft has been a lightning rod for opposition to
U.S. bases in Japan since 24 of them were deployed on the
southern island of Okinawa in 2014.
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MV-22 Osprey aircraft has been a lightning rod for opposition to
U.S. bases in Japan since 24 of them were deployed on the
southern island of Okinawa in 2014.
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UPDATE 2-U.S. challenged China, 12 others on navigation rights last year
WASHINGTON, April 25 (Reuters) - The U.S. military conducted
"freedom of navigation" operations against 13 countries last
year, including several to challenge China's claims in the
South and East China seas, according to an annual Pentagon
report released on Monday.
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"freedom of navigation" operations against 13 countries last
year, including several to challenge China's claims in the
South and East China seas, according to an annual Pentagon
report released on Monday.
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SK Hynix says Q1 operating profit down 65 pct vs year earlier
SEOUL, April 26 (Reuters) - South Korean memory chip maker
SK Hynix Inc on Tuesday said its first-quarter
operating profit fell 65 percent from a year earlier to its
lowest in 3 years, hit by faltering demand for consumer
electronics.
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SK Hynix Inc on Tuesday said its first-quarter
operating profit fell 65 percent from a year earlier to its
lowest in 3 years, hit by faltering demand for consumer
electronics.
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UPDATE 1-Tilton's Patriarch Partners sued by the Zohar funds she created
April 25 (Reuters) - Patriarch Partners, the private equity
firm of flamboyant investor Lynn Tilton, is being sued for
allegedly refusing to provide financial records to the new
manager of the Zohar funds that she controlled until earlier
this year.
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firm of flamboyant investor Lynn Tilton, is being sued for
allegedly refusing to provide financial records to the new
manager of the Zohar funds that she controlled until earlier
this year.
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Australia to announce winner of $40 bln submarine contract
SYDNEY, April 26 (Reuters) - Australian Prime Minister
Malcolm Turnbull will announce on Tuesday whether France,
Germany or Japan is the successful bidder for an A$50 billion
($40 billion) contract to build the country's new fleet of
submarines, according to sources.
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Malcolm Turnbull will announce on Tuesday whether France,
Germany or Japan is the successful bidder for an A$50 billion
($40 billion) contract to build the country's new fleet of
submarines, according to sources.
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UPDATE 1-Medical charity MSF restarts Mediterranean migrant rescues
LONDON, April 25 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - The medical
relief charity Medecins sans Frontieres has relaunched rescue
operations in the Mediterranean Sea, accusing European
governments of failing to act to save migrants in peril at sea,
it said on Monday.
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relief charity Medecins sans Frontieres has relaunched rescue
operations in the Mediterranean Sea, accusing European
governments of failing to act to save migrants in peril at sea,
it said on Monday.
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UPDATE 1-Gay rights activist killed in Bangladesh in suspected Islamist attack
DHAKA, April 25 (Reuters) - Suspected Islamist militants
hacked to death a leading gay rights activist and a friend in an
apartment in the Bangladeshi capital on Monday, police said.
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hacked to death a leading gay rights activist and a friend in an
apartment in the Bangladeshi capital on Monday, police said.
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UPDATE 2-Aiming for U.S. market, Airbus delivers first U.S-made jetliner
April 25 (Reuters) - Airbus delivered its first
U.S.-made jetliner on Monday to JetBlue Airways, a key
step in efforts to win market share from rival Boeing Co.
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U.S.-made jetliner on Monday to JetBlue Airways, a key
step in efforts to win market share from rival Boeing Co.
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MIDEAST STOCKS-Saudi surges as reforms announced, rest of Gulf weak
DUBAI, April 25 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's stock market
recovered from early losses and jumped 2.5 percent on Monday as
Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced an economic
overhaul for the oil-dependent kingdom.
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recovered from early losses and jumped 2.5 percent on Monday as
Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced an economic
overhaul for the oil-dependent kingdom.
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Airbus takes aim at U.S. market with first U.S-made jetliner
April 25 (Reuters) - Airbus planned to deliver its
first U.S.-made jetliner on Monday to JetBlue Airways,
a key step in efforts to win market share from rival Boeing Co
.
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first U.S.-made jetliner on Monday to JetBlue Airways,
a key step in efforts to win market share from rival Boeing Co
.
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UPDATE 1-U.S. sends F-22 fighters to reassure NATO allies facing Russia
MIHAIL KOGALNICEANU AIR BASE, Romania, April 25 (Reuters) -
T wo highly advanced U.S. fighters flew to the Black Sea on
Monday for the first time since Washington beefed up military
support for NATO's eastern European allies who say they face
aggression from Russia.
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T wo highly advanced U.S. fighters flew to the Black Sea on
Monday for the first time since Washington beefed up military
support for NATO's eastern European allies who say they face
aggression from Russia.
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Russia's Lavrov, U.S. Kerry express full support for Syria peace talks
MOSCOW, April 25 (Reuters) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei
Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry discussed the
Syria crisis by phone on Monday, expressing their full support
for Syria peace talks in Geneva, the Russian Foreign Ministry
said.
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Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry discussed the
Syria crisis by phone on Monday, expressing their full support
for Syria peace talks in Geneva, the Russian Foreign Ministry
said.
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UPDATE 1-Airbus A320neo hit by hydraulic system problems
PARIS, April 25 (Reuters) - Airbus is facing a
second category of technical problems with some of its family of
A320neo aircraft on top of previously reported engine glitches
that have delayed deliveries of its latest medium-haul jet,
industry sources said on Monday.
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second category of technical problems with some of its family of
A320neo aircraft on top of previously reported engine glitches
that have delayed deliveries of its latest medium-haul jet,
industry sources said on Monday.
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UPDATE 1-Qatar Airways talks to Boeing after more Airbus A320 problems
DUBAI, April 25 (Reuters) - Qatar Airways is speaking to
Boeing to secure substitute aircraft after further
problems were discovered with the Airbus A320neo, the
airline's chief executive said on Monday.
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Boeing to secure substitute aircraft after further
problems were discovered with the Airbus A320neo, the
airline's chief executive said on Monday.
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REFILE-UPDATE 2-Xerox's revenue falls on lower printer sales
April 25 (Reuters) - Xerox Corp reported a 4.2
percent fall in quarterly revenue, hurt by a strong dollar and
lower sales of printers and copiers.
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percent fall in quarterly revenue, hurt by a strong dollar and
lower sales of printers and copiers.
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Saudi plans a military industries holding firm- top prince
RIYADH, April 25 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia plans to set up a
holding company for military industries that would be fully
owned by the government at first and listed later on the Saudi
bourse, Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said on
television on Monday.
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holding company for military industries that would be fully
owned by the government at first and listed later on the Saudi
bourse, Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said on
television on Monday.
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Kremlin: Russia seriously worried about degenerating Syria peace talks
MOSCOW, April 25 (Reuters) - Russia is seriously concerned
about the degenerating situation at Syria peace talks in Geneva,
the Kremlin said on Monday.
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about the degenerating situation at Syria peace talks in Geneva,
the Kremlin said on Monday.
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U.S. begins F-22 fighter deployment to reassure NATO allies facing Russia
MIHAIL KOGALNICEANU AIR BASE, Romania, April 25 (Reuters) -
T he United States began its biggest European deployment of F-22
fighters with a visit to the Black Sea in an exercise aimed at
beefing up military support for NATO's eastern European allies
who say they face aggression from Russia.
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T he United States began its biggest European deployment of F-22
fighters with a visit to the Black Sea in an exercise aimed at
beefing up military support for NATO's eastern European allies
who say they face aggression from Russia.
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Next oil downturn? Looming gasoline glut threatens crude's rebound
SINGAPORE, April 25 (Reuters) - A rebound in oil prices this
year from 12-year lows is in danger of coming to a crashing
halt, as the main engine of global demand growth for the past
several years starts to sputter amid signs of a gasoline glut.
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year from 12-year lows is in danger of coming to a crashing
halt, as the main engine of global demand growth for the past
several years starts to sputter amid signs of a gasoline glut.
