SEOUL, July 1 (Reuters) - Namibia has halted ties with two
North Korean state-run companies, that had built a munitions
factory and were involved in projects for its military, to
comply with U.N. sanctions on Pyongyang, Namibian media and the
South Korean government said.
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Thursday, June 30, 2016
Malaysia's May exports fall unexpectedly, imports rebound
* May exports -0.9 pct y/y vs Reuters poll +2.6 pct
* May imports +3.1 pct y/y vs poll f'cast -2.9 pct
* Trade surplus 3.3 bln rgt vs poll f'cast 8.7 bln rgt
* Exports to China -12.2 pct y/y, U.S. +18.7 pct, EU +0.9 pct
KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Reuters) - Malaysia's exports surprisingly fell in May
as global oil prices remained weak, while imports rebounded, exerting pressure
on the country's trade surplus, government data showed on Friday.
Exports in May fell 0.9 percent
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* May imports +3.1 pct y/y vs poll f'cast -2.9 pct
* Trade surplus 3.3 bln rgt vs poll f'cast 8.7 bln rgt
* Exports to China -12.2 pct y/y, U.S. +18.7 pct, EU +0.9 pct
KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Reuters) - Malaysia's exports surprisingly fell in May
as global oil prices remained weak, while imports rebounded, exerting pressure
on the country's trade surplus, government data showed on Friday.
Exports in May fell 0.9 percent
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UPDATE 1-China factory activity stalls in June, more stimulus expected
BEIJING, July 1 (Reuters) - Growth in China's manufacturing
sector stalled in June, an official survey showed on Friday,
adding to expectations that Beijing will have to roll out more
stimulus soon to boost the sluggish economy.
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sector stalled in June, an official survey showed on Friday,
adding to expectations that Beijing will have to roll out more
stimulus soon to boost the sluggish economy.
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UPDATE 2-Six Williams Cos directors resign after failing to oust CEO -source
June 30 (Reuters) - Six of Williams Cos Inc's
directors, including the pipeline company's chairman, resigned
on Thursday after a failed attempt to oust Chief Executive Alan
Armstrong, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters.
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directors, including the pipeline company's chairman, resigned
on Thursday after a failed attempt to oust Chief Executive Alan
Armstrong, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters.
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Growth in China's services sector speeds up in June-official PMI
BEIJING, July 1 (Reuters) - Growth in China's services
sector accelerated in June, an official survey showed on Friday.
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sector accelerated in June, an official survey showed on Friday.
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Uber, Lyft settlement did not require either side to pay -sources
SAN FRANCISCO, June 30 (Reuters) - A pitched legal battle
between ride-hailing rivals Uber and Lyft, involving accusations
of hacking and corporate spying, ended with a settlement this
week that did not require either company to pay money, according
to sources familiar with the agreement.
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between ride-hailing rivals Uber and Lyft, involving accusations
of hacking and corporate spying, ended with a settlement this
week that did not require either company to pay money, according
to sources familiar with the agreement.
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UPDATE 2-U.S. opens investigation in Tesla after fatal crash in Autopilot mode
WASHINGTON, June 30 (Reuters) - A fatal accident in which
the driver of a Tesla Motors Inc Model S operating in
Autopilot mode was killed in a collision with a truck has
prompted an investigation by federal highway safety regulators,
the U.S. government and Tesla disclosed on Thursday.
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the driver of a Tesla Motors Inc Model S operating in
Autopilot mode was killed in a collision with a truck has
prompted an investigation by federal highway safety regulators,
the U.S. government and Tesla disclosed on Thursday.
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UPDATE 1-U.S. opens investigation in Tesla after fatal crash in Autopilot mode
June 30 (Reuters) - The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) said on Thursday it is opening a
preliminary investigation into 25,000 Tesla Motors
Model S cars after a driver of one of the vehicles was killed
using the Autopilot mode.
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Administration (NHTSA) said on Thursday it is opening a
preliminary investigation into 25,000 Tesla Motors
Model S cars after a driver of one of the vehicles was killed
using the Autopilot mode.
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UPDATE 1-Smugglers use Uber-registered drivers to move migrants to U.S. border
MEXICO CITY, June 30 (Reuters) - Human traffickers are
finding increasingly creative ways of shuttling Central American
migrants through Mexico to the U.S. border and that includes
hiring Uber-registered drivers.
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finding increasingly creative ways of shuttling Central American
migrants through Mexico to the U.S. border and that includes
hiring Uber-registered drivers.
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Greek parliament rubber-stamps sale of Piraeus stake to COSCO
ATHENS, June 30 (Reuters) - Greek lawmakers on Thursday
ratified the sale of a majority stake of Piraeus Port to China
COSCO Shipping, a major privatisation project of the bailed-out
nation under a left wing government.
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ratified the sale of a majority stake of Piraeus Port to China
COSCO Shipping, a major privatisation project of the bailed-out
nation under a left wing government.
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U.S. opens investigation into fatal crash in Tesla
June 30 (Reuters) - The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration said on Thursday it is opening a preliminary
investigation into 25,000 Tesla Motors Model S cars
after a fatal crash involving a vehicle using the "Autopilot"
mode.
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Administration said on Thursday it is opening a preliminary
investigation into 25,000 Tesla Motors Model S cars
after a fatal crash involving a vehicle using the "Autopilot"
mode.
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UPDATE 1-No specific, credible threats toward U.S. over July 4th holiday -document
WASHINGTON, June 30 (Reuters) - There are no specific or
credible security threats against the United States known to law
enforcement heading into the Fourth of July weekend, according
do a government document seen by Reuters and three sources
briefed on the matter.
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credible security threats against the United States known to law
enforcement heading into the Fourth of July weekend, according
do a government document seen by Reuters and three sources
briefed on the matter.
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UPDATE 1-U.S. calls for urgent repairs of 300,000 recalled Honda vehicles
WASHINGTON, June 30 (Reuters) - U.S. auto safety regulators
warned on Thursday that Takata air bag inflators on more than
300,000 unrepaired recalled Honda vehicles show a substantial
risk of rupturing, and urged owners to stop driving the "unsafe"
cars until they have been fixed.
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warned on Thursday that Takata air bag inflators on more than
300,000 unrepaired recalled Honda vehicles show a substantial
risk of rupturing, and urged owners to stop driving the "unsafe"
cars until they have been fixed.
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Cash-heavy mutual fund managers buying on 'Brexit' volatility
NEW YORK, June 30 (Reuters) - Cash-heavy U.S. mutual fund
managers are taking the sell-off triggered by Britain's decision
to leave the European Union as an opportunity buy into U.S.
companies ranging from biotech to real estate.
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managers are taking the sell-off triggered by Britain's decision
to leave the European Union as an opportunity buy into U.S.
companies ranging from biotech to real estate.
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Two of three German A400M planes grounded due to engine issues-ministry
BERLIN, June 30 (Reuters) - Germany has grounded two of its
three A400M military transport planes delivered by Airbus Group
SE due to newly discovered gearbox issues on their
turboprop engines, a spokesman for the German defence ministry
said on Thursday.
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three A400M military transport planes delivered by Airbus Group
SE due to newly discovered gearbox issues on their
turboprop engines, a spokesman for the German defence ministry
said on Thursday.
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UPDATE 2-Brazil police raid offices of major builders in railway probe
BRASILIA, June 30 (Reuters) - Brazil's federal police on
Thursday raided the offices of at least 12 builders to seek
evidence of a cartel handling railway projects, antitrust
watchdog Cade said.
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Thursday raided the offices of at least 12 builders to seek
evidence of a cartel handling railway projects, antitrust
watchdog Cade said.
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Iran says under no obligation to buy Airbus superjumbo jets - IRNA
ANKARA, June 30 (Reuters) - Iran said on Thursday it was
under no obligation to buy A380 superjumbo jets, state news
agency IRNA reported, raising further questions over part of a
landmark deal with European planemaker Airbus.
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under no obligation to buy A380 superjumbo jets, state news
agency IRNA reported, raising further questions over part of a
landmark deal with European planemaker Airbus.
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UPDATE 1-Visa, MasterCard antitrust settlement with merchants is voided
NEW YORK, June 30 (Reuters) - A federal appeals court on
Thursday threw out a $7.25 billion antitrust settlement among
Visa Inc, MasterCard Inc and millions of retailers
over credit card fees.
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Thursday threw out a $7.25 billion antitrust settlement among
Visa Inc, MasterCard Inc and millions of retailers
over credit card fees.
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Visa, MasterCard antitrust settlement with merchants is voided
NEW YORK, June 30 (Reuters) - A federal appeals court on
Thursday threw out a $7.25 billion antitrust settlement among
Visa Inc, MasterCard Inc and millions of retailers
over credit card fees.
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Thursday threw out a $7.25 billion antitrust settlement among
Visa Inc, MasterCard Inc and millions of retailers
over credit card fees.
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UPDATE 1-Spain's Cellnex says plan to acquire Italy's INWIT is on hold
BARCELONA, Spain, June 30 (Reuters) - Spanish telecoms mast
company Cellnex said on Thursday there had been no
progress in its bid to acquire Italy's INWIT as the
disposal by owner Telecom Italia appeared to be on
hold.
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company Cellnex said on Thursday there had been no
progress in its bid to acquire Italy's INWIT as the
disposal by owner Telecom Italia appeared to be on
hold.
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REFILE-Russia wants Turkish compensation before restoring ties - Ifax
MOSCOW, June 30 (Reuters) - Moscow expects compensation from
Ankara for the shooting down of a Russian war plane before a
full restoration of Russian-Turkish relations, Interfax news
agency quoted Russia's ambassador to Turkey, Andrei Karlov, as
saying on Thursday.
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Ankara for the shooting down of a Russian war plane before a
full restoration of Russian-Turkish relations, Interfax news
agency quoted Russia's ambassador to Turkey, Andrei Karlov, as
saying on Thursday.
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AFRICA BUSINESS-Uber driver data in Kenya helps bridge credit gap
NAIROBI, June 30 (Reuters) - Sidian Bank has approved its
first car loans to experienced Uber drivers in Kenya,
using a model the ride hailing service hopes can be rolled out
across countries in Africa where a lack of customer data limits
lending.
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first car loans to experienced Uber drivers in Kenya,
using a model the ride hailing service hopes can be rolled out
across countries in Africa where a lack of customer data limits
lending.
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Russia says work on Akkuyu nuclear plant in Turkey should be unfrozen - Ifax
MOSCOW, June 30 (Reuters) - Work on the planned Akkuyu
nuclear power plant project in Turkey should be unfrozen after
the normalisation of Russian-Turkish relations, Interfax news
agency cited Russia's representative at the International Atomic
Energy Agency as saying on Thursday.
(Reporting by Jack Stubbs; Editing by Alexander Winning)
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nuclear power plant project in Turkey should be unfrozen after
the normalisation of Russian-Turkish relations, Interfax news
agency cited Russia's representative at the International Atomic
Energy Agency as saying on Thursday.
(Reporting by Jack Stubbs; Editing by Alexander Winning)
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UPDATE 1-Ten women migrants die in Mediterranean, Italy's coast guard saves hundreds
ROME, June 30 (Reuters) - Ten women died in a sinking boat
packed with migrants off the coast of Libya on Thursday and
hundreds of other people were rescued in two separate
operations, Italy's coast guard said.
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packed with migrants off the coast of Libya on Thursday and
hundreds of other people were rescued in two separate
operations, Italy's coast guard said.
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Brazil police raids offices of major builders in railway probe
BRASILIA, June 30 (Reuters) - Brazil's federal police on
Thursday raided the offices of at least 12 builders to seek
evidence of an alleged cartel in railway projects, Brazilian
antitrust watchdog Cade said.
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Thursday raided the offices of at least 12 builders to seek
evidence of an alleged cartel in railway projects, Brazilian
antitrust watchdog Cade said.
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Istanbul airport attackers Russian, Uzbek and Kyrgyz -official
ISTANBUL, June 30 (Reuters) - The three suicide bombers who
carried out an attack on Istanbul's main airport that killed 42
people were of Russian, Uzbek and Kyrgyz nationality, a Turkish
official said on Thursday.
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carried out an attack on Istanbul's main airport that killed 42
people were of Russian, Uzbek and Kyrgyz nationality, a Turkish
official said on Thursday.
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UPDATE 1-Malaysia Airlines names COO Bellew as chief executive
* Airline's turnaround plan on track -Khazanah
(Updates with company statement and comments)
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(Updates with company statement and comments)
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Angry workers force Greece's PPC to delay meeting on stake sale
ATHENS, June 30 (Reuters) - Angry workers from Greek utility
Public Power Corp. disrupted a shareholder meeting
intended to launch the sale of a minority stake in its
subsidiary power grid ADMIE, a Reuters witness said.
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Public Power Corp. disrupted a shareholder meeting
intended to launch the sale of a minority stake in its
subsidiary power grid ADMIE, a Reuters witness said.
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UPDATE 2-Turkey sees possible foreign Islamic State link in Istanbul airport attack
* Attack killed 42 people, wounded 239
(Adds details on suspects, Turkish officials on probe)
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(Adds details on suspects, Turkish officials on probe)
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REFILE-French regulator to favour investment over price competition in future
PARIS, June 30 (Reuters) - France's telecoms regulator set
new targets for the country's four operators in high-speed fixed
and mobile internet services on Thursday and said he would
favour investment in infrastructure in future rather than bear
down on prices.
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new targets for the country's four operators in high-speed fixed
and mobile internet services on Thursday and said he would
favour investment in infrastructure in future rather than bear
down on prices.
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Putin may meet Obama at G20 in September -RIA
MOSCOW, June 30 (Reuters) - Russia's Foreign Ministry does
not rule out a bilateral meeting between Russian President
Vladimir Putin and his U.S. counterpart Barack Obama on the
sidelines of a G20 summit in September, RIA news agency cited
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov as saying on
Thursday.
(Reporting by Polina Devitt; Writing by Dmitry Solovyov;
Editing by Christian Lower)
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not rule out a bilateral meeting between Russian President
Vladimir Putin and his U.S. counterpart Barack Obama on the
sidelines of a G20 summit in September, RIA news agency cited
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov as saying on
Thursday.
(Reporting by Polina Devitt; Writing by Dmitry Solovyov;
Editing by Christian Lower)
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Hong Kong shares rebound a 2nd day as Brexit fears wane again
June 30 (Reuters) - Hong Kong stocks extended their bounce
on Thursday, tracking global markets as fears stemming from
Britain's vote to leave the European Union continued to abate.
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on Thursday, tracking global markets as fears stemming from
Britain's vote to leave the European Union continued to abate.
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BUZZ-Travis Perkins: shares fall amid broker concern over Brexit fallout
** Travis Perkins, Britain's biggest supplier of
building materials, -3.5% & 3rd-top FTSE 100
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building materials, -3.5% & 3rd-top FTSE 100
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Britain to further delay decision on new runway -BBC
LONDON, June 30 (Reuters) - Britain is to further delay a
decision on whether to build a new runway at London's Heathrow
Airport until a new leader of the governing Conservative party
is elected, the BBC reported on Thursday.
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decision on whether to build a new runway at London's Heathrow
Airport until a new leader of the governing Conservative party
is elected, the BBC reported on Thursday.
