SEOUL, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Hyundai Merchant Marine Co Ltd
will deploy 13 or more of its ships to Hanjin
Shipping's two exclusive routes before Sept. 7,
South Korea's top financial regulator said on Thursday.
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Wednesday, August 31, 2016
NordLB to take full control of Bremer Landesbank unit
FRANKFURT, Sept 1 (Reuters) - German state-controlled lender
NordLB has agreed to take full control of its loss-making Bremer
Landesbank (BLB) unit, which is suffering from a weak shipping
market that is chipping away at its capital.
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NordLB has agreed to take full control of its loss-making Bremer
Landesbank (BLB) unit, which is suffering from a weak shipping
market that is chipping away at its capital.
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INSIGHT-California's zero-emission vehicle program is stuck in neutral
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Toyota's
zero-emission vehicle sales in California this year amount to a
drop of hydrogen in an ocean of gasoline.
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zero-emission vehicle sales in California this year amount to a
drop of hydrogen in an ocean of gasoline.
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INSIGHT-California's zero-emission vehicle program is stuck in neutral
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Toyota's
zero-emission vehicle sales in California this year amount to a
drop of hydrogen in an ocean of gasoline.
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zero-emission vehicle sales in California this year amount to a
drop of hydrogen in an ocean of gasoline.
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China official services PMI expands at slightly slower pace in August
BEIJING, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Activity in China's services
industry expanded again in August, but at a slightly slower pace
than in the previous month, an official survey showed on
Thursday.
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industry expanded again in August, but at a slightly slower pace
than in the previous month, an official survey showed on
Thursday.
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UPDATE 1-China factory activity unexpectedly expands in August-official PMI
BEIJING, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Activity in China's
manufacturing sector picked up unexpectedly in August but gains
were modest, an official survey showed on Thursday, suggesting
the world's second-largest economy is steadying but still
sluggish.
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manufacturing sector picked up unexpectedly in August but gains
were modest, an official survey showed on Thursday, suggesting
the world's second-largest economy is steadying but still
sluggish.
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UK gov't needs stronger response to VW emissions scandal-committee
LONDON, Sept 1 (Reuters) - The British government should
take a tougher stance against Volkswagen after its emissions
fraud, as well as increase the use of electric cars and reduce
air pollution from transport, a parliamentary environment
committee said on Thursday.
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take a tougher stance against Volkswagen after its emissions
fraud, as well as increase the use of electric cars and reduce
air pollution from transport, a parliamentary environment
committee said on Thursday.
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UPDATE 1-Ex-Air China worker charged by U.S. for smuggling for Chinese military
NEW YORK, Aug 31 (Reuters) - A former Air China Ltd
employee was indicted on Wednesday for smuggling
packages on flights from New York to China on behalf of Chinese
military personnel stationed at the country's U.N. mission, U.S.
prosecutors said.
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employee was indicted on Wednesday for smuggling
packages on flights from New York to China on behalf of Chinese
military personnel stationed at the country's U.N. mission, U.S.
prosecutors said.
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Ex-Air China worker charged by U.S. for smuggling for Chinese military
NEW YORK, Aug 31 (Reuters) - A former Air China Ltd
employee was indicted on Wednesday for smuggling
packages on flights from New York to China on behalf of Chinese
military personnel, even after her arrest on earlier charges,
U.S. prosecutors said.
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employee was indicted on Wednesday for smuggling
packages on flights from New York to China on behalf of Chinese
military personnel, even after her arrest on earlier charges,
U.S. prosecutors said.
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UPDATE 4-U.S. sues to stop Deere from buying Precision Planting
WASHINGTON/CHICAGO, Aug 31 (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice
Department filed a lawsuit on Wednesday aimed at stopping Deere
& Co from buying Monsanto Co's Precision Planting
farm equipment business, saying that the deal could make it more
expensive for farmers to use fast, precise planting technology.
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Department filed a lawsuit on Wednesday aimed at stopping Deere
& Co from buying Monsanto Co's Precision Planting
farm equipment business, saying that the deal could make it more
expensive for farmers to use fast, precise planting technology.
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UPDATE 1-Germany confident Italy will get sympathetic EU hearing over quake plans
MARANELLO, Italy, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Germany reassured Italy
on Wednesday that Europe would help the country after last
week's deadly earthquake, with Chancellor Angela Merkel saying
solutions could be found to overcome budget restrictions.
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on Wednesday that Europe would help the country after last
week's deadly earthquake, with Chancellor Angela Merkel saying
solutions could be found to overcome budget restrictions.
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UPDATE 1-Japanese airline ANA to replace 100 Rolls engines on 787s
SEATTLE, Aug 31 (Reuters) - ANA Holdings Inc,
Japan's largest airline, said on Wednesday it will replace all
100 Rolls-Royce engines on its fleet of Boeing 787
Dreamliners following three engine failures this year caused by
corrosion and cracking of turbine blades.
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Japan's largest airline, said on Wednesday it will replace all
100 Rolls-Royce engines on its fleet of Boeing 787
Dreamliners following three engine failures this year caused by
corrosion and cracking of turbine blades.
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UPDATE 1-Russia honours first British Arctic convoy, 75 years on
ARKHANGELSK, Russia, Aug 31 (Reuters) - British and Russian
World War Two veterans gathered on Wednesday in Arkhangelsk, 75
years to the day since Britain's first Arctic convoy of military
supplies steamed into the northern port.
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World War Two veterans gathered on Wednesday in Arkhangelsk, 75
years to the day since Britain's first Arctic convoy of military
supplies steamed into the northern port.
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Kerry meets Modi as monsoon chaos challenges India's "smart" future
NEW DELHI, Aug 31 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State John
Kerry experienced some of the challenges that lie in the way of
India's economic rise, as monsoon floods in New Delhi became a
talking point at his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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Kerry experienced some of the challenges that lie in the way of
India's economic rise, as monsoon floods in New Delhi became a
talking point at his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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Russia honours first British Arctic convoy, 75 years on
ARKHANGELSK, Russia, Aug 31 (Reuters) - British and Russian
veterans of World War Two gathered on Wednesday in Arkhangelsk,
75 years to the day since Britain's first Arctic convoy of
military supplies steamed into the northern port.
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veterans of World War Two gathered on Wednesday in Arkhangelsk,
75 years to the day since Britain's first Arctic convoy of
military supplies steamed into the northern port.
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UPDATE 2-Air strike kills 16 members of Yemeni imam's family - Reuters witness, resident
* Saudi-led coalition has yet to comment on report
(Adds Saudi-led coalition spokesman, UN envoy, details and
background)
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(Adds Saudi-led coalition spokesman, UN envoy, details and
background)
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UPDATE 1-U.S. senators seek federal probe of Takata-linked explosion
Aug 31 (Reuters) - Two U.S. senators on Wednesday called on
the National Transportation Safety Board to investigate the Aug.
22 crash and explosion of a truck carrying Takata Corp
air bag parts that killed a woman and injured four others.
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the National Transportation Safety Board to investigate the Aug.
22 crash and explosion of a truck carrying Takata Corp
air bag parts that killed a woman and injured four others.
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UPDATE 1-Ryanair "very cautious" on winter travel as fares fall
LONDON, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Europe's biggest low cost airline
Ryanair is "very cautious" on its outlook for the winter
as uncertainty from Brexit and security concerns from travellers
persist, forcing the carrier to cut fares.
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Ryanair is "very cautious" on its outlook for the winter
as uncertainty from Brexit and security concerns from travellers
persist, forcing the carrier to cut fares.
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S.Africa's asset manager halts lending to some state firms over political uncertainty
JOHANNESBURG, Aug 31 (Reuters) - South African fixed-income
asset manager Futuregrowth has stopped lending to some
state-owned local companies, its Chief Investment Officer Andrew
Canter said on Wednesday.
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asset manager Futuregrowth has stopped lending to some
state-owned local companies, its Chief Investment Officer Andrew
Canter said on Wednesday.
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UPDATE 2-First U.S.-Cuba scheduled passenger flight in decades takes off
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug 31 (Reuters) - The first
regularly scheduled commercial flight between the United States
and Cuba in more than half a century departed on Wednesday,
opening another chapter in the Obama administration's efforts to
open trade and travel with the former Cold War foe.
Read more
regularly scheduled commercial flight between the United States
and Cuba in more than half a century departed on Wednesday,
opening another chapter in the Obama administration's efforts to
open trade and travel with the former Cold War foe.
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YOUR MONEY-Act now to nab a free spring-break trip
NEW YORK, Aug 31 (Reuters) - With massive travel reward
point bonuses on the table this fall, consumers who sign up for
a new credit card could be flying free for spring break.
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point bonuses on the table this fall, consumers who sign up for
a new credit card could be flying free for spring break.
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Rise in new orders lifts hopes for Swiss manufacturers
ZURICH, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Swiss mechanical and electrical
engineering companies saw an 18.5 percent increase in new orders
in the second quarter, raising hopes of a recovery in a sector
hit by the strong franc.
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engineering companies saw an 18.5 percent increase in new orders
in the second quarter, raising hopes of a recovery in a sector
hit by the strong franc.
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UPDATE 2-Nokia's patent chief departs in wake of Samsung pacts
HELSINKI/FRANKFURT, Aug 31 (Reuters) - The head of Nokia's
small, but highly profitable patent licensing
division is leaving after two years in the role, the Finnish
company said on Wednesday, weeks after he sealed a pace-setting
patent deal with Samsung Electronics.
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small, but highly profitable patent licensing
division is leaving after two years in the role, the Finnish
company said on Wednesday, weeks after he sealed a pace-setting
patent deal with Samsung Electronics.
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United Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Ireland, 16 injured
DUBLIN, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Fourteen passengers and two crew
members were injured and taken to hospital on Wednesday after a
United Airlines flight was forced to divert to
Ireland's Shannon Airport due to a medical situation, the
airport said.
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members were injured and taken to hospital on Wednesday after a
United Airlines flight was forced to divert to
Ireland's Shannon Airport due to a medical situation, the
airport said.
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Taiwan budgets for 12-year, $2.2 billion advanced jet trainer programme
TAIPEI, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Taiwan aims to spend T$68.6
billion ($2.16 billion) over 12 years from 2017 to develop its
own jet trainers, according to budget data seen on Wednesday,
signalling the independence-leaning government's resolve to
build up the defence industry.
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billion ($2.16 billion) over 12 years from 2017 to develop its
own jet trainers, according to budget data seen on Wednesday,
signalling the independence-leaning government's resolve to
build up the defence industry.
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Frankfurt Airport to resume operations at 1030 GMT after partial evacuation
BERLIN, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Frankfurt Airport will resume
operations at 1030 GMT (1230 CET)following a security breach at
Terminal 1 that required the departure hall to be evacuated,
airport operator Fraport said on Wednesday.
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operations at 1030 GMT (1230 CET)following a security breach at
Terminal 1 that required the departure hall to be evacuated,
airport operator Fraport said on Wednesday.
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Swiss find dead pilot from crashed air force jet
ZURICH, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Search parties have found the
body of a Swiss air force fighter pilot whose jet crashed in the
Alps on Monday during a training exercise, the defence ministry
said on Wednesday.
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body of a Swiss air force fighter pilot whose jet crashed in the
Alps on Monday during a training exercise, the defence ministry
said on Wednesday.
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BOC Aviation orders five Airbus A321 aircraft for $574.5 mln
SHANGHAI, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Singapore-based aircraft lessor
BOC Aviation said on Wednesday it has ordered five
Airbus A321-200 planes for $574.5 million, which it has
already leased to an Asian airline.
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BOC Aviation said on Wednesday it has ordered five
Airbus A321-200 planes for $574.5 million, which it has
already leased to an Asian airline.
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European shares steady, Commerzbank up on merger report
LONDON, Aug 31 (Reuters) - European equities steadied in
early trading on Wednesday after setting a two-week high in the
previous day, with gains in companies such as Commerzbank
and Bouygues offsetting weaker miners.
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early trading on Wednesday after setting a two-week high in the
previous day, with gains in companies such as Commerzbank
and Bouygues offsetting weaker miners.
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Ukraine ends visa-free deal with North Korea to keep out "ineligible persons"
SEOUL, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Ukraine has revoked a Soviet-era
deal that allowed visa-free travel for North Koreans, the latest
setback for isolated North Korea which has been under growing
pressure since the UN Security Council imposed toughened new
sanctions in March.
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deal that allowed visa-free travel for North Koreans, the latest
setback for isolated North Korea which has been under growing
pressure since the UN Security Council imposed toughened new
sanctions in March.
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China stocks rise, aided by earnings, as state support seen
SHANGHAI, Aug 31 (Reuters) - China stocks firmed on
Wednesday as the earnings season drew to a close, with interim
results wrong-footing pessimists amid signs that state-backed
investors have bought blue-chip shares in a bid to help
stabilise the market.
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Wednesday as the earnings season drew to a close, with interim
results wrong-footing pessimists amid signs that state-backed
investors have bought blue-chip shares in a bid to help
stabilise the market.
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S.Korea's Hanjin Shipping files for court receivership -MoneyToday
SEOUL, Aug 31 (Reuters) - South Korea's Hanjin Shipping Co
Ltd has formally filed for court receivership on
Wednesday, news service MoneyToday reported.
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Ltd has formally filed for court receivership on
Wednesday, news service MoneyToday reported.
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Tuesday, August 30, 2016
Amazon Dash one-button device arrives in Britain
LONDON, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Seeking to capitalise on Britons
too busy or forgetful to shop for household essentials, retail
giant Amazon is bringing its thumb-sized, one-button
ordering device to the UK.
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too busy or forgetful to shop for household essentials, retail
giant Amazon is bringing its thumb-sized, one-button
ordering device to the UK.
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First U.S.-Cuba scheduled flight in decades set to depart
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug 31 (Reuters) - The first
regularly scheduled commercial flight between the United States
and Cuba in more than half a century is set to depart on
Wednesday, starting a new chapter in the Obama administration's
bid to open trade and travel with the former Cold War foe.
Read more
regularly scheduled commercial flight between the United States
and Cuba in more than half a century is set to depart on
Wednesday, starting a new chapter in the Obama administration's
bid to open trade and travel with the former Cold War foe.
Read more
UPDATE 1-Trump says plans to meet Mexican president ahead of immigration speech
WASHINGTON, Aug 30 (Reuters) - U.S. Republican presidential
nominee Donald Trump said he plans to meet Mexican President
Enrique Pena Nieto on Wednesday, hours before outlining his
proposals for cracking down on illegal immigration.
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nominee Donald Trump said he plans to meet Mexican President
Enrique Pena Nieto on Wednesday, hours before outlining his
proposals for cracking down on illegal immigration.
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N.Korea executes vice premier for education - South
SEOUL, Aug 31 (Reuters) - North Korea has executed its vice
premier for education, Kim Yong Jin, and has reprimanded two
other high-ranking officials, South Korea said on Wednesday.