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UPDATE 1-Czech lender GE Money reveals IPO price range and renamed MONETA
PRAGUE, April 25 (Reuters) - Czech lender GE Money Bank set
the price range for its initial public offering at below market
expectations on Monday and said it would change its name to
MONETA Money Bank.
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the price range for its initial public offering at below market
expectations on Monday and said it would change its name to
MONETA Money Bank.
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Maelbeek station, scene of Brussels attack, reopens under high security
BRUSSELS, April 25 (Reuters) - Brussels' Maelbeek metro
station, a target in the attacks last month that killed 32
people, reopened on Monday under high security.
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station, a target in the attacks last month that killed 32
people, reopened on Monday under high security.
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UPDATE 1-Mukalla offensive kills 800-plus militants, Saudi Yemen coalition says
DUBAI, April 25 (Reuters) - Yemeni government forces and
their allies killed more than 800 al Qaeda fighters when they
advanced into the port city of Mukalla, the Saudi-led
pro-government coalition said.
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their allies killed more than 800 al Qaeda fighters when they
advanced into the port city of Mukalla, the Saudi-led
pro-government coalition said.
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Hong Kong shares down, tracking regional markets
April 25 (Reuters) - Hong Kong stocks fell on Monday,
tracking regional markets, with financial and IT stocks
leading the decline.
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tracking regional markets, with financial and IT stocks
leading the decline.
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Falling Iraqi crude exports ease severe congestion at Basra port
SINGAPORE, April 25 (Reuters) - Falling Iraqi oil exports
have eased a huge traffic jam of tankers waiting to load crude
at the Iraqi port of Basra, with queuing times falling by about
a third this month, shipping data showed.
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have eased a huge traffic jam of tankers waiting to load crude
at the Iraqi port of Basra, with queuing times falling by about
a third this month, shipping data showed.
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Sunday, April 24, 2016
South Korean won, stocks slip as Fed, BOJ meetings eyed
* Won retreats to 1-week low
* Foreigners remain net share-buyers
SEOUL, April 25 (Reuters) - The South Korean won fell
to a one-week low on Monday morning as market players took
dollar-long positions ahead of a policy meeting of the U.S.
Federal Reserve later this week.
The local currency stood at 1,149.0 per dollar as
of 0220 GMT, down 0.5 percent from Friday's close of 1,143.1
Analysts said market participants will also closely watch a
policy meeting by the Bank of Japan that
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* Foreigners remain net share-buyers
SEOUL, April 25 (Reuters) - The South Korean won fell
to a one-week low on Monday morning as market players took
dollar-long positions ahead of a policy meeting of the U.S.
Federal Reserve later this week.
The local currency stood at 1,149.0 per dollar as
of 0220 GMT, down 0.5 percent from Friday's close of 1,143.1
Analysts said market participants will also closely watch a
policy meeting by the Bank of Japan that
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Bombardier says Iranian sales talks progress, denies new airline
Montreal, April 24 (Reuters) - Reports that Bombardier Inc
is involved in launching an airline in Iran are
inaccurate, the Canadian planemaker said on Sunday, although it
confirmed it was in talks for sales as its executive chairman
visited the country to drum up business.
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is involved in launching an airline in Iran are
inaccurate, the Canadian planemaker said on Sunday, although it
confirmed it was in talks for sales as its executive chairman
visited the country to drum up business.
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Thai hard disk drive exporters see silver lining in cloud storage - for now
BANGKOK, April 25 (Reuters) - After more than two years of
riding high on growing demand for cloud data storage, Thailand's
hard disk drive exporters are bracing for a fall from grace.
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riding high on growing demand for cloud data storage, Thailand's
hard disk drive exporters are bracing for a fall from grace.
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U.N. Security Council condemns N.Korea submarine missile test
UNITED NATIONS, April 24 (Reuters) - The United Nations
Security Council on Sunday condemned North Korea's
submarine-launched ballistic missile test and expressed serious
concern that such activities contributed to Pyongyang's
development of nuclear weapons delivery systems.
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Security Council on Sunday condemned North Korea's
submarine-launched ballistic missile test and expressed serious
concern that such activities contributed to Pyongyang's
development of nuclear weapons delivery systems.
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Austrian police clash with Italians protesting Brenner border checks
BRENNER, Austria, April 24 (Reuters) - Austrian police used
batons and pepper spray to repel Italian marchers who were
protesting on Sunday against plans for tighter anti-migrant
checks at the Alpine Brenner Pass border.
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batons and pepper spray to repel Italian marchers who were
protesting on Sunday against plans for tighter anti-migrant
checks at the Alpine Brenner Pass border.
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VW brand chief "confident" of solving cost-cutting row with labour
BEIJING, April 24 (Reuters) - Volkswagen's top
brand executive is confident that management and labour will
solve a dispute over cost-cutting at the core autos division and
signalled readiness on Sunday to meet some of workers' demands.
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brand executive is confident that management and labour will
solve a dispute over cost-cutting at the core autos division and
signalled readiness on Sunday to meet some of workers' demands.
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MIDEAST STOCKS-Petchems lift Saudi, other Gulf markets mixed
DUBAI, April 24 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's stock market rose
strongly in heavy trade on Sunday as firm oil prices boosted
petrochemical shares, while other markets in the region were
mixed.
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strongly in heavy trade on Sunday as firm oil prices boosted
petrochemical shares, while other markets in the region were
mixed.
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UPDATE 1-Gulf Arab air strikes kill 30 in Qaeda-held Yemeni city - residents
ADEN, April 24 (Reuters) - Warplanes pounded the al
Qaeda-held port city of Mukalla on Sunday and killed 30
militants, residents said, as a Gulf Arab military coalition
ramped up an offensive to wrest swathes of southern Yemen from
the fighters' grip.
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Qaeda-held port city of Mukalla on Sunday and killed 30
militants, residents said, as a Gulf Arab military coalition
ramped up an offensive to wrest swathes of southern Yemen from
the fighters' grip.
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Saudi-led air strikes kill 10 al Qaeda fighters in Yemen
ADEN, April 24 (Reuters) - A Saudi-led coalition carried out
air strikes on the al Qaeda-held port of Mukalla in southern
Yemen on Sunday, killing at least ten militants, medical sources
and residents said, part of an offensive to recapture the city.
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air strikes on the al Qaeda-held port of Mukalla in southern
Yemen on Sunday, killing at least ten militants, medical sources
and residents said, part of an offensive to recapture the city.
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Toshiba in final talks on new president; Tsunakawa top candidate-source
TOKYO, April 24 (Reuters) - Japan's Toshiba Corp is
in final talks to replace President Masashi Muromachi, with
Senior Executive Vice President Satoshi Tsunakawa a leading
candidate as it aims to turn the scandal-hit firm back to
growth, a source told Reuters on Sunday.
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in final talks to replace President Masashi Muromachi, with
Senior Executive Vice President Satoshi Tsunakawa a leading
candidate as it aims to turn the scandal-hit firm back to
growth, a source told Reuters on Sunday.
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UPDATE 1-N.Korea says submarine ballistic missile test 'great success'
SEOUL, April 24 (Reuters) - North Korea said on Sunday it
had conducted a submarine-launched ballistic missile test
supervised by leader Kim Jong Un and it was a "great success"
that gave the country "one more means for powerful nuclear
attack."
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had conducted a submarine-launched ballistic missile test
supervised by leader Kim Jong Un and it was a "great success"
that gave the country "one more means for powerful nuclear
attack."
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Saturday, April 23, 2016
N.Korea says submarine-launched ballistic missile test 'great success' -KCNA
SEOUL, April 24 (Reuters) - North Korea said on Sunday it
had conducted a submarine-launched ballistic missile test
supervised by leader Kim Jong Un and it was a "great success"
that gave the country "one more means for powerful nuclear
attack."
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had conducted a submarine-launched ballistic missile test
supervised by leader Kim Jong Un and it was a "great success"
that gave the country "one more means for powerful nuclear
attack."