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Motoring group AA to sell Irish business to Carlyle arms
June 30 (Reuters) - Motoring group AA Plc said it
had agreed to sell its Irish business to a Carlyle Group
fund and financial services buyout team for 156.6 million euros
($173.7 million).
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had agreed to sell its Irish business to a Carlyle Group
fund and financial services buyout team for 156.6 million euros
($173.7 million).
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UPDATE 1-Japan says Chinese military activity in East China Sea escalating
TOKYO, June 30 (Reuters) - Chinese military activity is
escalating in the East China Sea, Japan's top military commander
said on Thursday, with Japanese emergency scrambles to counter
Chinese jets almost doubling in the past three months.
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escalating in the East China Sea, Japan's top military commander
said on Thursday, with Japanese emergency scrambles to counter
Chinese jets almost doubling in the past three months.
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Wednesday, June 29, 2016
Venezuela first lady's nephews U.S. drug case gets new defendant
NEW YORK, June 29 (Reuters) - U.S. prosecutors have charged
a new defendant accused of participating in a scheme with two
nephews of Venezuela's first lady to transport a multi-hundred
kilogram load of cocaine to the United States.
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a new defendant accused of participating in a scheme with two
nephews of Venezuela's first lady to transport a multi-hundred
kilogram load of cocaine to the United States.
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CORRECTED-Japan regulators probing Canon on Toshiba Medical deal -source
TOKYO, June 30 (Reuters) - Japan's anti-monopoly regulator
is investigating Canon Inc over a possible breach of
disclosure rules in the company's acquisition of Toshiba Corp's
medical equipment unit, a source with direct knowledge
of the matter said.
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is investigating Canon Inc over a possible breach of
disclosure rules in the company's acquisition of Toshiba Corp's
medical equipment unit, a source with direct knowledge
of the matter said.
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S.Korea won, stocks join global rally, recover losses from Brexit
* Won and KOSPI continue daily gains
* Stocks set to end June lower, third losing month
SEOUL, June 30 (Reuters) - The South Korean won and
shares rallied early on Thursday, clawing back more of the
losses incurred in the Brexit vote fallout as a rise in U.S.
stocks and global oil prices broadly boosted riskier assets.
The won stood at 1,152.5 as of 0212 GMT, up 0.7
percent compared with Wednesday's close of 1,160.2.
The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) was up
0.4 perce
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* Stocks set to end June lower, third losing month
SEOUL, June 30 (Reuters) - The South Korean won and
shares rallied early on Thursday, clawing back more of the
losses incurred in the Brexit vote fallout as a rise in U.S.
stocks and global oil prices broadly boosted riskier assets.
The won stood at 1,152.5 as of 0212 GMT, up 0.7
percent compared with Wednesday's close of 1,160.2.
The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) was up
0.4 perce
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Bombardier to 'soon' certify larger CSeries jet after first delivery
MONTREAL, June 29 (Reuters) - Canadian planemaker Bombardier
Inc will soon get the certification of the larger of
its CSeries jet family, a senior executive said on Wednesday,
after delivering its first 110-seater CS100 plane, the smaller
model, to customer Swiss International Airlines.
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Inc will soon get the certification of the larger of
its CSeries jet family, a senior executive said on Wednesday,
after delivering its first 110-seater CS100 plane, the smaller
model, to customer Swiss International Airlines.
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UPDATE 1-July Fourth travelers brace for tougher U.S. security after Turkey attack
NEW YORK, June 29 (Reuters) - Millions of U.S. travelers
flying during the busy Fourth of July holiday weekend will face
heightened security and increased delays due to the deadly
attacks at Istanbul's main airport, officials and air security
experts said on Wednesday.
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flying during the busy Fourth of July holiday weekend will face
heightened security and increased delays due to the deadly
attacks at Istanbul's main airport, officials and air security
experts said on Wednesday.
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Italy's ENAV set to delay IPO amid Brexit volatility -sources
MILAN, June 29 (Reuters) - Italian air traffic controller
ENAV is set to delay its listing by at least a few
days and possibly by several weeks after Britain's vote to leave
the European Union unsettled markets, three sources said.
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ENAV is set to delay its listing by at least a few
days and possibly by several weeks after Britain's vote to leave
the European Union unsettled markets, three sources said.
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UPDATE 1-Investigators download crashed EgyptAir jet's flight data
CAIRO, June 29 (Reuters) - Investigators have downloaded
data from the flight data recorder on EgyptAir flight MS804 and
are preparing to analyse it, Egypt's investigation committee
said on Wednesday.
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data from the flight data recorder on EgyptAir flight MS804 and
are preparing to analyse it, Egypt's investigation committee
said on Wednesday.
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Italy votes to halt aviation supplies to Egypt over student death
ROME, June 29 (Reuters) - The Italian Senate voted on
Wednesday to halt supplies to Egypt of spare parts for F16
warplanes in protest against the killing of Italian student
Giulio Regeni earlier this year.
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Wednesday to halt supplies to Egypt of spare parts for F16
warplanes in protest against the killing of Italian student
Giulio Regeni earlier this year.
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COSCO Greece says Piraeus port sale terms inconsistent with deal
ATHENS, June 29 (Reuters) - COSCO Greece objected on
Wednesday to terms submitted to parliament for the sale of
Piraeus Port to China COSCO Shipping, saying they were
inconsistent with those previously agreed with the Greek
privatisation agency.
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Wednesday to terms submitted to parliament for the sale of
Piraeus Port to China COSCO Shipping, saying they were
inconsistent with those previously agreed with the Greek
privatisation agency.
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UPDATE 1-Brazil government to veto proposal on foreign airline ownership
BRASILIA, June 29 (Reuters) - Brazil's interim government
said on Wednesday it will veto a proposal to scrap limits on
foreign ownership of local airlines that faces strong opposition
in the upper house as part of a deal to save other parts of a
bill on the air transport sector.
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said on Wednesday it will veto a proposal to scrap limits on
foreign ownership of local airlines that faces strong opposition
in the upper house as part of a deal to save other parts of a
bill on the air transport sector.
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UPDATE 4-China slams South China Sea case as court set to rule
BEIJING/AMSTERDAM, June 29 (Reuters) - An international
court said on Wednesday it would deliver a hotly anticipated
ruling in the Philippines' case against China over the South
China Sea on July 12, drawing an immediate rebuke from Beijing,
which rejects the tribunal's jurisdiction.
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court said on Wednesday it would deliver a hotly anticipated
ruling in the Philippines' case against China over the South
China Sea on July 12, drawing an immediate rebuke from Beijing,
which rejects the tribunal's jurisdiction.
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UPDATE 1-FDA seeks more data on over-the-counter hand sanitizers
June 29 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration
said it is seeking additional data to support the safety and
effectiveness of certain active ingredients used in topical
consumer antiseptic rubs, including hand sanitizers, that are
sold over-the-counter.
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said it is seeking additional data to support the safety and
effectiveness of certain active ingredients used in topical
consumer antiseptic rubs, including hand sanitizers, that are
sold over-the-counter.
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U.S. reiterates support for South China Sea arbitration, peaceful resolution
WASHINGTON, June 29 (Reuters) - The United States on
Wednesday reiterated its call for the peaceful resolution of
territorial disputes in the South China Sea, in response to the
setting of a date for a decision in an international court case
brought by the Philippines against China.
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Wednesday reiterated its call for the peaceful resolution of
territorial disputes in the South China Sea, in response to the
setting of a date for a decision in an international court case
brought by the Philippines against China.
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UPDATE 1-JFK airport terminal briefly evacuated over unattended bag
NEW YORK, June 29 (Reuters) - Police temporarily evacuated a
terminal at New York City's John F. Kennedy International
Airport on Wednesday as they investigated a report of a
suspicious package, authorities said.
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terminal at New York City's John F. Kennedy International
Airport on Wednesday as they investigated a report of a
suspicious package, authorities said.
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UPDATE 1-Energy Transfer terminates merger agreement with Williams
June 29 (Reuters) - Energy Transfer Equity walked
away from its more than $20 billion takeover of Williams Cos Inc
on Wednesday after months of lawsuits and heated
arguments between the rival pipeline companies.
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away from its more than $20 billion takeover of Williams Cos Inc
on Wednesday after months of lawsuits and heated
arguments between the rival pipeline companies.
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UPDATE 3-Islamic State prime suspect after suicide bombers kill 41 at Istanbul airport
* Turkish PM, U.S. officials suspect Islamic State
(Adds Erdogan phone calls with Obama, Putin, updates wounded)
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(Adds Erdogan phone calls with Obama, Putin, updates wounded)
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MIDEAST STOCKS-Gulf pushes higher but volumes subdued
DUBAI, June 29 (Reuters) - Most stock markets in the Gulf
nudged up on Wednesday, supported by recoveries in oil and
global equity prices after the shock of Britain's vote to leave
the European Union last week, but turnover was small before
summer and Eid al Fitr holidays.
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nudged up on Wednesday, supported by recoveries in oil and
global equity prices after the shock of Britain's vote to leave
the European Union last week, but turnover was small before
summer and Eid al Fitr holidays.
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REFILE-UPDATE 2-Alcoa spins off smelting business; aero, auto unit now 'Arconic'
CHICAGO, June 29 (Reuters) - Metals company Alcoa Inc
said on Wednesday that its planned split will consist of a
spinoff of its traditional upstream smelting business, and that
up to 19.9 percent of the new company will be owned by its
value-added business that serves the aerospace and automotive
industries.
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said on Wednesday that its planned split will consist of a
spinoff of its traditional upstream smelting business, and that
up to 19.9 percent of the new company will be owned by its
value-added business that serves the aerospace and automotive
industries.
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Forty-one people still in intensive care after Istanbul airport attack - minister
ISTANBUL, June 29 (Reuters) - Forty-one people are still in
intensive care in Turkish hospitals among some 250 people hurt
in a suicide bomb attack which killed 41 people at Istanbul's
main international airport, Health Minister Recep Akdag said on
Wednesday.
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intensive care in Turkish hospitals among some 250 people hurt
in a suicide bomb attack which killed 41 people at Istanbul's
main international airport, Health Minister Recep Akdag said on
Wednesday.
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U.S. lifts "too big to fail" designation of GE's financing unit
WASHINGTON, June 29 (Reuters) - Lender GE Capital on
Wednesday became the first firm to lose its designation as
"systemically important," a label born of the financial crisis
that the U.S. government gives to institutions with potential to
wreck the economy in the event of distress.
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Wednesday became the first firm to lose its designation as
"systemically important," a label born of the financial crisis
that the U.S. government gives to institutions with potential to
wreck the economy in the event of distress.
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CORRECTED-Kuka CEO says company in talks with potential new investors
FRANKFURT, June 29 (Reuters) - German robotics maker Kuka
is in confidential talks about potential new investors
but has so far only received a takeover offer from Chinese
bidder Midea, Chief Executive Till Reuter said on
Wednesday.
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is in confidential talks about potential new investors
but has so far only received a takeover offer from Chinese
bidder Midea, Chief Executive Till Reuter said on
Wednesday.
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UPDATE 1-China's Xi urges caution over U.S. missile deployment in S.Korea
BEIJING, June 29 (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping on
Wednesday urged South Korea to pay attention to China's concerns
about the deployment of the U.S. THAAD missile defence system to
the country and "cautiously" address the plan.
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Wednesday urged South Korea to pay attention to China's concerns
about the deployment of the U.S. THAAD missile defence system to
the country and "cautiously" address the plan.
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Istanbul governor's office says 41 killed, 239 wounded in airport bombing
ISTANBUL, June 29 (Reuters) - Forty-one people were killed
and 239 others were wounded in a suicide bomb attack at
Istanbul's main international airport on Tuesday, the Istanbul
governor's office said in a statement, making it the deadliest
attack this year in Turkey.
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and 239 others were wounded in a suicide bomb attack at
Istanbul's main international airport on Tuesday, the Istanbul
governor's office said in a statement, making it the deadliest
attack this year in Turkey.
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Islamic State prime suspect after suicide bombers kill 36 at Istanbul airport
ISTANBUL, June 29 (Reuters) - Turkish investigators pored
over video footage and witness statements on Wednesday after
three suspected Islamic State suicide bombers opened fire and
blew themselves up in Istanbul's main airport, killing 36 people
and wounding almost 150.
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over video footage and witness statements on Wednesday after
three suspected Islamic State suicide bombers opened fire and
blew themselves up in Istanbul's main airport, killing 36 people
and wounding almost 150.
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China stocks end up as authorities seek to calm Brexit fears
SHANGHAI, June 29 (Reuters) - China stocks tracked global
markets higher to a three-week closing high on Wednesday as
authorities sought to calm anxiety over potential shifts in
Beijing's currency policy following last week's Brexit vote.
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markets higher to a three-week closing high on Wednesday as
authorities sought to calm anxiety over potential shifts in
Beijing's currency policy following last week's Brexit vote.
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UPDATE 1-Embattled Chemring says its finance director to step down
June 29 (Reuters) - British defence contractor Chemring
Group Plc, which has been struggling with defence
budget cuts in its key markets, said Finance Director Steve
Bowers would leave the company.
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Group Plc, which has been struggling with defence
budget cuts in its key markets, said Finance Director Steve
Bowers would leave the company.
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Iran suspends all flights to Istanbul airport after attack
DUBAI, June 29 (Reuters) - Iran said it had suspended all
flights to Istanbul's main international airport on Wednesday
after it was attacked by militants.
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flights to Istanbul's main international airport on Wednesday
after it was attacked by militants.
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Tuesday, June 28, 2016
China, Hong Kong stocks track global rebound as Beijing soothes investors
SHANGHAI, June 29 (Reuters) - China and Hong Kong stocks
joined a global market rebound on Wednesday morning as panic
triggered by the Brexit vote eased, and Chinese authorities
moved to calm investor sentiment.
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joined a global market rebound on Wednesday morning as panic
triggered by the Brexit vote eased, and Chinese authorities
moved to calm investor sentiment.
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Turkish Airlines suspends flights, offers refund after Istanbul attack
ISTANBUL, June 29 (Reuters) - Turkish Airlines
suspended its flights until 8 am (0500 GMT) on Wednesday, the
company said in a statement, after suspected Islamic State
bombers killed 36 people at Istanbul airport late on Tuesday.
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suspended its flights until 8 am (0500 GMT) on Wednesday, the
company said in a statement, after suspected Islamic State
bombers killed 36 people at Istanbul airport late on Tuesday.
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S.Korea dept, discount store sales both decline in May
SEOUL, June 29 (Reuters) - Sales at top South Korean
department and discount stores in May both fell and were worse
than initially expected, finalised government data showed on
Wednesday, backing policymakers' concerns over consumption
softening in Asia's fourth-largest economy.
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department and discount stores in May both fell and were worse
than initially expected, finalised government data showed on
Wednesday, backing policymakers' concerns over consumption
softening in Asia's fourth-largest economy.
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S.Korea stocks, won gain as risk-averse mood begins to lift
* KOSPI rises more than 1 pct in early trade
* Stocks set for a third straight gaining session
SEOUL, June 29 (Reuters) - South Korean shares and the won
rose early on Wednesday as the immediate shock following
Brexit dissipated in most Asian markets and acute risk aversion
faded.
