PARIS, Sept 22 (Reuters) - The European Union signalled on
Thursday that it may appeal the latest World Trade Organization
judgment against European government subsidies for planemaker
Airbus <AIR.PA, saying it found some of the newly published
findings "unsatisfactory".
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Thursday, September 22, 2016
Uber rival Grab partners with driverless car firm in Singapore
SINGAPORE, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Users of ride-hailing firm
Grab will be able to book driverless cars from Friday as it
partners with a start-up testing the technology in Singapore,
just days after rival Uber debuted its self-driving
vehicles in the United States.
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Grab will be able to book driverless cars from Friday as it
partners with a start-up testing the technology in Singapore,
just days after rival Uber debuted its self-driving
vehicles in the United States.
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WTO says EU failed to rein in Airbus subsidies
GENEVA, Sept 22 (Reuters) - The World Trade Organization on
Thursday said the European Union had failed to rein in billions
of dollars in subsidies to planemaker Airbus, prompting
Washington to call for an immediate halt to support that it says
hit U.S. jobs.
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Thursday said the European Union had failed to rein in billions
of dollars in subsidies to planemaker Airbus, prompting
Washington to call for an immediate halt to support that it says
hit U.S. jobs.
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Easyjet near taking stake in TUIFly - manager magazin
BERLIN, Sept 22 (Reuters) - British budget carrier easyJet
is close to taking a stake in German airline TUIFly in
order to secure flying rights in Europe even after Britain
leaves the European Union, German publication manager magazin
reported on Thursday, citing sources.
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is close to taking a stake in German airline TUIFly in
order to secure flying rights in Europe even after Britain
leaves the European Union, German publication manager magazin
reported on Thursday, citing sources.
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Sri Lankan shares rise on blue chips; foreign outflow hits 7-mth high
COLOMBO, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Sri Lankan stocks hit a
one-week closing high on Thursday, led by blue chips as
investors picked up beaten down counters, even as foreign
investor outflow touched a seven-month high, mainly due to
selling in shares of National Development Bank.
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one-week closing high on Thursday, led by blue chips as
investors picked up beaten down counters, even as foreign
investor outflow touched a seven-month high, mainly due to
selling in shares of National Development Bank.
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UPDATE 1-German economic growth will slow in second half, ministry says
* Vibrant domestic economy to support growth in 2016
(Adds Q2 real wage increase, OECD forecast, background)
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(Adds Q2 real wage increase, OECD forecast, background)
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Indonesia seizes fertilizer ship in Bali, suspecting bomb plot
DENPASAR, Indonesia, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Indonesian
authorities on the resort island of Bali on Thursday detained a
ship from Malaysia carrying around 30 tonnes of fertilizer which
police believe may have been intended for making bombs.
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authorities on the resort island of Bali on Thursday detained a
ship from Malaysia carrying around 30 tonnes of fertilizer which
police believe may have been intended for making bombs.
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EU reviews ex-commissioner Kroes' offshore directorship
BRUSSELS, Sept 22 (Reuters) - The European Commission said
on Thursday it was looking into whether to take action against
former EU commissioner Neelie Kroes for failing to declare a
directorship of an offshore firm in the Bahamas.
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on Thursday it was looking into whether to take action against
former EU commissioner Neelie Kroes for failing to declare a
directorship of an offshore firm in the Bahamas.
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UPDATE 1-Rig builder Lamprell to cut costs further, shares jump
Sept 22 (Reuters) - Oil-rig builder Lamprell Plc
said it was implementing further cost reductions in the face of
contract cancellations, pushing its shares up more than 10
percent.
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said it was implementing further cost reductions in the face of
contract cancellations, pushing its shares up more than 10
percent.
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Egypt's GASC amends tender specifications in line with new ergot policy
ABU DHABI, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Egypt's state grain buyer,
the General Authority for Supply Commodities (GASC), has amended
its tender booklet to reflect the country's change on ergot
fungus policy to a tolerance level of 0.05 percent, it said on
Thursday.
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the General Authority for Supply Commodities (GASC), has amended
its tender booklet to reflect the country's change on ergot
fungus policy to a tolerance level of 0.05 percent, it said on
Thursday.
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UPDATE 1-UK construction group Kier says yet to suffer any Brexit impact
Sept 22 (Reuters) - British construction and support
services company Kier Group has so far suffered no
material impact from Britain's vote to leave the European Union,
it said on Thursday after posting a 44 percent jump in
underlying operating profit.
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services company Kier Group has so far suffered no
material impact from Britain's vote to leave the European Union,
it said on Thursday after posting a 44 percent jump in
underlying operating profit.
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Construction group Kier says yet to suffer any Brexit impact
Sept 21 (Reuters) - British construction and support
services company Kier Group has so far suffered no
material impact from Britain's vote to leave the European Union,
it said on Thursday after posting a 44 percent jump in
underlying operating profit.
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services company Kier Group has so far suffered no
material impact from Britain's vote to leave the European Union,
it said on Thursday after posting a 44 percent jump in
underlying operating profit.
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UPDATE 1-Rolls-Royce names Daily Mail's Stephen Daintith as new CFO
LONDON, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Britain's Rolls-Royce
named Stephen Daintith as its new Chief Financial Officer as CEO
Warren East completes a shake-up of his executive team at the
aerospace and defence company which is in the middle of a
turnaround.
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named Stephen Daintith as its new Chief Financial Officer as CEO
Warren East completes a shake-up of his executive team at the
aerospace and defence company which is in the middle of a
turnaround.
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Wednesday, September 21, 2016
UPDATE 1-KDB considering lending $45 mln to help unload Hanjin cargo - source
SEOUL, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Korea Development Bank (KDB), the
lead creditor of Hanjin Shipping Co Ltd is
considering lending about 50 billion won ($45 million) to help
unload stranded cargo, a source with direct knowledge of the
matter said on Thursday.
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lead creditor of Hanjin Shipping Co Ltd is
considering lending about 50 billion won ($45 million) to help
unload stranded cargo, a source with direct knowledge of the
matter said on Thursday.
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Hanjin Shipping shares rally 28 pct after Korean Air approves lending
SEOUL, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Hanjin Shipping
shares surged as much as 28 percent in morning trade on Thursday
after the board of Korean Air Lines, its biggest
shareholder, approved lending 60 billion won ($53.96 million) to
the troubled container carrier.
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shares surged as much as 28 percent in morning trade on Thursday
after the board of Korean Air Lines, its biggest
shareholder, approved lending 60 billion won ($53.96 million) to
the troubled container carrier.
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Argentina to invest $1.5 bln in airport improvements through 2019
BUENOS AIRES, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Argentina will invest 22.2
billion pesos ($1.47 billion) over the next three years to
modernize the country's airports to increase passenger capacity
and boost air cargo shipments, the country's transportation
minister said on Wednesday.
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billion pesos ($1.47 billion) over the next three years to
modernize the country's airports to increase passenger capacity
and boost air cargo shipments, the country's transportation
minister said on Wednesday.
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UPDATE 1-Colonial says gasoline line safely restarted after leak
NEW YORK, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Colonial Pipeline Co
said its main gasoline line, Line 1, was safely
restarted and returned to service on Wednesday after its biggest
leak in nearly two decades squeezed supply and led to increased
prices at the pump in the Southeast United States.
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said its main gasoline line, Line 1, was safely
restarted and returned to service on Wednesday after its biggest
leak in nearly two decades squeezed supply and led to increased
prices at the pump in the Southeast United States.
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TransCanada's U.S. natgas pipeline unit settles case over rate hikes
Sept 21 (Reuters) - TransCanada Corp said its U.S.
natural gas pipeline unit had reached a settlement with
customers over proposed transportation rate hikes made earlier
this year.
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natural gas pipeline unit had reached a settlement with
customers over proposed transportation rate hikes made earlier
this year.
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CORRECTED-UPDATE 3-Egypt cancels zero ergot wheat policy amid mounting pressure
CAIRO, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Egypt has reversed its
controversial zero-tolerance policy on the common grains fungus
ergot, the government said on Wednesday, backtracking on an
import regulation that had all but blocked its access to global
wheat.
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controversial zero-tolerance policy on the common grains fungus
ergot, the government said on Wednesday, backtracking on an
import regulation that had all but blocked its access to global
wheat.
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UPDATE 3-Venezuela PDVSA awards $3.2 bln oil service contracts, protest brews
CARACAS/HOUSTON, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Venezuela's state oil
company PDVSA said on Wednesday it has awarded $3.2 billion in
contracts to drill wells in the Orinoco Belt, although sources
close to the matter said some foreign partners had complaints
the tender was rushed and there were structural problems that
could hinder projects.
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company PDVSA said on Wednesday it has awarded $3.2 billion in
contracts to drill wells in the Orinoco Belt, although sources
close to the matter said some foreign partners had complaints
the tender was rushed and there were structural problems that
could hinder projects.
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UPDATE 2-U.S. Senate clears way for $1.15 bln arms sale to Saudi Arabia
WASHINGTON, Sept 21 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate cleared the
way for a $1.15 billion sale of tanks and other military
equipment to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, defending a frequent
partner in the Middle East recently subject to harsh criticism
in Congress.
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way for a $1.15 billion sale of tanks and other military
equipment to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, defending a frequent
partner in the Middle East recently subject to harsh criticism
in Congress.
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U.S. Senate clears way for $1.15 billion arms sale to Saudi Arabia
WASHINGTON, Sept 21 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate voted to
clear the way for a $1.15 billion arms sale to Saudi Arabia on
Wednesday, defending a close U.S. ally in the Middle East
recently subject to harsh criticism in Congress.
(Reporting by Patricia Zengerle; editing by Grant McCool)
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clear the way for a $1.15 billion arms sale to Saudi Arabia on
Wednesday, defending a close U.S. ally in the Middle East
recently subject to harsh criticism in Congress.
(Reporting by Patricia Zengerle; editing by Grant McCool)
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U.S. has issued first two licenses for airplane sales to Iran- Treasury
WASHINGTON, Sept 21 (Reuters) - The United States has issued
licenses to Boeing and Airbus to sell commercial
aircraft to Iran, in accordance with last year's nuclear deal, a
U.S. Treasury spokeswoman said in a statement on Wednesday.
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licenses to Boeing and Airbus to sell commercial
aircraft to Iran, in accordance with last year's nuclear deal, a
U.S. Treasury spokeswoman said in a statement on Wednesday.
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Motor racing-Formula E to race in Brooklyn
NEW YORK, Sept 21 (Reuters) - The Formula E electric series will have lower Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty as a backdrop next July after Brooklyn's Red Hook neighbourhood was announced on Wednesday as the venue for two season-ending races.
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UPDATE 1-Atlanta rapper Shawty Lo dies in car crash
ATLANTA, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Atlanta rapper Carlos Walker,
who went by the stage name Shawty Lo, died early on Wednesday in
a fiery car crash while returning from a nightclub near his
hometown, police said. He was 40.
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who went by the stage name Shawty Lo, died early on Wednesday in
a fiery car crash while returning from a nightclub near his
hometown, police said. He was 40.
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UPDATE 1-Harley-Davidson shares pare gains after comment on buyout speculation
Sept 21 (Reuters) - Harley-Davidson Inc. shares
jumped nearly 7 percent early on Wednesday as speculation
resurfaced the company was a buyout target of equity firm
Kohlberg Kravis and Roberts.
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jumped nearly 7 percent early on Wednesday as speculation
resurfaced the company was a buyout target of equity firm
Kohlberg Kravis and Roberts.
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UPDATE 2-Indian cabinet approves purchase of 36 Rafale fighter jets
* Multi-billion dollar deal to be signed on Friday - source
(Adds confirmation of Le Drian heading to India)
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(Adds confirmation of Le Drian heading to India)
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Colonial expects restart of gasoline line on Wednesday after leak
NEW YORK, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Colonial Pipeline Co said it
expects a full restart of its gasoline line by Wednesday evening
after its biggest leak in nearly two decades squeezed supply and
led to increased prices at the pump in southeast United States.
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expects a full restart of its gasoline line by Wednesday evening
after its biggest leak in nearly two decades squeezed supply and
led to increased prices at the pump in southeast United States.
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France to present Alstom plan on Sept. 30 - union
PARIS, Sept 21 (Reuters) - The French government will
present a plan on Sept. 30 to help French trainmaker Alstom
keep production at its historic Belfort site, a union
official said on Wednesday.
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present a plan on Sept. 30 to help French trainmaker Alstom
keep production at its historic Belfort site, a union
official said on Wednesday.
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UPDATE 1-Russia says U.S. drone was in area where U.N. convoy was struck in Syria
MOSCOW, Sept 21 (Reuters) - The Russian Defence Ministry
said on Wednesday that a U.S. Predator drone was in the area
where a U.N. aid convoy was partially destroyed in Syria on
Monday and had appeared on the scene minutes before the
incident.
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said on Wednesday that a U.S. Predator drone was in the area
where a U.N. aid convoy was partially destroyed in Syria on
Monday and had appeared on the scene minutes before the
incident.
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UPDATE 1-Boeing expects U.S. to issue license to sell jets to Iran soon
NEW YORK, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Boeing Co said on
Wednesday it expected to receive a U.S. license to sell
jetliners to Iran soon, after Airbus confirmed earlier
in the day that it had been licensed for similar sales by the
Treasury Department.
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Wednesday it expected to receive a U.S. license to sell
jetliners to Iran soon, after Airbus confirmed earlier
in the day that it had been licensed for similar sales by the
Treasury Department.
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Sri Lankan shares recover after four sessions of losses
COLOMBO, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Sri Lankan shares edged up on
Wednesday following four straight sessions of losses, as
investors shrugged off the impact of a proposed increase in
value added tax to pick up battered shares, amid high turnover.
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Wednesday following four straight sessions of losses, as
investors shrugged off the impact of a proposed increase in
value added tax to pick up battered shares, amid high turnover.
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Korean Air to loan Hanjin Shipping 60 bln won to help unload cargo
SEOUL, Sept 21 (Reuters) - The board of Korean Air Lines
, the largest shareholder of collapsed Hanjin
Shipping Co Ltd, has approved lending 60 billion won
($53.96 million) to the container carrier, using Hanjin's
accounts receivable as collateral, a spokesman for the airline
said on Wednesday.
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, the largest shareholder of collapsed Hanjin
Shipping Co Ltd, has approved lending 60 billion won
($53.96 million) to the container carrier, using Hanjin's
accounts receivable as collateral, a spokesman for the airline
said on Wednesday.
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Denmark determined to continue production at ageing North Sea gas field
COPENHAGEN, Sept 21 (Reuters) - The Danish government is
determined to find an economically viable solution that will
allow A.P. Moller-Maersk's energy arm to continue
production at the Tyra gas field in the North Sea, energy and
climate minister Lars Christian Lilleholt said on Wednesday.