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premier for education, Kim Yong Jin, and has reprimanded two
other high-ranking officials, South Korea said on Wednesday.
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Joe Sutter, father of the 747, passes away at 95
Aug 30 (Reuters) - Joe Sutter, known for leading Boeing Co's
engineering team for the iconic 747 jumbo jet in the
mid-1960s, died on Tuesday at the age of 95.
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engineering team for the iconic 747 jumbo jet in the
mid-1960s, died on Tuesday at the age of 95.
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UPDATE 7-EU hits Apple with 13 billion euro Irish tax demand
* GRAPHIC - Apple's tax structure http://tmsnrt.rs/2bxS7Sd
(Adds Apple warning of issue and establishing escrow account)
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(Adds Apple warning of issue and establishing escrow account)
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N.Korea makes progress on missiles, but no evidence of nuclear weapons yet
SEOUL, Aug 31 (Reuters) - North Korea has made considerable
progress this year on weapons technology, including testing a
submarine-launched missile for the first time, but it's still
not clear if the isolated nation has developed a nuclear
warhead.
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progress this year on weapons technology, including testing a
submarine-launched missile for the first time, but it's still
not clear if the isolated nation has developed a nuclear
warhead.
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UPDATE 6-EU hits Apple with 13 billion euro Irish tax demand
* GRAPHIC - Apple's tax structure http://tmsnrt.rs/2bxS7Sd
(Adds share move, analyst on chances of winning appeal, Apple
CFO comment)
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(Adds share move, analyst on chances of winning appeal, Apple
CFO comment)
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Trade critic Trump visits Boeing Co's backyard
EVERETT, Washington/WASHINGTON, Aug 30 (Reuters) -
R epublican Donald Trump, who has made his criticism of a pending
Pacific trade agreement central to his campaign, on Tuesday was
to visit a Seattle suburb that is home to a large Boeing Co
plane manufacturing facility that depends heavily on
sales to Asian markets.
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R epublican Donald Trump, who has made his criticism of a pending
Pacific trade agreement central to his campaign, on Tuesday was
to visit a Seattle suburb that is home to a large Boeing Co
plane manufacturing facility that depends heavily on
sales to Asian markets.
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Google expands nascent ride-sharing service - WSJ
Aug 30 (Reuters) - Alphabet Inc's Google unit
plans to open its ride-sharing program to Waze app users in San
Francisco this fall, pitting itself against Uber Technologies
Inc, the Wall Street Journal reported.
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plans to open its ride-sharing program to Waze app users in San
Francisco this fall, pitting itself against Uber Technologies
Inc, the Wall Street Journal reported.
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UPDATE 1-Uber hires senior Target executive to lead global operations
Aug 30 (Reuters) - Uber Technologies Inc has
plucked a top executive from retail giant Target to help lead
the growing ride services company and reshape its image.
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plucked a top executive from retail giant Target to help lead
the growing ride services company and reshape its image.
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Gamesa, Siemens reject GE's offer for Adwen JV - sources
MADRID/FRANKFURT, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Siemens and
Gamesa have rejected a non-binding offer from General
Electric for assets belonging to a wind power venture
between Gamesa and Areva, sources close to the talks
told Reuters on Tuesday.
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Gamesa have rejected a non-binding offer from General
Electric for assets belonging to a wind power venture
between Gamesa and Areva, sources close to the talks
told Reuters on Tuesday.
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Uber hires senior Target executive
Aug 30 (Reuters) - Global ride-hailing service Uber
Technologies Inc said it had hired Jeff Jones, chief
marketing officer at Target Corp, to be president of its
flagship ride-sharing business.
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Technologies Inc said it had hired Jeff Jones, chief
marketing officer at Target Corp, to be president of its
flagship ride-sharing business.
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New York subway prankster to be charged with crime -police
NEW YORK, Aug 30 (Reuters) - New York City police plan to
arrest an aspiring actress who let crickets and worms loose on a
crowded subway train and then urinated on herself last week in
what she has described as a prank, authorities said on Tuesday.
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arrest an aspiring actress who let crickets and worms loose on a
crowded subway train and then urinated on herself last week in
what she has described as a prank, authorities said on Tuesday.
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CORRECTED-Financials help European shares to hit 2-week high
LONDON, Aug 30 (Reuters) - European equities climbed to a
two-week high on Tuesday, with financial stocks gaining ground
on mounting expectations of a possible U.S. rate hike this year.
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two-week high on Tuesday, with financial stocks gaining ground
on mounting expectations of a possible U.S. rate hike this year.
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UPDATE 4-EU-US trade deal in doubt as France urges end to talks
PARIS/BRUSSELS, Aug 30 (Reuters) - France cast serious doubt
on Tuesday on the prospects of an EU free trade deal with the
United States, adding to opposition within Germany just two
months after their countries' leaders reaffirmed support for an
accord.
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on Tuesday on the prospects of an EU free trade deal with the
United States, adding to opposition within Germany just two
months after their countries' leaders reaffirmed support for an
accord.
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Turkish judge seeks asylum in Greece - news agency
ATHENS, Aug 30 (Reuters) - A 48-year-old Turkish judge has
requested political asylum in Greece, claiming persecution by
the government of President Tayyip Erdogan, the Athens News
Agency said on Tuesday.
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requested political asylum in Greece, claiming persecution by
the government of President Tayyip Erdogan, the Athens News
Agency said on Tuesday.
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UPDATE 1-GE names Richard Laxer CEO of GE Capital
Aug 30 (Reuters) - General Electric Co on Tuesday
named Richard Laxer chief executive of GE Capital, which the
conglomerate began shrinking in 2015 as part of efforts to
return to its industrial roots.
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named Richard Laxer chief executive of GE Capital, which the
conglomerate began shrinking in 2015 as part of efforts to
return to its industrial roots.
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UPDATE 4-EU hits Apple with 13 billion euro Irish tax demand
BRUSSELS/DUBLIN, Aug 30 (Reuters) - The European Commission
ordered Apple Inc. to pay Ireland unpaid taxes of up to
13 billion euros ($14.5 billion) on Tuesday as it ruled the firm
had received illegal state aid.
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ordered Apple Inc. to pay Ireland unpaid taxes of up to
13 billion euros ($14.5 billion) on Tuesday as it ruled the firm
had received illegal state aid.
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UPDATE 1-Air China says H1 net profit falls 12.5 percent on weaker yuan
SHANGHAI, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Air China Ltd
, the country's flagship carrier, said its first-half
net profit dropped by 12.5 percent, hurt by foreign exchange
losses that outweighed lower fuel costs and cost control
measures.
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, the country's flagship carrier, said its first-half
net profit dropped by 12.5 percent, hurt by foreign exchange
losses that outweighed lower fuel costs and cost control
measures.
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GE names Richard Laxer CEO of GE Capital
Aug 30 (Reuters) - General Electric Co on Tuesday
appointed Richard Laxer as chief executive of its finance arm,
GE Capital.
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appointed Richard Laxer as chief executive of its finance arm,
GE Capital.
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UPDATE 1-Libya oil guards say to close two oilfields over payment delays
TRIPOLI, Aug 30 (Reuters) - A Libyan armed force controlling
some of the country's southern oilfields will close two of them
down because the government has not paid the funds needed to
maintain security operations, a brigade commander said on
Tuesday.
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some of the country's southern oilfields will close two of them
down because the government has not paid the funds needed to
maintain security operations, a brigade commander said on
Tuesday.
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After Sweden, Denmark now hit by car vandalism
COPENHAGEN, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Denmark has been hit by a
spate of vandalism where cars all over the country has been set
on fire or hit by rocks or logs from highway bridges.
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spate of vandalism where cars all over the country has been set
on fire or hit by rocks or logs from highway bridges.
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More than a million Indian workers to go on strike on Friday
NEW DELHI, Aug 30 (Reuters) - More than a million Indian
workers in banking, telecoms and other sectors will go on strike
on Friday, seeking higher wages and to protest against Prime
Minister Narendra Modi's labour reforms and a plan to close some
loss-making firms.
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workers in banking, telecoms and other sectors will go on strike
on Friday, seeking higher wages and to protest against Prime
Minister Narendra Modi's labour reforms and a plan to close some
loss-making firms.
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Carmat jumps after first implantation of its bioprosthetic artificial heart
PARIS, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Carmat's shares jumped
on Tuesday after the French company announced the first
implantation of its bioprosthetic artificial heart in a
final-stage clinical trial.
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on Tuesday after the French company announced the first
implantation of its bioprosthetic artificial heart in a
final-stage clinical trial.
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UPDATE 1-U.N. says 10,000 killed in Yemen war, nearly twice other estimates
SANAA, Aug 30 (Reuters) - At least 10,000 people have been
killed in Yemen's 18-month-old civil war, the United Nations on
Tuesday, almost double the estimates of more than 6,000 cited by
officials and aid workers for much of 2016.
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killed in Yemen's 18-month-old civil war, the United Nations on
Tuesday, almost double the estimates of more than 6,000 cited by
officials and aid workers for much of 2016.
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Steel sector overcapacity likely to feature in G20 document-German official
BERLIN, Aug 30 (Reuters) - The issue of overcapacity in the
steel sector and other industries is likely to come up in the
communique of the upcoming G20 summit in China, a German
government official said on Tuesday.
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steel sector and other industries is likely to come up in the
communique of the upcoming G20 summit in China, a German
government official said on Tuesday.
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Hong Kong shares end up as U.S. rate hike views ease
SHANGHAI, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Hong Kong shares bounced on
Tuesday amid doubts the Federal Reserve would raise interest
rates as soon as September.
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Tuesday amid doubts the Federal Reserve would raise interest
rates as soon as September.
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European shares rise as doubts linger over September U.S. rate hike
LONDON, Aug 30 (Reuters) - European shares rose on Tuesday
in early deals as investors pared back some of their earlier
expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve could hike interest
rates in September.
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in early deals as investors pared back some of their earlier
expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve could hike interest
rates in September.
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China stocks close higher as banking shares rebound
SHANGHAI, Aug 30 (Reuters) - China stocks closed higher on
Tuesday as banking shares rebounded, shaking off generally weak
earnings reports and concerns about bad loans, although the
selling in transport stocks left major indexes little changed.
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Tuesday as banking shares rebounded, shaking off generally weak
earnings reports and concerns about bad loans, although the
selling in transport stocks left major indexes little changed.
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Petrofac names former BG executive as CFO
Aug 30 (Reuters) - British oilfield services company
Petrofac Ltd on Tuesday named former BG Group executive
Alastair Cochran as its finance head.
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Petrofac Ltd on Tuesday named former BG Group executive
Alastair Cochran as its finance head.
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Monday, August 29, 2016
Typhoon Lionrock nears Japan's tsunami-hit northeast, grounds flights
TOKYO, Aug 30 (Reuters) - More than 100 flights were
cancelled and evacuation warnings were issued for thousands of
people as a powerful typhoon approached Japan's northeast on
Tuesday, a region devastated by a massive earthquake and tsunami
five years ago.
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cancelled and evacuation warnings were issued for thousands of
people as a powerful typhoon approached Japan's northeast on
Tuesday, a region devastated by a massive earthquake and tsunami
five years ago.
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S. Korea July dept stores surge on MERS base effect, hot weather
SEOUL, Aug 30 (Reuters) - South Korea's department store
sales increased at a brisk pace in July, trade ministry data
showed on Tuesday, helped by warmer weather and the low
base-effect from last year's Middle East Respiratory Syndrome
outbreak.
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sales increased at a brisk pace in July, trade ministry data
showed on Tuesday, helped by warmer weather and the low
base-effect from last year's Middle East Respiratory Syndrome
outbreak.
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Bangladesh Islamist leader loses final appeal against execution for war crimes
DHAKA, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Bangladesh's top court on Tuesday
rejected a final appeal by the leader of an Islamist party
against a death sentence over atrocities committed during the
1971 war of independence, lawyers said, meaning he could be
hanged at any time.
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rejected a final appeal by the leader of an Islamist party
against a death sentence over atrocities committed during the
1971 war of independence, lawyers said, meaning he could be
hanged at any time.
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UPDATE 2-United Airlines hires No. 2 at American to be its president
Aug 29 (Reuters) - United Continental Holdings Inc
has hired the No. 2 executive at rival American Airlines Group
Inc, Scott Kirby, to be its president, the companies
said on Monday.
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has hired the No. 2 executive at rival American Airlines Group
Inc, Scott Kirby, to be its president, the companies
said on Monday.
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Pentagon orders review of unfinished aircraft carrier
WASHINGTON, Aug 29 (Reuters) - The Pentagon has ordered a
review of the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier, which is
under construction and due to be delivered in November, a
Defense Department spokesman said on Monday.
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review of the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier, which is
under construction and due to be delivered in November, a
Defense Department spokesman said on Monday.
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UPDATE 2-U.S., India sign military logistics agreement
WASHINGTON, Aug 29 (Reuters) - The United States and India
signed an agreement on Monday governing the use of each other's
land, air and naval bases for repair and resupply, a step toward
building defense ties as they seek to counter the growing
maritime assertiveness of China.
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signed an agreement on Monday governing the use of each other's
land, air and naval bases for repair and resupply, a step toward
building defense ties as they seek to counter the growing
maritime assertiveness of China.
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UPDATE 1-Boeing keeps jetliner prices steady amid slowing sales
SEATTLE, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Boeing Co said on Monday
it will refrain from increasing jetliner prices for the first
time since 2009 as the industry grapples with a slowdown in new
plane sales.
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it will refrain from increasing jetliner prices for the first
time since 2009 as the industry grapples with a slowdown in new
plane sales.
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UPDATE 1-Renzi to present national plan to strengthen Italy's quake defences
* Could take 50 years to get Italy up to best standards
(Adds new Renzi quotes, updates death toll)
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(Adds new Renzi quotes, updates death toll)
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UPDATE 1-Canada's SNC-Lavalin says it is mulling offer for French business
MONTREAL, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Canadian construction and
engineering company SNC-Lavalin Group Inc said on
Monday it is weighing an offer for its entire business in
France, which has about 1,100 employees and manages 17 regional
airports in the country.
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engineering company SNC-Lavalin Group Inc said on
Monday it is weighing an offer for its entire business in
France, which has about 1,100 employees and manages 17 regional
airports in the country.
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UPDATE 2-Truck carrying Takata air bag inflators explodes in U.S., killing one
Aug 29 (Reuters) - A truck that was transporting Takata Corp
air bag inflators and propellant material at the center
of a global recall exploded in Texas last week, killing one
woman and injuring four other people, the auto parts supplier
said on Monday.
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air bag inflators and propellant material at the center
of a global recall exploded in Texas last week, killing one
woman and injuring four other people, the auto parts supplier
said on Monday.