The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) was up
1.2 percent at 1,958.98 points as of 0209 GMT, and looked set
for a third straight gaining session.
The won was quoted at 1,165.2 per dollar, up 0
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* Stocks set for a third straight gaining session
SEOUL, June 29 (Reuters) - South Korean shares and the won
rose early on Wednesday as the immediate shock following
Brexit dissipated in most Asian markets and acute risk aversion
faded.
The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) was up
1.2 percent at 1,958.98 points as of 0209 GMT, and looked set
for a third straight gaining session.
The won was quoted at 1,165.2 per dollar, up 0
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U.S. FAA lifts order grounding flights between U.S. and Istanbul
WASHINGTON, June 28 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Aviation
Administration on Tuesday lifted an order issued earlier in the
evening grounding flights between the United States and
Istanbul's Ataturk Airport after a bomb attack there.
(Reporting by Eric Beech; Editing by Sandra Maler)
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Administration on Tuesday lifted an order issued earlier in the
evening grounding flights between the United States and
Istanbul's Ataturk Airport after a bomb attack there.
(Reporting by Eric Beech; Editing by Sandra Maler)
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China's Jan-May rail freight volume falls 7.7 pct y/y
BEIJING, June 29 (Reuters) - China's rail freight volume
fell 7.7 percent in the first five months of 2016 from a year
earlier to 1.32 billion tonnes, the country's top economic
planner said late on Tuesday.
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fell 7.7 percent in the first five months of 2016 from a year
earlier to 1.32 billion tonnes, the country's top economic
planner said late on Tuesday.
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All three suicide bombers opened fire in Istanbul attack - Turkish PM
ISTANBUL, June 29 (Reuters) - All three suicide bombers in
an attack on Istanbul's main airport on Tuesday opened fire
before blowing themselves up, according to initial findings,
Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said.
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an attack on Istanbul's main airport on Tuesday opened fire
before blowing themselves up, according to initial findings,
Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said.
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White House condemns attack on Istanbul airport
WASHINGTON, June 28 (Reuters) - The White House on Tuesday
condemned "in the strongest possible terms" the attack on the
Istanbul airport and said the United States remains steadfast in
its support for Turkey.
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condemned "in the strongest possible terms" the attack on the
Istanbul airport and said the United States remains steadfast in
its support for Turkey.
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Istanbul bomber tackled by policeman before blast, NBC, citing witness
June 28 (Reuters) - A police officer wrestled to the ground
one of the suicide bombers at Istanbul's Ataturk airport on
Tuesday before he detonated his bomb, an NBC News reporter said
on Twitter, citing an eyewitness to the event.
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one of the suicide bombers at Istanbul's Ataturk airport on
Tuesday before he detonated his bomb, an NBC News reporter said
on Twitter, citing an eyewitness to the event.
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Turkish police evacuating Istanbul airport after attack, police say
ISTANBUL, June 28 (Reuters) - Turkish police were evacuating
Istanbul's Ataturk Airport on Tuesday, a police official at the
scene told Reuters, after suicide bombers blew themselves up at
the entrance to the airport, killing at least 10 people and
wounding many more.
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Istanbul's Ataturk Airport on Tuesday, a police official at the
scene told Reuters, after suicide bombers blew themselves up at
the entrance to the airport, killing at least 10 people and
wounding many more.
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Some flights to Turkey's Ataturk airport diverted after attack -official
ISTANBUL, June 28 (Reuters) - Some flights to Turkey's
Ataturk airport have been diverted after an attack on Tuesday,
an airport official said, adding it was not clear what flights
would be cancelled on Wednesday morning.
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Ataturk airport have been diverted after an attack on Tuesday,
an airport official said, adding it was not clear what flights
would be cancelled on Wednesday morning.
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U.S. Attorney General awaiting briefing on Istanbul attack, will investigate
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 28 (Reuters) - U.S. Attorney General
Loretta Lynch said on Tuesday she is awaiting a briefing on the
blast at the airport in Istanbul, Turkey.
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Loretta Lynch said on Tuesday she is awaiting a briefing on the
blast at the airport in Istanbul, Turkey.
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UPDATE 1-Spain arrests 13 suspected of fraud at high-speed rail project
MADRID, June 28 (Reuters) - Spanish investigators arrested
13 people over suspected fraud related to work on a high-speed
rail connection between Madrid and Barcelona, a court said on
Tuesday.
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13 people over suspected fraud related to work on a high-speed
rail connection between Madrid and Barcelona, a court said on
Tuesday.
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UPDATE 1-Singapore's sovereign fund in talks to buy Yes Communities - WSJ
June 28 (Reuters) - Singapore's sovereign-wealth fund GIC is
in talks to buy Denver-based Yes Communities, an owner of
manufactured-housing communities, in a $2 billion deal, the Wall
Street Journal reported.
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in talks to buy Denver-based Yes Communities, an owner of
manufactured-housing communities, in a $2 billion deal, the Wall
Street Journal reported.
Read more
UPDATE 1-Data files from crashed EgyptAir plane sent back to Egypt
CAIRO, June 28 (Reuters) - Data files from crashed EgyptAir
flight MS804 were sent to Egypt on Tuesday after one of the
plane's black box flight recorders was repaired in France,
bringing investigators closer to explaining the doomed jet's
fate.
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flight MS804 were sent to Egypt on Tuesday after one of the
plane's black box flight recorders was repaired in France,
bringing investigators closer to explaining the doomed jet's
fate.
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UPDATE 1-Hitachi, Alstom, Stadler win $5 bln contract to build trains for Trenitalia
ROME, June 28 (Reuters) - Hitachi Rail Italy, France's
Alstom and Swiss firm Stadler have won contracts worth a
combined 4.5 billion euros ($5 bln) to build trains for
Trenitalia, the Italian train operator said on Tuesday.
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Alstom and Swiss firm Stadler have won contracts worth a
combined 4.5 billion euros ($5 bln) to build trains for
Trenitalia, the Italian train operator said on Tuesday.
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Data files from crashed EgyptAir plane sent back to Egypt -investigators
CAIRO, June 28 (Reuters) - Data files from the Flight Data
Recorder of crashed EgyptAir flight MS804 were sent back to
Egypt on Tuesday after the device was fixed in France, Egyptian
investigators said.
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Recorder of crashed EgyptAir flight MS804 were sent back to
Egypt on Tuesday after the device was fixed in France, Egyptian
investigators said.
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Pressure mounts on G20 for fossil fuel subsidies deadline
BRUSSELS, June 28 (Reuters) - Energy ministers from the
Group of 20 major economies meeting in Beijing this week came
under a three-pronged attack on Tuesday over their failure to
agree a deadline for the phasing out of subsidies on fossil
fuels.
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Group of 20 major economies meeting in Beijing this week came
under a three-pronged attack on Tuesday over their failure to
agree a deadline for the phasing out of subsidies on fossil
fuels.
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Turkey's Limak in talks to join consortium for Lyon airport - sources
PARIS/ISTANBUL, June 28 (Reuters) - Turkish conglomerate
Limak is in talks to join a consortium comprising the Cube fund
and Geneva airport which is bidding for a 60 percent stake in
Lyon Saint-Exupery airport, sources close to the matter said on
Tuesday.
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Limak is in talks to join a consortium comprising the Cube fund
and Geneva airport which is bidding for a 60 percent stake in
Lyon Saint-Exupery airport, sources close to the matter said on
Tuesday.
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Business leaders see pain, seek opportunity in British EU exit
LONDON, June 28 (Reuters) - Britain is heading for an
economic disaster and Chinese investors have already pulled
investments in the wake of Britain's vote to exit the European
Union, Richard Branson, the boss of Virgin Group said.
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economic disaster and Chinese investors have already pulled
investments in the wake of Britain's vote to exit the European
Union, Richard Branson, the boss of Virgin Group said.
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European airlines seek to reassure investors on Brexit
BRUSSELS, June 28 (Reuters) - Airline bosses sought to
reassure investors on Tuesday, saying the industry's
fundamentals remained strong and the effects on demand from
Britain's vote to leave the European Union would be short-lived.
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reassure investors on Tuesday, saying the industry's
fundamentals remained strong and the effects on demand from
Britain's vote to leave the European Union would be short-lived.
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U.S. top court agrees to review ATM fee antitrust lawsuit
WASHINGTON, June 28 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court on
Tuesday agreed to hear appeals by Visa Inc, Mastercard Inc
and several U.S. banks seeking to throw out lawsuits
claiming they conspired to inflate the prices of ATM access fees
in violation of antitrust law.
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Tuesday agreed to hear appeals by Visa Inc, Mastercard Inc
and several U.S. banks seeking to throw out lawsuits
claiming they conspired to inflate the prices of ATM access fees
in violation of antitrust law.
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Polish foreign minister demands European Commission leaders step down
WARSAW, June 28 (Reuters) - Poland's foreign minister
demanded on Tuesday that the European Union's executive leaders
step down because its policy failed to preserve EU's unity given
Britain's decision to quit the bloc.
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demanded on Tuesday that the European Union's executive leaders
step down because its policy failed to preserve EU's unity given
Britain's decision to quit the bloc.
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Siemens to invest 1 bln euros in new startups unit
FRANKFURT, June 28 (Reuters) - German industrial group
Siemens plans to invest 1 billion euros ($1.1
billion) over the next five years in a new startups unit to help
it develop businesses in areas such as artificial intelligence
and decentralised electrification.
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Siemens plans to invest 1 billion euros ($1.1
billion) over the next five years in a new startups unit to help
it develop businesses in areas such as artificial intelligence
and decentralised electrification.
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McKesson's tech solutions business to merge with Change Healthcare
June 28 (Reuters) - Healthcare services provider McKesson
Corp said it would combine most of its technology
solutions business with Change Healthcare Holdings Inc to form a
new company with pro forma combined annual revenue of $3.4
billion.
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Corp said it would combine most of its technology
solutions business with Change Healthcare Holdings Inc to form a
new company with pro forma combined annual revenue of $3.4
billion.
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China's Yunnan province to cut crude steel capacity
BEIJING, June 28 (Reuters) - China's Yunnan province says it
plans to cut its crude steel production capacity by more than
4.53 million tonnes by 2018, according to a statement from the
provincial government published on Tuesday.
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plans to cut its crude steel production capacity by more than
4.53 million tonnes by 2018, according to a statement from the
provincial government published on Tuesday.
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Singapore's sovereign fund in talks to buy Yes Communities - WSJ
June 28 (Reuters) - Singapore's sovereign-wealth fund GIC is
in talks to buy Denver-based Yes Communities, an owner of
manufactured-housing communities, in a $2 billion deal, the Wall
Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
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in talks to buy Denver-based Yes Communities, an owner of
manufactured-housing communities, in a $2 billion deal, the Wall
Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
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London start-up scene weighs threat of British Techxit
FRANKFURT, June 28 (Reuters) - Britain's tech start-up scene
was having a bumper year in terms of new company creation, fresh
funding and acquisitions by global tech players before voters
decided to leave the European Union in Thursday's referendum.
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was having a bumper year in terms of new company creation, fresh
funding and acquisitions by global tech players before voters
decided to leave the European Union in Thursday's referendum.
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UPDATE 1-Americans, Chinese look to UK for travel bargains after Brexit vote
NEW YORK/SHANGHAI, June 28 (Reuters) - U.S. and Chinese
online travel sites have reported a jump in queries about UK
holidays since Britain voted to leave the European Union last
week, a sign that "Brexit" and the resulting dramatic drop in
the pound could boost tourism.
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online travel sites have reported a jump in queries about UK
holidays since Britain voted to leave the European Union last
week, a sign that "Brexit" and the resulting dramatic drop in
the pound could boost tourism.
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First Chinese-made regional jet makes maiden passenger flight
SHANGHAI, June 28 (Reuters) - China's first locally built
regional jet made its maiden commercial flight on Tuesday,
carrying 70 passengers from the western city of Chengdu to
Shanghai on the east coast in what state-owned planemaker
Commercial Aircraft Corp of China Ltd (COMAC) hailed
as a milestone.
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regional jet made its maiden commercial flight on Tuesday,
carrying 70 passengers from the western city of Chengdu to
Shanghai on the east coast in what state-owned planemaker
Commercial Aircraft Corp of China Ltd (COMAC) hailed
as a milestone.
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No Syrian government attacks on Aleppo, Raqqa seen soon - Ifax cites Russian envoy
MOSCOW, June 28 (Reuters) - Russia's air force has helped
Syrian government troops to escape encirclement near Aleppo,
Interfax news agency on Tuesday quoted Russia's ambassador to
Syria as saying, adding he did not expect Syria's army to
assault the city in the nearest time.
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Syrian government troops to escape encirclement near Aleppo,
Interfax news agency on Tuesday quoted Russia's ambassador to
Syria as saying, adding he did not expect Syria's army to
assault the city in the nearest time.
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Maersk Oil to focus on North Sea, Kenya after Qatar contract loss
COPENHAGEN, June 28 (Reuters) - Maersk Oil, a unit of Danish
conglomerate A. P. Moller-Maersk, will focus on
building on its operations in the North Sea and in Kenya, after
it lost the contract to operate Qatar's largest offshore
oilfield.
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conglomerate A. P. Moller-Maersk, will focus on
building on its operations in the North Sea and in Kenya, after
it lost the contract to operate Qatar's largest offshore
oilfield.
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UPDATE 2-Uber, Lyft settle litigation involving top executives
SAN FRANCISCO, June 27 (Reuters) - Rival ride services Uber
and Lyft have settled high stakes litigation involving two of
their top executives, court filings show, in advance of a trial
that could have aired sensitive details about both companies.
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and Lyft have settled high stakes litigation involving two of
their top executives, court filings show, in advance of a trial
that could have aired sensitive details about both companies.
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Fastjet to raise funds as African aviation market remains tough
June 28 (Reuters) - African budget carrier Fastjet Plc
said it needed to raise further funds to have
sufficient working capital and implement changes as its
operations had remained cash negative in a challenging domestic
aviation market.
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said it needed to raise further funds to have
sufficient working capital and implement changes as its
operations had remained cash negative in a challenging domestic
aviation market.
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Monday, June 27, 2016
Rolls-Royce says on track to meet guidance
LONDON, June 28 (Reuters) - British engineering company
Rolls-Royce said it was sticking to its outlook for 2016,
repeating guidance that profit would be weighted to the last six
months of the year and adding that it was on track to deliver
forecast cost savings.
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Rolls-Royce said it was sticking to its outlook for 2016,
repeating guidance that profit would be weighted to the last six
months of the year and adding that it was on track to deliver
forecast cost savings.
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Shenzhen bourse queries Vanke shareholders' stance on Shenzhen Metro deal
HONG KONG, June 28 (Reuters) - The Shenzhen Stock Exchange
said it is seeking clarification from China Vanke's
two largest shareholders as to whether they are acting
in concert to block the company's $6.9 billion deal with
Shenzhen Metro.
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said it is seeking clarification from China Vanke's
two largest shareholders as to whether they are acting
in concert to block the company's $6.9 billion deal with
Shenzhen Metro.
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Taiwan stocks rise slightly on technical buying, gains seen limited
TAIPEI, June 28 (Reuters) - Taiwan stocks rose mainly on
technical buying Tuesday as the market struggled to hold on to
intraday gains ahead of a quarterly policy meeting by the
central bank later this week where key rates are expected to be
cut.