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determined to find an economically viable solution that will
allow A.P. Moller-Maersk's energy arm to continue
production at the Tyra gas field in the North Sea, energy and
climate minister Lars Christian Lilleholt said on Wednesday.
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REFILE-UPDATE 1-Japan signals end for $10 billion nuclear prototype
TOKYO, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Japan signalled on Wednesday it
would scrap a costly prototype nuclear reactor that has operated
for less than a year in more than two decades at a cost of 1
trillion yen ($9.84 billion).
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would scrap a costly prototype nuclear reactor that has operated
for less than a year in more than two decades at a cost of 1
trillion yen ($9.84 billion).
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German taxpayers to inject billions to save Deutsche Bahn
BERLIN, Sept 21 (Reuters) - German Finance Minister Wolfgang
Schaeuble has agreed a 1 billion euro ($1.1 billion) cash
injection for indebted rail operator Deutsche Bahn and
additional investment in its network, the transport ministry
said on Wednesday.
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Schaeuble has agreed a 1 billion euro ($1.1 billion) cash
injection for indebted rail operator Deutsche Bahn and
additional investment in its network, the transport ministry
said on Wednesday.
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UPDATE 1-Bangladesh ferry sunk by collapsing river bank; 10 dead, some missing
DHAKA, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Ten people were killed in
Bangladesh on Wednesday when a river bank collapsed on top of an
overcrowded ferry and sank it, police said, and at least 11
people were missing.
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Bangladesh on Wednesday when a river bank collapsed on top of an
overcrowded ferry and sank it, police said, and at least 11
people were missing.
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UPDATE 2-Libya exports first oil cargo from Ras Lanuf since 2014-port manager
BENGHAZI, Libya, Sept 21 (Reuters) - An oil tanker left the
Libyan port of Ras Lanuf for Italy early on Wednesday with the
first crude export cargo from the terminal since at least late
2014, the port manager said.
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Libyan port of Ras Lanuf for Italy early on Wednesday with the
first crude export cargo from the terminal since at least late
2014, the port manager said.
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Bangladesh river ferry sinks; dozens missing
DHAKA, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Dozens of people were missing
after an overcrowded ferry sank on a river in Bangladesh on
Wednesday, and a police official said the bodies of two women
had been recovered with the search for survivors still underway.
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after an overcrowded ferry sank on a river in Bangladesh on
Wednesday, and a police official said the bodies of two women
had been recovered with the search for survivors still underway.
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UPDATE 1-Saga customers carry on travelling despite Brexit
Sept 21 (Reuters) - Britain's shock vote to leave the
European Union has not dented demand for holidays among Britons
over 50 years old, travel and insurance firm Saga said
on Wednesday.
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European Union has not dented demand for holidays among Britons
over 50 years old, travel and insurance firm Saga said
on Wednesday.
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Hong Kong stocks up on BOJ policy shift, Chinese money inflows
SHANGHAI, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Hong Kong stocks rose on
Wednesday as Asian markets were cheered by the Bank of Japan's
decision to overhaul its policy framework, with investors' focus
now shifting to the U.S. Federal Reserve's meeting later in the
global day.
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Wednesday as Asian markets were cheered by the Bank of Japan's
decision to overhaul its policy framework, with investors' focus
now shifting to the U.S. Federal Reserve's meeting later in the
global day.
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Oil tanker leaves Libya's Ras Lanuf with first export cargo since 2014 - port manager
BENGHAZI, Libya Sept 21 (Reuters) - An oil tanker left the
Libyan port of Ras Lanuf for Italy early on Wednesday with the
first crude export cargo from the terminal since at least late
2014, the port manager said.
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Libyan port of Ras Lanuf for Italy early on Wednesday with the
first crude export cargo from the terminal since at least late
2014, the port manager said.
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China chalks up $667-bln debt pile over toll roads
SHANGHAI, Sept 21 (Reuters) - China's toll roads have
stacked up a debt pile of 4.45 trillion yuan ($666.96 billion),
with almost 80 percent of their annual income last year going to
repay loans, the transport ministry said, as the country
accelerates road building.
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stacked up a debt pile of 4.45 trillion yuan ($666.96 billion),
with almost 80 percent of their annual income last year going to
repay loans, the transport ministry said, as the country
accelerates road building.
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Japan likely to scrap fast-breeder nuclear reactor -reports
TOKYO, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Japan is likely to scrap a
prototype fast-breeder nuclear reactor in the country's west
that has operated for less than a year in over two decades,
local media reported on Wednesday.
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prototype fast-breeder nuclear reactor in the country's west
that has operated for less than a year in over two decades,
local media reported on Wednesday.
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Tuesday, September 20, 2016
S.Korea fin min says H2 policy efforts to focus on reviving economic growth
SEOUL, Sept 21 (Reuters) - South Korea's finance minister
said on Wednesday said that policy efforts in the second half of
this year will be focused on reviving growth as domestic demand
and exports are still weak.
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said on Wednesday said that policy efforts in the second half of
this year will be focused on reviving growth as domestic demand
and exports are still weak.
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US bombers fly over S.Korea for second time since North nuclear test
OSAN, South Korea, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Two U.S. supersonic
bombers flew over South Korea on Wednesday, with one of them
landing at an air base 40 km (25 miles) south of the capital,
according to a Reuters witness, the second such flight since
North Korea's Sept. 9 nuclear test.
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bombers flew over South Korea on Wednesday, with one of them
landing at an air base 40 km (25 miles) south of the capital,
according to a Reuters witness, the second such flight since
North Korea's Sept. 9 nuclear test.
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Hong Kong stocks rise, China flat; markets look ahead to Fed,
SHANGHAI, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Hong Kong stocks were firm on
Wednesday morning ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy meeting,
while persistent sluggishness in China's equity market helped to
extend the flow of mainland money into Hong Kong.
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Wednesday morning ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy meeting,
while persistent sluggishness in China's equity market helped to
extend the flow of mainland money into Hong Kong.
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HIGHLIGHTS-Thomson Reuters/INSEAD Q3 Asian Business Sentiment Survey -by economy
Sept 21 (Reuters) - Optimism among Asia-Pacific companies
rose for the third straight quarter in July-September 2016 on
signs China's growth is stabilising, although they remained wary
of risks from volatile oil prices and the outcome of the U.S.
presidential election, a Thomson Reuters/INSEAD survey showed.
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rose for the third straight quarter in July-September 2016 on
signs China's growth is stabilising, although they remained wary
of risks from volatile oil prices and the outcome of the U.S.
presidential election, a Thomson Reuters/INSEAD survey showed.
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UPDATE 1-Court says Hanjin Shipping rehab plan "realistically impossible" - Yonhap
* Threat of seizure, lack of funds keep Hanjin ships from
docking
(Adds analyst comment, detail on ship movements)
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docking
(Adds analyst comment, detail on ship movements)
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HIGHLIGHTS-Thomson Reuters/INSEAD Q3 Asian Business Sentiment Survey -by sector
Sept 21 (Reuters) - Business sentiment at Asian companies
rose to its highest level in more than a year in the third
quarter, buoyed by signs that China's economy is stabilising and
as Brexit concerns receded.
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rose to its highest level in more than a year in the third
quarter, buoyed by signs that China's economy is stabilising and
as Brexit concerns receded.
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Taiwan stocks drop as cautious investors await export orders data
TAIPEI, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Taiwan stocks edged down a bit
on Wednesday as some investors were cautious ahead of export
orders data, to be issued later this week, while trying to keep
recent gains that have been driven by net foreign investor
purchases.
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on Wednesday as some investors were cautious ahead of export
orders data, to be issued later this week, while trying to keep
recent gains that have been driven by net foreign investor
purchases.
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S.Korea won up on profit-taking ahead of BOJ, stocks hold steady
* Investors sell dlr expecting the won to rise after BOJ
-analyst
* Foreign investors snap 3-day stock-buying session
SEOUL, Sept 21 (Reuters) - The South Korean won edged
up on Wednesday as investors sold the greenback and took
profits, expecting that the local currency would strengthen when
the Bank of Japan announced the outcome of its policy review
later in the session.
The won was quoted at 1,115.8 as of 0155 GMT, up
0.4 percent compared to Tuesday's close of 1,120.6.
The B
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-analyst
* Foreign investors snap 3-day stock-buying session
SEOUL, Sept 21 (Reuters) - The South Korean won edged
up on Wednesday as investors sold the greenback and took
profits, expecting that the local currency would strengthen when
the Bank of Japan announced the outcome of its policy review
later in the session.
The won was quoted at 1,115.8 as of 0155 GMT, up
0.4 percent compared to Tuesday's close of 1,120.6.
The B
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UPDATE 2-Bid to block U.S. arms sale to Saudis faces tough opposition
WASHINGTON, Sept 20 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate will vote on
Wednesday on a measure to block the sale of tanks and other
military equipment worth $1.15 billion to Saudi Arabia, but the
measure is not expected to pass despite lawmakers' growing
frustration with the longtime U.S. ally.
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Wednesday on a measure to block the sale of tanks and other
military equipment worth $1.15 billion to Saudi Arabia, but the
measure is not expected to pass despite lawmakers' growing
frustration with the longtime U.S. ally.
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UPDATE 3-Brazil's ex-president Lula to stand trial for corruption
SAO PAULO, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Brazil's former president
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will stand trial on corruption
charges, a crusading federal judge ruled on Tuesday, adding more
turbulence to the country's political landscape.
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Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will stand trial on corruption
charges, a crusading federal judge ruled on Tuesday, adding more
turbulence to the country's political landscape.
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San Juan airport concession owner explores stake sale -sources
Sept 20 (Reuters) - One of the two investors in Puerto
Rico's largest airport is exploring selling a 50 percent stake
in a joint venture that runs it under a lease agreement with the
Caribbean island's government, people familiar with the matter
said on Tuesday.
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Rico's largest airport is exploring selling a 50 percent stake
in a joint venture that runs it under a lease agreement with the
Caribbean island's government, people familiar with the matter
said on Tuesday.
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Apple's iPhone 7 more expensive to make - IHS Markit
Sept 20 (Reuters) - Apple Inc is spending more to
manufacture its iPhone 7 smartphone than predecessor iPhone 6S
due to features such as a bigger battery and larger storage
capacity, according to a teardown by IHS Markit Ltd.
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manufacture its iPhone 7 smartphone than predecessor iPhone 6S
due to features such as a bigger battery and larger storage
capacity, according to a teardown by IHS Markit Ltd.
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UPDATE 2-U.S. proposes regulators have more say in self-driving car design
WASHINGTON, Sept 20 (Reuters) - The Obama administration
proposed on Tuesday deeper government involvement in the design
of autonomous vehicle systems and called on manufacturers to
share more information about how such systems work and why they
fail.
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proposed on Tuesday deeper government involvement in the design
of autonomous vehicle systems and called on manufacturers to
share more information about how such systems work and why they
fail.
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UPDATE 3-Colonial expects U.S. gasoline line restart Wednesday after leak
NEW YORK, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Colonial Pipeline Co said on
Tuesday it expects to restart its main gasoline line on
Wednesday after its biggest leak in nearly two decades led to
long lines and a surge in prices at the pump in the southeast
United States.
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Tuesday it expects to restart its main gasoline line on
Wednesday after its biggest leak in nearly two decades led to
long lines and a surge in prices at the pump in the southeast
United States.
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Full Hanjin ship can not dock because there's no plan to leave
Sept 20 (Reuters) - Failed South Korean cargo line Hanjin
Shipping Co Ltd has found the money to unload a full container
ship waiting outside a New York-area port. But there is another
problem: once unloaded, the empty vessel may not be able to go
back out to sea.
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Shipping Co Ltd has found the money to unload a full container
ship waiting outside a New York-area port. But there is another
problem: once unloaded, the empty vessel may not be able to go
back out to sea.
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CORRECTED-CMA CGM sees consolidation opportunities in wake of Hanjin collapse
ABIDJAN, Sept 20 (Reuters) - CMA CGM will look at
opportunities in container shipping triggered by the collapse of
South Korea's Hanjin Shipping, the French group's
vice chairman said on Tuesday.
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opportunities in container shipping triggered by the collapse of
South Korea's Hanjin Shipping, the French group's
vice chairman said on Tuesday.
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FedEx quarterly profit rises
CHICAGO, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Package delivery company FedEx
Corp on Tuesday reported a higher net profit, driven by
rising revenue in its express, ground and freight business
units.
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Corp on Tuesday reported a higher net profit, driven by
rising revenue in its express, ground and freight business
units.
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Brazil sugar mills boost machine purchases as outlook improves
SAO PAULO, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Brazilian sugar cane mills
are increasing purchases of machinery in an effort to improve
efficiency in the field as the robust demand outlook for the
sweetener encourages companies to boost investments.
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are increasing purchases of machinery in an effort to improve
efficiency in the field as the robust demand outlook for the
sweetener encourages companies to boost investments.
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Three main contenders in bidding for Unicredit's Pioneer - sources
LONDON, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Three bidders have emerged as
the main contenders to buy UniCredit's fund management
arm Pioneer, in a deal which could net 3 billion euros ($3.4
billion) for Italy's largest bank, sources familiar with the
matter said on Tuesday.
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the main contenders to buy UniCredit's fund management
arm Pioneer, in a deal which could net 3 billion euros ($3.4
billion) for Italy's largest bank, sources familiar with the
matter said on Tuesday.
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Russia says truck with mortar gun accompanied aid convoy in Syria - agencies
MOSCOW, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Russia's defence ministry said
on Tuesday an aid convoy that came under attack in Syria had
been accompanied by a militants' pickup truck armed with a heavy
mortar gun, Russian news agencies reported.
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on Tuesday an aid convoy that came under attack in Syria had
been accompanied by a militants' pickup truck armed with a heavy
mortar gun, Russian news agencies reported.
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U.S. senators seek to overturn parts of new Israel aid package
WASHINGTON, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Four Republican U.S.
lawmakers said on Tuesday they would seek to overturn parts of a
$38 billion military aid agreement with Israel, setting up a
showdown with President Barack Obama over the package days after
it was signed.
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lawmakers said on Tuesday they would seek to overturn parts of a
$38 billion military aid agreement with Israel, setting up a
showdown with President Barack Obama over the package days after
it was signed.
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Aid convoy in Syria not hit by Russian or Syrian airforce - Russia's foreign ministry
MOSCOW, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Russia's Foreign Ministry said
on Tuesday that an aid convoy in Syria had not been hit by the
Russian or Syrian air force, adding that Russian military
officials were making checks into the incident.
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on Tuesday that an aid convoy in Syria had not been hit by the
Russian or Syrian air force, adding that Russian military
officials were making checks into the incident.
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U.N. rows back from calling Syria aid convoy attack "air strikes"
GENEVA, Sept 20 (Reuters) - The United Nations said on
Tuesday that a Syrian humanitarian convoy was hit by "attacks"
on Monday rather than "air strikes" as it had said earlier.