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Canada's SNC-Lavalin says it is mulling offer for French business
MONTREAL, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Canadian construction and
engineering company SNC-Lavalin Group Inc said on
Monday it is weighing an offer for its entire business in
France, which has about 1,100 employees and manages 17 regional
airports in the country.
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engineering company SNC-Lavalin Group Inc said on
Monday it is weighing an offer for its entire business in
France, which has about 1,100 employees and manages 17 regional
airports in the country.
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UPDATE 1-Social media adds to panic over 'gunfire' at L.A. airport -police
LOS ANGELES, Aug 29 (Reuters) - A security panic that
crippled Los Angeles International Airport and sent hundreds of
passengers fleeing from terminals was triggered by reports of
gunfire that proved false but were amplified by word-of-mouth
and social media, police said on Monday.
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crippled Los Angeles International Airport and sent hundreds of
passengers fleeing from terminals was triggered by reports of
gunfire that proved false but were amplified by word-of-mouth
and social media, police said on Monday.
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New Cuba tourism seen slow to take off despite U.S. flights
HAVANA/NEW YORK, Aug 29 (Reuters) - An expected explosion in
U.S. tourism to Cuba will likely take years to materialize even
after U.S. airlines resume commercial flights to the Caribbean
island this week for the first time since 1961, industry
officials said.
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U.S. tourism to Cuba will likely take years to materialize even
after U.S. airlines resume commercial flights to the Caribbean
island this week for the first time since 1961, industry
officials said.
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European shares lower on U.S. rate hike expectations, Alstom up
* Fingerprint Cards gains on client China launch
(Recasts, adds detail and updated prices at close)
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(Recasts, adds detail and updated prices at close)
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Swiss air force jet goes missing, search launched
ZURICH, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Searches were launched on Monday
after a Swiss air force jet flown by a single pilot went
missing, the ministry of defence said.
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after a Swiss air force jet flown by a single pilot went
missing, the ministry of defence said.
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Turkish military launched 61 artillery more strikes in northern Syria -statement
ANKARA, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Turkish armed forces have carried
out 61 artillery strikes around the northern Syrian town of
Jarablus in the past 24 hours, hitting 20 targets, Turkey's
military said on Monday.
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out 61 artillery strikes around the northern Syrian town of
Jarablus in the past 24 hours, hitting 20 targets, Turkey's
military said on Monday.
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Renzi to present national plan to strengthen Italy's quake defences
ROME, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Matteo Renzi
promised on Monday to present a national plan to make Italy
safer against earthquakes as rescuers continued to search for
bodies after last week's quake that killed at least 290 people.
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promised on Monday to present a national plan to make Italy
safer against earthquakes as rescuers continued to search for
bodies after last week's quake that killed at least 290 people.
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International experts in Egypt to inspect Metrojet wreckage -statement
CAIRO, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Experts from Russia and Germany
are in Egypt to inspect the wreckage of a Russian passenger
plane that crashed in Sinai last year killing all 224 people on
board, the Egyptian-led investigating committee said on Monday.
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are in Egypt to inspect the wreckage of a Russian passenger
plane that crashed in Sinai last year killing all 224 people on
board, the Egyptian-led investigating committee said on Monday.
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Iceland's Katla volcano hit by unusually large earthquakes
Aug 29 (Reuters) - Two unusually large earthquakes hit one
of Iceland's biggest volcanoes early on Monday, raising concerns
of a possible eruption, the Icelandic Met Office said.
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of Iceland's biggest volcanoes early on Monday, raising concerns
of a possible eruption, the Icelandic Met Office said.
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Iran deploys Russian-made S-300 missiles at its Fordow nuclear site -TV
ANKARA, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Iran has deployed the
Russian-supplied S-300 surface-to-air missile defence system
around its Fordow underground uranium enrichment facility,
Iranian state media reported on Monday.
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Russian-supplied S-300 surface-to-air missile defence system
around its Fordow underground uranium enrichment facility,
Iranian state media reported on Monday.
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Truck carrying Takata air bag inflators causes blast in U.S., 1 killed
TOKYO, Aug 29 (Reuters) - A truck transporting Takata Corp
air bag inflators and propellants that are at the
centre of a global recall exploded in Texas earlier this month,
resulting in one death and four injuries, the embattled auto
parts supplier said on Monday.
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air bag inflators and propellants that are at the
centre of a global recall exploded in Texas earlier this month,
resulting in one death and four injuries, the embattled auto
parts supplier said on Monday.
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Hong Kong shares fall on firmer U.S. rate hike views
Aug 29 (Reuters) - Hong Kong stocks fell on Monday after
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen indicated an interest
rate increase remains on the cards for this year.
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U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen indicated an interest
rate increase remains on the cards for this year.
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Sunday, August 28, 2016
Two United Airlines pilots held on alcohol charge in Scotland
LONDON, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Two United Airlines
pilots were arrested on suspicion of being under the influence
of alcohol in Scotland on Saturday as they were about to fly to
the United States, police and the airline said.
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pilots were arrested on suspicion of being under the influence
of alcohol in Scotland on Saturday as they were about to fly to
the United States, police and the airline said.
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RPT-As Obama heads to Laos, signs of a tilt away from China
VIENTIANE, Aug 28 (Reuters) - The secretive communist
government of Laos, a country with a population of less than 7
million, rarely causes a ripple on the diplomatic circuit. And
yet its sleepy capital will spring to life next week when global
leaders arrive for an Asian summit.
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government of Laos, a country with a population of less than 7
million, rarely causes a ripple on the diplomatic circuit. And
yet its sleepy capital will spring to life next week when global
leaders arrive for an Asian summit.
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L'Aquila is grim reminder of struggle facing Italy's quake-hit towns
L'AQUILA, Italy, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Seven years after being
devastated by an earthquake that killed more than 300 people,
L'Aquila's abandoned city centre is a stark reminder of the
struggle facing Italian towns hit by a quake last week.
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devastated by an earthquake that killed more than 300 people,
L'Aquila's abandoned city centre is a stark reminder of the
struggle facing Italian towns hit by a quake last week.
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As Obama heads to Laos, signs of a tilt away from China
VIENTIANE, Aug 28 (Reuters) - The secretive communist
government of Laos, a country with a population of less than 7
million, rarely causes a ripple on the diplomatic circuit. And
yet its sleepy capital will spring to life next week when global
leaders arrive for an Asian summit.
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government of Laos, a country with a population of less than 7
million, rarely causes a ripple on the diplomatic circuit. And
yet its sleepy capital will spring to life next week when global
leaders arrive for an Asian summit.
Read more
Turkish air strikes kill 15 more civilians in Syria -Observatory
BEIRUT, Aug 28 (Reuters) - A group monitoring the Syrian war
said Turkish air strikes had killed at least 15 civilians in
northern Syria, bringing to 35 the number of people it says have
been killed in Turkish air strikes in the area on Sunday.
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said Turkish air strikes had killed at least 15 civilians in
northern Syria, bringing to 35 the number of people it says have
been killed in Turkish air strikes in the area on Sunday.
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Saturday, August 27, 2016
Suspected Kurdish militants fire rockets at Turkey's Diyarbakir airport - DHA
ISTANBUL, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Suspected Kurdish militants
fired rockets at the airport in Turkey's main southeastern city
of Diyarbakir on Saturday, sending passengers and staff
scrambling for shelter, Dogan news agency said, but there were
no immediate reports of casualties.
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fired rockets at the airport in Turkey's main southeastern city
of Diyarbakir on Saturday, sending passengers and staff
scrambling for shelter, Dogan news agency said, but there were
no immediate reports of casualties.
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UPDATE 1-Suspected Kurdish militants fire rockets at Turkey's Diyarbakir airport -media
ISTANBUL, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Suspected Kurdish militants
fired rockets at the airport in Turkey's main southeastern city
of Diyarbakir on Saturday, sending passengers and staff
scrambling for shelter, Dogan news agency said, but there were
no immediate reports of casualties.
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fired rockets at the airport in Turkey's main southeastern city
of Diyarbakir on Saturday, sending passengers and staff
scrambling for shelter, Dogan news agency said, but there were
no immediate reports of casualties.
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German military wants security checks on recruits, newspaper says
BERLIN, Aug 27 (Reuters) - There are signs that Islamists
are trying to join the German armed forces to get military
training, and there is a risk they might use that training to
carry out attacks in Germany or abroad, a German newspaper cited
a draft document as saying.
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are trying to join the German armed forces to get military
training, and there is a risk they might use that training to
carry out attacks in Germany or abroad, a German newspaper cited
a draft document as saying.
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Syria rebels battle rival force as Turkey presses operation
BEIRUT, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Syrian rebels backed by Turkey
fought fighters opposed by Ankara in northern Syria on Saturday,
sources on both sides said, as a Turkish-backed operation
targeting Islamic State and Kurdish influence at the border
appeared to gather pace.
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fought fighters opposed by Ankara in northern Syria on Saturday,
sources on both sides said, as a Turkish-backed operation
targeting Islamic State and Kurdish influence at the border
appeared to gather pace.
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Turkish planes destroy ammunition store in Syria - military sources
ANKARA, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Turkish warplanes destroyed an
ammunition store south of the Syrian frontier town of Jarablus
on Saturday, military sources told Reuters after a group in the
region allied to a Kurdish-backed force said its positions had
been targeted.
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ammunition store south of the Syrian frontier town of Jarablus
on Saturday, military sources told Reuters after a group in the
region allied to a Kurdish-backed force said its positions had
been targeted.
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Video emerges showing US police pursuing deaf driver
Aug 26 (Reuters) - A video has emerged purportedly showing
the beginning of a chase that resulted with a Highway Patrol
trooper fatally shooting a deaf driver two weeks ago.
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the beginning of a chase that resulted with a Highway Patrol
trooper fatally shooting a deaf driver two weeks ago.
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UPDATE 1-Iraq willing to play active role in propping up oil prices -minister
BAGHDAD, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Iraq is willing to play an
active role within OPEC to support oil prices, its oil minister
Jabar Ali al-Luaibi said on Saturday, without clarifying whether
it was prepared to back a possible agreement to freeze output.
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active role within OPEC to support oil prices, its oil minister
Jabar Ali al-Luaibi said on Saturday, without clarifying whether
it was prepared to back a possible agreement to freeze output.
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Minnesota sets broadest U.S. limits on chemicals blamed for bee declines
Aug 26 (Reuters) - Minnesota's governor on Friday ordered
the broadest restrictions yet in a U.S. state on the use of
agricultural pesticides that have been blamed for hurting bees,
fueling concerns that farmers there will not be able to protect
crops from insects.
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the broadest restrictions yet in a U.S. state on the use of
agricultural pesticides that have been blamed for hurting bees,
fueling concerns that farmers there will not be able to protect
crops from insects.
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Friday, August 26, 2016
Ukraine starts 2016 maize harvest
KIEV, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Ukraine has begun its maize
harvest, threshing the first 8,000 tonnes from 3,000 hectares,
the agriculture ministry said on Friday.
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harvest, threshing the first 8,000 tonnes from 3,000 hectares,
the agriculture ministry said on Friday.
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RPT-U.S. aid to Pakistan shrinks amid mounting frustration over militants
WASHINGTON, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Pakistan's continued support
for resurgent militant groups hostile to the United States,
coupled with warming U.S. military and business relations with
India, is sharply diminishing Islamabad's strategic importance
as an ally to Washington, U.S. military, diplomatic, and
intelligence officials and outside experts said.
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for resurgent militant groups hostile to the United States,
coupled with warming U.S. military and business relations with
India, is sharply diminishing Islamabad's strategic importance
as an ally to Washington, U.S. military, diplomatic, and
intelligence officials and outside experts said.
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UPDATE 2-Tunisia PM warns of economic austerity, job cuts
TUNIS, Aug 26 (Reuters) - If Tunisia does not overcome its
economic difficulties, an austerity programme will be inevitable
next year with thousands of public sector job cuts and new
taxes, prime minister-designate Youssef Chahed told parliament
on Friday.
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economic difficulties, an austerity programme will be inevitable
next year with thousands of public sector job cuts and new
taxes, prime minister-designate Youssef Chahed told parliament
on Friday.
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India should let market to determine seed prices -foreign seed firms' alliance
NEW DELHI, Aug 26 (Reuters) - An official from the newly
formed alliance of major international seed companies in India
said on Friday that market should determine prices of seeds
rather than regulatory mechanism.
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formed alliance of major international seed companies in India
said on Friday that market should determine prices of seeds
rather than regulatory mechanism.
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Thursday, August 25, 2016
Australia warns shipbuilder DCNS after massive security leak
SYDNEY, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Australian defence officials
warned French naval contractor DCNS to beef up security in
Australia, where it is preparing to build a A$50 billion ($38.13
billion) fleet of submarines, in the wake of a massive data
leak, a government spokesman said on Friday.
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warned French naval contractor DCNS to beef up security in
Australia, where it is preparing to build a A$50 billion ($38.13
billion) fleet of submarines, in the wake of a massive data
leak, a government spokesman said on Friday.
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British economy escapes Brexit 'bomb', for now
LONDON, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Britain's high streets are
heaving with shoppers despite June's shock vote to leave the
European Union, big companies have reported few signs of
distress and some tabloid newspapers are even talking about a
post-Brexit economic boom.
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heaving with shoppers despite June's shock vote to leave the
European Union, big companies have reported few signs of
distress and some tabloid newspapers are even talking about a
post-Brexit economic boom.
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RPT-UPDATE 1-Malaysia's AirAsia values leasing arm at $1 bln -investor presentation
SINGAPORE, Aug 25 (Reuters) - AirAsia Bhd, Asia's
biggest low-cost airline, values its wholly owned leasing arm at
4.1 billion ringgit ($1 billion), and aims to attract an equity
investor to the unit by end-2016, it said in a presentation to
analysts.
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biggest low-cost airline, values its wholly owned leasing arm at
4.1 billion ringgit ($1 billion), and aims to attract an equity
investor to the unit by end-2016, it said in a presentation to
analysts.
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Toshiba: Japan trunk bank sues it for $120 mln over accounting scandal
TOKYO, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Toshiba Corp said on
Friday a Japanese trust bank was suing it for 12 billion yen
($119 million) for losses stemming from the company's $1.3
billion accounting scandal last year.
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Friday a Japanese trust bank was suing it for 12 billion yen
($119 million) for losses stemming from the company's $1.3
billion accounting scandal last year.
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RPT-Energy company problems expose cracks in Singapore bond market
SINGAPORE, Aug 25 (Reuters) - The collapse of an oil
services company and the deterioration in the finances of some
other energy firms have exposed structural cracks in the
Singapore dollar corporate bond market.
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services company and the deterioration in the finances of some
other energy firms have exposed structural cracks in the
Singapore dollar corporate bond market.