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technical buying Tuesday as the market struggled to hold on to
intraday gains ahead of a quarterly policy meeting by the
central bank later this week where key rates are expected to be
cut.
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Lyft hires investment bank Qatalyst Partners -WSJ
June 27 (Reuters) - Ride-sharing service Lyft has hired
investment bank Qatalyst Partners, the Wall Street Journal
reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.
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investment bank Qatalyst Partners, the Wall Street Journal
reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.
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U.S. interest in U.K. travel soars after Brexit
June 27 (Reuters) - Several online travel sites have seen a
jump in queries from Americans about travel to the United
Kingdom since it voted to leave the European Union, a sign
so-called "Brexit" and the resulting drop in the value of the
pound currency may spur U.S. visits to Britain.
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jump in queries from Americans about travel to the United
Kingdom since it voted to leave the European Union, a sign
so-called "Brexit" and the resulting drop in the value of the
pound currency may spur U.S. visits to Britain.
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UPDATE 1-GE Capital to sell bulk of U.S. restaurant franchise loan portfolio
June 27 (Reuters) - General Electric Co said it would
sell a bulk of GE Capital's U.S. restaurant franchise loan
portfolio to three regional banks in separate deals as the
industrial conglomerate winds down its financing arm to reduce
regulatory burden.
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sell a bulk of GE Capital's U.S. restaurant franchise loan
portfolio to three regional banks in separate deals as the
industrial conglomerate winds down its financing arm to reduce
regulatory burden.
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UPDATE 2-Volkswagen's U.S. diesel emissions settlement to cost $15 bln -source
WASHINGTON, June 27 (Reuters) - Volkswagen AG's
settlement with nearly 500,000 U.S. diesel owners and government
regulators over polluting vehicles is valued at more than $15
billion cash, a source briefed on the matter said on Monday.
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settlement with nearly 500,000 U.S. diesel owners and government
regulators over polluting vehicles is valued at more than $15
billion cash, a source briefed on the matter said on Monday.
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British airline easyJet warns on third-quarter profit
LONDON, June 27 (Reuters) - British airline easyJet
warned on third-quarter profit on Monday, blaming the impact of
continued strike action by French air traffic controllers,
runway and congestion issues at Gatwick airport and severe
weather.
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warned on third-quarter profit on Monday, blaming the impact of
continued strike action by French air traffic controllers,
runway and congestion issues at Gatwick airport and severe
weather.
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China stocks rebound, shrug off Brexit impact
SHANGHAI, June 27 (Reuters) - China stocks rebounded more
than 1 percent on Monday, led by small-caps, as investors
shrugged off Britain's decision to leave the European Union.
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than 1 percent on Monday, led by small-caps, as investors
shrugged off Britain's decision to leave the European Union.
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Sunday, June 26, 2016
China stocks rebound, shrug off Brexit; Hong Kong down again
SHANGHAI, June 27 (Reuters) - China stocks rebounded on
Monday morning, led by small-caps, as investors in them shrugged
off Britain's decision to leave the European Union.
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Monday morning, led by small-caps, as investors in them shrugged
off Britain's decision to leave the European Union.
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Another death in Malaysia linked to airbag rupture in Honda car -media
KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Reuters) - The driver of a Honda City
in Malaysia possibly died from a ruptured airbag after her car
was involved in a "minor accident" over the weekend, local daily
The Star reported on Monday.
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in Malaysia possibly died from a ruptured airbag after her car
was involved in a "minor accident" over the weekend, local daily
The Star reported on Monday.
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UPDATE 1-China May industrial profit growth eases to 3.7 pct y/y
* Debt of industrial firms at end-May +4.9 pct y/y
(Adds picture is available with this story, adds details,
background)
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background)
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UPDATE 1-Singapore Airlines flight returns to Changi, catches fire, no casualties
SINGAPORE, June 27 (Reuters) - A Singapore Airlines Ltd
(SIA) flight to Milan caught fire early on Monday
after returning to Singapore's Changi airport following an
engine oil warning message, but all passengers were safe, the
airline and airport officials said.
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(SIA) flight to Milan caught fire early on Monday
after returning to Singapore's Changi airport following an
engine oil warning message, but all passengers were safe, the
airline and airport officials said.
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UPDATE 1-Gunmen release expatriate contractors kidnapped in Niger Delta -police
YENAGOA, Nigeria, June 26 (Reuters) - Seven contractors,
including three Australians and a South African, have been
released four days after they were kidnapped by gunmen in
southern Nigeria, officials said.
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including three Australians and a South African, have been
released four days after they were kidnapped by gunmen in
southern Nigeria, officials said.
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Singapore Airlines flight returns to Changi, catches fire, no casualties
SINGAPORE, June 27 (Reuters) - A Singapore Airlines Ltd
(SIA) flight to Milan caught fire early on Monday
after returning to Singapore's Changi airport following an
engine oil warning message but all passengers were safe, the
airline and airport officials said.
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(SIA) flight to Milan caught fire early on Monday
after returning to Singapore's Changi airport following an
engine oil warning message but all passengers were safe, the
airline and airport officials said.
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UPDATE 1-Panama opens canal extension amid growth risks, cost battle
PANAMA CITY, June 26 (Reuters) - Panama opened the
long-delayed $5.4 billion expansion of its shipping canal amid
cheering crowds on Sunday, despite looming economic uncertainty
in the shipping industry and a heated battle over billions in
cost overruns.
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long-delayed $5.4 billion expansion of its shipping canal amid
cheering crowds on Sunday, despite looming economic uncertainty
in the shipping industry and a heated battle over billions in
cost overruns.
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Air pollution to kill millions more without change of energy policy - IEA
LONDON, June 27 (Reuters) - Premature deaths from air
pollution will continue to rise to 2040 unless changes are made
to the way the world uses and produces energy, the International
Energy Agency said on Monday.
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pollution will continue to rise to 2040 unless changes are made
to the way the world uses and produces energy, the International
Energy Agency said on Monday.
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UPDATE 4-Roller coaster carriage derails injuring 10 at Scottish theme park
LONDON, June 26 (Reuters) - A roller coaster carriage at a
theme park in Scotland came off its rails on Sunday and fell 30
feet (nine metres) onto a children's ride, local media reported,
with police saying 10 people had been injured.
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theme park in Scotland came off its rails on Sunday and fell 30
feet (nine metres) onto a children's ride, local media reported,
with police saying 10 people had been injured.
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Italy rescues over 3,300 migrants over weekend
MILAN, June 26 (Reuters) - Italian coastguard and navy ships
rescued over 3,300 migrants in 26 separate operations in the
Mediterranean over the weekend, a spokesperson for the Italian
navy told Reuters on Sunday.
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rescued over 3,300 migrants in 26 separate operations in the
Mediterranean over the weekend, a spokesperson for the Italian
navy told Reuters on Sunday.
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Rosatom's global nuclear ambition cramped by Kremlin politics
PARIS/MOSCOW, June 26 (Reuters) - The $100 billion overseas
order book of Russia's nuclear power plant builder Rosatom --
bigger than all its Western competitors combined -- makes it
look like the giant in its field.
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order book of Russia's nuclear power plant builder Rosatom --
bigger than all its Western competitors combined -- makes it
look like the giant in its field.
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TUI says Brexit to hit profit, not travel patterns
BERLIN, June 26 (Reuters) - European travel group TUI
, which makes about a third of its turnover in Britain,
expects a dent to its profits because of the fall in the pound
after Britain's decision to leave the European Union but does
not see a big change in travel habits.
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, which makes about a third of its turnover in Britain,
expects a dent to its profits because of the fall in the pound
after Britain's decision to leave the European Union but does
not see a big change in travel habits.
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Panama opens canal extension, only a dozen heads of state attend
PANAMA CITY, June 26 (Reuters) - Panama opened the
long-delayed expansion of its shipping canal on Sunday with just
a dozen of the 70 heads of state invited to see the debut of the
third set of locks attending the ceremony.
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long-delayed expansion of its shipping canal on Sunday with just
a dozen of the 70 heads of state invited to see the debut of the
third set of locks attending the ceremony.
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Kuka nears deal with Chinese bidder - source
BERLIN/FRANKFURT, June 26 (Reuters) - German robotics maker
Kuka is on the brink of agreeing to an investor
agreement with Chinese bidder Midea that includes a
long-term commitment to existing headquarters, factories and
jobs, a source close to the negotiations said.
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Kuka is on the brink of agreeing to an investor
agreement with Chinese bidder Midea that includes a
long-term commitment to existing headquarters, factories and
jobs, a source close to the negotiations said.
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UPDATE 1-China's Alipay could take stake in Germany's Wirecard - report
BERLIN, June 26 (Reuters) - Wirecard AG is
negotiating with representatives of Alipay, a unit of Chinese
e-commerce giant Alibaba, about it taking a stake of up
to 25 percent in the German banking software company, a
newspaper reported on Sunday.
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negotiating with representatives of Alipay, a unit of Chinese
e-commerce giant Alibaba, about it taking a stake of up
to 25 percent in the German banking software company, a
newspaper reported on Sunday.
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Transport policy chief of UK's opposition Labour party resigns-Sky
LONDON, June 26 (Reuters) - The transport policy chief of
Britain's opposition Labour party, Lilian Greenwood, resigned on
Sunday as part of a protest against the leadership of Jeremy
Corbyn, Sky News television reported.
(Reporting by Conor Humphries)
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Britain's opposition Labour party, Lilian Greenwood, resigned on
Sunday as part of a protest against the leadership of Jeremy
Corbyn, Sky News television reported.
(Reporting by Conor Humphries)
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China bus fire kills 35
BEIJING, June 26 (Reuters) - At least 35 people, including
two children, died after a tour bus crashed and caught fire in
central China, state media reported on Sunday.
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two children, died after a tour bus crashed and caught fire in
central China, state media reported on Sunday.
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Many US firms playing catchup after surprise EU exit vote
NEW YORK/CHICAGO, June 26 (Reuters) - The risk that Britain
could yank itself out of the European Union had been telegraphed
for over a year, but even U.S. companies with "Brexit"
contingency plans have said they were shocked it is now on track
to become reality, and are just beginning to work through all of
the implications.
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could yank itself out of the European Union had been telegraphed
for over a year, but even U.S. companies with "Brexit"
contingency plans have said they were shocked it is now on track
to become reality, and are just beginning to work through all of
the implications.
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China touts new bank's greater understanding of developing world
BEIJING, June 26 (Reuters) - The China-led Asian
Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) will be different from
institutions like the World Bank because it has a greater
understanding of the developing world's needs, officials said on
Sunday at its first annual meeting.
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Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) will be different from
institutions like the World Bank because it has a greater
understanding of the developing world's needs, officials said on
Sunday at its first annual meeting.
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Saturday, June 25, 2016
VW should pay Europeans same compensation as US drivers-EU commissioner
BERLIN, June 26 (Reuters) - Volkswagen AG should
offer European drivers similar compensation to what the German
carmaker is expected to pay U.S. customers, Europe's Industry
Commissioner Elzbieta Bienkowska told a newspaper on Sunday.
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offer European drivers similar compensation to what the German
carmaker is expected to pay U.S. customers, Europe's Industry
Commissioner Elzbieta Bienkowska told a newspaper on Sunday.
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Alipay could take stake in Wirecard - report
BERLIN, June 26 (Reuters) - Wirecard AG is
negotiating with representatives of Alipay, a unit of Chinese
e-commerce giant Alibaba, about it taking a stake of up
to 25 percent in the German banking software company, a
newspaper reported on Sunday.
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negotiating with representatives of Alipay, a unit of Chinese
e-commerce giant Alibaba, about it taking a stake of up
to 25 percent in the German banking software company, a
newspaper reported on Sunday.
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Nine drown when boat capsizes in Kenya
NAIROBI, June 25 (Reuters) - Nine people drowned on Saturday
when a boat they were travelling in capsized in the Kenyan
waters of Lake Victoria, an official said.
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when a boat they were travelling in capsized in the Kenyan
waters of Lake Victoria, an official said.
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U.S. Coast Guard suspends search for Florida family lost at sea
June 25 (Reuters) - The U.S. Coast Guard on Saturday said it
had suspended its search for a family whose sailboat disappeared
off the Florida coast six days ago.
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had suspended its search for a family whose sailboat disappeared
off the Florida coast six days ago.
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Eight Indian police officials dead, 20 injured in Kashmir militant attack
SRINAGAR, India, June 25 (Reuters) - Militants killed eight
Indian police officials and injured 20 when they attacked a
security convoy in northern Jammu & Kashmir state on Saturday, a
police spokesman said, in an attack claimed by Islamist group
Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).
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Indian police officials and injured 20 when they attacked a
security convoy in northern Jammu & Kashmir state on Saturday, a
police spokesman said, in an attack claimed by Islamist group
Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).
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UPDATE 2-China-backed AIIB seeks cooperation and new members
* AIIB must comply with multilateral agency rules -Alexander
(Adds quotes on governance standards, details on operations)
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(Adds quotes on governance standards, details on operations)
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India clears deal to buy 145 artillery guns from BAE Systems
NEW DELHI, June 25 (Reuters) - India's defence procurement
agency has cleared a proposal to buy 145 M777 Ultra Lightweight
Howitzer artillery guns from BAE Systems in a deal
worth an estimated $750 million, a defence ministry source said
on Saturday.
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agency has cleared a proposal to buy 145 M777 Ultra Lightweight
Howitzer artillery guns from BAE Systems in a deal
worth an estimated $750 million, a defence ministry source said
on Saturday.
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Debris in Tanzania to be examined for link to missing MH370 -report
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Reuters) - A new piece of debris
found in Tanzania will be examined for a possible link to the
missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, Malaysian state news
agency Bernama cited the country's transport minister as saying
on Saturday.
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found in Tanzania will be examined for a possible link to the
missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, Malaysian state news
agency Bernama cited the country's transport minister as saying
on Saturday.
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UPDATE 1-UK 'Leave' vote deflates hopes for U.S.-EU trade deal
WASHINGTON, June 24 (Reuters) - Britain's looming exit from
the European Union is another huge setback for negotiations on a
massive U.S.-EU free trade deal that were already stalled by
deeply entrenched differences and growing anti-trade sentiment
on both sides of the Atlantic.
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the European Union is another huge setback for negotiations on a
massive U.S.-EU free trade deal that were already stalled by
deeply entrenched differences and growing anti-trade sentiment
on both sides of the Atlantic.
Read more
Friday, June 24, 2016
UPDATE 2-With key role at stake, Airbus urges UK to stay competitive
* UK faces future competition for next plane project
(Recasts throughout, adds quotes, background)
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(Recasts throughout, adds quotes, background)
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UPDATE 1-Amid 'Brexit' selloff, some fund managers are bargain shopping
NEW YORK, June 24 (Reuters) - Britain's unexpected decision
to leave the European Union spurred a global stock market
selloff that has inspired some opportunistic U.S. investors to
move in the opposite direction.
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to leave the European Union spurred a global stock market
selloff that has inspired some opportunistic U.S. investors to
move in the opposite direction.