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Tuesday that a Syrian humanitarian convoy was hit by "attacks"
on Monday rather than "air strikes" as it had said earlier.
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Bones from shipwreck may shed light on ancient Greeks' travel habits
ATHENS, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Skeletal remains from a
2,000-year-old shipwreck off the Greek island of Antikythera are
expected to reveal more about the sinking and could shed light
on ancient travel habits, a culture ministry official said on
Tuesday.
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2,000-year-old shipwreck off the Greek island of Antikythera are
expected to reveal more about the sinking and could shed light
on ancient travel habits, a culture ministry official said on
Tuesday.
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Property valuers drop Brexit clauses from most contracts as markets steady
Sept 20 (Reuters) - Three big property services firms are
dropping Brexit uncertainty clauses from their valuation reports
for most UK assets as market conditions steady after a sharp
drop immediately after Britain's vote to leave the EU.
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dropping Brexit uncertainty clauses from their valuation reports
for most UK assets as market conditions steady after a sharp
drop immediately after Britain's vote to leave the EU.
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UPDATE 1-Colonial expects U.S. gasoline line restart Wednesday after leak
NEW YORK, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Colonial Pipeline Co said on
Tuesday it expects to restart its main gasoline line on
Wednesday after its biggest leak in nearly two decades which led
to a surge in prices at the pump and long lines in the southeast
United States.
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Tuesday it expects to restart its main gasoline line on
Wednesday after its biggest leak in nearly two decades which led
to a surge in prices at the pump and long lines in the southeast
United States.
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Poland aims to have 1 mln electric cars on its roads by 2025
WARSAW, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Poland aims to have 1 million
electric cars on its roads by 2025 as it seeks to cut carbon
emissions from transport and will offer tax and other
incentives, the energy ministry said on Tuesday.
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electric cars on its roads by 2025 as it seeks to cut carbon
emissions from transport and will offer tax and other
incentives, the energy ministry said on Tuesday.
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UPDATE 1-Moscow says Russian and Syrian planes did not strike Aleppo aid convoy
MOSCOW, Sept 20 (Reuters) - The Russian Defence Ministry
said on Tuesday that neither Russian nor Syrian war planes had
struck a humanitarian convoy near Aleppo the previous day,
saying the convoy's whereabouts had only been known to militants
on the ground.
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said on Tuesday that neither Russian nor Syrian war planes had
struck a humanitarian convoy near Aleppo the previous day,
saying the convoy's whereabouts had only been known to militants
on the ground.
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Electrovaya to supply US firm with batteries for electric vehicles
Sept 20 (Reuters) - Canada's Electrovaya Inc said
on Tuesday it signed an agreement to supply lithium-ion
batteries for electric vehicles to an original equipment maker,
its second such deal with a NYSE-listed Fortune 1000 company.
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on Tuesday it signed an agreement to supply lithium-ion
batteries for electric vehicles to an original equipment maker,
its second such deal with a NYSE-listed Fortune 1000 company.
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Attacks to have lasting impact on French hotels -KPMG
PARIS, Sept 20 (Reuters) - French hotels are headed for
lasting tough times as foreign tourists stay away from France
after Islamist militant attacks and traditional hoteliers are
increasingly challenged by the likes of Airbnb, research firm
KPMG said on Tuesday.
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lasting tough times as foreign tourists stay away from France
after Islamist militant attacks and traditional hoteliers are
increasingly challenged by the likes of Airbnb, research firm
KPMG said on Tuesday.
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Creditors to sell $893 mln stake in S.Korea's Kumho Tire
SEOUL, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Creditors of Kumho Tire Co
have started the process of selling a stake in the
South Korean tyremaker, a spokesman for its lead creditor said
on Tuesday, estimated by analysts to be worth around 1 trillion
won ($893.2 million).
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have started the process of selling a stake in the
South Korean tyremaker, a spokesman for its lead creditor said
on Tuesday, estimated by analysts to be worth around 1 trillion
won ($893.2 million).
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CORRECTED-Twilio buys video apps software; unveils call-quality features
FRANKFURT, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Twilio Inc. isn't a
name many consumers will recognise, even though it has recently
led a modest revival in the U.S. market for technology initial
public offerings by nearly quadrupling in value since its stock
market debut in June.
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name many consumers will recognise, even though it has recently
led a modest revival in the U.S. market for technology initial
public offerings by nearly quadrupling in value since its stock
market debut in June.
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Saudi airlines says false hijacking alarm on plane at Manila
DUBAI, Sept 20 (Reuters) - A Saudi Arabian airlines plane
landed in Manila airport on Tuesday following a false alarm
about a hijacking incident, an airline spokesman said.
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landed in Manila airport on Tuesday following a false alarm
about a hijacking incident, an airline spokesman said.
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Mongolia to pitch railway projects to China-backed AIIB - govt adviser
ULAANBAATAR, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Mongolia will pitch a
number of railway projects to the China-initiated Asian
Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), an adviser to the
government told Reuters, as the crisis-hit nation tries to
attract investment and boost trade.
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number of railway projects to the China-initiated Asian
Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), an adviser to the
government told Reuters, as the crisis-hit nation tries to
attract investment and boost trade.
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Monday, September 19, 2016
China stocks dip, property outperforms; HK flat as Fed, BOJ awaited
SHANGHAI, Sept 20 (Reuters) - China stocks stepped back in
thin trading on Tuesday morning, with upbeat home price data
bolstering the property sector in an otherwise sluggish market.
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thin trading on Tuesday morning, with upbeat home price data
bolstering the property sector in an otherwise sluggish market.
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Syrian army, Russian aviation repel rebel attack near Aleppo -RIA
MOSCOW, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Syrian government troops,
supported by Russian air forces, repelled an offensive by
militants on the northern fringes of Syria's largest city of
Aleppo on Tuesday, killing 40 attackers, RIA news agency quoted
Russia's Defence Ministry as saying.
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supported by Russian air forces, repelled an offensive by
militants on the northern fringes of Syria's largest city of
Aleppo on Tuesday, killing 40 attackers, RIA news agency quoted
Russia's Defence Ministry as saying.
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Clinton, Trump vie for world leaders' attention in New York
NEW YORK, Sept 19 (Reuters) - With national security again a
major U.S. election issue after bombings in New York and New
Jersey, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump sought to burnish their
foreign-policy credentials on Monday by meeting world leaders at
the United Nations.
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major U.S. election issue after bombings in New York and New
Jersey, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump sought to burnish their
foreign-policy credentials on Monday by meeting world leaders at
the United Nations.
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Tokyo Steel cuts October prices by up to 13 pct amid soft demand
TOKYO, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Tokyo Steel Manufacturing Co Ltd
, Japan's top electric arc furnace steelmaker, said it
would slash prices of its products for October delivery by up to
13 percent to reflect soft local demand and weakening overseas
prices.
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, Japan's top electric arc furnace steelmaker, said it
would slash prices of its products for October delivery by up to
13 percent to reflect soft local demand and weakening overseas
prices.
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UPDATE 1-Ride-hailing app Grab raises $750 mln in funding led by SoftBank
* Southeast Asia is key battleground for ride-hailing firms
(Adds details on investors, valuation, plans, context)
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(Adds details on investors, valuation, plans, context)
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Three private equity firms bid for GE's Hyundai Card stake - Invest Chosun
SEOUL, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Three private equity firms are
bidding for General Electric's 43 percent stake in its
South Korean credit card joint venture, Hyundai Card, in a deal
that may be worth more than 600 billion won ($537 million),
Invest Chosun reported on Tuesday.
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bidding for General Electric's 43 percent stake in its
South Korean credit card joint venture, Hyundai Card, in a deal
that may be worth more than 600 billion won ($537 million),
Invest Chosun reported on Tuesday.
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Ride-hailing app Grab raises $750 mln in funding led by SoftBank
SINGAPORE, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Southeast Asian ride-hailing
firm Grab said it raised $750 million in a funding round led by
investor SoftBank Group, adding that it would continue
expanding in the region and also significantly invest in mobile
payments capabilities.
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firm Grab said it raised $750 million in a funding round led by
investor SoftBank Group, adding that it would continue
expanding in the region and also significantly invest in mobile
payments capabilities.
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Lotte boss appears for questioning in S.Korea corporate probe
SEOUL, Sept 20 (Reuters) - South Korean prosecutors on
Tuesday questioned Lotte Group Chairman Shin Dong-bin, the most
senior executive to face interrogation as part of a sweeping
criminal probe into the country's fifth-largest conglomerate.
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Tuesday questioned Lotte Group Chairman Shin Dong-bin, the most
senior executive to face interrogation as part of a sweeping
criminal probe into the country's fifth-largest conglomerate.
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U.S. may seek power to pre-approve self-driving car technology
WASHINGTON, Sept 19 (Reuters) - The Obama administration
said Monday it was considering seeking the power to review and
approve technology for self-driving cars before they hit the
road and said U.S. states should not set individual rules
regulating fully self-driving vehicles.
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said Monday it was considering seeking the power to review and
approve technology for self-driving cars before they hit the
road and said U.S. states should not set individual rules
regulating fully self-driving vehicles.
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Canadian auto union head faces high-stakes fight in GM talks
TORONTO, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Canadian autoworkers' union
president Jerry Dias once publicly invited a critic to kiss his
behind, but the tough-as-nails image overshadows a deft touch in
negotiations, people familiar with him said.
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president Jerry Dias once publicly invited a critic to kiss his
behind, but the tough-as-nails image overshadows a deft touch in
negotiations, people familiar with him said.
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N.Korea's Kim guides new rocket engine test, calls for satellite launch
SEOUL, Sept 20 (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un
has supervised a ground test of a new rocket engine to launch
satellites, the North's state media reported on Tuesday, the
latest in a rapid succession of missile-related tests this year
by the isolated state.
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has supervised a ground test of a new rocket engine to launch
satellites, the North's state media reported on Tuesday, the
latest in a rapid succession of missile-related tests this year
by the isolated state.
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Britain's May says will get the right trade deal with EU
NEW YORK, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Britain will get "the right
deal in terms of trade" with the European Union, Prime Minister
Theresa May told a group of U.S. business and finance leaders on
Monday, in a bid to reassure investors after her country's shock
vote to leave the European Union.
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deal in terms of trade" with the European Union, Prime Minister
Theresa May told a group of U.S. business and finance leaders on
Monday, in a bid to reassure investors after her country's shock
vote to leave the European Union.
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Brazil court delays ruling on Grupo OAS debt plan for two weeks
SAO PAULO, Sept 19 (Reuters) - A Brazilian state appeals
court postponed on Monday a vote on the legality of several
aspects of Grupo OAS SA's restructuring plan for at
least a couple of weeks, adding uncertainty to efforts by the
debt-laden engineering conglomerate to emerge from bankruptcy
protection.
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court postponed on Monday a vote on the legality of several
aspects of Grupo OAS SA's restructuring plan for at
least a couple of weeks, adding uncertainty to efforts by the
debt-laden engineering conglomerate to emerge from bankruptcy
protection.
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UPDATE 2-Avnet to sell IT business to Tech Data for $2.6 bln
Sept 19 (Reuters) - U.S. electrical components distributor
Avnet Inc said it would sell its IT business to
technology products distributor Tech Data Corp for
about $2.6 billion, in a deal that was welcomed by both sets of
shareholders.
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Avnet Inc said it would sell its IT business to
technology products distributor Tech Data Corp for
about $2.6 billion, in a deal that was welcomed by both sets of
shareholders.
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UPDATE 2-U.S. pump prices rise as Colonial preps gasoline line restart
NEW YORK, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Gasoline prices in the
southeast United States kept rising on Monday as Colonial
Pipeline Co worked to fix a more-than-week long disruption on a
key gasoline line due to a leak that has led to long lines and
complaints of price gouging.
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southeast United States kept rising on Monday as Colonial
Pipeline Co worked to fix a more-than-week long disruption on a
key gasoline line due to a leak that has led to long lines and
complaints of price gouging.
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UPDATE 1-Hurricane Paine strengthens off Mexico, coastal warnings issued
MEXICO CITY, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Hurricane Paine
strengthened off Mexico's Pacific coast on Monday, though the
storm is forecast to weaken substantially before reaching land
later this week, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said.
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strengthened off Mexico's Pacific coast on Monday, though the
storm is forecast to weaken substantially before reaching land
later this week, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said.
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California restricts pollutants from cow flatulence to diesel emissions
Sept 19 (Reuters) - California on Monday moved to restrict
air pollutants from sources as diverse as diesel trucks and cow
flatulence, the latest of several efforts in the most populous
U.S. state to reduce emissions leading to climate change.
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air pollutants from sources as diverse as diesel trucks and cow
flatulence, the latest of several efforts in the most populous
U.S. state to reduce emissions leading to climate change.
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New York seeks $872 mln from UPS in cigarette shipments trial
NEW YORK, Sept 19 (Reuters) - New York state and city
authorities took United Parcel Service Inc to trial on
Monday, urging a federal judge to make the company pay more than
$872 million for making illegal deliveries of more than 683,000
cartons of untaxed cigarettes.
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authorities took United Parcel Service Inc to trial on
Monday, urging a federal judge to make the company pay more than
$872 million for making illegal deliveries of more than 683,000
cartons of untaxed cigarettes.
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UPDATE 2-Britain's May to meet Goldman, Amazon, IBM to discuss post-Brexit investment
* May says she will get the right deal for Britain
(Adds May comment, details on Brexit negotiations)
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(Adds May comment, details on Brexit negotiations)
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CORRECTED-Peru, BlackRock in talks on infrastructure financing
LIMA, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Peru is in talks with BlackRock
Inc, the world's largest asset manager, about obtaining
infrastructure financing, President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski said
Monday after meeting with the company's chief executive officer
Larry Fink.
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Inc, the world's largest asset manager, about obtaining
infrastructure financing, President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski said
Monday after meeting with the company's chief executive officer
Larry Fink.
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Now not the time to absorb SNCF debts, says French govt report
PARIS, Sept 19 (Reuters) - A French government report just
released says that now is not the right time to pick up the
debts of the state-owned SNCF rail company - despite the prime
minister hinting at this last June as a means of ending labour
strife.
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released says that now is not the right time to pick up the
debts of the state-owned SNCF rail company - despite the prime
minister hinting at this last June as a means of ending labour
strife.
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Brazilian airlines shaken by Ireland tax haven listing
BRASILIA, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Brazilian airlines are up in
arms over a decision by Brazil's tax authority to list Ireland
as a tax haven, which means about 1 billion reais ($306 million)
in new taxes on aircraft leases for carriers struggling to
regain profitability.
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arms over a decision by Brazil's tax authority to list Ireland
as a tax haven, which means about 1 billion reais ($306 million)
in new taxes on aircraft leases for carriers struggling to
regain profitability.