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UPDATE 1-Militants, guards clash near Libya's Brega port, oil commander wounded
BENGHAZI, Libya April 23 (Reuters) - Islamic State militants
clashed with a Libyan force guarding oil ports near Brega
terminal on Saturday, killing one guard and wounding four
including Ibrahim Jathran, leader of the Petroleum Facilities
Guard (PFG), a spokesman and medical sources said.
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clashed with a Libyan force guarding oil ports near Brega
terminal on Saturday, killing one guard and wounding four
including Ibrahim Jathran, leader of the Petroleum Facilities
Guard (PFG), a spokesman and medical sources said.
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No migrant readmission agreement without EU visa liberalisation -Turkish PM
GAZIANTEP, Turkey, April 23 (Reuters) - Turkish Prime
Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said on Saturday Turkey's migrant
readmission agreement with Europe will not be fulfilled without
EU visa liberalisation for Turkish citizens.
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Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said on Saturday Turkey's migrant
readmission agreement with Europe will not be fulfilled without
EU visa liberalisation for Turkish citizens.
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Turkey has met all its responsibilities in EU migrant deal -Turkish PM
GAZIANTEP, Turkey, April 23 (Reuters) - Turkey met all its
responsibilities in the migrant deal, such as issuing refugee
work permits, Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said on
Saturday, denying claims that Syrians were being sent back to
their war-torn homeland against their will.
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responsibilities in the migrant deal, such as issuing refugee
work permits, Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said on
Saturday, denying claims that Syrians were being sent back to
their war-torn homeland against their will.
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UPDATE 1-Merkel arrives in southeast Turkey to ease tensions of migrant deal
GAZIANTEP, Turkey, April 23 (Reuters) - German Chancellor
Angela Merkel arrived in a Turkish border province on Saturday
to meet Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu as she works to
ease tensions in the deal to tackle the migrant crisis.
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Angela Merkel arrived in a Turkish border province on Saturday
to meet Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu as she works to
ease tensions in the deal to tackle the migrant crisis.
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Militants, guards clash near Libya's Brega port, oil commander wounded - sources
BENGHAZI, Libya April 23 (Reuters) - Islamic State militants
clashed with a Libyan force guarding oil ports near Brega
terminal on Saturday, killing one guard and wounding four
including Ibrahim Jathran, leader of the Petroleum Facilities
Guard (PFG), security and medical sources said.
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clashed with a Libyan force guarding oil ports near Brega
terminal on Saturday, killing one guard and wounding four
including Ibrahim Jathran, leader of the Petroleum Facilities
Guard (PFG), security and medical sources said.
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UPDATE 1-North Korea fires submarine-launched missile -South Korea
SEOUL, April 23 (Reuters) - North Korea fired what appeared
to be a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) on Saturday
off its east coast, South Korea said, amid concerns that it
might conduct a nuclear test or a missile launch ahead of a key
ruling party meeting in May.
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to be a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) on Saturday
off its east coast, South Korea said, amid concerns that it
might conduct a nuclear test or a missile launch ahead of a key
ruling party meeting in May.
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Turkish border province ramps up security ahead of Merkel visit
GAZIANTEP, Turkey, April 23 (Reuters) - Turkey's border
province of Gaziantep ramped up security on Saturday for planned
visit by German Chancellor Angela Merkel and EU Council
President Donald Tusk including a stop at a refugee camp.
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province of Gaziantep ramped up security on Saturday for planned
visit by German Chancellor Angela Merkel and EU Council
President Donald Tusk including a stop at a refugee camp.
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Drone strike in Yemen kills two al Qaeda suspects
KUWAIT, April 23 (Reuters) - An air strike from a drone
killed two men south of the Yemeni city of Marib on Saturday
suspected of belonging to al Qaeda, local residents said by
phone.
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killed two men south of the Yemeni city of Marib on Saturday
suspected of belonging to al Qaeda, local residents said by
phone.
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N.Korea seen to fire submarine-launched ballistic missile - S.Korea
SEOUL, April 23 (Reuters) - North Korea fired what appeared
to be a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) on Saturday
off its east coast, South Korea said, amid concerns that it
might conduct a nuclear test or a missile launch ahead of a key
ruling party meeting.
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to be a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) on Saturday
off its east coast, South Korea said, amid concerns that it
might conduct a nuclear test or a missile launch ahead of a key
ruling party meeting.
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Australian police to investigate submarine tender leak - ABC
SYDNEY, April 23 (Reuters) - Australian police are
investigating how confidential information about the outcome of
a tender process for Australia's next submarine fleet was leaked
to the media, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported
on Saturday.
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investigating how confidential information about the outcome of
a tender process for Australia's next submarine fleet was leaked
to the media, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported
on Saturday.
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Friday, April 22, 2016
UPDATE 3-EDF secures state-backed finance deal ahead of Hinkley Point decision
* Source says state EDF stake to remain around 85 pct
(Adds CEO, finance ministry source comments)
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(Adds CEO, finance ministry source comments)
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CORRECTED-U.S. business borrowing for equipment falls in March - ELFA
April 22 (Reuters) - Borrowing by U.S. companies to spend on
capital investment declined 11 percent in March from a year
earlier, trade association Equipment Leasing and Finance
Association (ELFA) said.
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capital investment declined 11 percent in March from a year
earlier, trade association Equipment Leasing and Finance
Association (ELFA) said.
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Three denied entry to Canada over inert grenade -border official
TORONTO, April 22 (Reuters) - Three people detained on
Thursday at the U.S.-Canadian border over an inert grenade have
been denied entry into Canada and have gone back to the United
States, authorities said on Friday.
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Thursday at the U.S.-Canadian border over an inert grenade have
been denied entry into Canada and have gone back to the United
States, authorities said on Friday.
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UPDATE 1-U.S. FAA orders fix for GE engines on up to 150 Boeing 787 jets
NEW YORK, April 22 (Reuters) - The U.S. aviation regulator
on Friday ordered an urgent fix for General Electric
engines on up to 150 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, a step to
avoid engine failure in icy conditions.
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on Friday ordered an urgent fix for General Electric
engines on up to 150 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, a step to
avoid engine failure in icy conditions.
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UPDATE 2-Canada's Caisse to invest C$3 bln in Montreal rail network
MONTREAL/TORONTO April 22 (Reuters) - Canadian pension fund
Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec said on Friday that it
would invest C$3 billion ($2.37 billion) in a new public
transport network in Montreal, the third-largest of its kind in
the world.
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Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec said on Friday that it
would invest C$3 billion ($2.37 billion) in a new public
transport network in Montreal, the third-largest of its kind in
the world.
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EU states back plans for common tax havens' black list
BRUSSELS, April 22 (Reuters) - European Union states agreed
on Friday to work towards setting up a joint blacklist of tax
havens by the end of the summer in the wake of the Panama Papers
leaks.
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on Friday to work towards setting up a joint blacklist of tax
havens by the end of the summer in the wake of the Panama Papers
leaks.
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RPT-INTERVIEW-GE sees pickup in China sales, possible bottom in oil -CFO
NEW YORK, April 22 (Reuters) - General Electric Co's
healthcare equipment sales are picking up in China as a
crackdown on corruption that had slowed new orders tapers off,
Chief Financial Officer Jeff Bornstein said on Friday.
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healthcare equipment sales are picking up in China as a
crackdown on corruption that had slowed new orders tapers off,
Chief Financial Officer Jeff Bornstein said on Friday.
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UPDATE 2-GM to temporarily idle four North American auto plants
April 22 (Reuters) - General Motors said on Friday it
will close four North American plants, which primarily make cars
rather than SUVs or trucks, for two weeks because of a parts
shortage following the earthquake this month in Japan.
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will close four North American plants, which primarily make cars
rather than SUVs or trucks, for two weeks because of a parts
shortage following the earthquake this month in Japan.
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French miner Eramet expects first half loss, pursues nickel savings
PARIS, April 22 (Reuters) - French mining and metals group
Eramet said on Friday it expects to post another
operating loss in the first half due to weak metal prices and
would pursue efforts to save cash at its troubled nickel unit.