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Brexit could reduce British air passenger numbers 3-5 pct by 2020 -IATA
GENEVA, June 24 (Reuters) - The number of British air
passengers could drop by 3-5 percent by 2020 with an expected
downturn in the economy and fall in sterling following the
Brexit vote, the International Air Transport Association (IATA)
said on Friday.
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passengers could drop by 3-5 percent by 2020 with an expected
downturn in the economy and fall in sterling following the
Brexit vote, the International Air Transport Association (IATA)
said on Friday.
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Amid 'Brexit' selloff, some fund managers are bargain shopping
NEW YORK, June 24 (Reuters) - Britain's unexpected decision
to leave the European Union spurred a global stock market
selloff that has inspired some opportunistic U.S. investors to
move in the opposite direction.
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to leave the European Union spurred a global stock market
selloff that has inspired some opportunistic U.S. investors to
move in the opposite direction.
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UPDATE 2-Pope calls for "guarantees" after Brexit for good of UK, continent
* Despite earlier row with Turkey, pope says "genocide"
again
(Updates with pope unexpectedly using the word "genocide")
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again
(Updates with pope unexpectedly using the word "genocide")
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Britain's FTSE closes down 3.2 pct, banks and housebuilders slump
LONDON, June 24 (Reuters) - Britain's top shares index
fell on Friday, led lower by banks and homebuilders, but
staged a sharp recovery from its initial slump caused by the
country's decision to leave the European Union.
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fell on Friday, led lower by banks and homebuilders, but
staged a sharp recovery from its initial slump caused by the
country's decision to leave the European Union.
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More than 2,000 migrants rescued at sea - Italy coast guard
ROME, June 24 (Reuters) - Ship crews pulled more than 2,000
migrants from overcrowded boats in the Mediterranean on Friday,
Italy's coastguard said, as people smugglers stepped up
operations during two consecutive days of good weather.
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migrants from overcrowded boats in the Mediterranean on Friday,
Italy's coastguard said, as people smugglers stepped up
operations during two consecutive days of good weather.
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UK "Leave" a final nail in the coffin for stalled U.S.-EU trade deal
WASHINGTON, June 24 (Reuters) - Britain's looming exit from
the European Union is another huge setback for negotiations on a
massive U.S.-EU free trade deal that were already stalled by
deeply entrenched differences and growing anti-trade sentiment
on both continents.
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the European Union is another huge setback for negotiations on a
massive U.S.-EU free trade deal that were already stalled by
deeply entrenched differences and growing anti-trade sentiment
on both continents.
Read more
UPDATE 2-Sinn Fein calls for Irish unity poll as Brexit fallout begins
* Banks, UK-exposed companies lead stock market rout
(Adds Irish Prime Minister Kenny comments)
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(Adds Irish Prime Minister Kenny comments)
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UPDATE 2-United clinches long-sought deal with flight attendants union
June 24 (Reuters) - United Continental Holdings Inc
has reached a deal for the first labor contract in its history
that covers all flight attendants at the company, the union said
on Friday, a breakthrough after workers' protests and years of
talks.
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has reached a deal for the first labor contract in its history
that covers all flight attendants at the company, the union said
on Friday, a breakthrough after workers' protests and years of
talks.
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UPDATE 1-Malaysia PM sacks former deputy from party, still considering cabinet reshuffle
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Reuters) - Malaysian Prime Minister
Najib Razak on Friday sacked his former deputy from the ruling
party and said he needed more time to think about a cabinet
reshuffle.
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Najib Razak on Friday sacked his former deputy from the ruling
party and said he needed more time to think about a cabinet
reshuffle.
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WTO chief says ready to help UK and EU after Brexit vote
GENEVA, June 24 (Reuters) - The World Trade Organization
said on Friday it was prepared to help Britain and the European
Union after the vote to leave the bloc.
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said on Friday it was prepared to help Britain and the European
Union after the vote to leave the bloc.
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REFILE-Pope calls for "guarantees" after Brexit for good of UK, continent
ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE, June 24 (Reuters) - Pope Francis
said on Friday that Britain's decision to leave the European
Union must be followed by "guarantees" for the good of both
Britain and countries on the continent.
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said on Friday that Britain's decision to leave the European
Union must be followed by "guarantees" for the good of both
Britain and countries on the continent.
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BA owner IAG warns on profit after Brexit vote
LONDON, June 24 (Reuters) - British Airways owner
International Consolidated Airlines Group warned on
profit on Friday, blaming a weaker than expected trading
environment in the run up to the referendum that saw Britain
vote to leave the European Union.
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International Consolidated Airlines Group warned on
profit on Friday, blaming a weaker than expected trading
environment in the run up to the referendum that saw Britain
vote to leave the European Union.
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Drop in China state firms' profits in 2016 deepens in May
BEIJING, June 24 (Reuters) - Profits at China's state-owned
firms fell 9.6 percent in the first five months of 2016 from a
year earlier, wider than the a 8.4 percent fall in the first
four months, the Ministry of Finance said on Friday.
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firms fell 9.6 percent in the first five months of 2016 from a
year earlier, wider than the a 8.4 percent fall in the first
four months, the Ministry of Finance said on Friday.
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PetroChina to start new refinery in Oct, boost China crude imports
BEIJING, June 24 (Reuters) - PetroChina, China's
second-largest state-run refiner, aims to start operating a new
refinery in the country's southwest in October after several
delays, boosting the nation's already-surging crude imports.
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second-largest state-run refiner, aims to start operating a new
refinery in the country's southwest in October after several
delays, boosting the nation's already-surging crude imports.
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UPDATE 1-Eurotunnel shares drop by a third despite reassurance after Brexit vote
PARIS, June 24 (Reuters) - Shares in Eurotunnel
fell by as much as a third on Friday morning after Britain voted
to leave the European Union despite reassurances from the
operator of the tunnel between Britain and France that it would
not suffer as a result.
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fell by as much as a third on Friday morning after Britain voted
to leave the European Union despite reassurances from the
operator of the tunnel between Britain and France that it would
not suffer as a result.
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Veolia says will continue to grow in UK despite Brexit vote
PARIS, June 24 (Reuters) - Veolia will continue to
be a major area for French water and waste group despite
Britain's vote to leave the European Union, its chief executive
said.
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be a major area for French water and waste group despite
Britain's vote to leave the European Union, its chief executive
said.
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From beer to drugs to cars: Global business laments EU vote
LONDON, June 24 (Reuters) - Shocked chief executives from
Mumbai to Denver woke up on Friday to face tough decisions over
how to respond to Britain's vote to leave the European Union.
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Mumbai to Denver woke up on Friday to face tough decisions over
how to respond to Britain's vote to leave the European Union.
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Thursday, June 23, 2016
Airbus boss urges Britain to stay competitive post-Brexit
PARIS, June 24 (Reuters) - The head of European aerospace
group Airbus Group said on Friday a decision by UK
voters to leave the European Union was a blow to Britain but
that he hoped the country would focus on remaining competitive.
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group Airbus Group said on Friday a decision by UK
voters to leave the European Union was a blow to Britain but
that he hoped the country would focus on remaining competitive.
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UK and European stock futures slump as Britain votes to leave EU
LONDON, June 24 (Reuters) - European and UK equity futures
slumped on Friday after Britain voted to leave the European
Union, in a shock result that hit world financial markets.
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slumped on Friday after Britain voted to leave the European
Union, in a shock result that hit world financial markets.
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Shareholders approve Noble Group's over $500 mln rights issue
SINGAPORE, June 24 (Reuters) - Noble Group said on
Friday its shareholders approved the commodities trader's plan
to raise more than $500 million in a share issue.
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Friday its shareholders approved the commodities trader's plan
to raise more than $500 million in a share issue.
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UPDATE 1-Seven Indonesian sailors kidnapped in Philippines - foreign minister
JAKARTA, June 24 (Reuters) - Seven Indonesian sailors have
been taken hostage in the Sulu Sea in the southern Philippines,
Indonesia's foreign minister said on Friday, the latest in a
string of abductions in the waters between the two Southeast
Asian neighbors.
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been taken hostage in the Sulu Sea in the southern Philippines,
Indonesia's foreign minister said on Friday, the latest in a
string of abductions in the waters between the two Southeast
Asian neighbors.
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China seeking opinions on draft PPP law-media
SHANGHAI, June 24 (Reuters) - China is seeking opinions for
a draft law to govern public-private partnerships (PPP), as it
seeks to shore up private investment in infrastructure projects
to alleviate local authorities' debt burden, state media
reported on Friday.
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a draft law to govern public-private partnerships (PPP), as it
seeks to shore up private investment in infrastructure projects
to alleviate local authorities' debt burden, state media
reported on Friday.
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Spirit Aero's incoming CEO: Boeing supply deal talks on but no deadline
WICHITA, Kansas, June 23 (Reuters) - Aircraft parts maker
Spirit AeroSystems Holdings is in "active dialog" with
top customer Boeing Co to replace a long-term supply
agreement that expired last year but is in "no hurry to get a
deal done", Spirit's incoming CEO said on Thursday.
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Spirit AeroSystems Holdings is in "active dialog" with
top customer Boeing Co to replace a long-term supply
agreement that expired last year but is in "no hurry to get a
deal done", Spirit's incoming CEO said on Thursday.
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Sharp shares dive 16.5 pct on downgrade to Tokyo bourse's 2nd section
TOKYO, June 24 (Reuters) - Shares in Japanese electronics
maker Sharp Corp fell as much as 16.5 percent on Friday
after the company said it would be demoted to the Tokyo Stock
Exchange's second section from the first section as of August 1.
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maker Sharp Corp fell as much as 16.5 percent on Friday
after the company said it would be demoted to the Tokyo Stock
Exchange's second section from the first section as of August 1.
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Seven Indonesian sailors kidnapped in Philippines - foreign minister
JAKARTA, June 24 (Reuters) - Seven Indonesian sailors have
been taken hostage in the Sulu Sea in the southern Philippines,
Indonesia's foreign minister said on Friday, the latest in a
string of abductions in the waters between the two Southeast
Asian neighbours.
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been taken hostage in the Sulu Sea in the southern Philippines,
Indonesia's foreign minister said on Friday, the latest in a
string of abductions in the waters between the two Southeast
Asian neighbours.
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UPDATE 2-Boat migrant rescues surge as calm seas return to Mediterranean
ABOARD THE TOPAZ RESPONDER, June 23 (Reuters) - Ships manned
by humanitarian organisations, the Italian navy and coast guard
helped rescue about 4,500 boat migrants on Thursday as calm seas
returned to the Mediterranean, prompting a surge in departures
from North Africa.
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by humanitarian organisations, the Italian navy and coast guard
helped rescue about 4,500 boat migrants on Thursday as calm seas
returned to the Mediterranean, prompting a surge in departures
from North Africa.
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China, Russia, Mongolia ink economic corridor plan - Xinhua
SHANGHAI, June 24 (Reuters) - China, Russia and Mongolia
signed a development plan on Thursday to build an economic
corridor that will boost transport links and economic
cooperation among the three neighbours, the official Xinhua news
agency reported.
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signed a development plan on Thursday to build an economic
corridor that will boost transport links and economic
cooperation among the three neighbours, the official Xinhua news
agency reported.
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REFILE-UPDATE 1-Dodd, Frank blast ruling that MetLife not too big to fail
June 23 (Reuters) - A federal court's striking down of the
government's designation of insurer MetLife Inc as
"too-big-to-fail" could undermine efforts to head off another
financial crisis, authors of the landmark Dodd-Frank Wall Street
reform law said.
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government's designation of insurer MetLife Inc as
"too-big-to-fail" could undermine efforts to head off another
financial crisis, authors of the landmark Dodd-Frank Wall Street
reform law said.
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UPDATE 1-Fiat Chrysler accused of concealing defect in Jeep Grand Cherokee
LOS ANGELES, June 23 (Reuters) - Jeep Grand Cherokee owners
on Thursday filed suit in California against Fiat Chrysler
, accusing the automaker of concealing and failing to
fix a shifter design defect linked to driverless rollaway
accidents, including the death this week of "Star Trek" actor
Anton Yelchin.
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on Thursday filed suit in California against Fiat Chrysler
, accusing the automaker of concealing and failing to
fix a shifter design defect linked to driverless rollaway
accidents, including the death this week of "Star Trek" actor
Anton Yelchin.
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Fiat Chrysler accused of concealing defect in Jeep Grand Cherokee
LOS ANGELES, June 23 (Reuters) - Jeep Grand Cherokee owners
on Thursday filed suit in California against Fiat Chrysler
, accusing the automaker of concealing and failing to
fix a shifter design defect linked to driverless rollaway
accidents, including the death this week of "Star Trek" actor
Anton Yelchin.
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on Thursday filed suit in California against Fiat Chrysler
, accusing the automaker of concealing and failing to
fix a shifter design defect linked to driverless rollaway
accidents, including the death this week of "Star Trek" actor
Anton Yelchin.
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Strike by easyJet pilots in Netherlands called off - media
AMSTERDAM, June 23 (Reuters) - Plans by dozens of easyJet
pilots based in the Netherlands to hold a 24-hour strike
on Friday have been called off, Dutch media reported late on
Thursday.
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pilots based in the Netherlands to hold a 24-hour strike
on Friday have been called off, Dutch media reported late on
Thursday.
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Boeing's deal with Iran to include broad range of jets
PARIS/ANKARA, June 23 (Reuters) - A provisional deal calling
for Boeing to supply a total of 109 aircraft to Iran includes
small and large jetliners worth $20.37 billion at list prices,
both sold directly and leased, two people with knowledge of the
deal, including a senior Iranian official, said on Thursday,
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for Boeing to supply a total of 109 aircraft to Iran includes
small and large jetliners worth $20.37 billion at list prices,
both sold directly and leased, two people with knowledge of the
deal, including a senior Iranian official, said on Thursday,
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UPDATE 1-Southwest postpones delivery of 67 Boeing planes - Bbg
June 23 (Reuters) - Southwest Airlines Co will
postpone delivery of 67 Boeing Co 737 Max 8 aircraft by
as much as six years as it delays $1.9 billion of spending on
planes beyond 2020 to focus on technology and operational
improvements, Bloomberg reported.
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postpone delivery of 67 Boeing Co 737 Max 8 aircraft by
as much as six years as it delays $1.9 billion of spending on
planes beyond 2020 to focus on technology and operational
improvements, Bloomberg reported.
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Collaborative robots open new fronts in automation
MUNICH, Germany, June 23 (Reuters) - Robots that work as
assistants alongside people are set to upend the world of
industrial robotics by putting automation within reach of many
small and medium-sized companies for the first time, industry
players said this week.
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assistants alongside people are set to upend the world of
industrial robotics by putting automation within reach of many
small and medium-sized companies for the first time, industry
players said this week.
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UPDATE 2-Fiat Chrysler sees first software fixes for recalled Jeeps this month
CHELSEA, Mich./WASHINGTON, June 23 (Reuters) - Software
upgrades for 1.1 million Jeep vehicles that were recalled for
rollaway risks, including the Jeep Grand Cherokee, will be
available by the end of this month, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
NV's chief of Jeep brand Mike Manley said
Thursday.
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upgrades for 1.1 million Jeep vehicles that were recalled for
rollaway risks, including the Jeep Grand Cherokee, will be
available by the end of this month, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
NV's chief of Jeep brand Mike Manley said
Thursday.