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REUTERS SUMMIT-Novatek aims for first Yamal LNG cargoes in 2017
MOSCOW, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Novatek, Russia's
second biggest gas producer, plans to launch liquefied natural
gas (LNG) production at Yamal in the second half of 2017 and to
ship its first cargoes before the end of that year, a senior
executive said.
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second biggest gas producer, plans to launch liquefied natural
gas (LNG) production at Yamal in the second half of 2017 and to
ship its first cargoes before the end of that year, a senior
executive said.
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Sri Lankan shares hit 7-wk closing low; Distilleries down
COLOMBO, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Sri Lankan shares fell for a
third straight session on Monday to post their lowest closing
level in seven weeks, led by Distilleries Company of Sri Lanka
due to selling by foreign investors ahead of a change
in company ownership.
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third straight session on Monday to post their lowest closing
level in seven weeks, led by Distilleries Company of Sri Lanka
due to selling by foreign investors ahead of a change
in company ownership.
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Samsung says China Note 7 phone fire damage caused by external heat
SEOUL/BEIJING, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Tech giant Samsung
Electronics Co Ltd said on Monday a Galaxy Note 7
smartphone in China that reportedly caught fire was damaged by
external heating.
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Electronics Co Ltd said on Monday a Galaxy Note 7
smartphone in China that reportedly caught fire was damaged by
external heating.
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After long honeymoon, Canada's Trudeau faces tough choices
OTTAWA, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Justin
Trudeau has enjoyed remarkably strong opinion poll numbers since
winning power in last October's election but now faces tough
decisions that could dent his popularity.
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Trudeau has enjoyed remarkably strong opinion poll numbers since
winning power in last October's election but now faces tough
decisions that could dent his popularity.
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Avnet to sell IT business to Tech Data for $2.6 bln
Sept 19 (Reuters) - U.S. electrical components distributor
Avnet Inc said it would sell its IT business to
technology products distributor Tech Data Corp for
about $2.6 billion.
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Avnet Inc said it would sell its IT business to
technology products distributor Tech Data Corp for
about $2.6 billion.
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Britain's FTSE gains as miners rally, though mid cap Mitie drops
LONDON, Sept 19 (Reuters) - British shares advanced on
Monday, led by a rise in mining companies which were supported
by firmer oil prices and a weaker dollar, though mid cap Mitie
Group slumped after a profit warning.
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Monday, led by a rise in mining companies which were supported
by firmer oil prices and a weaker dollar, though mid cap Mitie
Group slumped after a profit warning.
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China says Japan trying to "confuse" S.China Sea situation
BEIJING, Sept 19 (Reuters) - China on Monday accused Japan
of trying to "confuse" the situation in the South China Sea,
after its neighbour said it would step up activity in the
contested waters, through joint training patrols with the United
States.
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of trying to "confuse" the situation in the South China Sea,
after its neighbour said it would step up activity in the
contested waters, through joint training patrols with the United
States.
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UPS, Fast Radius to open 3D printing factory in Singapore
CHICAGO, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Package delivery company United
Parcel Service Inc said on Monday it will expand its 3D
printing services to Asia with a new facility in Singapore run
by its partner Fast Radius that will open by the end of 2016.
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Parcel Service Inc said on Monday it will expand its 3D
printing services to Asia with a new facility in Singapore run
by its partner Fast Radius that will open by the end of 2016.
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RPT-Samsung carrying out "internal review" after China Galaxy Note 7 fire report -JD.com
BEIJING, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Chinese online retailer JD.com
Inc said on Monday Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
is carrying out an internal review, after the e-commerce firm
referred a customer report of a Galaxy Note 7 battery fire to
the South Korean company.
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Inc said on Monday Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
is carrying out an internal review, after the e-commerce firm
referred a customer report of a Galaxy Note 7 battery fire to
the South Korean company.
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Hong Kong shares jump ahead of Fed meeting, aided by Chinese money
Sept 19 (Reuters) - Hong Kong shares rose sharply on Monday,
despite lingering uncertainty around U.S. monetary policy, with
an index tracking Chinese firms jumping more than 2 percent at
one point on the back of money inflows from the mainland.
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despite lingering uncertainty around U.S. monetary policy, with
an index tracking Chinese firms jumping more than 2 percent at
one point on the back of money inflows from the mainland.
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UPDATE 1-All Hanjin Shipping chartered vessels to be returned to owners after unloading-judge
SEOUL, Sept 19 (Reuters) - All Hanjin Shipping Co Ltd
chartered vessels that have completed unloading
their cargo have been told to cancel their charter agreements
and return the ships to the shipowners, a South Korean judge
said on Monday.
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chartered vessels that have completed unloading
their cargo have been told to cancel their charter agreements
and return the ships to the shipowners, a South Korean judge
said on Monday.
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Sunday, September 18, 2016
Japanese companies issue record amount of debt to secure cheap funds
TOKYO, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Japanese companies have sold a
record amount of bonds this quarter, taking advantage of
negative interest rates and yield-starved investors to lock in
cheap long-term funding.
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record amount of bonds this quarter, taking advantage of
negative interest rates and yield-starved investors to lock in
cheap long-term funding.
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RPT-Sensing threat, UPS plans to expand its 3D printing operations
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Sept 19 (Reuters) - United Parcel Service
plans to expand its 3D printing service to Asia and
Europe, the U.S. shipping company has told Reuters, in a bid to
fully embrace and get ahead of a trend that threatens to eat
away a small but lucrative part of its business.
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plans to expand its 3D printing service to Asia and
Europe, the U.S. shipping company has told Reuters, in a bid to
fully embrace and get ahead of a trend that threatens to eat
away a small but lucrative part of its business.
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GE brings off-the-shelf biotech drug factories to Ireland
LONDON, Sept 19 (Reuters) - General Electric is
digging deeper into biotechnology with plans to build four
prefabricated drug factories in Ireland, bringing to Europe a
low-cost manufacturing concept it first pioneered in China.
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digging deeper into biotechnology with plans to build four
prefabricated drug factories in Ireland, bringing to Europe a
low-cost manufacturing concept it first pioneered in China.
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UPDATE 1-Australia's Port of Melbourne sold for $7.3 bln to QIC-led group
SYDNEY, Sept 19 (Reuters) - The sale of Australia's biggest
general cargo terminal, Port of Melbourne, was awarded to a
group led by QIC Private Capital for about A$9.7 billion ($7.29
billion), the Victorian state government said on Monday.
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general cargo terminal, Port of Melbourne, was awarded to a
group led by QIC Private Capital for about A$9.7 billion ($7.29
billion), the Victorian state government said on Monday.
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UPDATE 1-Iran urges U.S. to unblock aircraft deals, seeks investors
TEHRAN, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Iran urged the United States on
Sunday to remove remaining obstacles to buying passenger planes
following the lifting of international sanctions and it spread
out the welcome mat to foreign investors as it seeks to boost
its aviation sector.
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Sunday to remove remaining obstacles to buying passenger planes
following the lifting of international sanctions and it spread
out the welcome mat to foreign investors as it seeks to boost
its aviation sector.
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UPDATE 1-Gasoline prices spike as Colonial begins bypass around damaged line
Sept 18 (Reuters) - Retail gasoline prices surged due to
continuing problems with Colonial Pipeline Co's gasoline line
that carries fuel to the U.S. East Coast, as the company started
to construct a bypass line around the leak.
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continuing problems with Colonial Pipeline Co's gasoline line
that carries fuel to the U.S. East Coast, as the company started
to construct a bypass line around the leak.
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Russia registered 50 violations of Syria ceasefire in last 24 hours - RIA
MOSCOW, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Russia registered 50 violations
of the Syria ceasefire agreement in the last 24 hours, RIA news
agency quoted the Defence Ministry as saying on Sunday.
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of the Syria ceasefire agreement in the last 24 hours, RIA news
agency quoted the Defence Ministry as saying on Sunday.
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Iran presses for banking agreement to facilitate sanctions pact
TEHRAN, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Iran is pressing the United
States to ease banking obstacles to the reopening of trade under
last year's nuclear deal and hopes for progress on the sidelines
of United Nations meetings in New York this week, an Iranian
official said on Sunday.
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States to ease banking obstacles to the reopening of trade under
last year's nuclear deal and hopes for progress on the sidelines
of United Nations meetings in New York this week, an Iranian
official said on Sunday.
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Two people charged in Belgium with terrorist offences
BRUSSELS, Sept 18 (Reuters) - A man and a woman detained on
Friday have been charged with terrorist offences, although the
woman has been freed under conditions, federal prosecutors said
on Sunday.
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Friday have been charged with terrorist offences, although the
woman has been freed under conditions, federal prosecutors said
on Sunday.
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Tanker withdraws offshore after Libyan oil port clashes - NOC
TRIPOLI, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Libya's National Oil
Corporation (NOC) said a tanker that had been loading at the
port of Ras Lanuf had withdrawn to a safe distance as rival
forces clashed nearby on Sunday.
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Corporation (NOC) said a tanker that had been loading at the
port of Ras Lanuf had withdrawn to a safe distance as rival
forces clashed nearby on Sunday.
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China to invest $450 bln modernising agriculture by 2020
BEIJING, Sept 18 (Reuters) - The Agricultural Development
Bank of China, one of the country's main policy
lenders, agreed to loan at least 3 trillion yuan ($450 billion)
by 2020 for the modernisation of China's agriculture industry,
state media said on Sunday.
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Bank of China, one of the country's main policy
lenders, agreed to loan at least 3 trillion yuan ($450 billion)
by 2020 for the modernisation of China's agriculture industry,
state media said on Sunday.
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At least 12 dead in Thailand as tourist boat capsizes, dozens missing
BANGKOK, Sept 18 (Reuters) - At least 12 people have died
and dozens are missing in Thailand after a boat carrying 150
Thai Muslims capsized in the ancient tourist city of Ayutthaya,
officials said on Sunday.
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and dozens are missing in Thailand after a boat carrying 150
Thai Muslims capsized in the ancient tourist city of Ayutthaya,
officials said on Sunday.
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Russia says tension rising in Syria's Aleppo - Interfax
MOSCOW, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Russia's Foreign Ministry said
on Sunday that tension was rising in and near the Syrian city of
Aleppo as militants were preparing for large-scale military
actions against the Syrian army, Interfax news agency reported.
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on Sunday that tension was rising in and near the Syrian city of
Aleppo as militants were preparing for large-scale military
actions against the Syrian army, Interfax news agency reported.
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UPDATE 2-Clashes at Libyan oil ports as counter-attack repelled - officials
BENGHAZI, Libya, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Eastern Libyan forces
said they had reestablished control over two oil ports where an
ousted faction launched a counter-attack on Sunday, briefly
seizing one of the terminals.
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said they had reestablished control over two oil ports where an
ousted faction launched a counter-attack on Sunday, briefly
seizing one of the terminals.
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Gasoline prices spike as Colonial begins bypass around damaged line
Sept 18 (Reuters) - Retail gasoline prices surged on
Saturday due to the ongoing problems with Colonial Pipeline Co's
gasoline line that carries fuel to the U.S. East Coast, as the
company started to construct a bypass line around the leak.
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Saturday due to the ongoing problems with Colonial Pipeline Co's
gasoline line that carries fuel to the U.S. East Coast, as the
company started to construct a bypass line around the leak.
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Iran urges U.S. to unblock aircraft deals, seeks investors
TEHRAN, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Iran urged the United States on
Sunday to remove remaining obstacles to it buying passenger
planes following the lifting of international sanctions and
spread out the welcome mat to foreign investors as it seeks to
boost its aviation sector.
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Sunday to remove remaining obstacles to it buying passenger
planes following the lifting of international sanctions and
spread out the welcome mat to foreign investors as it seeks to
boost its aviation sector.
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Australia offers condolences over air strike on Syrian troops
SYDNEY, Sept 18 (Reuters) - The Australian Department of
Defence has offered its condolences to the families of Syrian
soldiers killed or wounded in a U.S.-led bombing campaign on
Saturday, in which Australia participated and Russia said hit
Syrian military personnel and vehicles.
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Defence has offered its condolences to the families of Syrian
soldiers killed or wounded in a U.S.-led bombing campaign on
Saturday, in which Australia participated and Russia said hit
Syrian military personnel and vehicles.
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Libyan force counter attacks at oil ports, claims to retake control of Es Sider
BENGHAZI, Libya, Sept 18 (Reuters) - A Libyan force ousted a
week ago from key oil ports counter attacked on Sunday, taking
back control of Es Sider terminal and triggering clashes near
Ras Lanuf port, spokesman for the force, Ali al-Hassi, and a
port worker said.
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week ago from key oil ports counter attacked on Sunday, taking
back control of Es Sider terminal and triggering clashes near
Ras Lanuf port, spokesman for the force, Ali al-Hassi, and a
port worker said.
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UPDATE 2-Samsung Electronics says sold shares in four companies
* Sales won't affect existing business relationships
-Samsung
(Updates with comment from Samsung on transaction)
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-Samsung
(Updates with comment from Samsung on transaction)
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Saturday, September 17, 2016
Samsung Electronics says sold shares in four companies
SEOUL, Sept 18 (Reuters) - South Korean tech giant Samsung
Electronics Co Ltd said on Sunday it sold shares in
ASML Holding NV, Rambus Inc, Seagate
Technology Plc and Sharp Corp.
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Electronics Co Ltd said on Sunday it sold shares in
ASML Holding NV, Rambus Inc, Seagate
Technology Plc and Sharp Corp.
Read more
UPDATE 1-U.N. Security Council to meet on U.S.-led air strikes in Syria
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 17 (Reuters) - The United Nations
Security Council will meet on Saturday at the request of Russia,
diplomats said, to discuss air strikes by the U.S.-led coalition
in Syria, which Moscow said had targeted and killed Syrian
military personnel.
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Security Council will meet on Saturday at the request of Russia,
diplomats said, to discuss air strikes by the U.S.-led coalition
in Syria, which Moscow said had targeted and killed Syrian
military personnel.
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U.N. Security Council likely to meet on U.S.-led Syria strikes -diplomats
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 17 (Reuters) - The United Nations
Security Council is likely to meet on Saturday at the request of
Russia, diplomats said, to discuss air strikes by the U.S.-led
coalition in Syria, which Moscow said had targeted and killed
Syrian military personnel.
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Security Council is likely to meet on Saturday at the request of
Russia, diplomats said, to discuss air strikes by the U.S.-led
coalition in Syria, which Moscow said had targeted and killed
Syrian military personnel.
Read more
UPDATE 1-Colonial resumes work on U.S. gasoline line, pump prices rise
Sept 17 (Reuters) - Colonial Pipeline Co said on Saturday it
resumed repairing a leak on a key U.S. gasoline line on Friday
afternoon, but pump prices continued to rise in the southeast as
several states took emergency action to get fuel to filling
stations more easily.
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resumed repairing a leak on a key U.S. gasoline line on Friday
afternoon, but pump prices continued to rise in the southeast as
several states took emergency action to get fuel to filling
stations more easily.