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GM cleared in second verdict over crash blamed on ignition switch
NEW YORK, Aug 25 (Reuters) - A Texas jury on Thursday said a
General Motors Co ignition switch was not to blame for a
fatal 2011 crash, according to a statement from the company.
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General Motors Co ignition switch was not to blame for a
fatal 2011 crash, according to a statement from the company.
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UPDATE 1-GM cleared in second verdict over crash blamed on ignition switch
NEW YORK, Aug 25 (Reuters) - A Texas jury said on Thursday a
General Motors Co ignition switch was not to blame for a
fatal 2011 crash, according to a statement from the company.
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General Motors Co ignition switch was not to blame for a
fatal 2011 crash, according to a statement from the company.
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REFILE-First driverless taxi hits the streets of Singapore
SINGAPORE, Aug 25 (Reuters) - The first driverless taxi
began work on Thursday in a limited public trial on the streets
of Singapore.
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began work on Thursday in a limited public trial on the streets
of Singapore.
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UPDATE 1-U.S. ship fires warning shots at Iranian vessel -official
WASHINGTON, Aug 25 (Reuters) - A U.S. Navy ship fired
warning shots after an Iranian fast-attack craft approached two
U.S. ships in the northern Gulf on Wednesday, a U.S. Defense
official said.
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warning shots after an Iranian fast-attack craft approached two
U.S. ships in the northern Gulf on Wednesday, a U.S. Defense
official said.
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Al Shabaab militants bomb Somali beach restaurant, gunfight ongoing
MOGADISHU, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Al Shabaab militants attacked
a beach restaurant in the capital Mogadishu with a car bomb and
a gunfight was still ongoing, police and the group said on
Thursday.
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a beach restaurant in the capital Mogadishu with a car bomb and
a gunfight was still ongoing, police and the group said on
Thursday.
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Iranian vessels' intentions in approaching U.S. warship unclear -White House
WASHINGTON, Aug 25 (Reuters) - The intention of four Iranian
vessels that approached a U.S. warship in international waters
in the Strait of Hormuz this week were not clear, but such
actions can escalate tensions, the White House said on Thursday.
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vessels that approached a U.S. warship in international waters
in the Strait of Hormuz this week were not clear, but such
actions can escalate tensions, the White House said on Thursday.
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Indian submarine documents stolen, not leaked - French source
PARIS, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Documents relating to Indian
submarines were stolen from French naval contractor DCNS and not
leaked, a French government source said on Thursday, adding that
the information published so far showed only operational aspects
of the submarines.
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submarines were stolen from French naval contractor DCNS and not
leaked, a French government source said on Thursday, adding that
the information published so far showed only operational aspects
of the submarines.
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Russia says extremely concerned over fighting in Syria's Hasaka
MOSCOW, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Russian Foreign Ministry
spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Thursday that Moscow was
extremely concerned by the fighting between Syrian Kurdish and
government forces in the northeastern city of Hasaka.
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spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Thursday that Moscow was
extremely concerned by the fighting between Syrian Kurdish and
government forces in the northeastern city of Hasaka.
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Berry Plastics to buy AEP Industries
Aug 25 (Reuters) - Berry Plastics Group Inc said it
would buy flexible plastic packaging films maker AEP Industries
Inc in a deal valued at $765 million, including debt.
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would buy flexible plastic packaging films maker AEP Industries
Inc in a deal valued at $765 million, including debt.
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Sri Lankan stocks end steady; turnover moderate
COLOMBO, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Sri Lankan shares ended steady
on Thursday in moderate trading volume as local buying boosted
by positive sentiment was offset by foreign outflows and selling
for month-end settlement.
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on Thursday in moderate trading volume as local buying boosted
by positive sentiment was offset by foreign outflows and selling
for month-end settlement.
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Don't count on technology to save you in a disaster - researchers
BARCELONA, Aug 25 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Newfound
enthusiasm for the latest technologies, such as drones and
smartphones, to improve the way aid is provided to people in
disasters may be overblown, experts warned on Thursday.
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enthusiasm for the latest technologies, such as drones and
smartphones, to improve the way aid is provided to people in
disasters may be overblown, experts warned on Thursday.
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India government panel clears GM mustard but hurdles remain -sources
NEW DELHI, Aug 25 (Reuters) - A government panel has cleared
commercial use of what would be India's first genetically
modified (GM) food crop, but the political establishment will
still have to give final approvals amid wide-spread public
opposition to the technology.
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commercial use of what would be India's first genetically
modified (GM) food crop, but the political establishment will
still have to give final approvals amid wide-spread public
opposition to the technology.
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China stocks fall to 2-week low on property woes
BEIJING, Aug 25 (Reuters) - China stocks ended at their
lowest in nearly two weeks on Thursday, as banks and property
companies eased after the government imposed stricter rules on
lending to head off growing risks in the financial system.
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lowest in nearly two weeks on Thursday, as banks and property
companies eased after the government imposed stricter rules on
lending to head off growing risks in the financial system.
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Seadrill says oil industry may be turning as Q2 beats forecast
OSLO, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Norway-listed offshore driller
Seadrill, once the crown jewel in the business empire
of shipping tycoon John Fredriksen, said the oil industry may be
turning a corner as it posted second-quarter earnings above
forecasts on Thursday.
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Seadrill, once the crown jewel in the business empire
of shipping tycoon John Fredriksen, said the oil industry may be
turning a corner as it posted second-quarter earnings above
forecasts on Thursday.
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Pizza by drone - unmanned air delivery set to take off in New Zealand
WELLINGTON/SYDNEY, Aug 25 (Reuters) - A New Zealand pizza
chain aims to become the world's first company to offer a
commercial drone delivery service, a milestone in the
once-unthinkable quest to save time and money with an air-borne
supply chain dispensing with people.
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chain aims to become the world's first company to offer a
commercial drone delivery service, a milestone in the
once-unthinkable quest to save time and money with an air-borne
supply chain dispensing with people.
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Essentra to sell clean wipes business in 220 mln stg deal
Aug 25 (Reuters) - Filter products maker Essentra Plc
said it had agreed to sell its clean wipes making unit
to an affiliate of buyout specialist Madison Industries in a
deal worth 220 million pounds ($291 million), exiting a non-core
unit after a turbulent year.
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said it had agreed to sell its clean wipes making unit
to an affiliate of buyout specialist Madison Industries in a
deal worth 220 million pounds ($291 million), exiting a non-core
unit after a turbulent year.
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Wednesday, August 24, 2016
German military mulls withdrawing jets from Turkey air base - report
BERLIN, Aug 25 (Reuters) - The German military is preparing
for a possible withdrawal of six Tornado reconnaissance jets
from Turkey's Incirlik Air Base given Ankara's continued refusal
to allow German lawmakers to visit the facility, Der Spiegel
magazine reported Thursday.
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for a possible withdrawal of six Tornado reconnaissance jets
from Turkey's Incirlik Air Base given Ankara's continued refusal
to allow German lawmakers to visit the facility, Der Spiegel
magazine reported Thursday.
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South Korea to start trading with Iran in euro on Aug 29
SEOUL, Aug 25 (Reuters) - South Korea's finance minister
said on Thursday his country will start trading with Iran using
the euro on Aug. 29.
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said on Thursday his country will start trading with Iran using
the euro on Aug. 29.
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U.S. State Department condemns N. Korean missile test
WASHINGTON, Aug 24 (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department on
Wednesday strongly condemned North Korea's latest
submarine-launched ballistic missile test and called upon
Pyongyang to refrain from actions and rhetoric that raise
tensions in the region.
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Wednesday strongly condemned North Korea's latest
submarine-launched ballistic missile test and called upon
Pyongyang to refrain from actions and rhetoric that raise
tensions in the region.
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Poland seeks investigation into KGMH's Quadra FNX purchase
WARSAW, Aug 24 (Reuters) - Poland's Internal Security Agency
(ABW) has asked prosecutors to investigate copper miner KGHM
over the purchase of a Canadian firm with metal
deposits in Chile, the secret services minister said on
Wednesday.
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(ABW) has asked prosecutors to investigate copper miner KGHM
over the purchase of a Canadian firm with metal
deposits in Chile, the secret services minister said on
Wednesday.
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UPDATE 1-North Carolina investigates police shooting of deaf driver
Aug 24 (Reuters) - North Carolina's top safety official has
appealed to the public and the media not to rush to judgment
over the fatal shooting of a deaf driver by a Highway Patrol
trooper until an investigation is completed.
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appealed to the public and the media not to rush to judgment
over the fatal shooting of a deaf driver by a Highway Patrol
trooper until an investigation is completed.
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UPDATE 1-U.N. Security Council to meet Wednesday on N. Korea missile launch
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 24 (Reuters) - The United Nations
Security Council will hold a closed-door meeting on Wednesday at
the request of the United States and Japan to discuss North
Korea's latest missile launch, diplomats said.
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Security Council will hold a closed-door meeting on Wednesday at
the request of the United States and Japan to discuss North
Korea's latest missile launch, diplomats said.
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Handelsbanken to sell stake in owner Industrivarden
STOCKHOLM, Aug 24 (Reuters) - Swedish bank Handelsbanken
said on Wednesday it planned to sell its 29.4 million
shares in its parent Industrivarden to institutional
investors.
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said on Wednesday it planned to sell its 29.4 million
shares in its parent Industrivarden to institutional
investors.
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Norwegian politician rebuked for playing Pokemon Go during defence hearing
OSLO, Aug 24 (Reuters) - A senior Norwegian politician drew
criticism on Wednesday for playing Pokemon Go on her smart phone
during a parliamentary hearing about the country's defence
policy.
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criticism on Wednesday for playing Pokemon Go on her smart phone
during a parliamentary hearing about the country's defence
policy.
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Russia says deeply worried by Turkish operation in Syria
MOSCOW, Aug 24 (Reuters) - Russia's Foreign Ministry said in
a statement on Wednesday Moscow was deeply worried by the
escalation of tension on the Turkish-Syria border after Ankara
sent military forces into Syrian territory.
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a statement on Wednesday Moscow was deeply worried by the
escalation of tension on the Turkish-Syria border after Ankara
sent military forces into Syrian territory.
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Moody's says uncertainties remain for Abengoa despite restructuring plan
MADRID, Aug 24 (Reuters) - Credit ratings agency Moody's
said on Wednesday the restructuring plan put forward by Spanish
renewable energy and engineering firm Abengoa would
reduce its debt burden, but it was unclear whether it would be
successful.
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said on Wednesday the restructuring plan put forward by Spanish
renewable energy and engineering firm Abengoa would
reduce its debt burden, but it was unclear whether it would be
successful.
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Rolls-Royce wins $1.5 bln engine order with China Eastern Airlines
LONDON, Aug 24 (Reuters) - British engineering company
Rolls-Royce said it won a $1.5 billion order for its
Trent 700 engines from China Eastern Airlines to
power 15 of the Chinese carrier's Airbus A330 aircraft.
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Rolls-Royce said it won a $1.5 billion order for its
Trent 700 engines from China Eastern Airlines to
power 15 of the Chinese carrier's Airbus A330 aircraft.
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Czech locksmith builds plane to fly to work 10 miles away
ZDIKOV, Czech Republic, Aug 24 (Reuters) - Frantisek Hadrava
thought driving to work for 14 minutes was too much, so he built
an plane to cut the commute by half.
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thought driving to work for 14 minutes was too much, so he built
an plane to cut the commute by half.
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Tuesday, August 23, 2016
UPDATE 1-France's DCNS, builder of Australia's new submarines, suffers huge data leak
SYDNEY, Aug 24 (Reuters) - The French shipbuilder which
earlier this year won a A$50 billion ($38.06 billion) contract
to build Australia's next generation of submarines has suffered
a massive data leak, raising doubts about the security of one of
the world's biggest defence projects.
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earlier this year won a A$50 billion ($38.06 billion) contract
to build Australia's next generation of submarines has suffered
a massive data leak, raising doubts about the security of one of
the world's biggest defence projects.
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China shows first images of Mars rover, aims for 2020 mission
BEIJING, Aug 24 (Reuters) - China has showed off its first
images of a rover it plans to sent to Mars in mid-2020, which is
designed to explore the planet surface for three months, state
media said, the latest aim of China's ambitious space programme.
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images of a rover it plans to sent to Mars in mid-2020, which is
designed to explore the planet surface for three months, state
media said, the latest aim of China's ambitious space programme.
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U.S. tracked N. Korean submarine-launched missile -defense official
WASHINGTON, Aug 23 (Reuters) - The United States detected
and tracked a North Korean submarine-launched missile which flew
about 300 miles (480 km) before splashing into the Sea of Japan,
a U.S. defense official said on Tuesday.
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and tracked a North Korean submarine-launched missile which flew
about 300 miles (480 km) before splashing into the Sea of Japan,
a U.S. defense official said on Tuesday.
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UPDATE 1-Judge denies GM's mid-trial bid to toss Texas ignition switch case
NEW YORK, Aug 23 (Reuters) - General Motors Co said
Tuesday a Texas judge had denied its bid to throw out a lawsuit
over a fatal 2011 crash blamed on a faulty ignition switch,
after the company accused a car driver and his lawyers of
fabricating evidence about the vehicle's key.
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Tuesday a Texas judge had denied its bid to throw out a lawsuit
over a fatal 2011 crash blamed on a faulty ignition switch,
after the company accused a car driver and his lawyers of
fabricating evidence about the vehicle's key.
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UPDATE 1-Big oil tankers' need for retrofit delays use of new Panama Canal
HOUSTON, Aug 23 (Reuters) - The promise that some oil
traders and brokers saw for an expanded Panama Canal to become a
new route for large tankers will take longer to realize than
expected because many ships must first undergo inconvenient
retrofits to transit through the new locks, shipping industry
experts said.
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traders and brokers saw for an expanded Panama Canal to become a
new route for large tankers will take longer to realize than
expected because many ships must first undergo inconvenient
retrofits to transit through the new locks, shipping industry
experts said.
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Mexico reclaims migrant-shuttling 'The Beast' railroad concession
MEXICO CITY, Aug 23 (Reuters) - Mexico's Communications and
Transport Ministry said on Tuesday it had taken over a
concession to a southern railroad, whose trains are known
locally as "The Beast," which thousands of Central American
migrants have used to hitch rides to the United States.
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Transport Ministry said on Tuesday it had taken over a
concession to a southern railroad, whose trains are known
locally as "The Beast," which thousands of Central American
migrants have used to hitch rides to the United States.
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UPDATE 2-Apollo private equity advisers to pay $52.7 mln to settle U.S. SEC case
Aug 23 (Reuters) - Four private equity funds affiliated with
Apollo Global Management LLC struck a deal with U.S.
regulators on Tuesday to pay $52.7 million to settle charges
they misled fund investors about fees and a loan agreement.
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Apollo Global Management LLC struck a deal with U.S.
regulators on Tuesday to pay $52.7 million to settle charges
they misled fund investors about fees and a loan agreement.