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French naval shipbuilder predicts turning point for tidal power
NANTES, France, June 23 (Reuters) - Tidal power is moving
beyond the prototype stage for state-backed French naval
shipbuilder DCNS, which is targeting a billion euros in sales
from the technology in the next decade.
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beyond the prototype stage for state-backed French naval
shipbuilder DCNS, which is targeting a billion euros in sales
from the technology in the next decade.
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Embattled Saudi builder Mojil to keep operating -CEO
KHOBAR, Saudi Arabia, June 23 (Reuters) - Embattled Saudi
Arabian builder Mohammad Al Mojil Group (MMG) will
continue operating despite the resignation of its board after
three people involved with the company were found guilty of
fraud, its acting CEO said on Thursday.
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Arabian builder Mohammad Al Mojil Group (MMG) will
continue operating despite the resignation of its board after
three people involved with the company were found guilty of
fraud, its acting CEO said on Thursday.
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US STOCKS-Wall St marches ahead as Britain votes on EU
* Indexes up: Dow 0.74 pct, S&P 0.72 pct, Nasdaq 0.78 pct
(Adds details, comment, updates prices)
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(Adds details, comment, updates prices)
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German chemical industry union agrees 5.3 percent pay rise
FRANKFURT, June 23 (Reuters) - Germany's chemical industry
trade union IG-BCE and employers agreed a wage increase of 5.3
percent on Thursday, to be carried out over two steps.
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trade union IG-BCE and employers agreed a wage increase of 5.3
percent on Thursday, to be carried out over two steps.
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REFILE-Taiwan's largest airline cancels flights as staff set to strike
TAIPEI, June 23 (Reuters) - Taiwan's largest airline, China
Airlines Ltd, said it had cancelled some flights to
Japan, Hong Kong and the Philippines on Friday as hundreds of
its flight attendants prepared to go on strike over changes to
their working conditions.
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Airlines Ltd, said it had cancelled some flights to
Japan, Hong Kong and the Philippines on Friday as hundreds of
its flight attendants prepared to go on strike over changes to
their working conditions.
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UPDATE 1-Maersk appoints head of shipping business as new CEO
COPENHAGEN, June 23 (Reuters) - Danish shipping and oil
group A. P. Moller-Maersk has appointed Soren Skou,
a company veteran who heads its container shipping business, as
chief executive to steer it through a historic downturn in both
its key markets.
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group A. P. Moller-Maersk has appointed Soren Skou,
a company veteran who heads its container shipping business, as
chief executive to steer it through a historic downturn in both
its key markets.
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Brexit vote is moment of truth for the last remaining bears
LONDON, June 23 (Reuters) - Britain's vote on whether to
stay in the EU is high noon for the last remaining bears -- the
few fund managers still brave enough to hold short positions
betting that share prices will fall -- who could get swamped by
a rally if Britain votes to stay in.
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stay in the EU is high noon for the last remaining bears -- the
few fund managers still brave enough to hold short positions
betting that share prices will fall -- who could get swamped by
a rally if Britain votes to stay in.
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US STOCKS-Wall St set to open higher as Britain votes on EU
* Futures up: Dow 149 pts, S&P 18 pts, Nasdaq 38.75 pts
(Adds details, comment; updates prices)
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(Adds details, comment; updates prices)
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US STOCKS-Futures touch month-high as Bremain seen likely
June 23 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures were at their
highest level in a month on Thursday as investors saw an
increased chance of Britain remaining in the European Union, a
scenario that would avert a possible financial crisis.
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highest level in a month on Thursday as investors saw an
increased chance of Britain remaining in the European Union, a
scenario that would avert a possible financial crisis.
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UPDATE 1-Accenture revenue rises on demand for consulting services
June 23 (Reuters) - Accenture Plc posted a
better-than-expected 8.6 percent rise in quarterly net revenue,
driven by demand for consulting services, particularly from
customers in North America.
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better-than-expected 8.6 percent rise in quarterly net revenue,
driven by demand for consulting services, particularly from
customers in North America.
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Accenture net revenue rises 8.6 percent
June 23 (Reuters) - Consulting and outsourcing company
Accenture Plc reported an 8.6 percent rise in quarterly
net revenue, driven by higher demand from customers in North
America.
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Accenture Plc reported an 8.6 percent rise in quarterly
net revenue, driven by higher demand from customers in North
America.
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Germany must decide on Heckler & Koch exports to Saudi Arabia-court
FRANKFURT, June 23 (Reuters) - A German court ruled on
Thursday that the government must decide whether to approve a
request by Heckler & Koch to export gun parts to Saudi Arabia.
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Thursday that the government must decide whether to approve a
request by Heckler & Koch to export gun parts to Saudi Arabia.
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Toshiba's new CEO sticks to nuclear target branded ambitious by analysts
TOKYO, June 23 (Reuters) - Toshiba Corp's newly
appointed chief executive said he would stick with the Japanese
industrial conglomerate's target for nuclear power plant orders,
dismissing scepticism among analysts who say the target is too
ambitious.
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appointed chief executive said he would stick with the Japanese
industrial conglomerate's target for nuclear power plant orders,
dismissing scepticism among analysts who say the target is too
ambitious.
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China brushes off doubts over support on S.China Sea, says it is growing
BEIJING, June 23 (Reuters) - China's Foreign Ministry on
Thursday brushed off doubts about how many countries have
offered support for its position in a case brought by the
Philippines over Chinese claims in the South China Sea, saying
the number of nations was growing daily.
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Thursday brushed off doubts about how many countries have
offered support for its position in a case brought by the
Philippines over Chinese claims in the South China Sea, saying
the number of nations was growing daily.
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Russia seen putting new nuclear-capable missiles along NATO border by 2019
MOSCOW, June 23 (Reuters) - Russia is likely to deploy
advanced nuclear-capable missiles in its European exclave of
Kaliningrad by 2019, casting the move as a reply to a
U.S.-backed missile shield, and may one day put them in Crimea
too, sources close to its military predict.
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advanced nuclear-capable missiles in its European exclave of
Kaliningrad by 2019, casting the move as a reply to a
U.S.-backed missile shield, and may one day put them in Crimea
too, sources close to its military predict.
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UPDATE 1-BSI appeals FINMA decision in 1MDB money laundering case
ZURICH, June 23 (Reuters) - Swiss bank BSI is appealing a
decision by Swiss financial watchdog FINMA that BSI breached
money laundering rules through its business relationships and
transactions linked to a scandal-hit Malaysian government fund.
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decision by Swiss financial watchdog FINMA that BSI breached
money laundering rules through its business relationships and
transactions linked to a scandal-hit Malaysian government fund.
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Wednesday, June 22, 2016
RPT-More public listings needed to boost growth - Norway's wealth fund
OSLO, June 22 (Reuters) - Developed economies must reverse a
two-decade decline in stock market listings to attract
investment and revive growth, Norway's $870 billion sovereign
wealth fund, the world's largest, said on Wednesday.
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two-decade decline in stock market listings to attract
investment and revive growth, Norway's $870 billion sovereign
wealth fund, the world's largest, said on Wednesday.
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China concerned about protectionism in U.S. steel sector -Commerce Ministry
SHANGHAI, June 23 (Reuters) - China's Commerce Ministry said
on Thursday it was deeply concerned about protectionism in the
U.S. steel sector and urged the United States to strictly abide
by World Trade Organization rules.
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on Thursday it was deeply concerned about protectionism in the
U.S. steel sector and urged the United States to strictly abide
by World Trade Organization rules.
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UPDATE 1-China concerned about protectionism in U.S. steel sector -Commerce Ministry
SHANGHAI, June 23 (Reuters) - China's Commerce Ministry said
on Thursday it was deeply concerned about protectionism in the
U.S. steel sector and urged the United States to strictly abide
by World Trade Organization rules.
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on Thursday it was deeply concerned about protectionism in the
U.S. steel sector and urged the United States to strictly abide
by World Trade Organization rules.
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UPDATE 2-N.Korea leader says missile gives ability to attack U.S. in Pacific
SEOUL, June 23 (Reuters) - North Korea leader Kim Jong Un
said after supervising the test launch of a "medium long-range
strategic ballistic missile" that the country now has the
capability to attack U.S. interests in the Pacific, official
media reported on Thursday.
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said after supervising the test launch of a "medium long-range
strategic ballistic missile" that the country now has the
capability to attack U.S. interests in the Pacific, official
media reported on Thursday.
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Nose job: smells are smart sensors' last frontier
SINGAPORE, June 23 (Reuters) - Phones or watches may be
smart enough to detect sound, light, motion, touch, direction,
acceleration and even the weather, but they can't smell.
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smart enough to detect sound, light, motion, touch, direction,
acceleration and even the weather, but they can't smell.
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Pentagon chief says North Korea test shows need for better defenses
WASHINGTON, June 22 (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Ash
Carter said on Wednesday he did not know if North Korea's latest
missile test was a success, but it flew further than past
attempts and showed the need to step up defenses in South Korea,
the United States and Japan.
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Carter said on Wednesday he did not know if North Korea's latest
missile test was a success, but it flew further than past
attempts and showed the need to step up defenses in South Korea,
the United States and Japan.
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RPT-Steely will seen behind Kim's push for N.Korea weapons that work
SEOUL, June 22 (Reuters) - Images in March of a smiling Kim
Jong Un inspecting a silver sphere, purported to be a
miniaturised nuclear warhead but likened in the media to a
disco ball, burnished the North Korean leader's international
image as deluded and reckless.
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Jong Un inspecting a silver sphere, purported to be a
miniaturised nuclear warhead but likened in the media to a
disco ball, burnished the North Korean leader's international
image as deluded and reckless.
Read more
FAA proposes two new fines against Amazon.com over hazardous shipments
WASHINGTON, June 22 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Aviation
Administration said on Wednesday it is proposing $130,000 in
civil fines against Amazon.com Inc for two new
violations of shipping products that allegedly violated
hazardous materials regulations.
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Administration said on Wednesday it is proposing $130,000 in
civil fines against Amazon.com Inc for two new
violations of shipping products that allegedly violated
hazardous materials regulations.
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State Bank of India says no law broken in funding cluster bomb maker
NEW DELHI, June 23 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - The State
Bank of India (SBI) has defended financing a U.S. cluster bomb
manufacturer, saying its investments were legal, after being put
in a "Hall of Shame" along with several other major banks by a
Dutch campaign group.
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Bank of India (SBI) has defended financing a U.S. cluster bomb
manufacturer, saying its investments were legal, after being put
in a "Hall of Shame" along with several other major banks by a
Dutch campaign group.
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EXCLUSIVE-RBS receives bids for Greek shipping business - sources
LONDON, June 22 (Reuters) - The Royal Bank of Scotland
has received bids for its Greek ship finance business,
banking and financial sources familiar with the matter said,
following a leap in bad shipping debts at the lender over the
past few months.
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has received bids for its Greek ship finance business,
banking and financial sources familiar with the matter said,
following a leap in bad shipping debts at the lender over the
past few months.
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Canada pilot fatigue rules to start in 2018 for large carriers-union
MONTREAL, June 22 (Reuters) - Proposed Canadian rules to
ensure commercial pilots get enough rest would go into effect in
2018 for WestJet Airlines Ltd and Air Canada
but apply to smaller carriers only in 2021, the Air Line Pilots
Association (ALPA) said late on Tuesday.
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ensure commercial pilots get enough rest would go into effect in
2018 for WestJet Airlines Ltd and Air Canada
but apply to smaller carriers only in 2021, the Air Line Pilots
Association (ALPA) said late on Tuesday.
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White House strongly condemns North Korea missile launches
June 22 (Reuters) - The White House on Wednesday condemned
the latest missile launches by North Korea, saying they were a
"flagrant violation" of Pyongyang's international obligations.
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the latest missile launches by North Korea, saying they were a
"flagrant violation" of Pyongyang's international obligations.
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U.S. policymakers, companies see a Brexit hurting investment, profits
WASHINGTON, June 22 (Reuters) - A vote by Britons to leave
the European Union on Thursday may not drag the United States
into recession, but its effects on U.S. monetary policy, trade
and corporate profits are causing concern in Washington D.C. and
boardrooms alike.
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the European Union on Thursday may not drag the United States
into recession, but its effects on U.S. monetary policy, trade
and corporate profits are causing concern in Washington D.C. and
boardrooms alike.
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Soccer-Chinese and Azeri firms in the spotlight at Euro 2016
PARIS, June 22 (Reuters) - Azerbaijan and China are not playing at the Euro 2016 soccer finals but the tournament has provided a stage for a leading company from both countries to grab the spotlight.
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CEO of British Airways' owner warns UK over Heathrow expansion cost
LONDON, June 22 (Reuters) - The chief executive of airlines
group IAG warned the government on Wednesday to keep
down the cost of building any new runway at Heathrow or Gatwick
or British Airways would opt to expand elsewhere.
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group IAG warned the government on Wednesday to keep
down the cost of building any new runway at Heathrow or Gatwick
or British Airways would opt to expand elsewhere.
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UPDATE 1-U.N. council to meet on North Korea's missile launches
UNITED NATIONS, June 22 (Reuters) - The United Nations
Security Council will meet on Wednesday to discuss North Korea's
latest ballistic missile launches, at the request of the United
States and Japan, diplomats said.
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Security Council will meet on Wednesday to discuss North Korea's
latest ballistic missile launches, at the request of the United
States and Japan, diplomats said.
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UPDATE 1-Indonesian president to assert sovereignty in islands visit
JAKARTA, June 22 (Reuters) - The Indonesian president will
travel to the Natuna Islands for the first time on Thursday to
assert Indonesia's sovereignty, a senior official said, after
China said earlier this week it had an "overlapping claim" over
nearby waters.
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travel to the Natuna Islands for the first time on Thursday to
assert Indonesia's sovereignty, a senior official said, after
China said earlier this week it had an "overlapping claim" over
nearby waters.
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MIDEAST STOCKS-Gulf mixed before Brexit vote, Egypt resumes downtrend
DUBAI, June 22 (Reuters) - Gulf stock markets were mixed in
narrow ranges and moderate volumes on Wednesday, with investors
cautious before Britain's European Union referendum. Egypt
resumed sliding after it broke major technical support earlier
this week.
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narrow ranges and moderate volumes on Wednesday, with investors
cautious before Britain's European Union referendum. Egypt
resumed sliding after it broke major technical support earlier
this week.
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UN council likely to meet on North Korea's missile launch
UNITED NATIONS, June 22 (Reuters) - The United Nations
Security Council will most likely meet on Wednesday to discuss
North Korea's latest ballistic missile launch, which was an
"unacceptable violation" of a U.N. ban, French U.N. Ambassador
Francois Delattre told reporters.
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Security Council will most likely meet on Wednesday to discuss
North Korea's latest ballistic missile launch, which was an
"unacceptable violation" of a U.N. ban, French U.N. Ambassador
Francois Delattre told reporters.
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Airport planned for Israel-Jordan border clouds neighbourly ties
JERUSALEM/AMMAN, June 22 (Reuters) - A new airport planned
by Israel near its border with Jordan is clouding the usually
businesslike relationship the two neighbours have built since
making peace in 1994.