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UPDATE 1-U.S. military confirms coalition's Syria air strike halted
WASHINGTON, Sept 17 (Reuters) - The U.S. military said on
Saturday coalition forces had halted an air strike south of
Deir-al-Zor, Syria, on Saturday after Russian officials said the
targeted personnel and vehicles may have been part of the Syrian
military.
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Saturday coalition forces had halted an air strike south of
Deir-al-Zor, Syria, on Saturday after Russian officials said the
targeted personnel and vehicles may have been part of the Syrian
military.
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Colonial says has resumed repair work on damaged pipeline
Sept 17 (Reuters) - Colonial Pipeline Co said on
Saturday it had resumed work on repairing its damaged Line 1
gasoline line on Friday afternoon, after having to temporarily
halt work due to vapors at the site of the leak.
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Saturday it had resumed work on repairing its damaged Line 1
gasoline line on Friday afternoon, after having to temporarily
halt work due to vapors at the site of the leak.
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Turkmenistan opens $2.3 bln bird-shaped international air terminal
ASHGABAT, Sept 17 (Reuters) - Turkmenistan opened a $2.3
billion air terminal at Ashgabat International Airport on
Saturday as part of its bid to become an international transport
hub and offset a plunge in traditional revenues from gas
exports.
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billion air terminal at Ashgabat International Airport on
Saturday as part of its bid to become an international transport
hub and offset a plunge in traditional revenues from gas
exports.
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At least 80 Syrian soldiers killed by U.S.-led air strike -monitor
BEIRUT, Sept 17 (Reuters) - At least 80 Syrian soldiers were
killed in a U.S.-led coalition air strike at an army position
near Deir al-Zor airport on Saturday, the Syrian Observatory for
Human Rights, a Britain-based monitoring group said, citing a
source at the airport.
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killed in a U.S.-led coalition air strike at an army position
near Deir al-Zor airport on Saturday, the Syrian Observatory for
Human Rights, a Britain-based monitoring group said, citing a
source at the airport.
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UPDATE 3-Small bomb explodes ahead of New Jersey road race; no injuries
NEW YORK, Sept 17 (Reuters) - A small bomb exploded in a New
Jersey beach town along the route of a planned road race on
Saturday morning, causing no injuries but prompting authorities
to cancel the event and evacuate dozens of homes as they
searched for more devices.
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Jersey beach town along the route of a planned road race on
Saturday morning, causing no injuries but prompting authorities
to cancel the event and evacuate dozens of homes as they
searched for more devices.
Read more
UPDATE 1-Israel's Iron Dome shoots down two "projectiles" fired from Syria -army
JERUSALEM, Sept 17 (Reuters) - Israel's Iron Dome rocket
defense system on Saturday shot down two stray "projectiles"
fired during fighting in Syria's civil war, Israel's military
said.
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defense system on Saturday shot down two stray "projectiles"
fired during fighting in Syria's civil war, Israel's military
said.
Read more
UPDATE 1-China issues alert for second typhoon in a week
SHANGHAI, Sept 17 (Reuters) - China is bracing for its
second typhoon in a week after government raised their alert to
"orange" for Typhoon Malakas on Saturday, just as southeastern
provinces continue to clean up after an earlier, stronger storm,
state news agency Xinhua reported.
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second typhoon in a week after government raised their alert to
"orange" for Typhoon Malakas on Saturday, just as southeastern
provinces continue to clean up after an earlier, stronger storm,
state news agency Xinhua reported.
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Israel's Iron Dome shoots down stray "projectile" fired from Syria
JERUSALEM, Sept 17 (Reuters) - Israel's Iron Dome rocket
defense system on Saturday shot down a stray "projectile" fired
during fighting in Syria's civil war, Israel's military said.
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defense system on Saturday shot down a stray "projectile" fired
during fighting in Syria's civil war, Israel's military said.
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UPDATE 1-TNT traces on EgyptAir plane debris split investigators - Le Figaro
PARIS/CAIRO Sept 17 (Reuters) - French investigators who
found trace levels of the explosive material TNT on debris of an
EgyptAir plane that crashed in May were prevented from further
examining it, Le Figaro reported on Friday, a charge Egyptian
officials denied.
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found trace levels of the explosive material TNT on debris of an
EgyptAir plane that crashed in May were prevented from further
examining it, Le Figaro reported on Friday, a charge Egyptian
officials denied.
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Ex-commander says UK's "withered" forces could not defend country-FT
LONDON, Sept 17 (Reuters) - Britain's armed forces would be
unable to defend the country against a serious military attack
because they have been "withered" by cuts, a former senior
commander warned before his retirement, the Financial Times
reported on Saturday.
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unable to defend the country against a serious military attack
because they have been "withered" by cuts, a former senior
commander warned before his retirement, the Financial Times
reported on Saturday.
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Hanjin Shipping plan would see sale of most of its ships-WSJ
SEOUL, Sept 17 (Reuters) - South Korea's Hanjin Shipping Co
Ltd, whose collapse has disrupted global trade, is
considering a restructuring plan to sell more than half its
ships, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people
familiar with the matter.
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Ltd, whose collapse has disrupted global trade, is
considering a restructuring plan to sell more than half its
ships, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people
familiar with the matter.
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UPDATE 1-Florida man sues Samsung, says Galaxy Note 7 exploded
Sept 16 (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co was
sued on Friday by a Florida man who said he suffered severe
burns after his Galaxy Note 7 smartphone exploded in his front
pants pocket.
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sued on Friday by a Florida man who said he suffered severe
burns after his Galaxy Note 7 smartphone exploded in his front
pants pocket.
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Friday, September 16, 2016
UPDATE 1-Success for women entrepreneurs in poor countries means enlisting men - activists
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 16 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) -
E fforts to help women build small businesses in developing
countries risk failure unless husbands, fathers and other men
are convinced to be supportive and involved, activists said.
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E fforts to help women build small businesses in developing
countries risk failure unless husbands, fathers and other men
are convinced to be supportive and involved, activists said.
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Florida man sues Samsung, says Galaxy Note 7 exploded
Sept 16 (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co was
sued on Friday by a Florida man who said he suffered severe
burns after his Galaxy Note 7 smartphone exploded in his front
pants pocket.
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sued on Friday by a Florida man who said he suffered severe
burns after his Galaxy Note 7 smartphone exploded in his front
pants pocket.
Read more
Mobileye says it warned Tesla against enabling 'hands-free' driving
FRANKFURT, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Mobileye NV said in
a U.S. securities filing on Friday that its top executives were
assured by Tesla Motors Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk
that drivers of the company's electric cars would not be allowed
to take their hands off the wheel when using the "Autopilot"
driving assistance system, but Tesla later allowed hands-free
driving over Mobileye's objections.
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a U.S. securities filing on Friday that its top executives were
assured by Tesla Motors Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk
that drivers of the company's electric cars would not be allowed
to take their hands off the wheel when using the "Autopilot"
driving assistance system, but Tesla later allowed hands-free
driving over Mobileye's objections.
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TNT traces on EgyptAir plane debris split investigators - Le Figaro
PARIS, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Investigators from France's
institute for criminal research found traces of the explosive
material TNT last week in Cairo on debris from an EgyptAir plane
that crashed in May, triggering a dispute between French and
Egyptian authorities, French newspaper Le Figaro reported on
Friday.
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institute for criminal research found traces of the explosive
material TNT last week in Cairo on debris from an EgyptAir plane
that crashed in May, triggering a dispute between French and
Egyptian authorities, French newspaper Le Figaro reported on
Friday.
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Sensing threat, UPS plans to expand its 3D printing operations
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Sept 16 (Reuters) - United Parcel Service
plans to expand its 3D printing service to Asia and
Europe, the U.S. shipping company has told Reuters, in a bid to
fully embrace and get ahead of a trend that threatens to eat
away a small but lucrative part of its business.
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plans to expand its 3D printing service to Asia and
Europe, the U.S. shipping company has told Reuters, in a bid to
fully embrace and get ahead of a trend that threatens to eat
away a small but lucrative part of its business.
Read more
UPDATE 3-Gasoline futures soar, retail prices up as Colonial woes persist
(Adds planned BP Whiting production cut, updates prices)
By Devika Krishna Kumar
NEW YORK, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Gasoline futures have soared
and prices at the pump in certain states have started to spike
due to an ongoing partial shutdown of Colonial Pipeline, the
vital artery bringing gasoline and other products to the U.S.
East Coast.
Colonial, the largest U.S. refined products pipeline system,
shut its main gasoline and distillate lines last week after a
6,000 barrel leak was
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UPDATE 1-United Tech's Pratt issues will drag on cash flow -CEO
NEW YORK, Sept 16 (Reuters) - United Technologies Corp's
chief executive officer said on Friday the company would
deliver 150 Pratt & Whitney engines this year, missing its
target of 200 and putting "pressure on cash flow."
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chief executive officer said on Friday the company would
deliver 150 Pratt & Whitney engines this year, missing its
target of 200 and putting "pressure on cash flow."
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UPDATE 1-Poste Italiane buys stake in Italian payments provider SIA
MILAN, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Poste Italiane is buying
a 14.85 percent stake in bank payments provider SIA from Italian
state lender Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP) for 278 million
euros ($312 million), the post office said on Friday.
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a 14.85 percent stake in bank payments provider SIA from Italian
state lender Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP) for 278 million
euros ($312 million), the post office said on Friday.
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UPDATE 1-Orange CEO said initial SFR, Bouygues, Iliad talks have resumed -spokesman
PARIS, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Orange Chief Executive
Officer Stephane Richard told investors last week in London that
preliminary consolidation talks have resumed between SFR
, Iliad and Bouygues, a spokesman
said on Friday.
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Officer Stephane Richard told investors last week in London that
preliminary consolidation talks have resumed between SFR
, Iliad and Bouygues, a spokesman
said on Friday.
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UPDATE 1-Gasoline futures soar, retail prices up as Colonial woes persist
NEW YORK, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Gasoline futures have soared
and prices at the pump in certain states have started to spike
as a result of an ongoing shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline, the
key artery bringing gasoline and other products to the U.S. East
Coast.
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and prices at the pump in certain states have started to spike
as a result of an ongoing shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline, the
key artery bringing gasoline and other products to the U.S. East
Coast.
Read more
Russia says ready to extend Syria ceasefire by 72 hours
MOSCOW, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Russia is ready to extend a
fragile ceasefire agreement in Syria by an additional 72 hours,
the Russian Defence Ministry said on Friday.
(Reporting by Jack Stubbs; Editing by Dmitry Solovyov)
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fragile ceasefire agreement in Syria by an additional 72 hours,
the Russian Defence Ministry said on Friday.
(Reporting by Jack Stubbs; Editing by Dmitry Solovyov)
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ABB board to discuss future of Power Grids business next week
ZURICH, Sept 16 (Reuters) - ABB's board will
discuss the future of its Power Grids division next week as
investors ramp up pressure on the Swedish-Swiss technology group
to spin off the $11.6 billion business.
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discuss the future of its Power Grids division next week as
investors ramp up pressure on the Swedish-Swiss technology group
to spin off the $11.6 billion business.
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Russian military: Syrian army withdraws arms from Castello Road -agencies
MOSCOW, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Russia's Defence Ministry said
on Friday that the Syrian army had withdrawn arms from the
Castello Road near the city of Aleppo, while Syrian opposition
forces backed by the United States had not done the same,
Russian news agencies reported.
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on Friday that the Syrian army had withdrawn arms from the
Castello Road near the city of Aleppo, while Syrian opposition
forces backed by the United States had not done the same,
Russian news agencies reported.
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Russia says Syrian army troops, arms back at Castello Road
MOSCOW, Sept 16 (Reuters) - The Syrian army has returned
troops and arms to the Castello Road near the city of Aleppo
after coming under rebel fire, the Russian Defence Ministry said
on Friday.
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troops and arms to the Castello Road near the city of Aleppo
after coming under rebel fire, the Russian Defence Ministry said
on Friday.
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UPDATE 1-Informal talks between Lufthansa, pilots collapse
* Lufthansa says offers VC to resume talks
(Adds union spokesman comment, Lufthansa comment, background)
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(Adds union spokesman comment, Lufthansa comment, background)
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EU anti-trafficking unit denies turning back migrant boats
ROME, Sept 16 (Reuters) - The European Union's
anti-smuggling and people trafficking operation denied on Friday
that it had returned any migrant boats to Libya, after Britain's
foreign secretary said it had turned back more than 200.
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anti-smuggling and people trafficking operation denied on Friday
that it had returned any migrant boats to Libya, after Britain's
foreign secretary said it had turned back more than 200.
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Russia says ready to use influence to get Syrian army to fulfil truce deal
MOSCOW, Sept 16 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Friday it
was ready to use its influence to get the Syrian army to fully
implement a shaky ceasefire agreement and that it hoped the
United States would use its own influence with rebel groups too.
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was ready to use its influence to get the Syrian army to fully
implement a shaky ceasefire agreement and that it hoped the
United States would use its own influence with rebel groups too.
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UPDATE 1-Russia says using influence to get Syrian army to fulfil truce deal
MOSCOW, Sept 16 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Friday it
was using its influence to try to ensure the Syrian army fully
implemented a shaky ceasefire agreement and that it hoped the
United States would use its own influence with rebel groups too.
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was using its influence to try to ensure the Syrian army fully
implemented a shaky ceasefire agreement and that it hoped the
United States would use its own influence with rebel groups too.
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Germany's DFS wins Edinburgh air traffic control contract
FRANKFURT, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Germany's state-owned DFS has
won a tender to become air traffic controller at Edinburgh
Airport from April 2018, replacing Britain's NATS, it said on
Friday.
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won a tender to become air traffic controller at Edinburgh
Airport from April 2018, replacing Britain's NATS, it said on
Friday.
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Social entrepreneurs say they face tough hurdles but making headway
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 16 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) -
G reater support from the public, governments and investors is
needed to boost the work of entrepreneurs using business for
social good, said industry activists and organizers after a
Thomson Reuters Foundation poll highlighted these as key issues.
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G reater support from the public, governments and investors is
needed to boost the work of entrepreneurs using business for
social good, said industry activists and organizers after a
Thomson Reuters Foundation poll highlighted these as key issues.
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German state of Hesse sues VW for damages caused by dieselgate
FRANKFURT, Sept 16 (Reuters) - The German state of Hesse
will sue Volkswagen for damages caused by its
emissions-test cheating scandal, its Finance Minister said on
Friday.
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will sue Volkswagen for damages caused by its
emissions-test cheating scandal, its Finance Minister said on
Friday.
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Belgian brewery's pipe dream brings relief to medieval Bruges
BRUGES, Belgium, Sept 16 (Reuters) - A Belgian brewery is
turning on the taps of a pipeline buried beneath the medieval
city of Bruges to transport its beer to a bottling plant some 3
km (2 miles) away.