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UPDATE 1-Brazil's Gafisa inclined toward Tenda IPO, sources say
SAO PAULO, Aug 23 (Reuters) - Brazilian homebuilder Gafisa
SA is inclined toward listing subsidiary Construtora
Tenda SA rather than finding a strategic partner, on the notion
that an initial public offering could fetch more for the unit
and accelerate efforts to cut debt, three people familiar with
the plans said.
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SA is inclined toward listing subsidiary Construtora
Tenda SA rather than finding a strategic partner, on the notion
that an initial public offering could fetch more for the unit
and accelerate efforts to cut debt, three people familiar with
the plans said.
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UPDATE 2-Toll Brothers revenue jumps amid brightening housing outlook
Aug 23 (Reuters) - Toll Brothers Inc's revenue rose
for the fourth straight quarter, beating analysts' estimates, as
the luxury home builder sold more homes at higher prices,
pointing to a steady growth in the U.S. housing market.
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for the fourth straight quarter, beating analysts' estimates, as
the luxury home builder sold more homes at higher prices,
pointing to a steady growth in the U.S. housing market.
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UPDATE 1-Mobileye, Delphi aim to release self-driving system in 2019
Aug 23 (Reuters) - A new technology partnership between top
auto suppliers Mobileye NV and Delphi Automotive Plc
could pull ahead production of self-driving cars to
late 2019, executives of both companies said Tuesday.
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auto suppliers Mobileye NV and Delphi Automotive Plc
could pull ahead production of self-driving cars to
late 2019, executives of both companies said Tuesday.
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Finnish police crack down on Uber drivers without taxi permits
HELSINKI, Aug 23 (Reuters) - Finnish police are cracking
down on Uber drivers caught operating without a taxi driver's
licence by issuing fines and confiscating earnings via the
courts.
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down on Uber drivers caught operating without a taxi driver's
licence by issuing fines and confiscating earnings via the
courts.
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UPDATE 1-Paris tourism chiefs demand rescue plan as attacks scare off visitors
* Wealthy tourists stay away in greater numbers
(recasts, adds comments from hotel federation, hotel industry
analyst, details)
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(recasts, adds comments from hotel federation, hotel industry
analyst, details)
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Toll Brothers revenue jumps 23.5 pct
Aug 23 (Reuters) - U.S. luxury homebuilder Toll Brothers Inc
reported a 23.5 percent rise in quarterly revenue,
boosted by an increase in home sales and prices.
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reported a 23.5 percent rise in quarterly revenue,
boosted by an increase in home sales and prices.
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Philippines to fast-track approval of more infrastructure projects
MANILA, Aug 23 (Reuters) - Philippine infrastructure
projects worth 5 billion pesos ($107.5 million) and less will no
longer require the economic planning agency's go-ahead, the
government said on Tuesday, a change that it hopes will quicken
the approval process.
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projects worth 5 billion pesos ($107.5 million) and less will no
longer require the economic planning agency's go-ahead, the
government said on Tuesday, a change that it hopes will quicken
the approval process.
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Hong Kong shares barely move as investors await Fed policy clues
Aug 23 (Reuters) - Hong Kong shares were roughly flat on
Tuesday as investors awaited clues on U.S. monetary policies
from the coming annual conference of the Federal Reserve.
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Tuesday as investors awaited clues on U.S. monetary policies
from the coming annual conference of the Federal Reserve.
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Paris tourism lost 750 mln euros after attacks
PARIS, Aug 23(Reuters) - Islamist attacks, strikes and
floods kept foreign tourists away from the French capital in the
first half of the year and cost the Paris region tourism
industry some 750 million euros ($849.38 million) in lost
revenue, officials said on Tuesday.
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floods kept foreign tourists away from the French capital in the
first half of the year and cost the Paris region tourism
industry some 750 million euros ($849.38 million) in lost
revenue, officials said on Tuesday.
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Monday, August 22, 2016
Pakistan prepares its second LNG import terminal
SINGAPORE, Aug 23 (Reuters) - Pakistan is taking another
step towards becoming a key buyer of liquefied natural gas
(LNG), signing a deal to purchase a Floating Storage and
Regasification Unit (FSRU) for its second import terminal.
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step towards becoming a key buyer of liquefied natural gas
(LNG), signing a deal to purchase a Floating Storage and
Regasification Unit (FSRU) for its second import terminal.
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Beyond war on drugs, Philippines' Duterte seen setting up economic boom
MANILA, Aug 23 (Reuters) - Less than two months in office,
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte is getting high marks from
the business community for policies that could engineer an
economic surge and companies say they are making new investments
as a result.
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Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte is getting high marks from
the business community for policies that could engineer an
economic surge and companies say they are making new investments
as a result.
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VW, suppliers struggle to resolve dispute in marathon talks
BERLIN, Aug 23 (Reuters) - Volkswagen and two of
its auto parts suppliers were pushing to resolve a contract
dispute early on Tuesday, spokespeople said, but had no progress
to report despite marathon talks as the conflict threatens to
cost the carmaker thousands of vehicles in lost output this
week.
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its auto parts suppliers were pushing to resolve a contract
dispute early on Tuesday, spokespeople said, but had no progress
to report despite marathon talks as the conflict threatens to
cost the carmaker thousands of vehicles in lost output this
week.
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Israeli air strikes target Syria after Syrian fire hit its territory
JERUSALEM, Aug 22 (Reuters) - Israeli aircraft attacked a
target in Syria on Monday after errant fire from fighting among
factions in Syria struck inside Israel, Israel's military said.
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target in Syria on Monday after errant fire from fighting among
factions in Syria struck inside Israel, Israel's military said.
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What are the origins of life? There's a rocket for that
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., Aug 22 (Reuters) - NASA scientists are
putting the finishing touches on a spacecraft designed to
rendezvous with Asteroid Bennu in 2018 to find clues about the
origins of life.
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putting the finishing touches on a spacecraft designed to
rendezvous with Asteroid Bennu in 2018 to find clues about the
origins of life.
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EXCLUSIVE-Dubai's Drake & Scull to review business, seek new investors
DUBAI, Aug 22 (Reuters) - Dubai-listed construction and
engineering company Drake & Scull International has
asked advisers for proposals to review its business and find
strategic investors, its chief financial officer told Reuters on
Monday.
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engineering company Drake & Scull International has
asked advisers for proposals to review its business and find
strategic investors, its chief financial officer told Reuters on
Monday.
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UPDATE 1-British PM faces struggle to keep executive pay in check
* Data shows binding pay policy votes little used
(Adds Parry on plans for employees 'representation on the
board)
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(Adds Parry on plans for employees 'representation on the
board)
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Boeing internal forecast sees 535 jetliner sales in 2016, below target - AvWeek
SEATTLE, Aug 22 (Reuters) - Boeing Co aims to sell
535 jetliners this year, Aviation Week reported on Monday,
citing an internal company forecast, well below the plane
maker's official forecast of 740 to 745 aircraft.
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535 jetliners this year, Aviation Week reported on Monday,
citing an internal company forecast, well below the plane
maker's official forecast of 740 to 745 aircraft.
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U.S. driving hits record in 2016
WASHINGTON, Aug 22 (Reuters) - U.S. drivers logged a record
1.58 trillion miles in the first six months of 2016, up 3.3
percent over the same period in 2015, the Transportation
Department said Monday.
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1.58 trillion miles in the first six months of 2016, up 3.3
percent over the same period in 2015, the Transportation
Department said Monday.
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British PM faces struggle to bring overpaid bosses to heel
LONDON, Aug 22 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Theresa
May's ambitious plans to curb excessive pay for top company
executives could prove unpopular with some big investors and may
in the end have little impact.
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May's ambitious plans to curb excessive pay for top company
executives could prove unpopular with some big investors and may
in the end have little impact.
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Militarily neutral Finland in talks with U.S. on closer defence collaboration - minister
HELSINKI, Aug 22 (Reuters) - Finland, which has a long land
border with Russia and maintained strict neutrality through the
Cold War, is negotiating a defence collaboration agreement with
the United States and aims to sign it this autumn, its defence
minister said on Monday.
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border with Russia and maintained strict neutrality through the
Cold War, is negotiating a defence collaboration agreement with
the United States and aims to sign it this autumn, its defence
minister said on Monday.
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Baltic Exchange board backs SGX bid for London firm
SINGAPORE, Aug 22 (Reuters) - The Baltic Exchange board has
unanimously backed a takeover bid from Singapore Exchange Ltd
, a deal that will give SGX access to a trading
platform for the multi-billion dollar freight derivatives
market.
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unanimously backed a takeover bid from Singapore Exchange Ltd
, a deal that will give SGX access to a trading
platform for the multi-billion dollar freight derivatives
market.
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Global tourism GDP resilient this year, but woes for France, Turkey
BERLIN, Aug 22 (Reuters) - Travel and tourism will
contribute less than previously forecast to the economies of
France, Turkey and Brazil this year, hit by attacks, political
and economic turmoil, though globally the sector is resilient,
the World Travel and Tourism Council said.
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contribute less than previously forecast to the economies of
France, Turkey and Brazil this year, hit by attacks, political
and economic turmoil, though globally the sector is resilient,
the World Travel and Tourism Council said.
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UPDATE 1-Office Depot CEO to retire; company creates COO, N America
Aug 22 (Reuters) - Office Depot Inc said on Monday
Chief Executive Roland Smith would retire, three months after
the second-largest U.S. office supplies retailer and bigger
rival Staples Inc abandoned their planned merger.
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Chief Executive Roland Smith would retire, three months after
the second-largest U.S. office supplies retailer and bigger
rival Staples Inc abandoned their planned merger.
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Foxconn says two employees at China plant died; cooperating with investigations
TAIPEI, Aug 22 (Reuters) - Foxconn, which assembles Apple
Inc products, said on Monday two workers at its
manufacturing facilities in China died last week, even as the
company made efforts to improve labour conditions that came
under scrutiny after a spate of suicides in recent years.
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Inc products, said on Monday two workers at its
manufacturing facilities in China died last week, even as the
company made efforts to improve labour conditions that came
under scrutiny after a spate of suicides in recent years.
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UPDATE 1-China Vanke says Evergrande has not responded to its queries on stake buy
* Vanke's H1 net profit below expectations
(Recasts with Vanke executive's comments at briefing)
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(Recasts with Vanke executive's comments at briefing)
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Iran says Russian use of air base for Syria strikes over "for now"
DUBAI, Aug 22 (Reuters) - Iran said on Monday that Russia
has stopped using an Iranian air base for strikes in Syria, a
week after Moscow announced that its fighter bombers had flown
from a base in Iran to hit targets in Syria.
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has stopped using an Iranian air base for strikes in Syria, a
week after Moscow announced that its fighter bombers had flown
from a base in Iran to hit targets in Syria.
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UPDATE 1-Iran says Russian use of air base for Syria strikes over "for now"
DUBAI, Aug 22 (Reuters) - Iran said on Monday that Russia
has stopped using an Iranian air base for strikes in Syria, a
week after Moscow announced that its fighter bombers had flown
from a base in Iran to hit targets in Syria.
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has stopped using an Iranian air base for strikes in Syria, a
week after Moscow announced that its fighter bombers had flown
from a base in Iran to hit targets in Syria.
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Sunday, August 21, 2016
RPT-Croatia's politicians promise tax cuts, woo upstarts before vote
ZAGREB, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Croatia's two biggest parties are
promising tax cuts and toning down talk of tough reforms as well
as building alliances with smaller, mostly upstart parties to
try to convince voters they can produce a stable government in
September's snap election.
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promising tax cuts and toning down talk of tough reforms as well
as building alliances with smaller, mostly upstart parties to
try to convince voters they can produce a stable government in
September's snap election.
Read more
REFILE-UPDATE 2-Iron ore miner Fortescue eyes dividend rise as profit leaps
SYDNEY, Aug 22 (Reuters) - Australia's Fortescue Metals
Group Ltd, the world No. 4 iron ore producer, reported
a tripling of its annual net profit on Monday to nearly $1
billion and said it could shoulder a big jump in future dividend
payouts.
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Group Ltd, the world No. 4 iron ore producer, reported
a tripling of its annual net profit on Monday to nearly $1
billion and said it could shoulder a big jump in future dividend
payouts.
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Hong Kong shares of China Vanke rise over 2 pct after H1 profit jump
HONG KONG, Aug 22 (Reuters) - China Vanke's Hong
Kong shares rose over 2 percent in early trading on Monday after
China's biggest home builder said first-half profit rose 10
percent, even though business has been bit a high-profile battle
for control of the firm.
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Kong shares rose over 2 percent in early trading on Monday after
China's biggest home builder said first-half profit rose 10
percent, even though business has been bit a high-profile battle
for control of the firm.
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Tokyo Steel keeps prices unchanged for third month
TOKYO, Aug 22 (Reuters) - Tokyo Steel Manufacturing
, Japan's top electric arc furnace steelmaker, said on
Monday it would keep product prices unchanged for the third
month in September, reflecting a slow recovery in its local
market.
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, Japan's top electric arc furnace steelmaker, said on
Monday it would keep product prices unchanged for the third
month in September, reflecting a slow recovery in its local
market.
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Australia's CIMIC sues Chevron over $1.4bln Gorgon LNG construction dispute
SYDNEY, Aug 22 (Reuters) - Australian construction company
CIMIC Group said on Monday it had started court
proceedings in the United States against Chevron Corp
and KBR Inc, seeking as much as A$1.86 billion ($1.42
billion) regarding a dispute over the jetty at the Gorgon LNG
project in Western Australia.
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CIMIC Group said on Monday it had started court
proceedings in the United States against Chevron Corp
and KBR Inc, seeking as much as A$1.86 billion ($1.42
billion) regarding a dispute over the jetty at the Gorgon LNG
project in Western Australia.
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UPDATE 4-Canada rail safety questioned after train derailment diesel leak
TORONTO, Aug 21 (Reuters) - A Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd
train derailment in Toronto caused a diesel leak near a
residential area on Sunday, authorities said.
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train derailment in Toronto caused a diesel leak near a
residential area on Sunday, authorities said.
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Diesel leaking from Canada train derailment; no injuries
TORONTO, Aug 21 (Reuters) - A Canadian train has derailed
causing diesel fuel to leak in the densely populated city of
Toronto, but causing no injuries, the Transportation Safety
Board of Canada said on Sunday.
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causing diesel fuel to leak in the densely populated city of
Toronto, but causing no injuries, the Transportation Safety
Board of Canada said on Sunday.
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German minister wants facial recognition systems at airports, train stations
BERLIN, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Germany's Interior Minister wants
to introduce facial recognition software at train stations and
airports to help identify terror suspects following two Islamist
attacks in the country last month.
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to introduce facial recognition software at train stations and
airports to help identify terror suspects following two Islamist
attacks in the country last month.