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Eramet said on Friday it expects to post another
operating loss in the first half due to weak metal prices and
would pursue efforts to save cash at its troubled nickel unit.
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Air Algerie crash in Mali caused by anti-icing failure - report
BAMAKO, April 22 (Reuters) - The crash of an Air Algerie
flight in Mali that killed 116 people in July 2014 was mainly
caused by the failure to activate the anti-icing system,
according to the final French report on the accident released on
Friday.
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flight in Mali that killed 116 people in July 2014 was mainly
caused by the failure to activate the anti-icing system,
according to the final French report on the accident released on
Friday.
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China to extend Mexican industrial park feasibility study -sources
MEXICO CITY, April 22 (Reuters) - State-owned China
Communications Construction Company (CCCC) will extend by three
months a feasibility study for a major industrial park in the
western Mexican state of Jalisco, two Mexican officials familiar
with the matter said.
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Communications Construction Company (CCCC) will extend by three
months a feasibility study for a major industrial park in the
western Mexican state of Jalisco, two Mexican officials familiar
with the matter said.
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CORRECTED-Merkel's Turkey visit aims to soothe tensions on EU migrant deal
ANKARA/BERLIN, April 22 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela
Merkel will use a visit to Turkey this weekend to try to soothe
tensions over a deal meant to stem the flow of migrants to
Europe, as questions about its effectiveness and long-term
viability mount.
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Merkel will use a visit to Turkey this weekend to try to soothe
tensions over a deal meant to stem the flow of migrants to
Europe, as questions about its effectiveness and long-term
viability mount.
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UPDATE 1-Caterpillar cuts 2016 sales, earnings outlook, posts lower Q1 profit
April 22 (Reuters) - Caterpillar Inc. lowered its
2016 sales and earnings outlook and posted a lower first-quarter
net profit on Friday as revenues declined in the company's
construction, oil and gas, mining and rail business segments.
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2016 sales and earnings outlook and posted a lower first-quarter
net profit on Friday as revenues declined in the company's
construction, oil and gas, mining and rail business segments.
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UPDATE 1-American Air first-quarter profit beats estimates
April 22 (Reuters) - American Airlines Group Inc
reported a first-quarter profit on Friday that exceeded
analysts' expectations as cheap fuel boosted its bottom line.
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reported a first-quarter profit on Friday that exceeded
analysts' expectations as cheap fuel boosted its bottom line.
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India's Reliance Industries Q4 profit up 16 pct topping estimates
MUMBAI, April 22 (Reuters) - Indian oil to telecoms
conglomerate Reliance Industries Ltd posted a 15.9
percent rise in its fourth-quarter earnings on Friday, beating
analysts' estimates and boosted by stronger margins in its core
oil refining business.
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conglomerate Reliance Industries Ltd posted a 15.9
percent rise in its fourth-quarter earnings on Friday, beating
analysts' estimates and boosted by stronger margins in its core
oil refining business.
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UPDATE 1-Cuba to lift cruise ship ban for citizens, clears way for Carnival voyage
HAVANA, April 22 (Reuters) - Cuba said on Friday it would
lift a ban on Cubans and Cuban-Americans entering and leaving
the Caribbean island by commercial vessels, opening the way for
cruise operator Carnival Corp to set sail for the
country next week.
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lift a ban on Cubans and Cuban-Americans entering and leaving
the Caribbean island by commercial vessels, opening the way for
cruise operator Carnival Corp to set sail for the
country next week.
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China official says film 'The Martian' shows Americans want space cooperation
BEIJING, April 22 (Reuters) - A senior Chinese space
official said the Hollywood blockbuster "The Martian" is proof
that Americans want to see the United States and China cooperate
in space, but lamented Washington's ban on collaboration between
the two countries.
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official said the Hollywood blockbuster "The Martian" is proof
that Americans want to see the United States and China cooperate
in space, but lamented Washington's ban on collaboration between
the two countries.
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Honeywell quarterly profit rises 6.3 pct
April 22 (Reuters) - Honeywell International Inc
posted a 6.3 percent rise in quarterly profit, helped by
strength in its automation and climate control systems
businesses.
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posted a 6.3 percent rise in quarterly profit, helped by
strength in its automation and climate control systems
businesses.
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German engineering sector would be happy with stagnant 2016 sales
DUESSELDORF, Germany, April 22 (Reuters) - Germany's
mechanical engineering sector would be happy with stagnant sales
this year as political uncertainty from Britain to Russia to
North Africa drags on investment decisions, the president of its
industry association, the VDMA, told Reuters.
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mechanical engineering sector would be happy with stagnant sales
this year as political uncertainty from Britain to Russia to
North Africa drags on investment decisions, the president of its
industry association, the VDMA, told Reuters.
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Hong Kong stocks fall after Wall Street weakness
April 22 (Reuters) - Hong Kong shares fell on Friday after
Wall Street suffered its first loss in four sessions amid
disappointing earnings from U.S. blue chip companies.
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Wall Street suffered its first loss in four sessions amid
disappointing earnings from U.S. blue chip companies.
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RPT-Human traffickers stopped rescue after sinking disaster -survivors
ATHENS, April 21 (Reuters) - A knife-wielding human
trafficker prevented survivors of a shipwreck from pulling
others to safety, leaving them to drown in the dark, one of the
surviving migrants said on Thursday.
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trafficker prevented survivors of a shipwreck from pulling
others to safety, leaving them to drown in the dark, one of the
surviving migrants said on Thursday.
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UPDATE 2-Lufthansa seeks deal with Thomas Cook's Condor - sources
FRANKFURT, April 22 (Reuters) - Lufthansa is
seeking a partnership with, or a complete takeover, of holiday
airline Condor to further expand its low-cost Eurowings
business, three people familiar with the matter told Reuters.
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seeking a partnership with, or a complete takeover, of holiday
airline Condor to further expand its low-cost Eurowings
business, three people familiar with the matter told Reuters.
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China stocks post biggest weekly loss in 3 months
SHANGHAI, April 22 (Reuters) - China stocks edged up on
Friday, as strength in consumer and tech shares offset a slump
in resources plays, but major indexes posted their biggest
weekly decline in three months.
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Friday, as strength in consumer and tech shares offset a slump
in resources plays, but major indexes posted their biggest
weekly decline in three months.
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Thursday, April 21, 2016
Turkish court remands executive in custody over Gulen links - media
ISTANBUL, April 22 (Reuters) - A Turkish court remanded
seven people in custody pending trial, including an executive of
a major construction company, accused of funding the movement of
President Tayyip Erdogan's foe, Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen,
state media said on Friday.
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seven people in custody pending trial, including an executive of
a major construction company, accused of funding the movement of
President Tayyip Erdogan's foe, Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen,
state media said on Friday.
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S.Korea train derails killing engineer, injuring 8
SEOUL, April 22 (Reuters) - A South Korean passenger train
derailed near the southern city of Yeosu on Friday, killing an
engineer and injuring eight others, the railway operator said.
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derailed near the southern city of Yeosu on Friday, killing an
engineer and injuring eight others, the railway operator said.
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S.Korea won drops as dollar firms after ECB policy meeting; stocks down
* Won set to post fourth straight week of gains
* KOSPI eases after closing at a 20-wk high on Thursday
SEOUL, April 22 (Reuters) - The South Korean won fell
on Friday morning, tracking the euro, which slipped on comments
from the head of the European Central Bank who defended its
accommodative money policy.
The local currency was trading at 1,138.7 per
dollar, down 0.5 percent compared with Thursday's close of
1,132.9 as of 0213 GMT. The won's losses were capped as the euro
steadie
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* KOSPI eases after closing at a 20-wk high on Thursday
SEOUL, April 22 (Reuters) - The South Korean won fell
on Friday morning, tracking the euro, which slipped on comments
from the head of the European Central Bank who defended its
accommodative money policy.