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turning on the taps of a pipeline buried beneath the medieval
city of Bruges to transport its beer to a bottling plant some 3
km (2 miles) away.
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Thursday, September 15, 2016
Australia's Qantas boosts Japan route as economic, tourism ties deepen
SYDNEY, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Qantas Airways said on
Friday it will launch daily non-stop flights from Melbourne to
Tokyo from December in response to revived tourism and trade
ties between Australia and Japan.
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Friday it will launch daily non-stop flights from Melbourne to
Tokyo from December in response to revived tourism and trade
ties between Australia and Japan.
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UPDATE 1-Singapore Aug exports stall, weak outlook keeps pressure for stimulus
SINGAPORE, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Singapore's exports in August
stalled and though sales to the United States picked up,
underlying weakness in overseas demand is expected to maintain
pressure for further stimulus to shore up the stuttering
trade-dependent economy.
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stalled and though sales to the United States picked up,
underlying weakness in overseas demand is expected to maintain
pressure for further stimulus to shore up the stuttering
trade-dependent economy.
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Tesla says Mobileye balked after learning carmaker to make own cameras
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Tesla Motors Inc
on Thursday said its former camera supplier Mobileye
disparaged the safety of Tesla's assisted driving technology
Autopilot after learning the carmaker was developing its own
vision system.
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on Thursday said its former camera supplier Mobileye
disparaged the safety of Tesla's assisted driving technology
Autopilot after learning the carmaker was developing its own
vision system.
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Water protests in tech hub expose urban India's growing pains
BENGALURU, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Oracle employees
were at work on Monday when protesters entered their nine-storey
building in India's technology hub, Bengaluru, and asked them to
leave in support of demonstrations that had erupted across the
city over a water dispute.
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were at work on Monday when protesters entered their nine-storey
building in India's technology hub, Bengaluru, and asked them to
leave in support of demonstrations that had erupted across the
city over a water dispute.
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UPDATE 3-Samsung to replace or refund 1 mln U.S. Galaxy Note 7 phones
Sept 15 (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
formally recalled 1 million Galaxy Note 7 smartphones sold in
the United States, replacing or refunding the flagship phones,
whose susceptibility to catching fire has damaged the image of
the Korean company.
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formally recalled 1 million Galaxy Note 7 smartphones sold in
the United States, replacing or refunding the flagship phones,
whose susceptibility to catching fire has damaged the image of
the Korean company.
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UPDATE 4-Colonial delays gasoline pipeline restart to next week after leak
* Gasoline futures rise, cash prices in NY higher
(Adds states of emergency in Georgia and Alabama)
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(Adds states of emergency in Georgia and Alabama)
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NOAA buys first commercial satellite weather data
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., Sept 15 (Reuters) - The U.S.
government on Thursday awarded its first contracts to buy
weather data from commercial satellite operators, the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said.
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government on Thursday awarded its first contracts to buy
weather data from commercial satellite operators, the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said.
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UPDATE 2-Wal-Mart Canada to extend Visa ban to more stores from Oct. 24
Sept 15 (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc's Canadian
unit will stop accepting Visa Inc cards at 16 stores in
the province of Manitoba starting Oct. 24, a company spokesman
said on Wednesday, raising the stakes in a high-profile fee
dispute in the country.
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unit will stop accepting Visa Inc cards at 16 stores in
the province of Manitoba starting Oct. 24, a company spokesman
said on Wednesday, raising the stakes in a high-profile fee
dispute in the country.
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Hanjin says U.S.-bound ship is being held "hostage"
Sept 15 (Reuters) - A lawyer for Hanjin Shipping Co Ltd
, the failed South Korean container carrier, said on
Thursday a U.S.-bound vessel was held "hostage" by disputes over
payments, adding to the struggles in getting $14 billion of
cargo off its ships stranded at sea.
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, the failed South Korean container carrier, said on
Thursday a U.S.-bound vessel was held "hostage" by disputes over
payments, adding to the struggles in getting $14 billion of
cargo off its ships stranded at sea.
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Silicon Valley 3D printing startup gets $81 million in new funding
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Sept 15 (Reuters) - Carbon, a Silicon
Valley startup that is developing 3D printers to produce medical
devices and car parts on demand, said on Thursday it had closed
on $81 million in funding that brought the total it has raised
to $222 million.
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Valley startup that is developing 3D printers to produce medical
devices and car parts on demand, said on Thursday it had closed
on $81 million in funding that brought the total it has raised
to $222 million.
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UPDATE 1-Japan to boost S.China Sea role with training patrols with U.S. - minister
WASHINGTON, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Japan will step up its
activity in the contested South China Sea through joint training
patrols with the United States and bilateral and multilateral
exercises with regional navies, Japanese Defense Minister
Tomomi Inada said on Thursday.
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activity in the contested South China Sea through joint training
patrols with the United States and bilateral and multilateral
exercises with regional navies, Japanese Defense Minister
Tomomi Inada said on Thursday.
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German banks count cost of global shipping crisis
LONDON/FRANKFURT, Sept 15 (Reuters) - German banks are
struggling to recoup tens of billions of dollars of loans as a
global shipping industry slump hits them hard.
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struggling to recoup tens of billions of dollars of loans as a
global shipping industry slump hits them hard.
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Baidu receives approval from California DMV to test self-driving cars
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 15 (Reuters) - China-based internet
company Baidu has received a permit to test its
self-driving cars in California from the state's Department of
Motor Vehicles, as the race to introduce driverless automobiles
accelerates.
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company Baidu has received a permit to test its
self-driving cars in California from the state's Department of
Motor Vehicles, as the race to introduce driverless automobiles
accelerates.
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Britain says EU mission should turn back migrant boats
FLORENCE, Italy, Sept 15 (Reuters) - A European Union naval
force deployed in the Mediterranean should turn back migrant
boats after they leave Libya and prevent them from reaching
Italy, British Foreign Minister Boris Johnson said on Thursday.
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force deployed in the Mediterranean should turn back migrant
boats after they leave Libya and prevent them from reaching
Italy, British Foreign Minister Boris Johnson said on Thursday.
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UPDATE 3-Libya resuming oil exports from some major ports
* Nafoura oilfield resumes production
(Adds detail from Zueitina, Haftar promoted, parallel currency
rates, background)
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(Adds detail from Zueitina, Haftar promoted, parallel currency
rates, background)
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Westinghouse expects British approval for reactor in Q1 2017
LONDON, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Toshiba's Westinghouse expects
to receive approval from Britain's nuclear regulator for its
AP1000 reactor design in the first quarter of next year, it said
on Thursday.
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to receive approval from Britain's nuclear regulator for its
AP1000 reactor design in the first quarter of next year, it said
on Thursday.
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Nordea wants reasons for ABB to keep Power Grids business
STOCKHOLM, Sept 15 (Reuters) - ABB must come up
with convincing reasons to keep the company's power grids
division when it updates shareholders on the business next
month, another of the group's largest investors said, adding to
pressure on the group to break up.
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with convincing reasons to keep the company's power grids
division when it updates shareholders on the business next
month, another of the group's largest investors said, adding to
pressure on the group to break up.
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UPDATE 1-Boeing challenges Denmark over choice of Lockheed Martin jets
COPENHAGEN, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Boeing formally
challenged a decision by the Danish government to pick Lockheed
Martin's F-35 fighter jet over its own Super Hornet,
saying on Thursday the choice was based on a "flawed evaluation
process".
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challenged a decision by the Danish government to pick Lockheed
Martin's F-35 fighter jet over its own Super Hornet,
saying on Thursday the choice was based on a "flawed evaluation
process".
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UPDATE 2-Indonesia to investigate Google over possible unpaid taxes
JAKARTA, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Indonesia's tax office will
investigate Alphabet Inc's Google for suspected unpaid
taxes from billions of dollars worth of advertising revenue, a
senior finance ministry official said on Thursday.
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investigate Alphabet Inc's Google for suspected unpaid
taxes from billions of dollars worth of advertising revenue, a
senior finance ministry official said on Thursday.
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Foreign nuclear investment is a vote of confidence in Britain - minister
LONDON, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Foreign investment in Britain's
Hinkley Point nuclear project, which was approved by the
government on Thursday, is a vote of confidence in the country,
business minister Greg Clark told parliament.
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Hinkley Point nuclear project, which was approved by the
government on Thursday, is a vote of confidence in the country,
business minister Greg Clark told parliament.
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Singapore containership firm Rickmers Maritime seeks to restructure debt
SINGAPORE, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Singapore-listed Rickmers
Maritime, which owns and operates containerships, said
on Thursday it was seeking noteholders' support to restructure
debt worth S$100 million ($73.21 million) in a bid to avoid
potential liquidation.
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Maritime, which owns and operates containerships, said
on Thursday it was seeking noteholders' support to restructure
debt worth S$100 million ($73.21 million) in a bid to avoid
potential liquidation.
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Tanker docks at Libya's Ras Lanuf oil port, Nafoura output resumes
BENGHAZI, Libya, Sept 15 (Reuters) - A tanker arrived at
Libya's Ras Lanuf oil terminal on Thursday to load more than
600,000 barrels of crude, the first to dock at the terminal
since at least 2014, a port official said.
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Libya's Ras Lanuf oil terminal on Thursday to load more than
600,000 barrels of crude, the first to dock at the terminal
since at least 2014, a port official said.
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Chinese investor to submit UK nuclear reactor design soon-source
LONDON, Sept 15 (Reuters) - China General Nuclear Power Corp
(CGN) will submit a design proposal for a nuclear reactor it
wants to build at Bradwell to British authorities "pretty soon",
a source familiar with the situation said on Thursday.
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(CGN) will submit a design proposal for a nuclear reactor it
wants to build at Bradwell to British authorities "pretty soon",
a source familiar with the situation said on Thursday.
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Success for women entrepreneurs in poor countries means enlisting men - activists
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 15 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) -
E fforts to help women build small businesses in developing
countries risk failure unless husbands, fathers and other men
are convinced to be supportive and involved, activists said.
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E fforts to help women build small businesses in developing
countries risk failure unless husbands, fathers and other men
are convinced to be supportive and involved, activists said.
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Libya's NOC lifts force majeure at eastern ports, exports to resume
BENGHAZI, Libya, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Libya's National Oil
Corporation will lift force majeure at three ports seized days
earlier by eastern forces, and exports will resume immediately
at two of the ports, it said on Thursday.
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Corporation will lift force majeure at three ports seized days
earlier by eastern forces, and exports will resume immediately
at two of the ports, it said on Thursday.
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Britain approves part-Chinese funded nuclear plant, sets new conditions
LONDON, Sept 15 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Theresa
May gave the go ahead for French firm EDF to build a
new nuclear power plant in England with the help of Chinese
funding on Thursday, ending weeks of uncertainty and diplomatic
tension over the deal.
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May gave the go ahead for French firm EDF to build a
new nuclear power plant in England with the help of Chinese
funding on Thursday, ending weeks of uncertainty and diplomatic
tension over the deal.
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UPDATE 1-British waste management firm Biffa eyes London listing
Sept 15 (Reuters) - Waste management firm Biffa Plc is
eyeing gross proceeds of about 270 million pounds ($358 million)
from a London listing, marking the biggest initial public offer
in the UK since the country voted on June 23 to leave the
European Union.
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eyeing gross proceeds of about 270 million pounds ($358 million)
from a London listing, marking the biggest initial public offer
in the UK since the country voted on June 23 to leave the
European Union.
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British waste management firm Biffa eyes London listing
Sept 15 (Reuters) - British waste management firm Biffa Plc
said on Thursday it intended to raise gross proceeds of about
270 million pounds ($358 million) via a London listing, as it
looks to consolidate a fragmented market.
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said on Thursday it intended to raise gross proceeds of about
270 million pounds ($358 million) via a London listing, as it
looks to consolidate a fragmented market.
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Top Russian general to discuss Syria, cooperation in Turkey -Ifax
MOSCOW, Sept 15 (Reuters) - The chief of the Russian army's
general staff, Valery Gerasimov, will visit Ankara on Thursday
to discuss Syria and military cooperation with Turkey, Interfax
news agency cited Russian Defence Ministry spokesman Igor
Konashenkov as saying.
(Reporting by Dmitry Solovyov; Editing by Maria Kiselyova)
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general staff, Valery Gerasimov, will visit Ankara on Thursday
to discuss Syria and military cooperation with Turkey, Interfax
news agency cited Russian Defence Ministry spokesman Igor
Konashenkov as saying.
(Reporting by Dmitry Solovyov; Editing by Maria Kiselyova)
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Wednesday, September 14, 2016
Polish billionaire may join race for SABMiller's east Europe brands - report
WARSAW, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Polish billionaire Sebastian
Kulczyk could team up with private equity funds in a potential
joint bid for SABMiller's central and eastern European
beer brands, Puls Biznesu daily said on Thursday quoting unnamed
sources.
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Kulczyk could team up with private equity funds in a potential
joint bid for SABMiller's central and eastern European
beer brands, Puls Biznesu daily said on Thursday quoting unnamed
sources.
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CORRECTED-Pakistan train crash kills at least six, injures scores-TV
ISLAMABAD, Sept 15 (Reuters) - A Karachi-bound express train
collided with a freight train on Thursday, killing at least six
people and injuring more than 150, Pakistan's Geo News said,
quoting officials.
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collided with a freight train on Thursday, killing at least six
people and injuring more than 150, Pakistan's Geo News said,
quoting officials.
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UPDATE 1-Pakistan train crash kills at least six, injures more than 150 - Geo TV
ISLAMABAD, Sept 15 (Reuters) - A Karachi-bound express train
collided with a freight train in Pakistan's central Punjab
region early on Thursday, killing at least six people and
injuring more than 150, Geo TV said.
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collided with a freight train in Pakistan's central Punjab
region early on Thursday, killing at least six people and
injuring more than 150, Geo TV said.
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UPDATE 2-Typhoon cuts power as it slams into China, but loses strength
BEIJING, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Typhoon Meranti slammed into
southeastern China on Thursday, bringing strong winds and
lashing rain and cutting power in what state media said was the
strongest storm of the year globally, but there were no
immediate reports of casualties.
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southeastern China on Thursday, bringing strong winds and
lashing rain and cutting power in what state media said was the
strongest storm of the year globally, but there were no
immediate reports of casualties.
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CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Japan's Mitsubishi Corp targets majority stake in Lawson
TOKYO, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Japanese trading house Mitsubishi
Corp is considering taking a majority stake in Lawson
Inc to make the Japanese convenient store operator a
subsidiary, the companies said on Thursday.
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Corp is considering taking a majority stake in Lawson
Inc to make the Japanese convenient store operator a
subsidiary, the companies said on Thursday.
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Typhoon cuts power as it slams into China, but losing strength
BEIJING, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Typhoon Meranti slammed into
southeastern China on Thursday, bringing strong winds and
lashing rain and cutting power, but there were no immediate
reports of casualties.