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UPDATE 2-At least 10 killed in suicide car bomb attack in Somalia
MOGADISHU, Aug 21 (Reuters) - At least 10 people were killed
when two suicide car bombers attacked the local government
headquarters in Somalia's Galkayo town in the semi-autonomous
Puntland region on Sunday, police said, and the militant al
Shabaab group claimed the attack.
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when two suicide car bombers attacked the local government
headquarters in Somalia's Galkayo town in the semi-autonomous
Puntland region on Sunday, police said, and the militant al
Shabaab group claimed the attack.
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Croatia's politicians promise tax cuts, woo upstarts before vote
ZAGREB, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Croatia's two biggest parties are
promising tax cuts and toning down talk of tough reforms as well
as building alliances with smaller, mostly upstart parties to
try to convince voters they can produce a stable government in
September's snap election.
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promising tax cuts and toning down talk of tough reforms as well
as building alliances with smaller, mostly upstart parties to
try to convince voters they can produce a stable government in
September's snap election.
Read more
Saturday, August 20, 2016
New law cuts English language requirement for NYC cab drivers
NEW YORK, Aug 20 (Reuters) - The average New York City taxi
driver may still be sassy, but will not be required to speak
English any longer.
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driver may still be sassy, but will not be required to speak
English any longer.
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RPT-Croatia's politicians promise tax cuts, woo upstarts before vote
ZAGREB, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Croatia's two biggest parties are
promising tax cuts and toning down talk of tough reforms as well
as building alliances with smaller, mostly upstart parties to
try to convince voters they can produce a stable government in
September's snap election.
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promising tax cuts and toning down talk of tough reforms as well
as building alliances with smaller, mostly upstart parties to
try to convince voters they can produce a stable government in
September's snap election.
Read more
Travelers former CEO Jay Fishman dies at 63
Aug 19 (Reuters) - Jay Fishman, chairman and former chief
executive of property and casualty insurer Travelers Cos Inc
, died on Friday.
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executive of property and casualty insurer Travelers Cos Inc
, died on Friday.
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Friday, August 19, 2016
California woman gets prison time for scheme to export military items to China
WASHINGTON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - A California woman was
sentenced on Friday to 50 months in prison for conspiring to
illegally export fighter jet engines, a military drone and
technical data on the weapons to China, the U.S. Justice
Department said.
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sentenced on Friday to 50 months in prison for conspiring to
illegally export fighter jet engines, a military drone and
technical data on the weapons to China, the U.S. Justice
Department said.
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UPDATE 1-U.S. astronauts prepare station for commercial space taxis
Aug 19 (Reuters) - Two NASA astronauts completed a six-hour
spacewalk outside the International Space Station on Friday to
install a parking spot for upcoming commercial space taxis,
which will end U.S. reliance on Russia for rides to the orbiting
outpost.
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spacewalk outside the International Space Station on Friday to
install a parking spot for upcoming commercial space taxis,
which will end U.S. reliance on Russia for rides to the orbiting
outpost.
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UPDATE 2-Coalition jets scrambled to defend U.S. forces from Syrian bombing
WASHINGTON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - A U.S.-led coalition sent
aircraft into northeastern Syria on Thursday in a "very unusual"
move to protect American special operation ground forces from
attacks by Syrian government jets, a Pentagon official said on
Friday.
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aircraft into northeastern Syria on Thursday in a "very unusual"
move to protect American special operation ground forces from
attacks by Syrian government jets, a Pentagon official said on
Friday.
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UPDATE 1-Three Syrian children drown when boat sinks off Libyan coast
ROME, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Three Syrian children drowned along
with three adults when a wooden boat trying to carry war
refugees to Europe capsized off the coast of Libya, a
humanitarian rescue group said on Friday.
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with three adults when a wooden boat trying to carry war
refugees to Europe capsized off the coast of Libya, a
humanitarian rescue group said on Friday.
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Massachusetts to tax ride-hailing apps, give the money to taxis
Aug 19 (Reuters) - Massachusetts is preparing to levy a
5-cent fee per trip on ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Lyft
and spend the money on the traditional taxi industry, a subsidy
that appears to be the first of its kind in the United States.
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5-cent fee per trip on ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Lyft
and spend the money on the traditional taxi industry, a subsidy
that appears to be the first of its kind in the United States.
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UPDATE 1-AT&T, Apple, Google to work on 'robocall' crackdown
WASHINGTON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - More than 30 major technology
companies are joining the U.S. government to crack down on
automated, prerecorded telephone calls that regulators have
labeled a "scourge."
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companies are joining the U.S. government to crack down on
automated, prerecorded telephone calls that regulators have
labeled a "scourge."
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Shareholder to oppose Randstad $429 mln bid for job-site firm Monster
AMSTERDAM, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Monster Worldwide
shareholder MediaNews said on Friday it will oppose global
staffing firm Randstad's $429 million bid for the U.S.
job-posting site.
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shareholder MediaNews said on Friday it will oppose global
staffing firm Randstad's $429 million bid for the U.S.
job-posting site.
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UPDATE 1-Putin flies into Crimea amid war games and tension
* Putin flies into Crimea for Security Council meeting
(Recasts, adds Putin quotes, context, details)
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(Recasts, adds Putin quotes, context, details)
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Two Syrian girls among six who drown when boat sinks off Libya coast
ROME, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Two Syrian girls aged eight months
and five years drowned along with four other people when a
wooden boat carrying war refugees trying to make it to Europe
capsized off the coast of Libya, a humanitarian rescue group
said on Friday.
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and five years drowned along with four other people when a
wooden boat carrying war refugees trying to make it to Europe
capsized off the coast of Libya, a humanitarian rescue group
said on Friday.
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U.S. astronauts prepare station for commercial space taxis
Aug 19 (Reuters) - Two NASA astronauts left the
International Space Station on Friday for a 6-1/2-hour spacewalk
to install a parking spot for upcoming commercial space taxis,
which will end U.S. reliance on Russia for rides to the orbiting
outpost.
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International Space Station on Friday for a 6-1/2-hour spacewalk
to install a parking spot for upcoming commercial space taxis,
which will end U.S. reliance on Russia for rides to the orbiting
outpost.
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Putin says hopes Ukraine sees common sense in diplomatic crisis
BELBEK AIR BASE, Crimea, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Russian
President Vladimir Putin flew into annexed Crimea on Friday and
said he hoped Ukraine would see common sense when it came to
resolving a diplomatic crisis with Russia sparked by allegations
of a terror plot on the peninsula.
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President Vladimir Putin flew into annexed Crimea on Friday and
said he hoped Ukraine would see common sense when it came to
resolving a diplomatic crisis with Russia sparked by allegations
of a terror plot on the peninsula.
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Turkish airport advert warns travellers about Sweden rape danger
ISTANBUL, Aug 19 (Reuters) - A billboard displayed this week
in Istanbul's main airport warned travellers against visiting
Sweden, describing it as having the highest rate of rape in the
world, the latest salvo between EU-candidate Turkey and its
European allies.
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in Istanbul's main airport warned travellers against visiting
Sweden, describing it as having the highest rate of rape in the
world, the latest salvo between EU-candidate Turkey and its
European allies.
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UPDATE 2-Deere raises outlook; profit falls less than expected
Aug 19 (Reuters) - Deere & Co reported a much
smaller-than-expected drop in quarterly profit and raised its
fiscal-year outlook as cost controls helped the machinery maker
weather the difficult agricultural and construction markets.
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smaller-than-expected drop in quarterly profit and raised its
fiscal-year outlook as cost controls helped the machinery maker
weather the difficult agricultural and construction markets.
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INVESTMENT FOCUS-Investors see British infrastructure getting stimulus boost after Brexit
LONDON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - UK infrastructure funds are
hitting record highs on the prospect of more government spending
after Britain's vote to leave the European Union, bolstered by
the view that the effectiveness of ultra-loose monetary policy
is reaching its limits.
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hitting record highs on the prospect of more government spending
after Britain's vote to leave the European Union, bolstered by
the view that the effectiveness of ultra-loose monetary policy
is reaching its limits.
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Iran's June crude oil exports steady at 2 mln bpd - JODI
DUBAI, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Iran's crude oil exports were flat
in June at just over 2 million barrels per day and production at
3.610 million bpd was steady from the previous month, official
data showed on Friday.
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in June at just over 2 million barrels per day and production at
3.610 million bpd was steady from the previous month, official
data showed on Friday.
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After years of delay, London's "night tube" trains start running
LONDON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - The world's oldest underground
rail network takes a big step forward this weekend when the
"tube" starts all-night Friday and Saturday services after years
of obstruction and delay.
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rail network takes a big step forward this weekend when the
"tube" starts all-night Friday and Saturday services after years
of obstruction and delay.
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Deere posts lower quarterly profit
Aug 19 (Reuters) - Deere & Co posted lower quarterly
earnings on Friday as the soft global agricultural economy
depressed sales of its farming machinery.
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earnings on Friday as the soft global agricultural economy
depressed sales of its farming machinery.
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Russia says fires Iskander-M ballistic missile during training exercise
MOSCOW, Aug 19 (Reuters) - The Russian Defence Ministry said
on Friday it had successfully fired a ballistic missile from an
advanced Iskander-M mobile launch system as part of a training
exercise in the country's Far East.
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on Friday it had successfully fired a ballistic missile from an
advanced Iskander-M mobile launch system as part of a training
exercise in the country's Far East.
Read more
Singapore's Keppel Land sees China home sales rising on big-city demand
SINGAPORE, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Singapore's Keppel Land, the
real estate arm of conglomerate Keppel Corp, sees
sales of its homes in China rising this year compared to last
year, its CEO said, helped by a focus on larger cities where
demand has been strong.
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real estate arm of conglomerate Keppel Corp, sees
sales of its homes in China rising this year compared to last
year, its CEO said, helped by a focus on larger cities where
demand has been strong.
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Hong Kong shares close lower, but get a 3rd straight weekly gain
Aug 19 (Reuters) - Hong Kong shares finished lower on Friday
as investors are cautious about the coming central bank chiefs'
meeting in Wyoming.
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as investors are cautious about the coming central bank chiefs'
meeting in Wyoming.
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Pakistani court halts Lahore metro work near monuments
LAHORE, Pakistan, Aug 19 (Reuters) - A Pakistani court on
Friday banned construction of the country's first rapid mass
transit system within 200 feet (61 metres) of historic buildings
in the city of Lahore, in a victory for heritage campaigners.
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Friday banned construction of the country's first rapid mass
transit system within 200 feet (61 metres) of historic buildings
in the city of Lahore, in a victory for heritage campaigners.
Read more
China blue-chip index has 2nd straight week with solid gain
BEIJING, Aug 19 (Reuters) - China blue-chip CSI300 index
shed early afternoon losses and finished flat on Friday, giving
it a gain of 2.1 percent for the week.
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shed early afternoon losses and finished flat on Friday, giving
it a gain of 2.1 percent for the week.
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Thursday, August 18, 2016
S.Korea won falls sharply, stocks dip
* Won falls nearly 1 pct
* KOSPI struggles to post 4th straight week of gains
SEOUL, Aug 19 (Reuters) - The South Korean won fell
nearly 1 percent on Friday, giving up gains from earlier in the
week even as the dollar wallowed at close to twe-month lows.
The won stood at 1,116.7 as of 0217 GMT, compared
to Thursday's close of 1,107.2.
"There is no special reason for the won's sharp fall. It
seems like the investors are deciding to sell the currency just
because they view the won
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* KOSPI struggles to post 4th straight week of gains
SEOUL, Aug 19 (Reuters) - The South Korean won fell
nearly 1 percent on Friday, giving up gains from earlier in the
week even as the dollar wallowed at close to twe-month lows.
The won stood at 1,116.7 as of 0217 GMT, compared
to Thursday's close of 1,107.2.
"There is no special reason for the won's sharp fall. It
seems like the investors are deciding to sell the currency just
because they view the won
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China state planner approves $1.2 bln of highway project in Gansu province
BEIJING, Aug 19 (Reuters) - China's top state planner has
approved a 7.93 billion yuan ($1.20 billion) worth of highway
project in northwestern Gansu province, the National Development
and Reform Commission said on Friday.
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approved a 7.93 billion yuan ($1.20 billion) worth of highway
project in northwestern Gansu province, the National Development
and Reform Commission said on Friday.
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Olympics-Two U.S. swimmers head out of Brazil after police questioning
RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 18 (Reuters) - U.S. swimmers Gunnar Bentz and Jack Conger arrived at Rio de Janeiro international airport and checked onto a U.S.-bound flight on Thursday night, after they were questioned by Brazilian police over an incident at a gas station.
Read more
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UPDATE 1-Caterpillar to explore options for some mining products, cut jobs
Aug 18 (Reuters) - Caterpillar Inc said on Thursday
it would explore options, including a possible divestiture for
some of its mining products, and would stop taking orders for
machinery specific to underground soft rock mining.
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it would explore options, including a possible divestiture for
some of its mining products, and would stop taking orders for
machinery specific to underground soft rock mining.
Read more
UPDATE 2-U.S. judge rejects Uber's driver expenses settlement
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 18 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Thursday
rejected an attempt by Uber Technologies Inc to settle a class
action lawsuit with drivers who claimed they were employees
entitled to expenses.
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rejected an attempt by Uber Technologies Inc to settle a class
action lawsuit with drivers who claimed they were employees
entitled to expenses.
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CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Uber buys self-driving truck startup Otto; teams with Volvo
Aug 18 (Reuters) - Ride service Uber Technologies Inc said
on Thursday it acquired self-driving trucks startup Otto and
formed a $300 million alliance with Volvo Car Group to develop
self-driving cars.
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on Thursday it acquired self-driving trucks startup Otto and
formed a $300 million alliance with Volvo Car Group to develop
self-driving cars.
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Artificial intelligence can find, map poverty, researchers say
LONDON, Aug 18 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - A new
technique using artificial intelligence to read satellite images
could aid efforts to eradicate global poverty by indicating
where help is needed most, a team of U.S. researchers said on
Thursday.
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technique using artificial intelligence to read satellite images
could aid efforts to eradicate global poverty by indicating
where help is needed most, a team of U.S. researchers said on
Thursday.
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Emerson Electric to buy Pentair's valves business for $3.15 bln
Aug 18 (Reuters) - U.S. factory automation equipment maker
Emerson Electric Co said on Thursday it would buy pump
manufacturer Pentair Plc's valves & controls business
for $3.15 bln.
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Emerson Electric Co said on Thursday it would buy pump
manufacturer Pentair Plc's valves & controls business
for $3.15 bln.
Read more
UPDATE 1-First Suezmax oil tanker begins transit through expanded Panama Canal
HOUSTON, Aug 18 (Reuters) - The first Suezmax crude oil
tanker that was slated to go through the newly expanded Panama
Canal began its transit on Thursday, a public relations official
told Reuters.