The local currency was trading at 1,138.7 per
dollar, down 0.5 percent compared with Thursday's close of
1,132.9 as of 0213 GMT. The won's losses were capped as the euro
steadie
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Uber to pay up to $100 mln to settle lawsuit over employment status
SAN FRANCISCO, April 21 (Reuters) - Ride service Uber has
agreed to pay up to $100 million to settle a class action
lawsuit over whether its California drivers are employees or
independent contractors.
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agreed to pay up to $100 million to settle a class action
lawsuit over whether its California drivers are employees or
independent contractors.
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CalPERS says Anglo shareholders pass climate change reporting requirement
April 21 (Reuters) - California Public Employees' Retirement
System (Calpers) said its proposal for Anglo American Plc
to report on environmental risks associated with climate
change was passed at the miner's annual shareholders meeting.
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System (Calpers) said its proposal for Anglo American Plc
to report on environmental risks associated with climate
change was passed at the miner's annual shareholders meeting.
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SEC extends test period to curb U.S. market volatility
April 21 (Reuters) - The U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission on Thursday extended by one year a pilot program
designed to curb excessive volatility in domestic securities
markets.
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Commission on Thursday extended by one year a pilot program
designed to curb excessive volatility in domestic securities
markets.
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Canada should not hold up CSeries aid over jobs -union
MONTREAL, April 21 (Reuters) - A $1 billion Canadian
government aid package for Bombardier Inc should not
be delayed over fears that the plane-and-train maker could
outsource jobs to Mexico or China, the head of Canada's largest
private sector union said on Thursday.
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government aid package for Bombardier Inc should not
be delayed over fears that the plane-and-train maker could
outsource jobs to Mexico or China, the head of Canada's largest
private sector union said on Thursday.
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AMD quarterly revenue slumps 19.2 pct
April 21 (Reuters) - Chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices Inc
reported a 19.2 percent fall in quarterly revenue, hurt
by lower sales of processors used in personal computers and weak
demand in China.
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reported a 19.2 percent fall in quarterly revenue, hurt
by lower sales of processors used in personal computers and weak
demand in China.
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Norfolk Southern profit rises, cost cuts offset falling freight
CHICAGO, April 21 (Reuters) - No. 4 U.S. railroad Norfolk
Southern Corp on Thursday reported a higher quarterly
profit that handily beat expectations, as cost cutting and
measures taken to streamline operations offset a 6 percent
decline in freight volumes.
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Southern Corp on Thursday reported a higher quarterly
profit that handily beat expectations, as cost cutting and
measures taken to streamline operations offset a 6 percent
decline in freight volumes.
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Human traffickers stopped rescue after sinking disaster -survivors
ATHENS, April 21 (Reuters) - A knife-wielding human
trafficker prevented survivors of a shipwreck from pulling
others to safety, leaving them to drown in the dark, one of the
surviving migrants said on Thursday.
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trafficker prevented survivors of a shipwreck from pulling
others to safety, leaving them to drown in the dark, one of the
surviving migrants said on Thursday.
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Southwest would consider a new variant of Boeing 737 jet - COO
April 21 (Reuters) - Southwest Airlines Co would
"absolutely" consider a new version of Boeing Co's 737
jet that the planemaker is said to be mulling, the budget
airline's Chief Operating Officer Mike Van de Ven said on a
conference call with media on Thursday.
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"absolutely" consider a new version of Boeing Co's 737
jet that the planemaker is said to be mulling, the budget
airline's Chief Operating Officer Mike Van de Ven said on a
conference call with media on Thursday.
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UPDATE 3-Indonesia fears piracy surge on shipping route could make it "new Somalia"
* Some Indonesian ports halt coal shipments to Philippines
(Adds advisory, comment from Indonesian military)
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(Adds advisory, comment from Indonesian military)
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UPDATE 2-SunEdison files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
April 21 (Reuters) - U.S. solar energy company SunEdison Inc
filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Thursday,
becoming one of the largest non-financial companies to do so in
the past 10 years.
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filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Thursday,
becoming one of the largest non-financial companies to do so in
the past 10 years.
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Air Canada says small plane damaged in landing, 3 sent to hospital
TORONTO, April 21 (Reuters) - A small Air Canada
passenger plane was damaged while landing late on Wednesday in
the eastern province of Newfoundland and Labrador, and three
passengers were taken to hospital, the airline said on Thursday.
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passenger plane was damaged while landing late on Wednesday in
the eastern province of Newfoundland and Labrador, and three
passengers were taken to hospital, the airline said on Thursday.
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Russia moves artillery in Syria near Aleppo, stoking concern-US
WASHINGTON, April 21 (Reuters) - Russia has been
repositioning artillery to northern Syria, including near the
city of Aleppo, a U.S. official said on Thursday, in a move that
is stoking U.S. concern about what Russian-backed Syrian forces
intend to do next.
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repositioning artillery to northern Syria, including near the
city of Aleppo, a U.S. official said on Thursday, in a move that
is stoking U.S. concern about what Russian-backed Syrian forces
intend to do next.
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UPDATE 2-Italy's struggling Vicenza bank hit by $1.9 bln legal threat
* Vicenza IPO emerges as test of confidence in Italy banking
(Recasts with details from IPO prospectus)
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(Recasts with details from IPO prospectus)
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RPT-Lyft's nice-guy strategy leaves it struggling to catch Uber
SAN FRANCISCO, April 21 (Reuters) - In late 2014, Uber and
Lyft targeted Portland, Oregon, as the next place to launch
their still-controversial ride-hailing services.
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Lyft targeted Portland, Oregon, as the next place to launch
their still-controversial ride-hailing services.
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D.R. Horton profit boosted by higher home sales
April 21 (Reuters) - D.R. Horton Inc, the largest
U.S. homebuilder, reported a 32 percent rise in quarterly profit
as it sold more homes.
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U.S. homebuilder, reported a 32 percent rise in quarterly profit
as it sold more homes.
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UPDATE 1-D.R. Horton profit beats on higher home sales
April 21 (Reuters) - D.R. Horton Inc, the largest
U.S. homebuilder, reported a better-than-expected quarterly
profit as it sold more homes, and said the all-important spring
selling season was off to a "great" start.
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U.S. homebuilder, reported a better-than-expected quarterly
profit as it sold more homes, and said the all-important spring
selling season was off to a "great" start.
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UPDATE 1-China ramps up espionage warnings in new security push
BEIJING, April 21 (Reuters) - China is ramping up its
warnings against espionage in a week of activities to mark the
passing of a National Security Law last year, with state media
giving rare details of spy cases and a cartoon campaign saying
it is risky to date foreigners.
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warnings against espionage in a week of activities to mark the
passing of a National Security Law last year, with state media
giving rare details of spy cases and a cartoon campaign saying
it is risky to date foreigners.
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Lyft's nice-guy strategy leaves it struggling to catch Uber
SAN FRANCISCO, April 21 (Reuters) - In late 2014, Uber and
Lyft targeted Portland, Oregon, as the next place to launch
their still-controversial ride-hailing services.
Read more
Lyft targeted Portland, Oregon, as the next place to launch
their still-controversial ride-hailing services.
Read more
UPDATE 1-Engineering firm Arcadis' Q1 core earnings hurt by Brazil recession
* Internal probe in Brazil finds no evidence of wrongdoing
(Updates with earnings details, Brazil investigation)
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(Updates with earnings details, Brazil investigation)
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Wednesday, April 20, 2016
UPDATE 1-N.Korea may have resumed tunneling at nuclear test site -U.S. report
WASHINGTON, April 20 (Reuters) - Satellite images show that
North Korea may have resumed tunnel excavation at its main
nuclear test site, similar to activity seen before the country's
most recent nuclear test in January, a U.S. North Korea
monitoring website reported on Wednesday.
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North Korea may have resumed tunnel excavation at its main
nuclear test site, similar to activity seen before the country's
most recent nuclear test in January, a U.S. North Korea
monitoring website reported on Wednesday.