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southeastern China on Thursday, bringing strong winds and
lashing rain and cutting power, but there were no immediate
reports of casualties.
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Lawson shares jump 7 pct, Mitsubishi may raise stake
TOKYO, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Shares of Lawson Inc
jumped 7 percent on Thursday after the Japanese convenience
store operator and trading firm Mitsubishi Corp said
Mitsubishi was considering raising its stake in Lawson to make
it a subsidiary.
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jumped 7 percent on Thursday after the Japanese convenience
store operator and trading firm Mitsubishi Corp said
Mitsubishi was considering raising its stake in Lawson to make
it a subsidiary.
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UPDATE 2-Boeing to curb overtime for U.S. salaried workers to reduce costs
NEW YORK, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Boeing Co said on
Wednesday it is curbing use of paid overtime by 80,000 salaried
workers based in the United States, part of a company-wide
effort to reduce costs to deal with intense competition.
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Wednesday it is curbing use of paid overtime by 80,000 salaried
workers based in the United States, part of a company-wide
effort to reduce costs to deal with intense competition.
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UPDATE 1-Canada says deadlocked with U.S. over lumber, ready to litigate
OTTAWA, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Canada has not yet managed to
settle a long-running dispute with the United States over
softwood lumber exports and is ready to resort to litigation if
necessary, Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland said on Wednesday.
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settle a long-running dispute with the United States over
softwood lumber exports and is ready to resort to litigation if
necessary, Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland said on Wednesday.
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UPDATE 1-Brazil's Minerva cleared to ship fresh beef to United States
SAO PAULO, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Brazilian meat packer Minerva
SA said in a filing on Wednesday that it had received
authorization from the Agriculture Ministry and the U.S.
Department of Agriculture for two of its plants to begin
shipping fresh beef to the United States.
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SA said in a filing on Wednesday that it had received
authorization from the Agriculture Ministry and the U.S.
Department of Agriculture for two of its plants to begin
shipping fresh beef to the United States.
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UPDATE 1-U.S., 12 other countries pledge WTO talks to ban fishery subsidies
WASHINGTON, Sept 14 (Reuters) - The United States and 12
other countries pledged on Wednesday to start World Trade
Organization negotiations to ban fishery subsidies, particularly
those that contribute to overfishing and overcapacity or are
linked to illegal fishing.
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other countries pledged on Wednesday to start World Trade
Organization negotiations to ban fishery subsidies, particularly
those that contribute to overfishing and overcapacity or are
linked to illegal fishing.
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Boeing to curb overtime for U.S. salaried workers to reduce costs
NEW YORK, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Boeing Co is curbing
use of overtime by salaried workers based in the U.S., part of
an effort across the company to reduce costs, according to a
memo seen by Reuters on Wednesday.
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use of overtime by salaried workers based in the U.S., part of
an effort across the company to reduce costs, according to a
memo seen by Reuters on Wednesday.
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Market rally has U.S. fund managers eyeing smaller companies
NEW YORK, Sept 14 (Reuters) - With the U.S. stock market
near record highs, some mutual fund managers say they are opting
to go small, picking up the shares of companies with tiny market
values that may have more room to grow.
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near record highs, some mutual fund managers say they are opting
to go small, picking up the shares of companies with tiny market
values that may have more room to grow.
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UPDATE 1-Bayer's Monsanto acquisition to face politically charged scrutiny
* Changing political landscape could pose challenge
(New throughout, adds comments by three additional lawmakers
and Cotton Council)
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(New throughout, adds comments by three additional lawmakers
and Cotton Council)
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UPDATE 1-iPhone optimism blasts Apple stock to 2016 high
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Apple's stock
hit a 2016 high on Wednesday, with its market value peaking
above $600 billion for the first time since April as Wall Street
bet the technology company's newest iPhone would help shore up
falling sales.
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hit a 2016 high on Wednesday, with its market value peaking
above $600 billion for the first time since April as Wall Street
bet the technology company's newest iPhone would help shore up
falling sales.
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UPDATE 1-U.S., Israel sign $38 billion military aid package
WASHINGTON, Sept 14 (Reuters) - The United States will give
Israel $38 billion in military aid over a decade, the largest
such aid package in U.S. history, under an agreement disclosed
this week and signed on Wednesday.
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Israel $38 billion in military aid over a decade, the largest
such aid package in U.S. history, under an agreement disclosed
this week and signed on Wednesday.
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UPDATE 2-ABB investors ramp up pressure for Power Grids spinoff
ZURICH/NEW YORK, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Pressure on ABB Group
to turn around its performance grew on Wednesday, as
another investor said the Swedish-Swiss conglomerate should
separate one of its divisions.
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to turn around its performance grew on Wednesday, as
another investor said the Swedish-Swiss conglomerate should
separate one of its divisions.
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U.S., 12 countries to start WTO negotiations to ban fishery subsidies
WASHINGTON, Sept 14 (Reuters) - The United States and 12
other countries will start World Trade Organization negotiations
to ban harmful fishery subsidies, particularly those that
contribute to overfishing and overcapacity in the sector or are
linked to illegal fishing, they said on Wednesday.
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other countries will start World Trade Organization negotiations
to ban harmful fishery subsidies, particularly those that
contribute to overfishing and overcapacity in the sector or are
linked to illegal fishing, they said on Wednesday.
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UPDATE 1-Zodiac annual sales up 5.6 pct, maintains profit caution
PARIS, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Zodiac Aerospace posted
higher than expected full-year revenues on Thursday but
reiterated the lower profit forecast it gave earlier this month
as it recovers from chronic output delays.
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higher than expected full-year revenues on Thursday but
reiterated the lower profit forecast it gave earlier this month
as it recovers from chronic output delays.
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Boeing CEO says 777 output may be cut further if sales lag endures
NEW YORK, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Boeing Co's production
of 777 jets may be cut further than projected if sales lag this
year, the company's chief executive said on Wednesday.
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of 777 jets may be cut further than projected if sales lag this
year, the company's chief executive said on Wednesday.
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Safran seen picking Morpho buyer by end of September
PARIS, Sept 14 (Reuters) - France's Safran could
make a decision on the potential sale of its Morpho biometrics
and security business for more than 2 billion euros by the end
of September, a person close to the process said on Wednesday.
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make a decision on the potential sale of its Morpho biometrics
and security business for more than 2 billion euros by the end
of September, a person close to the process said on Wednesday.
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UPDATE 1-Tesla says it is investigating cause of fatal China crash
Sept 14 (Reuters) - Tesla Motors Inc is
investigating the cause of a fatal crash in China involving one
of its vehicles, but has "no way of knowing" if its
semi-automated Autopilot system was engaged at the time of the
accident, the company said in a statement on Wednesday.
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investigating the cause of a fatal crash in China involving one
of its vehicles, but has "no way of knowing" if its
semi-automated Autopilot system was engaged at the time of the
accident, the company said in a statement on Wednesday.
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Russia says to discuss extending Syria ceasefire with U.S.
MOSCOW, Sept 14 (Reuters) - The head of Russia's ceasefire
monitoring centre in Syria will talk to his counterpart at a
U.S. facility in Jordan later on Wednesday about extending the
Syrian ceasefire, Viktor Poznikhir, a military official, told
Russian news agencies.
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monitoring centre in Syria will talk to his counterpart at a
U.S. facility in Jordan later on Wednesday about extending the
Syrian ceasefire, Viktor Poznikhir, a military official, told
Russian news agencies.
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Russia's Lavrov tells Kerry U.S. must do more to support Syria ceasefire
MOSCOW, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Russia told the United States on
Wednesday to make good on its promise to separate moderate
Syrian opposition fighters "under the patronage of Washington"
from former Nusra Front and other forces, Russia's Foreign
Ministry said.
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Wednesday to make good on its promise to separate moderate
Syrian opposition fighters "under the patronage of Washington"
from former Nusra Front and other forces, Russia's Foreign
Ministry said.
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RPT-UPDATE 3-Bayer clinches Monsanto with improved $66 billion bid
* Bayer says expects deal to close by end-2017
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As decision time approaches, UK PM May mulls Hinkley options
LONDON/PARIS, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Theresa May could announce
as soon as Thursday whether Britain will go ahead with a $24
billion nuclear power project, laying down a marker on energy
policy and her approach to investment from China.
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as soon as Thursday whether Britain will go ahead with a $24
billion nuclear power project, laying down a marker on energy
policy and her approach to investment from China.
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UPS plans peak season hiring of 95,000 for third year straight
CHICAGO, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Package delivery company United
Parcel Service Inc said on Wednesday it plans to hire
around 95,000 seasonal employees for its crucial peak holiday
season this year, unchanged from the past two years as
improvements to its network should help it handle rising
ecommerce volumes.
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Parcel Service Inc said on Wednesday it plans to hire
around 95,000 seasonal employees for its crucial peak holiday
season this year, unchanged from the past two years as
improvements to its network should help it handle rising
ecommerce volumes.
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BRIEF-Bayer CEO says has encouraging feedback from regulators on Monsanto deal
* CEO says there is no price adjustment mechanism in the
agreement with monsanto, regulatory risks are under control
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agreement with monsanto, regulatory risks are under control
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RPT-Spat over which U.S. airlines fly govt workers intensifies
WASHINGTON, Sept 13 (Reuters) - A spat among airlines over
which deserved the contract to fly U.S. government workers on
certain routes intensified on Tuesday, with the chief executive
of JetBlue Airways Corp calling rivals hypocritical for
protesting its award.
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which deserved the contract to fly U.S. government workers on
certain routes intensified on Tuesday, with the chief executive
of JetBlue Airways Corp calling rivals hypocritical for
protesting its award.
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Post-Brexit EU needs joint military HQ, Juncker says
STRASBOURG, Sept 14 (Reuters) - The European Union's chief
executive called on Wednesday for a joint command headquarters
for EU military missions and greater defence cooperation,
reviving long-running efforts to reduce reliance on the United
States.
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executive called on Wednesday for a joint command headquarters
for EU military missions and greater defence cooperation,
reviving long-running efforts to reduce reliance on the United
States.
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Soccer, Formula 1, drone racing - Sky takes to air with new sport
LONDON, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Europe's leading pay-TV group
Sky, known for splashing out billions of pounds on
coverage of glamorous sports to keep an edge over its rivals,
said on Wednesday it had identified the next big thing: drone
racing.
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Sky, known for splashing out billions of pounds on
coverage of glamorous sports to keep an edge over its rivals,
said on Wednesday it had identified the next big thing: drone
racing.
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China to launch second space lab module, another manned mission
BEIJING, Sept 14 (Reuters) - China will launch its second
experimental space laboratory late on Thursday and another
manned space mission next month, the government said, part of a
broader plan to have a permanent manned space station in service
around 2022.
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experimental space laboratory late on Thursday and another
manned space mission next month, the government said, part of a
broader plan to have a permanent manned space station in service
around 2022.
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Two Hanjin container ships put up for sale - ship brokers
SINGAPORE, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Two more ships operated by
financially troubled South Korean shipper, Hanjin Shipping Co
Ltd, have been put up for sale, two ship brokers
with knowledge with the matter said on Wednesday.
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financially troubled South Korean shipper, Hanjin Shipping Co
Ltd, have been put up for sale, two ship brokers
with knowledge with the matter said on Wednesday.
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China blue-chip index fall before holiday, worst week in nearly 5 months
SHANGHAI, Sept 14 (Reuters) - China stocks fell in thin
trading on Wednesday ahead of a long holiday weekend, with the
market capping the shortened trading week with its worst
performance in several months.
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trading on Wednesday ahead of a long holiday weekend, with the
market capping the shortened trading week with its worst
performance in several months.
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Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Builder Galliford Try says sales and prices rose after EU referendum
LONDON, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Building and construction group
Galliford Try said sales rates and prices at its
housing division have risen since Britons voted to leave the
European Union, echoing sentiments from several other British
builders.
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Galliford Try said sales rates and prices at its
housing division have risen since Britons voted to leave the
European Union, echoing sentiments from several other British
builders.
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China stocks fall ahead of holiday; HK flat on U.S. rate uncertainty
SHANGHAI, Sept 14 (Reuters) - China stocks fell modestly in
thin trading on Wednesday, with many traders already heading out
of the office ahead of a long holiday weekend.
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thin trading on Wednesday, with many traders already heading out
of the office ahead of a long holiday weekend.
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Singapore's Marco Polo Marine seeks to delay bond payments
SINGAPORE, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Singapore's Marco Polo Marine
Ltd, whose business includes building and chartering
ships, said it was seeking consent from bond holders to extend
the maturity of notes worth S$50 million ($37 million) that are
due next month.
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Ltd, whose business includes building and chartering
ships, said it was seeking consent from bond holders to extend
the maturity of notes worth S$50 million ($37 million) that are
due next month.
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N.Korea ramps up uranium enrichment, enough for six nuclear bombs a year-experts
SEOUL, Sept 14 (Reuters) - North Korea will have enough
material for about 20 nuclear bombs by the end of this year,
with ramped-up uranium enrichment facilities and an existing
stockpile of plutonium, according to new assessments by weapons
experts.
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material for about 20 nuclear bombs by the end of this year,
with ramped-up uranium enrichment facilities and an existing
stockpile of plutonium, according to new assessments by weapons
experts.
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Spat over which U.S. airlines fly govt workers intensifies
WASHINGTON, Sept 13 (Reuters) - A spat among airlines over
which deserved the contract to fly U.S. government workers on
certain routes intensified on Tuesday, with the chief executive
of JetBlue Airways Corp calling rivals hypocritical for
protesting its award.
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which deserved the contract to fly U.S. government workers on
certain routes intensified on Tuesday, with the chief executive
of JetBlue Airways Corp calling rivals hypocritical for
protesting its award.
Read more
CORRECTED-UPDATE 3-Hanjin Shipping secures $45 mln, more may take "considerable time"
SEOUL/SYDNEY, Sept 13 (Reuters) - The chairman of Hanjin
Group transferred 40 billion won ($36 million) to Hanjin
Shipping on Tuesday to help unload cargo stranded on
the troubled shipper's vessels, a spokesman said, but regulators
warned securing further funds could take "considerable time".
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Group transferred 40 billion won ($36 million) to Hanjin
Shipping on Tuesday to help unload cargo stranded on
the troubled shipper's vessels, a spokesman said, but regulators
warned securing further funds could take "considerable time".
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CORRECTED-UPDATE 4-Hanjin Shipping secures $45 mln, more may take "considerable time"
SEOUL/SYDNEY, Sept 13 (Reuters) - The chairman of Hanjin
Group transferred 40 billion won ($36 million) to Hanjin
Shipping on Tuesday to help unload cargo stranded on
the troubled shipper's vessels, a spokesman said, but regulators
warned securing further funds could take "considerable time."