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tanker that was slated to go through the newly expanded Panama
Canal began its transit on Thursday, a public relations official
told Reuters.
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Ghana's Mahama says dispute with Ivory Coast affected oil dev't
ACCRA, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Ghana's President John Mahama said
on Thursday that a maritime boundary dispute with Ivory Coast
had affected the development of the new TEN oil field, but that
Ghana was nonetheless committed to a peaceful resolution of the
dispute.
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on Thursday that a maritime boundary dispute with Ivory Coast
had affected the development of the new TEN oil field, but that
Ghana was nonetheless committed to a peaceful resolution of the
dispute.
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UPDATE 2-Harley-Davidson to pay $12 mln fine over motorcycle emissions
WASHINGTON, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Harley-Davidson Inc
agreed to pay a $12 million civil fine and stop selling illegal
after-market devices that cause its motorcycles to emit too much
pollution, the U.S. Justice Department said on Thursday.
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agreed to pay a $12 million civil fine and stop selling illegal
after-market devices that cause its motorcycles to emit too much
pollution, the U.S. Justice Department said on Thursday.
Read more
UPDATE 1-U.S. village in Alaska votes to relocate due to climate change
NEW YORK, Aug 18 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - A Native
American village in the U.S. state of Alaska has voted to
relocate its entire population of some 600 people due to the
threat of rising seas, officials said on Thursday.
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American village in the U.S. state of Alaska has voted to
relocate its entire population of some 600 people due to the
threat of rising seas, officials said on Thursday.
Read more
Russia says ready to support weekly 48-hour 'humanitarian pauses' in Syria's Aleppo
MOSCOW, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Russia is willing to support a
proposal by U.N. Syria envoy Staffan de Mistura for weekly
48-hour "humanitarian pauses" in Syria's Aleppo, the Russian
defence ministry said on Twitter on Thursday.
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proposal by U.N. Syria envoy Staffan de Mistura for weekly
48-hour "humanitarian pauses" in Syria's Aleppo, the Russian
defence ministry said on Twitter on Thursday.
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Austrian politicians call for a ban on full body veil
VIENNA, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Austrian conservative politicians
called for a ban on full body veils on Thursday, saying the
veils would hinder women to integrate into the mainly Catholic
Austrian society.
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called for a ban on full body veils on Thursday, saying the
veils would hinder women to integrate into the mainly Catholic
Austrian society.
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UPDATE 1-VW to cut hours for 10,000 workers in Wolfsburg amid supplier row
* Supplier cites legal dispute with VW
(Recasts with source saying VW to cut hours at Wolfsburg, two
other German plants)
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(Recasts with source saying VW to cut hours at Wolfsburg, two
other German plants)
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UPDATE 1-Qatar Airways plane makes emergency landing in Istanbul
ISTANBUL/DOHA, Aug 18 (Reuters) - A Qatar Airways aircraft
made an emergency landing at Istanbul's Ataturk airport on
Thursday after its landing gear failed to retract on take-off,
an airport official said.
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made an emergency landing at Istanbul's Ataturk airport on
Thursday after its landing gear failed to retract on take-off,
an airport official said.
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Russia's MTS cuts outlook after quitting Uzbekistan
MOSCOW, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Russia's biggest mobile phone
operator MTS lowered its full-year revenue and profit guidance
on Thursday citing an impact from the disposal of its operations
in Uzbekistan.
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operator MTS lowered its full-year revenue and profit guidance
on Thursday citing an impact from the disposal of its operations
in Uzbekistan.
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Qatar Airways says plane lands safely in Istanbul after emergency
DOHA, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Qatar Airways said that an aircraft
that was forced to make an emergency landing at Istanbul's
Ataturk airport on Thursday landed safely and that passengers
had disembarked as normal.
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that was forced to make an emergency landing at Istanbul's
Ataturk airport on Thursday landed safely and that passengers
had disembarked as normal.
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Samsung Heavy says investors, board to vote on new share sale Friday
SEOUL, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Shareholders and board members of
Samsung Heavy Industries Co Ltd will vote on Friday
on the proposed sale of new shares in the South Korean
shipbuilder, a company spokesman told Reuters on Thursday.
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Samsung Heavy Industries Co Ltd will vote on Friday
on the proposed sale of new shares in the South Korean
shipbuilder, a company spokesman told Reuters on Thursday.
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Daewoo Shipbuilding says plans to sell shares to raise funds
SEOUL, Aug 18 (Reuters) - South Korea's Daewoo Shipbuilding
& Marine Engineering Co Ltd said on Thursday it is
planning to sell shares to raise funds by the end of this year,
with details to be discussed with its creditor banks.
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& Marine Engineering Co Ltd said on Thursday it is
planning to sell shares to raise funds by the end of this year,
with details to be discussed with its creditor banks.
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UPDATE 1-Myanmar's Suu Kyi meets China PM, due to sign deals on hospitals, bridge
BEIJING/YANGON, Aug 18 (Reuters) - China and Myanmar are set
to sign deals to build a strategic bridge near their border and
two hospitals in the Southeast Asian country, a Myanmar official
said on Thursday, as leader Aung San Suu Kyi met government
leaders in Beijing.
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to sign deals to build a strategic bridge near their border and
two hospitals in the Southeast Asian country, a Myanmar official
said on Thursday, as leader Aung San Suu Kyi met government
leaders in Beijing.
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Wednesday, August 17, 2016
UPDATE 1-Singtel to invest $1.8 bln to raise stakes in Indian, Thai mobile operators
SINGAPORE, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Singapore Telecommunications
Ltd is investing a total of S$2.47 billion ($1.8
billion) to increase its stakes in the top mobile operators of
Thailand and India as part of its strategy to boost exposure to
emerging markets.
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Ltd is investing a total of S$2.47 billion ($1.8
billion) to increase its stakes in the top mobile operators of
Thailand and India as part of its strategy to boost exposure to
emerging markets.
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UPDATE 1-Boeing says China demand for aircraft steady despite economic slowdown
SEATTLE, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Boeing Co is not
experiencing any slippage in demand for jetliners in China,
despite the country's sluggish pace of economic growth, a senior
Boeing executive said on Wednesday.
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experiencing any slippage in demand for jetliners in China,
despite the country's sluggish pace of economic growth, a senior
Boeing executive said on Wednesday.
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U.S. village in Alaska deciding on relocation due to climate change
NEW YORK, Aug 17 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - A Native
American village in the U.S. state of Alaska was poised on
Wednesday to decide whether to relocate its entire population of
some 600 people due to the threat of rising seas.
Read more
American village in the U.S. state of Alaska was poised on
Wednesday to decide whether to relocate its entire population of
some 600 people due to the threat of rising seas.
Read more
U.S. assessing if Russian use of Iran base violated U.N. resolution
WASHINGTON, Aug 17 (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department
said on Wednesday its attorneys were assessing whether Russia
violated a U.N. Security Council resolution by using an Iranian
air base to conduct military strikes inside Syria but had not
yet reached a determination.
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said on Wednesday its attorneys were assessing whether Russia
violated a U.N. Security Council resolution by using an Iranian
air base to conduct military strikes inside Syria but had not
yet reached a determination.
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UPDATE 3-Russia, spurning U.S. censure, launches second day of Syria strikes from Iran
MOSCOW, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Russia launched a second day of
air strikes against Syrian militants from an Iranian air base,
rejecting U.S. suggestions its co-operation with Tehran might
violate a U.N. resolution as illogical and factually incorrect.
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air strikes against Syrian militants from an Iranian air base,
rejecting U.S. suggestions its co-operation with Tehran might
violate a U.N. resolution as illogical and factually incorrect.
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Ryanair hikes Italy investment after govt does tax U-turn
ROME, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Low-cost airline Ryanair said on
Wednesday it had reversed a decision to cut back operations in
Italy and would instead invest a billion dollars in the country
in 2017 after the government froze plans to hike passenger
departure taxes.
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Wednesday it had reversed a decision to cut back operations in
Italy and would instead invest a billion dollars in the country
in 2017 after the government froze plans to hike passenger
departure taxes.
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UPDATE 1-Thirteen passengers badly injured when French train hits fallen tree
PARIS, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Thirteen people were seriously
injured when an intercity train travelling at 140 km per hour
(85 mph) hit a fallen tree on tracks near the southern French
city of Montpellier on Wednesday, emergency services said.
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injured when an intercity train travelling at 140 km per hour
(85 mph) hit a fallen tree on tracks near the southern French
city of Montpellier on Wednesday, emergency services said.
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UPDATE 2-Spain's Rajoy drags out suspense on government talks
MADRID, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Spain's acting prime minister
Mariano Rajoy struggled on Wednesday in his bid to form a
government after the centrist Ciudadanos party insisted he meet
their demands before talks and the Socialists renewed their
pledge to oppose him.
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Mariano Rajoy struggled on Wednesday in his bid to form a
government after the centrist Ciudadanos party insisted he meet
their demands before talks and the Socialists renewed their
pledge to oppose him.
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Treasure-hunters hopeful about search for elusive Nazi "gold train"
STRUGA, Poland, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Treasure-hunters said on
Wednesday they were optimistic they would find a Nazi-era train
believed to be hidden underground in southern Poland as they
launched a second day of excavations.
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Wednesday they were optimistic they would find a Nazi-era train
believed to be hidden underground in southern Poland as they
launched a second day of excavations.
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French train hits fallen tree, more than a dozen hurt
PARIS, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Thirteen rail passengers were
badly hurt, including one with life-threatening injuries, when a
train rammed into a fallen tree east of the French city of
Montpellier, a paramedic spokesman said.
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badly hurt, including one with life-threatening injuries, when a
train rammed into a fallen tree east of the French city of
Montpellier, a paramedic spokesman said.
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COLUMN-Freight recovery offers hope for U.S. diesel demand in 2017: Kemp
LONDON, Aug 17 (Reuters) - U.S. freight shipments are
showing tentative signs of a recovery which could underpin
faster growth in diesel demand in 2017.
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showing tentative signs of a recovery which could underpin
faster growth in diesel demand in 2017.
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UPDATE 2-Balfour Beatty resumes dividend payments as recovery continues
Aug 17 (Reuters) - UK construction company Balfour Beatty
declared its first dividend for 18 months on Wednesday
and said it expected to boost margins to standard levels for the
sector over the next 24 months following a turbulent few years.
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declared its first dividend for 18 months on Wednesday
and said it expected to boost margins to standard levels for the
sector over the next 24 months following a turbulent few years.
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Iran's crude oil exports above 2.1 mln bpd in July - SHANA
DUBAI, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Iran's crude oil exports in July
were more than 2.1 million barrels per day, the oil ministry's
news agency SHANA cited a senior Iranian oil official as saying
on Wednesday.
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were more than 2.1 million barrels per day, the oil ministry's
news agency SHANA cited a senior Iranian oil official as saying
on Wednesday.
Read more
REFILE-Malaysian authorities say ship carrying diesel hijacked
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 (Reuters) - An oil tanker carrying
900,000 litres of diesel has been hijacked and taken into
Indonesian waters, Malaysian maritime authorities said on
Wednesday.
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900,000 litres of diesel has been hijacked and taken into
Indonesian waters, Malaysian maritime authorities said on
Wednesday.
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RPT-Malaysian authorities say ship carrying diesel hijacked
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 (Reuters) - An oil tanker carrying
900,000 litres of diesel has been hijacked and taken into
Indonesian waters, Malaysian maritime authorities said on
Wednesday.
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900,000 litres of diesel has been hijacked and taken into
Indonesian waters, Malaysian maritime authorities said on
Wednesday.
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Hong Kong shares slip after approval of Shenzhen-Hong Kong connector
Aug 17 (Reuters) - Hong Kong shares slipped on Wednesday, as
some investors took profits and shrugged off China's approval of
a long-anticipated link to allow stock trading between Hong
Kong and Shenzhen.
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some investors took profits and shrugged off China's approval of
a long-anticipated link to allow stock trading between Hong
Kong and Shenzhen.
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Hitachi, Carlyle, Permira among bidders for $1 bln Takeda unit-sources
TOKYO, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Hitachi Ltd and buyout
firms Carlyle Group and Permira are among
suitors to buy Takeda Pharmaceutical Co's chemicals
unit, people with knowledge of the matter said, in a deal that
could total around $1 billion.
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firms Carlyle Group and Permira are among
suitors to buy Takeda Pharmaceutical Co's chemicals
unit, people with knowledge of the matter said, in a deal that
could total around $1 billion.
Read more
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
UPDATE 1-Tumble in Singapore July exports keeps economy underpowered
SINGAPORE, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Singapore's exports in July
tumbled more than expected as sales to China and the United
States declined, leaving the trade-reliant economy struggling to
restore momentum and keeping pressure on the central bank to
deliver further stimulus.
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tumbled more than expected as sales to China and the United
States declined, leaving the trade-reliant economy struggling to
restore momentum and keeping pressure on the central bank to
deliver further stimulus.
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China stocks fall at open after Shenzhen-Hong Kong connect plan
SHANGHAI, Aug 17 (Reuters) - China's major stock indexes
opened down on Wednesday after the approval of the launch of a
long-awaited scheme to allow stock trading between Hong Kong and
Shenzhen, the world's second-busiest, and tech-heavy,
exchange.
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opened down on Wednesday after the approval of the launch of a
long-awaited scheme to allow stock trading between Hong Kong and
Shenzhen, the world's second-busiest, and tech-heavy,
exchange.
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Praxair and Linde's merger would face major antitrust hurdles
Aug 16 (Reuters) - Praxair Inc's contemplated merger
with Linde AG would cut the number of global
industrial gas suppliers to three from four, posing antitrust
challenges and drawing scrutiny from regulators wary of more
mega deals.
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with Linde AG would cut the number of global
industrial gas suppliers to three from four, posing antitrust
challenges and drawing scrutiny from regulators wary of more
mega deals.
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UPDATE 2-Ford plans self-driving car for ride share fleets in 2021
DETROIT, Aug 16 (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co plans to
offer a fully automated driverless vehicle to commercial ride
sharing fleets such as Uber in 2021, the automaker
announced Tuesday.
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offer a fully automated driverless vehicle to commercial ride
sharing fleets such as Uber in 2021, the automaker
announced Tuesday.
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UPDATE 1-U.S. government offers states help to fight voter fraud
WASHINGTON, Aug 16 (Reuters) - The government is offering to
help states protect the Nov. 8 U.S. election from hacking or
other tampering, in the face of allegations by Republican Party
presidential candidate Donald Trump that the system is open to
fraud.
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help states protect the Nov. 8 U.S. election from hacking or
other tampering, in the face of allegations by Republican Party
presidential candidate Donald Trump that the system is open to
fraud.