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by Israel near its border with Jordan is clouding the usually
businesslike relationship the two neighbours have built since
making peace in 1994.
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Boeing's Iran deal covers 109 jets including 747s -Iran official
PARIS, June 22 (Reuters) - A provisional deal between Iran
and Boeing to acquire jets for the country's national
airline covers 109 aircraft, split about equally between
narrow-body and long-range wide-body aircraft, an Iranian
official told Reuters on Wednesday.
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and Boeing to acquire jets for the country's national
airline covers 109 aircraft, split about equally between
narrow-body and long-range wide-body aircraft, an Iranian
official told Reuters on Wednesday.
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UPDATE 1-German cabinet backs expanded role in Mediterranean mission
BERLIN, June 22 (Reuters) - Chancellor Angela Merkel's
cabinet agreed on Wednesday to expand the role of the German
navy in the Mediterranean Sea to include efforts to stop arms
headed to Islamic State militants in Libya, German Defence
Minister Ursula von der Leyen said.
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cabinet agreed on Wednesday to expand the role of the German
navy in the Mediterranean Sea to include efforts to stop arms
headed to Islamic State militants in Libya, German Defence
Minister Ursula von der Leyen said.
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UPDATE 1-Refugee who walked through Channel Tunnel walks free from UK court
CANTERBURY, England, June 22 (Reuters) - A Sudanese man who
walked through the Channel Tunnel last year in an extreme
example of the desperate measures some refugees are prepared to
take to reach Britain, was sentenced to nine months' jail on
Wednesday but will walk free because of time he has already
spent in detention.
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walked through the Channel Tunnel last year in an extreme
example of the desperate measures some refugees are prepared to
take to reach Britain, was sentenced to nine months' jail on
Wednesday but will walk free because of time he has already
spent in detention.
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Indian iron ore miner NMDC fears cash shortage on share buyback plan -sources
NEW DELHI, June 22 (Reuters) - Indian state-owned iron ore
miner NMDC Ltd may borrow funds for the first time in
more than two decades next fiscal year to cover a potential cash
shortage caused by a government-mandated share buyback, two
company sources said last week.
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miner NMDC Ltd may borrow funds for the first time in
more than two decades next fiscal year to cover a potential cash
shortage caused by a government-mandated share buyback, two
company sources said last week.
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UPDATE 1-Putin says Russia must strengthen as "aggressive" NATO approaches
MOSCOW, June 22 (Reuters) - Russia must boost its combat
readiness in response to NATO's "aggressive actions" near
Russia's borders, President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday.
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readiness in response to NATO's "aggressive actions" near
Russia's borders, President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday.
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German cabinet backs expanded role in Mediterranean mission
BERLIN, June 22 (Reuters) - Chancellor Angela Merkel's
cabinet agreed on Wednesday to expand the role of the German
navy in the Mediterranean Sea to include efforts to stop arms
headed to Islamic State militants in Libya, government sources
said.
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cabinet agreed on Wednesday to expand the role of the German
navy in the Mediterranean Sea to include efforts to stop arms
headed to Islamic State militants in Libya, government sources
said.
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China stocks up on easing Brexit fears, cautious Fed tone on rates
SHANGHAI, June 22 (Reuters) - China's main stock indexes
closed up on Wednesday as more investors bet Britain will vote
to stay in the European Union this week, while Federal Reserve
Chair Janet Yellen's cautious tone on future rate hikes also
soothed market sentiment.
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closed up on Wednesday as more investors bet Britain will vote
to stay in the European Union this week, while Federal Reserve
Chair Janet Yellen's cautious tone on future rate hikes also
soothed market sentiment.
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South Korea president denounces North's "reckless provocation"
SEOUL, June 22 (Reuters) - South Korean President Park
Geun-hye said on Wednesday that North Korea was heading towards
self-destruction with its continued missile and nuclear tests.
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Geun-hye said on Wednesday that North Korea was heading towards
self-destruction with its continued missile and nuclear tests.
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UPDATE 1-Toymaker Hornby announces turnaround plan, reports FY pretax loss
June 22 (Reuters) - British toymaker Hornby Plc said
it would decrease its product lines by 40 percent and exit a
majority of its concession agreements in the UK in a turnaround
plan aimed at boosting its gross margins.
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it would decrease its product lines by 40 percent and exit a
majority of its concession agreements in the UK in a turnaround
plan aimed at boosting its gross margins.
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China weighs on 2015 global industrial robot sales growth
MUNICH, Germany, June 22 (Reuters) - Global industrial robot
sales growth slowed to 12 percent in 2015 weighed by a sharp
fall in top buyer China, data from the International Federation
of Robotics (IFR) showed on Wednesday.
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sales growth slowed to 12 percent in 2015 weighed by a sharp
fall in top buyer China, data from the International Federation
of Robotics (IFR) showed on Wednesday.
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Toymaker Hornby announces turnaround plan, reports FY pretax loss
June 22 (Reuters) - British toymaker Hornby Plc said
it would decrease its product lines by 40 percent and exit a
majority of its concession agreements in the UK in a turnaround
plan aimed at boosting its gross margins.
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it would decrease its product lines by 40 percent and exit a
majority of its concession agreements in the UK in a turnaround
plan aimed at boosting its gross margins.
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Rough seas, high winds delay search for Flight MH370
SYDNEY, June 22 (Reuters) - Rough seas and strong winds have
delayed the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 in the
Indian Ocean, prolonging the search until August in one of the
world's greatest aviation mysteries, investigators said on
Wednesday.
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delayed the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 in the
Indian Ocean, prolonging the search until August in one of the
world's greatest aviation mysteries, investigators said on
Wednesday.
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Tuesday, June 21, 2016
Japan says Nth Korean missile shows threat intensifying
TOKYO, June 22 (Reuters) - One of the missiles launched by
North Korea on Wednesday reached an altitude of over 1,000 kms
(621 miles) showing the Pyongyang regime has made progress
developing intermediate range ballistic missiles (IRBM), Japan's
Minister of Defence said.
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North Korea on Wednesday reached an altitude of over 1,000 kms
(621 miles) showing the Pyongyang regime has made progress
developing intermediate range ballistic missiles (IRBM), Japan's
Minister of Defence said.
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Twilio looks to brave Brexit jitters with U.S. IPO
June 22 (Reuters) - Communications software provider Twilio
Inc is expected to price its $140 million U.S. initial
public offering on Wednesday, a rare technology stock market
debut, one day before Britain holds a referendum on its European
Union membership.
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Inc is expected to price its $140 million U.S. initial
public offering on Wednesday, a rare technology stock market
debut, one day before Britain holds a referendum on its European
Union membership.
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SoftBank investors shrug off abrupt exit of heir apparent Arora
TOKYO, June 22 (Reuters) - SoftBank Group investors
shrugged off on Wednesday the surprise departure of the heir
apparent at the Japanese internet and telecoms conglomerate,
welcoming founder Masayoshi Son's decision to stay in the top
seat for longer.
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shrugged off on Wednesday the surprise departure of the heir
apparent at the Japanese internet and telecoms conglomerate,
welcoming founder Masayoshi Son's decision to stay in the top
seat for longer.
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Allegiant Travel strikes tentative deal with Allegiant Air pilots
June 21 (Reuters) - Allegiant Travel Co said it has
struck a tentative contract agreement with pilots at its
Allegiant Air after prolonged negotiations.
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struck a tentative contract agreement with pilots at its
Allegiant Air after prolonged negotiations.
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HIGHLIGHTS-Thomson Reuters/INSEAD Q2 Asian Business Sentiment Survey -by economy
BENGALURU, June 22 (Reuters) - Business sentiment at
Asia-Pacific's biggest companies rose in the second quarter of
2016 to its highest in a year, but firms were wary about risks
stemming from rising corporate debt in China and volatile oil
prices, a Thomson Reuters/INSEAD survey showed.
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Asia-Pacific's biggest companies rose in the second quarter of
2016 to its highest in a year, but firms were wary about risks
stemming from rising corporate debt in China and volatile oil
prices, a Thomson Reuters/INSEAD survey showed.
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HIGHLIGHTS-Thomson Reuters/INSEAD Q2 Asian Business Sentiment Survey -by sector
BENGALURU, June 22 (Reuters) - Business sentiment at
Asia-Pacific's biggest companies rose in the second quarter of
2016 to its highest in a year, but firms were wary about risks
stemming from rising corporate debt in China and volatile oil
prices, a Thomson Reuters/INSEAD survey showed.
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Asia-Pacific's biggest companies rose in the second quarter of
2016 to its highest in a year, but firms were wary about risks
stemming from rising corporate debt in China and volatile oil
prices, a Thomson Reuters/INSEAD survey showed.
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North Korean missiles fall in Sea of Japan- Pentagon
WASHINGTON, June 21 (Reuters) - Missiles from North Korea's
two latest missile launches flew over the Sea of Japan where
they both fell, according to initial information, a Pentagon
spokesman said on Tuesday.
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two latest missile launches flew over the Sea of Japan where
they both fell, according to initial information, a Pentagon
spokesman said on Tuesday.
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Moscow explores Hyperloop commuter transportation system
SAN FRANCISCO, June 21 (Reuters) - Moscow on Tuesday signed
an agreement with Los Angeles-based company Hyperloop One to
explore building a futuristic, high-speed transportation system
known as a Hyperloop in the Russian capital.
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an agreement with Los Angeles-based company Hyperloop One to
explore building a futuristic, high-speed transportation system
known as a Hyperloop in the Russian capital.
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Japan gov't says to protest North Korea missile launch - Kyodo
TOKYO, June 22 (Reuters) - A North Korean missile launch on
Wednesday violated a United Nations resolution and the Japanese
government will strongly protest, Kyodo news agency quoted a
Japanese government statement as saying.
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Wednesday violated a United Nations resolution and the Japanese
government will strongly protest, Kyodo news agency quoted a
Japanese government statement as saying.
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UPDATE 1-N.Korea fires missile but appears to have failed - S.Korea
SEOUL, June 22 (Reuters) - North Korea fired one missile
from its east coast just before 6 a.m. on Wednesday (2100 GMT
Tuesday) but it appears to have failed, South Korea's military
officials said.
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from its east coast just before 6 a.m. on Wednesday (2100 GMT
Tuesday) but it appears to have failed, South Korea's military
officials said.
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UPDATE 3-Pensions hit FedEx, may weigh on fiscal 2017 results
CHICAGO, June 21 (Reuters) - Package delivery company FedEx
Corp on Tuesday reported a quarterly loss due to
mark-to-market pension adjustments and expenses related to
acquiring Dutch package delivery company TNT, and said it did
not know how those two factors would affect its earnings for the
coming fiscal year.
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Corp on Tuesday reported a quarterly loss due to
mark-to-market pension adjustments and expenses related to
acquiring Dutch package delivery company TNT, and said it did
not know how those two factors would affect its earnings for the
coming fiscal year.
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North Korea missile launch failed - S.Korea military
SEOUL, June 22 (Reuters) - A missile launched by North Korea
appears to have failed, a South Korean military official said on
Wednesday.
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appears to have failed, a South Korean military official said on
Wednesday.
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REFILE-N.Korea fires missile, believed to be intermediate-range - Yonhap
SEOUL, June 22 (Reuters) - North Korea fired one missile
from its east coast on Wednesday, South Korea's Yonhap news
agency reported, quoting a military official.
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from its east coast on Wednesday, South Korea's Yonhap news
agency reported, quoting a military official.
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Kuka supervisory board backs CEO in talks with Midea
BERLIN, June 21 (Reuters) - The supervisory board of German
industrial robot maker Kuka has given Chief Executive
Till Reuter a free hand for negotiations concerning a 4.5
billion euro takeover bid by China's Midea, sources
said on Tuesday.
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industrial robot maker Kuka has given Chief Executive
Till Reuter a free hand for negotiations concerning a 4.5
billion euro takeover bid by China's Midea, sources
said on Tuesday.
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Tesla rival Faraday approved to test self-driving cars on California roads
DETROIT, June 21 (Reuters) - Faraday Future plans to begin
testing prototype self-driving electric vehicles on California
roads later this year after winning approval from the state, an
industry source said on Tuesday.
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testing prototype self-driving electric vehicles on California
roads later this year after winning approval from the state, an
industry source said on Tuesday.
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Uber close to settling U.S. lawsuit over tips for drivers -filing
SAN FRANCISCO, June 21 (Reuters) - Ride service Uber is
close to settling a class-action lawsuit over allegations it
misled customers on how it shares gratuities with drivers,
according to a court filing on Tuesday.
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close to settling a class-action lawsuit over allegations it
misled customers on how it shares gratuities with drivers,
according to a court filing on Tuesday.
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Ryanair warns of two to three-year downturn if Britain leaves the EU
PARIS, June 21 (Reuters) - Ryanair boss Michael
O'Leary warned on Tuesday of a two to three-year economic
downturn if Britain votes to leave the European Union and said
that Brussels has been given a "wake-up call" regardless of the
result of Thursday's UK referendum.
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O'Leary warned on Tuesday of a two to three-year economic
downturn if Britain votes to leave the European Union and said
that Brussels has been given a "wake-up call" regardless of the
result of Thursday's UK referendum.
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Britain's FTSE supported by commodity stock rebound
* Circassia Pharmaceuticals rises after sharp slump
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Poland to open coffins of all victims of 2010 presidential jet crash
WARSAW, June 21 (Reuters) - Polish prosecutors said on
Tuesday they would re-open the coffins of all victims of a 2010
presidential jet crash to examine the remains, a move likely to
deepen political divisions surrounding the investigation.
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Tuesday they would re-open the coffins of all victims of a 2010
presidential jet crash to examine the remains, a move likely to
deepen political divisions surrounding the investigation.
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Europe's robots to become "electronic persons" under draft plan
MUNICH, Germany, June 21 (Reuters) - Europe's growing army
of robot workers could be classed as "electronic persons" and
their owners liable to paying social security for them if the
European Union adopts a draft plan to address the realities of a
new industrial revolution.
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of robot workers could be classed as "electronic persons" and
their owners liable to paying social security for them if the
European Union adopts a draft plan to address the realities of a
new industrial revolution.
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UPDATE 1-Rioting hits S.African capital after ANC names mayoral candidate
* Ruling party faces closely fought local elections
(Recasts violence continues, govt officials, analyst quotes)
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(Recasts violence continues, govt officials, analyst quotes)
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FEATURE-Uber and Lyft rivals rush to Texas capital after fingerprint fight
AUSTIN, Texas, June 21 (Reuters) - About a half dozen
ride-hailing firms have rushed into Texas tech hub Austin after
market leaders Uber and Lyft left the city last month in a huff
over municipal requirements that they fingerprint drivers.
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ride-hailing firms have rushed into Texas tech hub Austin after
market leaders Uber and Lyft left the city last month in a huff
over municipal requirements that they fingerprint drivers.
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UPDATE 1-U.S. unveils new rules on low-altitude drones
WASHINGTON, June 21 (Reuters) - The Obama administration
unveiled new rules Tuesday that will allow for low-level drone
flights, but only within sight of an operator and not over
people.
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unveiled new rules Tuesday that will allow for low-level drone
flights, but only within sight of an operator and not over
people.