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Group transferred 40 billion won ($36 million) to Hanjin
Shipping on Tuesday to help unload cargo stranded on
the troubled shipper's vessels, a spokesman said, but regulators
warned securing further funds could take "considerable time."
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RPT-UPDATE 3-Hanjin Shipping secures $45 mln, more may take "considerable time"
SEOUL/SYDNEY, Sept 13 (Reuters) - The chairman of Hanjin
Group transferred 40 billion won ($36 million) to Hanjin
Shipping on Tuesday to help unload cargo stranded on
the troubled shipper's vessels, a spokesman said, but regulators
warned securing further funds could take "considerable time".
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Group transferred 40 billion won ($36 million) to Hanjin
Shipping on Tuesday to help unload cargo stranded on
the troubled shipper's vessels, a spokesman said, but regulators
warned securing further funds could take "considerable time".
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Libya's NOC to "begin work immediately to restart exports" from seized ports
TUNIS, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Libya's National Oil Corporation
(NOC) said on Tuesday it would immediately start working to
resume crude exports from ports seized in recent days by forces
loyal to eastern commander Khalifa Haftar.
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(NOC) said on Tuesday it would immediately start working to
resume crude exports from ports seized in recent days by forces
loyal to eastern commander Khalifa Haftar.
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Rona Fairhead to step down as chair of the BBC Trust
Sept 13 (Reuters) - Rona Fairhead is to step down as chair
of the BBC Trust and will not take part in the new appointment
process for a new four year term as chair, according to a
statement by Fairhead on BBC Trust's Twitter account on Tuesday.
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of the BBC Trust and will not take part in the new appointment
process for a new four year term as chair, according to a
statement by Fairhead on BBC Trust's Twitter account on Tuesday.
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Peru's president throws cold water on Chinese railway proposal
LIMA, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Peru President Pedro Pablo
Kuczynski said a transcontinental railway proposed by China to
slash the costs of shipping Brazilian goods to Asia could be too
expensive and environmentally harmful to build.
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Kuczynski said a transcontinental railway proposed by China to
slash the costs of shipping Brazilian goods to Asia could be too
expensive and environmentally harmful to build.
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UPDATE 2-Brazil launches massive privatization plan to rescue economy
BRASILIA, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Brazil's new government on
Tuesday launched a sweeping plan to auction off licenses to
operate oil and gas, electricity and infrastructure projects in
an attempt to boost investment and pull the economy out of the
deepest recession in eight decades.
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Tuesday launched a sweeping plan to auction off licenses to
operate oil and gas, electricity and infrastructure projects in
an attempt to boost investment and pull the economy out of the
deepest recession in eight decades.
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UPDATE 1-Nigeria's Arik Air temporarily suspends operations
ABUJA, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Arik Air, Nigeria's largest
airline, cancelled all of its flights on Tuesday in what it
called a temporary disruption related to insurance renewal, it
said in a statement on Tuesday.
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airline, cancelled all of its flights on Tuesday in what it
called a temporary disruption related to insurance renewal, it
said in a statement on Tuesday.
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UPDATE 2-Cevian says ABB Power Grid spin-off would raise value for shareholders
ZURICH, Sept 13 (Reuters) - ABB spinning off its
Power Grids division as a separate business with its own share
market listing would increase the value of investors' holdings
by more than 60 percent, activist shareholder Cevian Capital
said on Tuesday.
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Power Grids division as a separate business with its own share
market listing would increase the value of investors' holdings
by more than 60 percent, activist shareholder Cevian Capital
said on Tuesday.
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Silicon Valley online course to mint self-driving car engineers
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Silicon Valley is
creating a crash course in self-driving car technology to
address a shortage of engineers with help from a startup in a
different field: online education.
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creating a crash course in self-driving car technology to
address a shortage of engineers with help from a startup in a
different field: online education.
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Coalition hits Yemen factory but businessmen deny alleged war role
SANAA/DUBAI, Sept 13 (Reuters) - An Arab coalition bombed a
Yemeni industrial site in the capital Sanaa on Tuesday, damaging
what the Saudi-led alliance called a workshop making missile
parts but which businessmen said were several plants making
pipes and building materials.
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Yemeni industrial site in the capital Sanaa on Tuesday, damaging
what the Saudi-led alliance called a workshop making missile
parts but which businessmen said were several plants making
pipes and building materials.
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France's Alstom says in talks with government on Belfort plant
PARIS, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Alstom, the French
maker of TGV trains, said on Tuesday it was in discussions with
the government over its controversial plan to close a plant in
eastern France and would take no action until the talks had
ended.
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maker of TGV trains, said on Tuesday it was in discussions with
the government over its controversial plan to close a plant in
eastern France and would take no action until the talks had
ended.
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EU lawmakers aim to limit proposed cuts to 2017 budget
BRUSSELS, Sept 13 (Reuters) - The European Parliament will
seek to amend an annual budget package agreed by EU member
states and in particular wants to limit cuts to research and
foreign aid spending, lawmakers said on Tuesday.
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seek to amend an annual budget package agreed by EU member
states and in particular wants to limit cuts to research and
foreign aid spending, lawmakers said on Tuesday.
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Germany to send up to 650 troops to NATO mission in Mediterranean - Der Spiegel
BERLIN, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Germany plans to send up to 650
troops to join a new NATO mission to counter human trafficking
in the Mediterranean Sea and combat arms smuggling by the
Islamic State militant group, news magazine Der Spiegel reported
on Tuesday.
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troops to join a new NATO mission to counter human trafficking
in the Mediterranean Sea and combat arms smuggling by the
Islamic State militant group, news magazine Der Spiegel reported
on Tuesday.
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Russia calls on U.S. "to influence" ceasefire violators in Syria
MOSCOW, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Russia called on the United
States on Tuesday to influence some of the armed groups in Syria
refusing to stop fighting government troops, saying their
actions hamper joint efforts by Moscow and Washington to launch
a peace process in this country.
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States on Tuesday to influence some of the armed groups in Syria
refusing to stop fighting government troops, saying their
actions hamper joint efforts by Moscow and Washington to launch
a peace process in this country.
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South Africa's cabinet has confidence in new state airline board -Zuma
CAPE TOWN, Sept 13 (Reuters) - South African President Jacob
Zuma said on Tuesday his cabinet has confidence in a newly
reconstituted board of the struggling state airline.
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Zuma said on Tuesday his cabinet has confidence in a newly
reconstituted board of the struggling state airline.
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UPDATE 2-Alstom and French government clash over future of Belfort plant
PARIS, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Alstom will go ahead with plans
to shut down manufacturing at its Belfort plant in eastern
France, its CEO told staff on Tuesday, setting up a
confrontation with the French government which vowed "everything
will be done" to prevent that.
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to shut down manufacturing at its Belfort plant in eastern
France, its CEO told staff on Tuesday, setting up a
confrontation with the French government which vowed "everything
will be done" to prevent that.
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First transgender Serbian army veteran celebrates new identity as woman
BELGRADE, Sept 13 (Reuters) - More than a year after she was
sacked from Serbia's army for coming out as transgender, Helena
Vukovic has finally received a passport, driving licence,
health and ID cards confirming her identity as a woman - a small
but important step forward for a deeply conservative country.
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sacked from Serbia's army for coming out as transgender, Helena
Vukovic has finally received a passport, driving licence,
health and ID cards confirming her identity as a woman - a small
but important step forward for a deeply conservative country.
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RPT-COLUMN-Coking coal bubble to deflate, unlikely to burst: Russell
LAUNCESTON, Australia, Sept 13 (Reuters) - When the price of
a commodity rises by 117 percent in a mere 15 weeks, it's
generally a sign that something is amiss in the market, and
coking coal's recent stellar run is no exception to this rule.
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a commodity rises by 117 percent in a mere 15 weeks, it's
generally a sign that something is amiss in the market, and
coking coal's recent stellar run is no exception to this rule.
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Alstom says Belfort job cuts will ensure survival of other plants
PARIS, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Alstom Chief Executive Henri
Poupart-Lafarge said on Tuesday that cutting jobs at the train
engineering firm's Belfort plant in eastern France would help
ensure the survival of the business.
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Poupart-Lafarge said on Tuesday that cutting jobs at the train
engineering firm's Belfort plant in eastern France would help
ensure the survival of the business.
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UPDATE 2-India's tech capital, companies shut down after violent protests
* PM Modi calls for peaceful resolution of water dispute
(Adds link to graphic, bullet points)
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(Adds link to graphic, bullet points)
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Taiwan's commodities companies brace for another super typhoon
SINGAPORE/MELBOURNE, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Taiwan's
commodities industry was preparing on Tuesday for heavy wind and
flooding as Typhoon Meranti hurtled towards the south of the
island, threatening to disrupt grain and oil shipments from its
major port and a lead refinery.
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commodities industry was preparing on Tuesday for heavy wind and
flooding as Typhoon Meranti hurtled towards the south of the
island, threatening to disrupt grain and oil shipments from its
major port and a lead refinery.
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UPDATE 2-Hanjin Shipping secures $45 mln, more may take "considerable time"
* Ship held in Australia, others may face arrest - sources
(Adds ex-chairwoman's funds, estimated cost for cargo
unloading, vessel status, related story link)
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(Adds ex-chairwoman's funds, estimated cost for cargo
unloading, vessel status, related story link)
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China stocks end flat despite upbeat economic data
SHANGHAI, Sept 13 (Reuters) - China stocks were little
changed on Tuesday, with investors shrugging off upbeat economic
data that pointed to some success in Beijing's efforts to
stimulate the world's second-largest economy.
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changed on Tuesday, with investors shrugging off upbeat economic
data that pointed to some success in Beijing's efforts to
stimulate the world's second-largest economy.
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China calls for avoiding tension after U.S. bombers fly over South Korea
BEIJING, Sept 13 (Reuters) - China's Foreign Ministry said
on Tuesday that all sides should avoid taking steps that
increase tension after two U.S. B-1 bombers flew over South
Korea in a show of solidarity in response to North Korea's
nuclear test last week.
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on Tuesday that all sides should avoid taking steps that
increase tension after two U.S. B-1 bombers flew over South
Korea in a show of solidarity in response to North Korea's
nuclear test last week.
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Monday, September 12, 2016
RPT-Libyan commander's seizure of oil ports risks new conflict
TUNIS/BENGHAZI, Libya, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Libyan forces
loyal to eastern commander Khalifa Haftar said on Monday they
had tightened their control over four major oil ports, casting a
Western-backed project to unite Libya and revive oil exports
into deep uncertainty.
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loyal to eastern commander Khalifa Haftar said on Monday they
had tightened their control over four major oil ports, casting a
Western-backed project to unite Libya and revive oil exports
into deep uncertainty.
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Foreign flights to Nigeria forced to refuel elsewhere
LAGOS/ABUJA, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Foreign airlines flying to
Nigeria have started to refuel abroad to bypass pricey, and
increasingly scarce, jet fuel as the oil producer battles a hard
currency shortage that has made fuel available only at a very
high price.
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Nigeria have started to refuel abroad to bypass pricey, and
increasingly scarce, jet fuel as the oil producer battles a hard
currency shortage that has made fuel available only at a very
high price.
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CORRECTED-China August investment growth steady, industrial output beats expectations
BEIJING, Sept 13 (Reuters) - China's fixed-asset investment
growth was unchanged at 8.1 percent in the January-August
period, slightly better than market expectations.
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growth was unchanged at 8.1 percent in the January-August
period, slightly better than market expectations.
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UPDATE 1-China August factory output, retail sales beat expectations
BEIJING, Sept 13 (Reuters) - China's industrial output grew
the fastest in five months in August as demand for products from
coal to cars rebounded thanks to higher government spending and
a year-long credit and property boom.
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the fastest in five months in August as demand for products from
coal to cars rebounded thanks to higher government spending and
a year-long credit and property boom.
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Indonesia motorbike sales down 15.2 pct y/y in Aug
JAKARTA, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Motorcycle sales in Indonesia
fell 15.2 percent in August from a year earlier, data from an
industry association showed on Tuesday.
Motorbike sales stood at 527,536 units in August, down from
622,089 units sold in the same month last year, but showed some
recovery from 305,153 units sold in July.
Motorcycles are hugely popular in Southeast Asia's biggest
economy and their sales are a key indicator of consumption.
Sales in August were led by Honda Motor Co
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fell 15.2 percent in August from a year earlier, data from an
industry association showed on Tuesday.
Motorbike sales stood at 527,536 units in August, down from
622,089 units sold in the same month last year, but showed some
recovery from 305,153 units sold in July.
Motorcycles are hugely popular in Southeast Asia's biggest
economy and their sales are a key indicator of consumption.
Sales in August were led by Honda Motor Co
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CORRECTED-China August investment growth steady, industrial output beats expectations
BEIJING, Sept 13 (Reuters) - China's fixed-asset investment
growth was unchanged at 8.1 percent in the January-August
period, slightly better than market expectations.
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growth was unchanged at 8.1 percent in the January-August
period, slightly better than market expectations.
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UPDATE 1-Western powers call on Libyan forces that seized ports to withdraw
TUNIS, Sept 12 (Reuters) - The United States and five
European powers on Monday urged forces loyal to eastern Libyan
commander Khalifa Haftar to withdraw from several key oil ports
seized from a rival force over the weekend.
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European powers on Monday urged forces loyal to eastern Libyan
commander Khalifa Haftar to withdraw from several key oil ports
seized from a rival force over the weekend.
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UPDATE 3-Second ship from bankrupt Hanjin allowed into California ports
SAN FRANCISCO/SEOUL, Sept 12 (Reuters) - A portion of the
$14 billion in cargo trapped at sea by the bankruptcy of Hanjin
Shipping Co Ltd began moving out of one California
port on Monday, and a second ship received orders to head to
dock, after the turmoil created by the South Korean company's
collapse.
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$14 billion in cargo trapped at sea by the bankruptcy of Hanjin
Shipping Co Ltd began moving out of one California
port on Monday, and a second ship received orders to head to
dock, after the turmoil created by the South Korean company's
collapse.
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Samsung Elec shares open up as group scion poised to take board seat
SEOUL, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Shares of tech giant Samsung
Electronics Co Ltd opened higher on Tuesday, clawing
back some losses from a day earlier following news that Samsung
Group de facto leader Jay Y. Lee is poised to take a board seat.
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Electronics Co Ltd opened higher on Tuesday, clawing
back some losses from a day earlier following news that Samsung
Group de facto leader Jay Y. Lee is poised to take a board seat.
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Brazil's Cemig sells stake in Chilean transmission company for $56.5 mln
SAO PAULO, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Brazil's power holding
company Cia Energética de Minas Gerais has sold a stake in an
energy transmission unit in Chile for $56.5 million, the company
said in a securities filing on Monday.
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company Cia Energética de Minas Gerais has sold a stake in an
energy transmission unit in Chile for $56.5 million, the company
said in a securities filing on Monday.
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