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Britain's FTSE slips from 14-month highs as UK inflation bites
LONDON, Aug 16 (Reuters) - Britain's top shares index
slipped from a 14-month high on Tuesday as higher-than-expected
UK inflation data weighed on the market.
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slipped from a 14-month high on Tuesday as higher-than-expected
UK inflation data weighed on the market.
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UPDATE 1-U.S. senators quiz airlines on IT systems after Delta disruption
WASHINGTON, Aug 16 (Reuters) - Two U.S. senators on Tuesday
sent letters to 13 major airlines expressing concerns that their
information technology systems are vulnerable to outages that
can strand thousands of passengers similar to recent flight
cancellations.
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sent letters to 13 major airlines expressing concerns that their
information technology systems are vulnerable to outages that
can strand thousands of passengers similar to recent flight
cancellations.
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U.S. regulators to unveil final rule on truck emissions limits
WASHINGTON, Aug 16 (Reuters) - U.S. regulators on Tuesday
will announce final regulations setting fuel efficiency
standards on medium- and heavy-duty trucks through 2027 that
will cut 1.1 billion tons of greenhouse gas emissions, a source
briefed on the matter told Reuters.
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will announce final regulations setting fuel efficiency
standards on medium- and heavy-duty trucks through 2027 that
will cut 1.1 billion tons of greenhouse gas emissions, a source
briefed on the matter told Reuters.
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UPDATE 1-US regulators to unveil final rule on truck emissions limits-source
WASHINGTON, Aug 16 (Reuters) - U.S. regulators on Tuesday
will announce final regulations setting fuel efficiency
standards on medium- and heavy-duty trucks through 2027 that
will cut 1.1 billion tons of greenhouse gas emissions, a source
briefed on the matter told Reuters.
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will announce final regulations setting fuel efficiency
standards on medium- and heavy-duty trucks through 2027 that
will cut 1.1 billion tons of greenhouse gas emissions, a source
briefed on the matter told Reuters.
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UPDATE 1-Cintas Corp to buy G&K Services in $2.2 bln deal
Aug 16 (Reuters) - Cintas Corp, which sells and
leases uniforms, said it would buy smaller rival G&K Services
Inc for about $2.2 billion, including debt, to strengthen
its presence in the United States and Canada.
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leases uniforms, said it would buy smaller rival G&K Services
Inc for about $2.2 billion, including debt, to strengthen
its presence in the United States and Canada.
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Ford, Baidu co-invest in autonomous tech firm Velodyne
DETROIT, Aug 16 (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co and Baidu
Inc, the Chinese search engine giant, have jointly
invested $150 million in Velodyne, which makes a key component
in self-driving cars as Ford ramps up development in the
autonomous field.
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Inc, the Chinese search engine giant, have jointly
invested $150 million in Velodyne, which makes a key component
in self-driving cars as Ford ramps up development in the
autonomous field.
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RPT-INSIGHT-How U.S. sanctions targeted a Belize banana farmer, and hurt an economy
WASHINGTON, Aug 16 (Reuters) - When the United States
blacklisted John Angel Zabaneh, a banana farmer and exporter in
Belize, for alleged ties to a top drug lord, it did more than
just sideline one local businessman from the global financial
system.
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blacklisted John Angel Zabaneh, a banana farmer and exporter in
Belize, for alleged ties to a top drug lord, it did more than
just sideline one local businessman from the global financial
system.
Read more
China calls on Nepal's factions to unite for stability
BEIJING, Aug 16 (Reuters) - China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi
said on Tuesday he hoped all political factions in Nepal would
unite and promote stability, after Nepal sent an envoy to
Beijing to clear up questions over the future of bilateral
agreements.
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said on Tuesday he hoped all political factions in Nepal would
unite and promote stability, after Nepal sent an envoy to
Beijing to clear up questions over the future of bilateral
agreements.
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Three dead, three injured in Greek boat collision
ATHENS, Aug 16 (Reuters) - Three people died and three were
injured in a collision involving a pleasure boat and a speedboat
off the Greek island of Aegina close to Athens on Tuesday, the
coastguard said.
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injured in a collision involving a pleasure boat and a speedboat
off the Greek island of Aegina close to Athens on Tuesday, the
coastguard said.
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Britain's FTSE retreats, though Antofagasta leads miners higher
LONDON, Aug 16 (Reuters) - UK shares slipped from a 14-month
high on Tuesday, though mining stocks rallied following a
well-received set of results from Antofagasta.
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high on Tuesday, though mining stocks rallied following a
well-received set of results from Antofagasta.
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UPDATE 1-Russia bombs Syrian militants from Iran base for first time
MOSCOW, Aug 16 (Reuters) - Russian bombers based in Iran on
Tuesday struck militant targets inside Syria, the Russian
Defence Ministry said, after Moscow deployed Russian aircraft to
an Iranian air force base to widen its campaign in Syria.
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Tuesday struck militant targets inside Syria, the Russian
Defence Ministry said, after Moscow deployed Russian aircraft to
an Iranian air force base to widen its campaign in Syria.
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Airbus, Boeing brace for crucial phase in subsidies dispute
GENEVA/PARIS, Aug 16 (Reuters) - The world's two largest
jetmakers are bracing for the next round in a transatlantic spat
over billions of dollars of aircraft subsidies, amid accusations
of widening U.S. support for Boeing and persistent
European aid to Airbus.
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jetmakers are bracing for the next round in a transatlantic spat
over billions of dollars of aircraft subsidies, amid accusations
of widening U.S. support for Boeing and persistent
European aid to Airbus.
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China stocks retreat from 7-month highs as banks tumble
SHANGHAI, Aug 16 (Reuters) - China stocks pulled back from
seven-month highs on Tuesday as a sharp correction in bank
shares offset sustained strength in the property sector.
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seven-month highs on Tuesday as a sharp correction in bank
shares offset sustained strength in the property sector.
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Monday, August 15, 2016
INSIGHT-How U.S. sanctions targeted a Belize banana farmer, and hurt an economy
WASHINGTON, Aug 16 (Reuters) - When the United States
blacklisted John Angel Zabaneh, a banana farmer and exporter in
Belize, for alleged ties to a top drug lord, it did more than
just sideline one local businessman from the global financial
system.
Read more
blacklisted John Angel Zabaneh, a banana farmer and exporter in
Belize, for alleged ties to a top drug lord, it did more than
just sideline one local businessman from the global financial
system.
Read more
UPDATE 1-Doosan Bobcat's IPO plan gets S.Korean bourse nod, may raise $915 mln
* No.1 in N.American small construction equipment mkt
share-bourse
(Adds estimated deal size, IPO background)
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share-bourse
(Adds estimated deal size, IPO background)
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China launches "hack-proof" communications satellite
BEIJING, Aug 16 (Reuters) - China on Tuesday launched the
world's first quantum satellite, which will help it establish
"hack-proof" communications between space and the ground, state
media said, the latest advance in an ambitious space programme.
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world's first quantum satellite, which will help it establish
"hack-proof" communications between space and the ground, state
media said, the latest advance in an ambitious space programme.
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S.Korea won, stocks rise as upbeat U.S. stocks support risk
* Fed officials' speeches, July meeting minutes in focus
* Won seen unlikely to gain further -analyst
SEOUL, Aug 16 (Reuters) - The South Korean won and
shares strengthened slightly on Monday as risk sentiment was
boosted by Wall Street's records overnight and a widely held
belief that another Federal Reserve rate hike this year is
unlikely.
The won was quoted at 1,096.6 as of 0201 GMT, up
0.6 percent compared to the previous close at 1,103.3.
The Korea Composite Stock Price Ind
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* Won seen unlikely to gain further -analyst
SEOUL, Aug 16 (Reuters) - The South Korean won and
shares strengthened slightly on Monday as risk sentiment was
boosted by Wall Street's records overnight and a widely held
belief that another Federal Reserve rate hike this year is
unlikely.
The won was quoted at 1,096.6 as of 0201 GMT, up
0.6 percent compared to the previous close at 1,103.3.
The Korea Composite Stock Price Ind
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Obama rule to cut truck emissions amid campaign climate debate
WASHINGTON, Aug 15 (Reuters) - The Obama administration is
expected on Tuesday to issue final rules to cut greenhouse gas
emissions from medium and heavy duty trucks over the next
decade, likely one of the last major climate-related rules
President Barack Obama will issue before he leaves office.
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expected on Tuesday to issue final rules to cut greenhouse gas
emissions from medium and heavy duty trucks over the next
decade, likely one of the last major climate-related rules
President Barack Obama will issue before he leaves office.
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UPDATE 1-Tesla removes 'self-driving' from China website after Beijing crash
SHANGHAI/SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Tesla removed a
Chinese term for "self-driving" from its China website after a
driver in Beijing who crashed in "autopilot" mode complained
that the car maker overplayed the function's capability and
misled buyers.
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Chinese term for "self-driving" from its China website after a
driver in Beijing who crashed in "autopilot" mode complained
that the car maker overplayed the function's capability and
misled buyers.
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UPDATE 1-U.S. lawsuit says United denied benefits to pilot on active duty
Aug 15 (Reuters) - United Airlines Inc was accused in a U.S.
government lawsuit on Monday of wrongly denying employment
benefits to a pilot who was called to active duty by the U.S.
Air Force, where he was a reservist.
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government lawsuit on Monday of wrongly denying employment
benefits to a pilot who was called to active duty by the U.S.
Air Force, where he was a reservist.
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UPDATE 2-Russia says close to joint military action with US in Aleppo - agencies
MOSCOW, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Russia and the United States are
close to starting joint military action against militants in
Syria's Aleppo, Russian news agencies on Monday quoted Defence
Minister Sergei Shoigu as saying.
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close to starting joint military action against militants in
Syria's Aleppo, Russian news agencies on Monday quoted Defence
Minister Sergei Shoigu as saying.
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Developer Evergrande raises China Vanke stake
HONG KONG, Aug 15 (Reuters) - China Evergrande Group
has raised its stake in larger rival China Vanke Co
Ltd to 6.82 percent, becoming Vanke's third largest
shareholder, the latest move in an acquisition spree by the
property development company.
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has raised its stake in larger rival China Vanke Co
Ltd to 6.82 percent, becoming Vanke's third largest
shareholder, the latest move in an acquisition spree by the
property development company.
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Audi vehicles to talk to U.S. traffic signals in first for industry
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 15 (Reuters) - German carmaker Audi is
rolling out technology that will allow its vehicles in the
United States to communicate with traffic signals, allowing for
a more stress-free ride in what it says is the car industry's
first commercial use of the nascent technology.
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rolling out technology that will allow its vehicles in the
United States to communicate with traffic signals, allowing for
a more stress-free ride in what it says is the car industry's
first commercial use of the nascent technology.
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RPT-Ex-Rovio CEO hired to bring Nokia phones back to market
HELSINKI, Aug 15 (Reuters) - HMD Global Oy, a new Finnish
company looking to relaunch the Nokia brand for phones, said on
Monday it has hired Pekka Rantala, the former CEO of Angry Birds
maker Rovio, as its Chief Marketing Officer.
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company looking to relaunch the Nokia brand for phones, said on
Monday it has hired Pekka Rantala, the former CEO of Angry Birds
maker Rovio, as its Chief Marketing Officer.
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"We owe you so much," Kosovo to tell Biden as street named after late son
SOJEVE, Kosovo, Aug 15 (Reuters) - On a busy road in Kosovo,
brand new signs have been put up ahead of a visit by U.S. Vice
President Joe Biden, showing the 35-km route in the southeast of
the small Balkan nation that has been renamed after his late son
Beau.
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brand new signs have been put up ahead of a visit by U.S. Vice
President Joe Biden, showing the 35-km route in the southeast of
the small Balkan nation that has been renamed after his late son
Beau.
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Russian diplomat to meet with Syrian opposition in Doha on Aug. 16
MOSCOW, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Russian Deputy Foreign Minister
Mikhail Bogdanov told RIA news agency on Monday he would meet
with representatives of the Syrian opposition in the Qatari city
of Doha on Aug. 16.
(Reporting by Lidia Kelly; Writing by Alexander Winning)
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Mikhail Bogdanov told RIA news agency on Monday he would meet
with representatives of the Syrian opposition in the Qatari city
of Doha on Aug. 16.
(Reporting by Lidia Kelly; Writing by Alexander Winning)
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Angry and THAAD: S.Koreans shave heads to protest U.S. missile defence system
SEONGJU, South Korea, Aug 15 (Reuters) - About 900 South
Koreans shaved their heads on Monday to protest against a
government decision to place a missile defence system designed
to counter North Korean missile threats, in the southeastern
county of Seongju.
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Koreans shaved their heads on Monday to protest against a
government decision to place a missile defence system designed
to counter North Korean missile threats, in the southeastern
county of Seongju.
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UPDATE 1-G4S names Petrofac's Tim Weller as CFO
LONDON, Aug 15 (Reuters) - G4S, the world's largest
security group, named Tim Weller as its new chief financial
officer on Monday, poaching him from oilfield services company
Petrofac where he held the same role.
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security group, named Tim Weller as its new chief financial
officer on Monday, poaching him from oilfield services company
Petrofac where he held the same role.
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Sunday, August 14, 2016
Indonesia motorbike sales plunge 27.6 pct y/y in July
JAKARTA, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Motorcycle sales in Indonesia
fell 27.6 percent in July from a year earlier, data from an
industry association showed on Monday.
There were 305,153 motorbike sold in July, down more than 40
percent from the previous month.
The association did not provide a reason, but Indonesia's
one week long holiday for Eid al-Fitr celebration in July may
have affected sales.
Motorcycles are hugely popular in Southeast Asia's biggest
economy and their sales are a key ind
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fell 27.6 percent in July from a year earlier, data from an
industry association showed on Monday.
There were 305,153 motorbike sold in July, down more than 40
percent from the previous month.
The association did not provide a reason, but Indonesia's
one week long holiday for Eid al-Fitr celebration in July may
have affected sales.
Motorcycles are hugely popular in Southeast Asia's biggest
economy and their sales are a key ind
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Singapore's KrisEnergy warns debt covenants may come under stress
SINGAPORE, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Singapore oil and gas
exploration firm KrisEnergy Ltd on Sunday said some
covenants on existing debt agreements could come under stress in
the near term as weaker oil markets hit revenue.
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exploration firm KrisEnergy Ltd on Sunday said some
covenants on existing debt agreements could come under stress in
the near term as weaker oil markets hit revenue.
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UPDATE 1-No confirmation of shots, no injuries at JFK -authorities, media
NEW YORK, Aug 14 (Reuters) - New York police were
investigating reports of gunshots fired inside a terminal at
John F. Kennedy International Airport on Sunday evening but
there was no confirmation shots were fired and no reports of
injuries, local media and authorities said.
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investigating reports of gunshots fired inside a terminal at
John F. Kennedy International Airport on Sunday evening but
there was no confirmation shots were fired and no reports of
injuries, local media and authorities said.
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