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China to launch "core module" for space station around 2018
BEIJING, April 21 (Reuters) - China will launch a "core
module" for its first space station some time around 2018, a
senior official told the state-run Xinhua news agency on
Thursday, part of the country's plan to have a permanent manned
space station in service around 2022.
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module" for its first space station some time around 2018, a
senior official told the state-run Xinhua news agency on
Thursday, part of the country's plan to have a permanent manned
space station in service around 2022.
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China jails man for espionage over islets disputed with Japan
BEIJING, April 21 (Reuters) - China has jailed for seven
years a man who gave information to an unnamed foreign power
about Chinese military and other ships patrolling islets in the
East China Sea disputed with Japan, state media said.
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years a man who gave information to an unnamed foreign power
about Chinese military and other ships patrolling islets in the
East China Sea disputed with Japan, state media said.
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Canada says Bombardier talks focus on research, jobs, headquarters
OTTAWA, April 20 (Reuters) - Canada will not give struggling
aircraft maker Bombardier Inc federal aid without
assurances on jobs, investment in research and the location of
the company's headquarters, a senior government official said on
Wednesday.
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aircraft maker Bombardier Inc federal aid without
assurances on jobs, investment in research and the location of
the company's headquarters, a senior government official said on
Wednesday.
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Easy on the soap: mining firms pinch pennies as downturn bites
SYDNEY, April 21 (Reuters) - From trimming menus in staff
canteens to cutting back on soap and washing detergent at worker
camps, the global mining industry that once lavished perks on
employees is scrimping like never before as a brutal downturn
engulfs minerals markets.
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canteens to cutting back on soap and washing detergent at worker
camps, the global mining industry that once lavished perks on
employees is scrimping like never before as a brutal downturn
engulfs minerals markets.
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German economy grew robustly in Q1, outlook mixed - finance ministry
BERLIN, April 21 (Reuters) - The German economy is expected
to have grown robustly in the first quarter led by private
consumption and state spending, but the outlook for the rest of
the year is less clear, the Finance Ministry said on Thursday.
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to have grown robustly in the first quarter led by private
consumption and state spending, but the outlook for the rest of
the year is less clear, the Finance Ministry said on Thursday.
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Australia's membership of AAA-club carries hidden costs
SYDNEY, April 21 (Reuters) - It is an exclusive club of just
10 members. But what happens when the cost of staying in starts
to outweigh that of leaving?
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10 members. But what happens when the cost of staying in starts
to outweigh that of leaving?
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United to stick with Boeing 737 to replace regional jets -acting CFO
April 20 (Reuters) - United Continental Holdings Inc
does not plan to order a second aircraft type in the next three
years on top of Boeing Co 737s it will acquire to replace
its 50-seat regional jets, acting Chief Financial Officer Gerry
Laderman said on a media call on Wednesday.
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does not plan to order a second aircraft type in the next three
years on top of Boeing Co 737s it will acquire to replace
its 50-seat regional jets, acting Chief Financial Officer Gerry
Laderman said on a media call on Wednesday.
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UPDATE 1-United Air tops profit estimates, but sees unit revenue dip
April 20 (Reuters) - United Continental Holdings Inc
on Wednesday reported a first-quarter profit above analysts'
expectations and said it would slow its growth plans because
flight capacity across the industry has exceeded passenger
demand, pushing down prices.
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on Wednesday reported a first-quarter profit above analysts'
expectations and said it would slow its growth plans because
flight capacity across the industry has exceeded passenger
demand, pushing down prices.
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Banks pile into equities trading as salve for bond wounds
April 20 (Reuters) - Wall Street banks are piling into
equities trading and doing increasingly creative things to win
over clients. But as competition heats up, the low-margin
business may come under further pressure.
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equities trading and doing increasingly creative things to win
over clients. But as competition heats up, the low-margin
business may come under further pressure.
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CP Rail CEO says company to put cash toward dividends, buybacks
TORONTO, April 20 (Reuters) - Canadian Pacific Railway
Chief Executive Hunter Harrison said on Wednesday that
Canada's No. 2 railroad would pay out dividends and put its
money toward share buybacks rather than build a cash horde for
possible deals that may or may not materialize down the road.
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Chief Executive Hunter Harrison said on Wednesday that
Canada's No. 2 railroad would pay out dividends and put its
money toward share buybacks rather than build a cash horde for
possible deals that may or may not materialize down the road.
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German airport's secret emergency plan was on internet for months-ZDF
BERLIN, April 20 (Reuters) - A confidential emergency plan
for Cologne-Bonn airport was posted on its website for several
months, German broadcaster ZDF said on Wednesday, heightening
concerns about security after attacks at Brussels airport.
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for Cologne-Bonn airport was posted on its website for several
months, German broadcaster ZDF said on Wednesday, heightening
concerns about security after attacks at Brussels airport.
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UPDATE 2-South Sudan and rebels say deal reached for Machar's return
* Sporadic clashes since deal signed
(Recasts with government saying deal reached on Machar's
return)
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(Recasts with government saying deal reached on Machar's
return)
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UPDATE 2-Massachusetts regulator says State Street unit overcharged clients
BOSTON, April 20 (Reuters) - Massachusetts' top securities
regulator on Wednesday alleged a unit of custody bank State
Street Corp routinely overbilled customers for items
such as messaging services, even as an executive worried one
client might "discover that we are taking them to the cleaners."
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regulator on Wednesday alleged a unit of custody bank State
Street Corp routinely overbilled customers for items
such as messaging services, even as an executive worried one
client might "discover that we are taking them to the cleaners."
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UPDATE 3-United Airlines bows to activists, adds directors
April 20 (Reuters) - United Continental Holdings Inc
will reshuffle its board in a settlement with activist
investors, the airline said on Wednesday, averting a long and
distracting fight over governance.
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will reshuffle its board in a settlement with activist
investors, the airline said on Wednesday, averting a long and
distracting fight over governance.
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UPDATE 1-Euro zone ready to finalise Greek deal next week, if talks succeed
BRUSSELS/ATHENS, April 20 (Reuters) - Euro zone finance
ministers are ready to hold an extraordinary meeting next week
if negotiations on the review of the Greek reform programme are
concluded, a senior EU official said on Wednesday, commenting
that talks remained difficult.
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ministers are ready to hold an extraordinary meeting next week
if negotiations on the review of the Greek reform programme are
concluded, a senior EU official said on Wednesday, commenting
that talks remained difficult.
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Roaring population growth outpaces Nigerian investment spree
LAGOS, April 20 (Reuters) - Waiting at a crowded bus stop
for a ride to work, Osheme Antoine dreams of raising a big
family one day. Such dreams, shared by millions, mean Nigeria's
bus queues are likely to get even longer in decades to come.
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for a ride to work, Osheme Antoine dreams of raising a big
family one day. Such dreams, shared by millions, mean Nigeria's
bus queues are likely to get even longer in decades to come.
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UPDATE 1-Russia accuses Syrian opposition of using blackmail at Geneva talks
MOSCOW, April 20 (Reuters) - Russia on Wednesday accused the
Saudi-backed Syrian opposition of employing blackmail by
suspending its participation in peace talks in Geneva.
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Saudi-backed Syrian opposition of employing blackmail by
suspending its participation in peace talks in Geneva.
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Two Indonesian coal ports halt shipping to Philippines on hijack fears
JAKARTA, April 20 (Reuters) - Authorities from at least two
Indonesian coal ports have stopped allowing vessels to leave for
the Philippines due to security concerns following a spate of
ship hijackings in the southern Philippines, a government
official said on Wednesday.
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Indonesian coal ports have stopped allowing vessels to leave for
the Philippines due to security concerns following a spate of
ship hijackings in the southern Philippines, a government
official said on Wednesday.
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Eiffage keeps goals, French road building still tough
PARIS, April 20 (Reuters) - Eiffage kept its goal
of higher profits for 2016 after announcing slightly lower sales
on Wednesday, saying it would boost productivity efforts and
benefit from a robust performance of its motorway concessions as
well as an improving construction business in France.