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CANADA STOCKS-TSX slips as resources retreat, CP Rail warns on revenue
TORONTO, June 21 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index
slipped on Tuesday as lower commodity prices weighed on energy
and mining stocks, while industrials also fell after one of the
country's major railways said it expected revenue to decline due
to lower volumes and a major wildfire.
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slipped on Tuesday as lower commodity prices weighed on energy
and mining stocks, while industrials also fell after one of the
country's major railways said it expected revenue to decline due
to lower volumes and a major wildfire.
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UPDATE 2-Canadian Pacific expects 12 pct drop in Q2 revenue, shares fall
June 21 (Reuters) - Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd
said on Tuesday it expected second-quarter revenue to fall about
12 percent from a year earlier, hurt by weak commodity volumes,
the Fort McMurray wildfire in northern Alberta and a stronger
Canadian dollar.
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said on Tuesday it expected second-quarter revenue to fall about
12 percent from a year earlier, hurt by weak commodity volumes,
the Fort McMurray wildfire in northern Alberta and a stronger
Canadian dollar.
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WIDER IMAGE-US aircraft carrier docks in Crete after Islamic State battles
June 21 (Reuters) - The USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier
arrived in Crete on Tuesday, giving its 5,500 crew members a
Greek island break after seven months at sea and over 2,000
missions launched against Islamic State targets in Iraq and
Syria.
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arrived in Crete on Tuesday, giving its 5,500 crew members a
Greek island break after seven months at sea and over 2,000
missions launched against Islamic State targets in Iraq and
Syria.
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UPDATE 1-SoftBank's president Nikesh Arora to resign
TOKYO, June 21 (Reuters) - SoftBank Group Corp said
president and chief operating officer Nikesh Arora, the
potential successor to the Japanese company's chairman and chief
executive Masayoshi Son, is to step down on Wednesday.
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president and chief operating officer Nikesh Arora, the
potential successor to the Japanese company's chairman and chief
executive Masayoshi Son, is to step down on Wednesday.
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United expects $3.1 billion a year from no-frills airfare, fewer delays
June 21 (Reuters) - United Continental Holdings Inc
on Tuesday said it would generate billions more per year from
initiatives including no-frills fares it will sell to air
travelers and that a key revenue measure would not fall as much
as previously forecast for the second quarter.
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on Tuesday said it would generate billions more per year from
initiatives including no-frills fares it will sell to air
travelers and that a key revenue measure would not fall as much
as previously forecast for the second quarter.
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UPDATE 1-Tencent buys 'Clash of Clans' maker Supercell from SoftBank
BEIJING/TOKYO/HELSINKI, June 21 (Reuters) - China's biggest
gaming group Tencent Holdings Ltd is to buy a majority
stake in Finland's Supercell, which makes the 'Clash of the
Clans' mobile game, from SoftBank Group Corp, in a deal
valued at roughly $8.6 billion.
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gaming group Tencent Holdings Ltd is to buy a majority
stake in Finland's Supercell, which makes the 'Clash of the
Clans' mobile game, from SoftBank Group Corp, in a deal
valued at roughly $8.6 billion.
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Philippines' crime-buster president-elect adds traffic jams to hit list
MANILA/DAVAO, Philippines, June 21 (Reuters) - The
Philippines' tough-talking president-elect has vowed to wipe out
crime - and now he plans to tame the grinding traffic gridlock
of Manila through the imposition of emergency powers.
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Philippines' tough-talking president-elect has vowed to wipe out
crime - and now he plans to tame the grinding traffic gridlock
of Manila through the imposition of emergency powers.
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S.Korea's Woori Bank to form Vietnam unit by July
SEOUL/HANOI, June 21 (Reuters) - South Korea's Woori Bank
expects to establish a Vietnam unit this month or in
July, a bank official said on Tuesday, as part of the lender's
plans to expand its network in the expanding market of Southeast
Asia.
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expects to establish a Vietnam unit this month or in
July, a bank official said on Tuesday, as part of the lender's
plans to expand its network in the expanding market of Southeast
Asia.
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RPT-Kuka investor Loh says not planning counter bid to Midea offer
BERLIN, June 20 (Reuters) - German billionaire businessman
Friedhelm Loh does not plan to launch a counter offer for German
industrial robot maker Kuka, the target of a 4.5
billion euro ($5 bln) bid by China's Midea, he told
a German newspaper.
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Friedhelm Loh does not plan to launch a counter offer for German
industrial robot maker Kuka, the target of a 4.5
billion euro ($5 bln) bid by China's Midea, he told
a German newspaper.
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Kenya says al Shabaab bomb kills ambulance driver in border region
NAIROBI, June 21 (Reuters) - A Kenyan government driver was
killed on Monday evening near the border with Somalia when his
vehicle hit a mine planted by the Islamist group al Shabaab, a
government official said.
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killed on Monday evening near the border with Somalia when his
vehicle hit a mine planted by the Islamist group al Shabaab, a
government official said.
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Britain's FTSE eases as commodities stocks weigh
LONDON, June 21 (Reuters) - UK shares slipped on Tuesday as
a fall in mining stocks overshadowed two opinion polls which
pointed to the campaign for Britain to remain in the European
Union regaining its lead in the run-up to Thursday's referendum.
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a fall in mining stocks overshadowed two opinion polls which
pointed to the campaign for Britain to remain in the European
Union regaining its lead in the run-up to Thursday's referendum.
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China stocks give up gains as investor sentiment remains weak
SHANGHAI, June 21 (Reuters) - China stocks surrendered
initial gains and closed lower on Tuesday, a reflection of weak
investor sentiment amid worries about the economy.
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initial gains and closed lower on Tuesday, a reflection of weak
investor sentiment amid worries about the economy.
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Five dead, 23 injured in Slovak bus crash in Serbia
BELGRADE, June 21 (Reuters) - Five people died and 23 were
injured early on Tuesday when a Slovak bus swerved off the road
in southern Serbia, the Interior Ministry said.
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injured early on Tuesday when a Slovak bus swerved off the road
in southern Serbia, the Interior Ministry said.
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British engineer Senior warns of lower H2 revenue at Flexonics
June 21 (Reuters) - British engineering firm Senior Plc
said revenue at its Flexonics unit would be lower in the
second half of this year as compared with the first, hurt by
challenging market conditions in the heavy truck and oil and gas
sectors.
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said revenue at its Flexonics unit would be lower in the
second half of this year as compared with the first, hurt by
challenging market conditions in the heavy truck and oil and gas
sectors.
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UPDATE 4-Japan military on alert for possible North Korean ballistic missile launch
TOKYO, June 21 (Reuters) - Japan's military was on alert for
a possible North Korean ballistic missile launch, a government
source said on Tuesday, with media reporting its navy and
anti-missile Patriot batteries have been told to shoot down any
projectile heading for Japan.
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a possible North Korean ballistic missile launch, a government
source said on Tuesday, with media reporting its navy and
anti-missile Patriot batteries have been told to shoot down any
projectile heading for Japan.
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Monday, June 20, 2016
China state shipping line to launch cruise route in disputed South China Sea
SHANGHAI, June 21 (Reuters) - State-owned China COSCO
Shipping Corp plans to launch cruise trips in the South China
Sea next month, with the first route to travel from Sanya city
in the country's southeast to the disputed Paracel Islands,
state media reported on Tuesday.
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Shipping Corp plans to launch cruise trips in the South China
Sea next month, with the first route to travel from Sanya city
in the country's southeast to the disputed Paracel Islands,
state media reported on Tuesday.
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China, Hong Kong shares rise as Brexit fears continues to ease
SHANGHAI, June 21 (Reuters) - China and Hong Kong stocks
edged up on Tuesday morning, as investor sentiment in global
equity markets continued to improve on growing expectations that
British voters will opt to remain in the European Union in this
week's referendum.
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edged up on Tuesday morning, as investor sentiment in global
equity markets continued to improve on growing expectations that
British voters will opt to remain in the European Union in this
week's referendum.
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S.Korea stocks, won stutter as investors on guard before Brexit vote
* Shares and won keep changing courses on market volatility
* KOSPI expected to rebound this week - analyst
SEOUL, June 21 (Reuters) - South Korean shares and won
failed to build on the previous days gains, as investors
were wary of becoming carried away by hopes that Britain will
vote to stay in the European Union.
If Britain does opt to remain in Thursday's referendum,
analysts expect investors to rediscover their taste for riskier
assets, like South Korean shares, but a vote to
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* KOSPI expected to rebound this week - analyst
SEOUL, June 21 (Reuters) - South Korean shares and won
failed to build on the previous days gains, as investors
were wary of becoming carried away by hopes that Britain will
vote to stay in the European Union.
If Britain does opt to remain in Thursday's referendum,
analysts expect investors to rediscover their taste for riskier
assets, like South Korean shares, but a vote to
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UPDATE 1-BHP Billiton steps up coal output, slices costs, eyes acquisitions
* BHP does not rule out coal acquisitions
(Recasts, adds BHP Minerals Australia president comments)
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BHP Billiton steps up coking coal output, slices costs
MELBOURNE, June 21 (Reuters) - Top global miner BHP Billiton
expects to boost its coal output by 8 percent
over the three years to June 2018, and plans to cut costs by 16
percent over the next year to boost profits in a tough market.
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expects to boost its coal output by 8 percent
over the three years to June 2018, and plans to cut costs by 16
percent over the next year to boost profits in a tough market.
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RPT-As Indian c.bank head retreats, his long-time nemesis advances
NEW DELHI, June 20 (Reuters) - With the shock retreat from
public office of India's central bank chief comes the rise to
international prominence of long-time nemesis Subramanian Swamy,
a nationalist named to the upper house of parliament in April by
the country's ruling party.
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public office of India's central bank chief comes the rise to
international prominence of long-time nemesis Subramanian Swamy,
a nationalist named to the upper house of parliament in April by
the country's ruling party.
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Caterpillar global dealer machinery monthly sales slip yet again
June 20 (Reuters) - Caterpillar Inc said on Monday
that its global retail sales declined 12 percent for the three
months ended May as a long global slowdown in the construction
and mining sectors continued to weigh on the heavy equipment
maker's core markets.
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that its global retail sales declined 12 percent for the three
months ended May as a long global slowdown in the construction
and mining sectors continued to weigh on the heavy equipment
maker's core markets.
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UPDATE 1-SOCCER-France re-arrests Russian soccer fan leader days after deportation
PARIS, June 20 (Reuters) - French police re-arrested Russian soccer fan leader Alexander Shprygin in the southwestern city of Toulouse on Monday, two days after deporting him in connection with violence that marred the beginning of the Euro 2016 tournament.
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UPDATE 2-Belgian police release six questioned over 2015 train attack
BRUSSELS, June 20 (Reuters) - Belgian police released
without charges six people who had been held for questioning on
Monday over an attack on a high-speed train as it travelled
between Amsterdam and Paris in August 2015, prosecutors said.
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without charges six people who had been held for questioning on
Monday over an attack on a high-speed train as it travelled
between Amsterdam and Paris in August 2015, prosecutors said.
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UPDATE 2-Fiat Chrysler to investigate crash that killed 'Star Trek' actor
June 20 (Reuters) - Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV
said on Monday it would investigate a crash that killed "Star
Trek" actor Anton Yelchin in his recalled 2015 Jeep Grand
Cherokee.
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said on Monday it would investigate a crash that killed "Star
Trek" actor Anton Yelchin in his recalled 2015 Jeep Grand
Cherokee.
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Xi welcomes Chinese freight train to "strategic partner" Poland
WARSAW, June 20 (Reuters) - Chinese and Polish leaders
welcomed a freight train arriving in Warsaw from China on Monday
in a ceremony marking a trade co-operation deal that they said
showed the European country's importance as a gateway for
Chinese exports.
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welcomed a freight train arriving in Warsaw from China on Monday
in a ceremony marking a trade co-operation deal that they said
showed the European country's importance as a gateway for
Chinese exports.
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Sacyr to pay down a further 317 mln euros from Repsol loan
MADRID, June 20 (Reuters) - Spanish builder Sacyr
will use an additional 317 million euros ($358 mln) from the
sale of real estate unit Testa to partially pay down a loan it
took out to buy its stake in oil company Repsol, it
said on Monday.
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will use an additional 317 million euros ($358 mln) from the
sale of real estate unit Testa to partially pay down a loan it
took out to buy its stake in oil company Repsol, it
said on Monday.
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REFILE-UPDATE 1-Texas lawsuit seeks to overturn Austin's Uber fingerprint rule
AUSTIN, Texas, June 17 (Reuters) - An Austin City Council
member who is a supporter of ride-hailing companies Uber
and Lyft has filed a lawsuit to overturn a requirement
for their drivers to undergo fingerprint criminal background
checks left standing in a May municipal vote.
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member who is a supporter of ride-hailing companies Uber
and Lyft has filed a lawsuit to overturn a requirement
for their drivers to undergo fingerprint criminal background
checks left standing in a May municipal vote.
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Texas 'affluenza' mom set for hearing on helping son flee to Mexico
FORT WORTH, Texas, June 20 (Reuters) - The mother of the
Texas "affluenza" teenager is set to appear in court on Monday
on charges of helping her son flee to Mexico after he violated a
probation deal that kept him out for jail for killing four
people while driving drunk in 2013.
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Texas "affluenza" teenager is set to appear in court on Monday
on charges of helping her son flee to Mexico after he violated a
probation deal that kept him out for jail for killing four
people while driving drunk in 2013.
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India eases foreign investment rules for airlines
NEW DELHI, June 20 (Reuters) - India eased rules for foreign
investment in the country's aviation sector on Monday in a bid
to boost air travel and develop new airports in Asia's
third-largest economy.
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investment in the country's aviation sector on Monday in a bid
to boost air travel and develop new airports in Asia's
third-largest economy.
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EU gives its Mediterranean mission right to search ships for Libya-bound arms
LUXEMBOURG, June 20 (Reuters) - The European Union on Monday
gave its naval force in the Mediterranean the authority to
search suspicious vessels at sea in a bid to stop arms getting
to Islamic State in Libya and to break up gangs smuggling
migrants to Europe.
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gave its naval force in the Mediterranean the authority to
search suspicious vessels at sea in a bid to stop arms getting
to Islamic State in Libya and to break up gangs smuggling
migrants to Europe.
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Hundreds of residents of south China "rebel" village protest, poised for showdown
WUKAN, China, June 20 (Reuters) - More than 1,000 residents
of a southern Chinese village that was once hailed as a beacon
of democracy in the Communist-ruled country pumped their fists
in protest on Monday, demanding the release of the village chief
who was detained in a weekend raid.
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of a southern Chinese village that was once hailed as a beacon
of democracy in the Communist-ruled country pumped their fists
in protest on Monday, demanding the release of the village chief
who was detained in a weekend raid.
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UPDATE 1-North Korea diplomat expected to attend forum with U.S. envoy in China
SEOUL, June 20 (Reuters) - A North Korean diplomat who was
part of "six-party talks" aimed at ending the country's nuclear
programme arrived in China on Monday where she is expected to
attend a forum in which the U.S. nuclear envoy will take part,
Japan's Kyodo news agency said.
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part of "six-party talks" aimed at ending the country's nuclear
programme arrived in China on Monday where she is expected to
attend a forum in which the U.S. nuclear envoy will take part,
Japan's Kyodo news agency said.
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