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of higher profits for 2016 after announcing slightly lower sales
on Wednesday, saying it would boost productivity efforts and
benefit from a robust performance of its motorway concessions as
well as an improving construction business in France.
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UPDATE 1-CP Rail to buy back shares; profit soars 69 pct
April 20 (Reuters) - Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd
reported a 69 percent rise in quarterly net income, helped by
lower costs, and said it planned to buy back up to 5 percent of
its shares, just over a week after abandoning a bid to buy
Norfolk Southern.
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reported a 69 percent rise in quarterly net income, helped by
lower costs, and said it planned to buy back up to 5 percent of
its shares, just over a week after abandoning a bid to buy
Norfolk Southern.
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UPDATE 1-Textron profit beats on steady demand for business jets
April 20 (Reuters) - Textron Inc, the maker of
Cessna aircraft and Bell helicopters, reported a
better-than-expected quarterly profit, helped by steady demand
for business jets.
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Cessna aircraft and Bell helicopters, reported a
better-than-expected quarterly profit, helped by steady demand
for business jets.
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UPDATE 2-Toshiba preparing Westinghouse writedown, CEO to step down -sources
* Medical unit sale to offset writedown's earnings impact
(Adds additional sourcing on CEO, background and shares)
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(Adds additional sourcing on CEO, background and shares)
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Putin says Russia's military support prevented Syria's disintegration
MOSCOW, April 20 (Reuters) - Moscow's military support has
helped prevent the disintegration of Syria, Russian President
Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday.
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helped prevent the disintegration of Syria, Russian President
Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday.
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Kremlin concerned by postponement of Syrian peace talks -agencies
MOSCOW, April 20 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Wednesday
it was concerned by a postponement of Syrian peace talks in
Geneva, Russian news agencies reported.
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it was concerned by a postponement of Syrian peace talks in
Geneva, Russian news agencies reported.
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China angered by Britain's comments on South China Sea
BEIJING, April 20 (Reuters) - China expressed anger on
Wednesday after a senior British official said a ruling expected
within a few months in an international arbitration case the
Philippines has brought against China's South China Sea claims
must be binding.
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Wednesday after a senior British official said a ruling expected
within a few months in an international arbitration case the
Philippines has brought against China's South China Sea claims
must be binding.
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South Sudan peace deal "at risk" after Machar delayed return - monitors
JUBA, April 20 (Reuters) - Peace deal monitors in South
Sudan said an unexplained delay of a rebel leader's return to
the capital Juba to form a unity government with his rival
President Salva Kiir was endangering an agreement aimed at
ending more than two years of violence.
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Sudan said an unexplained delay of a rebel leader's return to
the capital Juba to form a unity government with his rival
President Salva Kiir was endangering an agreement aimed at
ending more than two years of violence.
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Houston schools to reopen Wednesday but flood warnings not yet lifted
April 20 (Reuters) - Houston schools will reopen on
Wednesday after heavy rains and flooding killed at least six
people and forced the cancellation of classes for two days in
the country's fourth most populous city.
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Wednesday after heavy rains and flooding killed at least six
people and forced the cancellation of classes for two days in
the country's fourth most populous city.
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Tuesday, April 19, 2016
UPDATE 1-Zodiac Aerospace pledges rebound after lower H1 profit
PARIS, April 20 (Reuters) - Zodiac Aerospace said
first-half operating profit fell to 80.4 million euros ($91
million) from 177.6 million and reiterated its full-year income
would come close to that of 2014/15 after a "significant
improvement" in the second half.
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first-half operating profit fell to 80.4 million euros ($91
million) from 177.6 million and reiterated its full-year income
would come close to that of 2014/15 after a "significant
improvement" in the second half.
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Barco Q1 sales up on strong healthcare, enterprise units
BRUSSELS, April 20 (Reuters) - Belgian digital display
company Barco said on Wednesday its order book and
quarterly sales had increased compared to the same period last
year with growth in its units making products for hospitals and
control rooms.
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company Barco said on Wednesday its order book and
quarterly sales had increased compared to the same period last
year with growth in its units making products for hospitals and
control rooms.
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S.Korea won, stocks strengthen on oil bounce
* Won, KOSPI at fresh highs this year
* FX ahead of U.S. currency report
SEOUL, April 20 (Reuters) - The South Korean won and
shares firmed on Wednesday morning as risk appetite
strengthened, boosted by a rise in global oil prices overnight
despite wider volatility in the market.
The won was trading at 1,131.4, up 0.4 percent
compared with Tuesday's close of 1,136.3 as of 0155 GMT, having
touched its highest level since early November last year earlier
in the session.
"The U.S.'
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* FX ahead of U.S. currency report
SEOUL, April 20 (Reuters) - The South Korean won and
shares firmed on Wednesday morning as risk appetite
strengthened, boosted by a rise in global oil prices overnight
despite wider volatility in the market.
The won was trading at 1,131.4, up 0.4 percent
compared with Tuesday's close of 1,136.3 as of 0155 GMT, having
touched its highest level since early November last year earlier
in the session.
"The U.S.'
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UPDATE 4-Intel to cut up to 12,000 jobs as PC industry swoons
April 19 (Reuters) - Intel Corp said on Tuesday it
would cut up to 12,000 jobs globally, or 11 percent of its
workforce, as it refocuses its business towards making
microchips that power data centers and Internet connected
devices and away from the declining personal computer industry
it helped found.
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would cut up to 12,000 jobs globally, or 11 percent of its
workforce, as it refocuses its business towards making
microchips that power data centers and Internet connected
devices and away from the declining personal computer industry
it helped found.
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Toshiba to replace CEO Muromachi as early as June - Sankei
TOKYO, April 20 (Reuters) - Toshiba Corp's
nomination committee is due to meet on Wednesday to discuss the
selection of a successor for Chief Executive Masashi Muromachi,
who has expressed a desire to step down as early as June, the
Sankei newspaper reported.
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nomination committee is due to meet on Wednesday to discuss the
selection of a successor for Chief Executive Masashi Muromachi,
who has expressed a desire to step down as early as June, the
Sankei newspaper reported.
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UPDATE 1-Consortium led by China's Apex to buy Lexmark for $3.6 bln
April 19 (Reuters) - Printer maker Lexmark International Inc
has agreed to be taken private by a group of investors
led by China-based Apex Technology Co Ltd and PAG
Asia Capital in a deal valued at $3.6 billion net of cash, the
company said.
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has agreed to be taken private by a group of investors
led by China-based Apex Technology Co Ltd and PAG
Asia Capital in a deal valued at $3.6 billion net of cash, the
company said.
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UPDATE 2-Kuwait oil, gas workers end 3-day strike -union
DUBAI, April 19 (Reuters) - Kuwaiti oil and gas workers have
ended a three-day strike that had temporarily cut the OPEC
member's crude production by nearly half, the trade union said
in a statement posted on its Twitter account.
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ended a three-day strike that had temporarily cut the OPEC
member's crude production by nearly half, the trade union said
in a statement posted on its Twitter account.
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UPDATE 1-Airbus close to selling 37 A321 jets to Delta - sources
PARIS, April 19 (Reuters) - European planemaker Airbus
is close to a deal to sell 37 current-generation A321
passenger jets to Delta Air Lines, two people familiar
with the matter said.
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is close to a deal to sell 37 current-generation A321
passenger jets to Delta Air Lines, two people familiar
with the matter said.
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UPDATE 1-Tennessee student apologizes for rainbow noose project
April 19 (Reuters) - The Tennessee university student whose
art project, six rainbow-colored nooses hanging from a tree, was
swiftly removed by police said on Tuesday that she did not
intend to be racially insensitive or offend the gay community.
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art project, six rainbow-colored nooses hanging from a tree, was
swiftly removed by police said on Tuesday that she did not
intend to be racially insensitive or offend the gay community.
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UPDATE 1-Air China employee linked to Macau billionaire faces own case
NEW YORK, April 19 (Reuters) - An employee of a Chinese
airline, who came onto the radar of U.S. authorities as they
probed the activities of a Macau billionaire accused of bribing
a U.N. General Assembly president, is now facing legal troubles
of her own.
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airline, who came onto the radar of U.S. authorities as they
probed the activities of a Macau billionaire accused of bribing
a U.N. General Assembly president, is now facing legal troubles
of her own.
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UPDATE 1-U.S., Iran discuss fulfilling nuclear deal pledges to Tehran
UNITED NATIONS, April 19 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State
John Kerry and Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on
Tuesday discussed ways of ensuring that last year's historic
nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers is implemented the
way it was originally envisioned.
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John Kerry and Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on
Tuesday discussed ways of ensuring that last year's historic
nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers is implemented the
way it was originally envisioned.
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UPDATE 1-U.S. SEC sets penalties in two corporate fraud cases
April 19 (Reuters) - The U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission announced two fraud cases alleging that accounting
failures left investors in the dark about the finances of
computer accessories maker Logitech International SA
and now-defunct electric car battery maker Ener1 Inc.
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Commission announced two fraud cases alleging that accounting
failures left investors in the dark about the finances of
computer accessories maker Logitech International SA
and now-defunct electric car battery maker Ener1 Inc.
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Air China employee linked to Macau billionaire faces own case
NEW YORK, April 19 (Reuters) - An employee of a Chinese
airline, who came onto the radar of U.S. authorities as they
probed the activities of a Macau billionaire accused of bribing
a U.N. General Assembly president, is now facing legal troubles
of her own.
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airline, who came onto the radar of U.S. authorities as they
probed the activities of a Macau billionaire accused of bribing
a U.N. General Assembly president, is now facing legal troubles
of her own.
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VW "Dieselgate" software developed at Audi in 1999 -report
BERLIN, April 19 (Reuters) - German carmaker Audi created
so-called defeat devices which cut emissions in 1999, years
before parent company Volkswagen (VW) used them to
cheat diesel emissions tests, German newspaper Handelsblatt
reported on Tuesday.
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so-called defeat devices which cut emissions in 1999, years
before parent company Volkswagen (VW) used them to
cheat diesel emissions tests, German newspaper Handelsblatt
reported on Tuesday.
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Russia says some "players" trying to derail Syria peace talks - agencies
MOSCOW, April 19 (Reuters) - Some "players" are trying to
derail Syria's peace talks, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei
Lavrov was quoted by Russian news agencies as saying on Tuesday.
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derail Syria's peace talks, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei
Lavrov was quoted by Russian news agencies as saying on Tuesday.
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Kuwait oil union says it will continue strike -spokesman
KUWAIT, April 19 (Reuters) - The spokesman for thousands of
striking Kuwaiti oil and gas workers said on Tuesday that their
three day-old strike would continue until planned public sector
pay reforms are cancelled.
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striking Kuwaiti oil and gas workers said on Tuesday that their
three day-old strike would continue until planned public sector
pay reforms are cancelled.
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UPDATE 1-Angola's dos Santos accuses Portugal of "partial" decision on BPI
LISBON, April 19 (Reuters) - The daughter of Angola's
president accused Portugal's government on Tuesday of making an
"unprecedented and clearly partial" decision in changing a law
on shareholder voting rights that helped Spain's Caixabank make
a bid for Banco BPI this week.
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president accused Portugal's government on Tuesday of making an
"unprecedented and clearly partial" decision in changing a law
on shareholder voting rights that helped Spain's Caixabank make
a bid for Banco BPI this week.
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MIDEAST STOCKS-Saudi earnings, oil boost Gulf, Egypt breaks chart barrier
DUBAI, April 19 (Reuters) - Gulf stock markets rose on
Tuesday as several Saudi companies beat first-quarter earnings
estimates and oil prices held up better than feared after the
failure of Sunday's Doha meeting to agree on an output freeze.
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Tuesday as several Saudi companies beat first-quarter earnings
estimates and oil prices held up better than feared after the
failure of Sunday's Doha meeting to agree on an output freeze.
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EU mulls crackdown on banks offshore tax advisers after Panama Papers
BRUSSELS, April 19 (Reuters) - European Union countries
should consider taking tougher measures against banks and tax
advisers who help their clients to hide money offshore, an EU
Commission paper says.
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should consider taking tougher measures against banks and tax
advisers who help their clients to hide money offshore, an EU
Commission paper says.
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Schools closed as Houston cleans up for floods that killed five
HOUSTON, April 19 (Reuters) - Scores of schools were closed
and cleanup was underway in Houston on Tuesday, a day after
record rains hits the fourth most populous U.S. city, causing
floods that left five dead and led to more than 1,000 water
rescues.
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and cleanup was underway in Houston on Tuesday, a day after
record rains hits the fourth most populous U.S. city, causing
floods that left five dead and led to more than 1,000 water
rescues.
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North Korea "struggling" with ICBM program -U.S. military official
WASHINGTON, April 19 (Reuters) - North Korea is struggling
with getting its intercontinental ballistic missile program "up
and operational" but it could acquire the capabilities over
time, a U.S. military official told a U.S. Senate panel on
Tuesday.
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with getting its intercontinental ballistic missile program "up
and operational" but it could acquire the capabilities over
time, a U.S. military official told a U.S. Senate panel on
Tuesday.
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Textron says it wins Boeing 777X flight simulator contract
April 19 (Reuters) - A unit of U.S. industrial conglomerate
Textron Inc said on Tuesday it has won a contract from
Boeing Co to design and manufacture flight simulators for
777X aircraft.
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Textron Inc said on Tuesday it has won a contract from
Boeing Co to design and manufacture flight simulators for
777X aircraft.
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EasyJet's founder says would oppose acquisitions after Monarch reports
LONDON, April 19 (Reuters) - European low-cost airline
easyJet's founder and biggest shareholder Stelios
Haji-ioannou would oppose any move by the company to make an
acquisition, he said on Tuesday, following media reports that it
was looking at making a bid for smaller rival Monarch.
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easyJet's founder and biggest shareholder Stelios
Haji-ioannou would oppose any move by the company to make an
acquisition, he said on Tuesday, following media reports that it
was looking at making a bid for smaller rival Monarch.
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North Korea can learn from Iran nuclear deal, U.S. says
SEOUL, April 19 (Reuters) - North Korea, which conducted a
fourth nuclear test in January in contravention of U.N. Security
Council resolutions, can learn from a deal struck between Iran
and world powers to freeze its nuclear programme, U.S. Deputy
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Tuesday.
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fourth nuclear test in January in contravention of U.N. Security
Council resolutions, can learn from a deal struck between Iran
and world powers to freeze its nuclear programme, U.S. Deputy
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Tuesday.
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UPDATE 1-EC to challenge French taxi law after Uber complaint
BRUSSELS, April 19 (Reuters) - The European Commission is
preparing to challenge a French law on taxi services and
chauffeured cars, two people familiar with the matter said on
Tuesday, following a complaint from online ride-hailing service
operator Uber Technologies.
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preparing to challenge a French law on taxi services and
chauffeured cars, two people familiar with the matter said on
Tuesday, following a complaint from online ride-hailing service
operator Uber Technologies.
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Belgium says seen signs that IS has sent more fighters to Europe
BRUSSELS, April 19 (Reuters) - There are signs that more
Islamic State inspired militants have been sent to Belgium and
Europe, Belgian authorities said on Tuesday, maintaining the
country's threat status at the second-highest level.
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Islamic State inspired militants have been sent to Belgium and
Europe, Belgian authorities said on Tuesday, maintaining the
country's threat status at the second-highest level.
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China rejects U.S. query on military flight to disputed island
BEIJING, April 19 (Reuters) - China's Defence Ministry on
Tuesday rejected queries by the U.S. military as to why China
had used a military aircraft to evacuate sick workers from a new
airport on an island China has built in the disputed South China
Sea.
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Tuesday rejected queries by the U.S. military as to why China
had used a military aircraft to evacuate sick workers from a new
airport on an island China has built in the disputed South China
Sea.
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