SEOUL, Dec 1 (Reuters) - South Korea said on Thursday it
will pursue further unilateral sanctions against rival North
Korea in the wake of its fifth and largest nuclear test in
September.
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Wednesday, November 30, 2016
GLOBAL ECONOMY-Asian factories show growth in November, but outlook clouded
HONG KONG, Dec 1 (Reuters) - China's factories notched their
strongest growth in activity in two years and Japanese firms
order books rose in November, masking concern about the
protectionist leanings of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and
an OPEC-induced oil price rally.
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strongest growth in activity in two years and Japanese firms
order books rose in November, masking concern about the
protectionist leanings of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and
an OPEC-induced oil price rally.
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UPDATE 3-China manufacturing heats up in November, inflation pressure builds
* Rise of protectionism could hurt investment, trade next
year
(Adds graphic links for PMI trends in China and Asia)
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year
(Adds graphic links for PMI trends in China and Asia)
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Tokyo Century invests in SE Asia ride-hailing firm Grab
SINGAPORE, Dec 1 (Reuters) - Japanese financial services
company Tokyo Century Corp has made a strategic
investment in Southeast Asian ride-hailing firm Grab, the
companies said in a statement on Thursday.
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company Tokyo Century Corp has made a strategic
investment in Southeast Asian ride-hailing firm Grab, the
companies said in a statement on Thursday.
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UPDATE 1-Slump in Australia business investment risks GDP contraction
* Will test RBA optimism on growth, reluctance to cut rates
(Adds economist reaction, home price data)
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(Adds economist reaction, home price data)
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RPT-UPDATE 1-Slump in Australia business investment risks GDP contraction
SYDNEY, Dec 1 (Reuters) - Sharp cutbacks in Australian
business investment has opened the real possibility the economy
shrank last quarter for the first time in almost six years, a
blow to the conservative government of Malcolm Turnbull which
has staked its future on growth.
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business investment has opened the real possibility the economy
shrank last quarter for the first time in almost six years, a
blow to the conservative government of Malcolm Turnbull which
has staked its future on growth.
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Australia business investment skids, risks GDP contraction
SYDNEY, Dec 1 (Reuters) - Australian business investment
fell a surprisingly sharp 4 percent last quarter as miners and
manufacturers cut back on spending, a disappointing report
underlining the real risk that the whole economy may have
contracted.
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fell a surprisingly sharp 4 percent last quarter as miners and
manufacturers cut back on spending, a disappointing report
underlining the real risk that the whole economy may have
contracted.
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UPDATE 1-Japan Q3 corporate capex falls for first time in nearly 4 years
TOKYO, Dec 1 (Reuters) - Japanese business expenditure fell
in the third quarter, the first annual decline since the start
of 2013, in a worrying sign that uncertainty over the economic
outlook is eroding companies' confidence.
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in the third quarter, the first annual decline since the start
of 2013, in a worrying sign that uncertainty over the economic
outlook is eroding companies' confidence.
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China services sector growth accelerates in November
BEIJING, Dec 1 (Reuters) - Growth in China's services sector
accelerated in November at a faster pace than in the previous
month, an official survey showed on Thursday.
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accelerated in November at a faster pace than in the previous
month, an official survey showed on Thursday.
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UPDATE 4-Soccer plane in Colombia crash was running out of fuel -recording
LA UNION, Colombia/CHAPECO, Brazil, Nov 30 (Reuters) - The plane that crashed in Colombia virtually wiping out an entire Brazilian soccer team was running out of fuel, had no electrical power, and was preparing for an emergency landing, according to the pilot's final words.
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UPDATE 1-Brazil's Movida files for IPO in second such plan this year
SAO PAULO, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Movida Participações SA on
Wednesday filed for regulatory permission to sell shares for the
first time in the São Paulo Stock Exchange, the second such plan
by a Brazilian car rental company this year.
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Wednesday filed for regulatory permission to sell shares for the
first time in the São Paulo Stock Exchange, the second such plan
by a Brazilian car rental company this year.
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Ukraine prepares missile test near Crimea, angering Russia
KIEV, Dec 1 (Reuters) - Ukraine was due to start two days of
missile tests on Thursday - a move that has angered Russia,
prompting it to put its air defence forces on high alert on the
annexed Crimea peninsula.
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missile tests on Thursday - a move that has angered Russia,
prompting it to put its air defence forces on high alert on the
annexed Crimea peninsula.
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Starboard pushes Rockwell Collins to reconsider B/E Aerospace deal - Bloomberg
Nov 30 (Reuters) - Activist investor Starboard Value is
pushing aircraft component maker Rockwell Collins Inc to
reconsider its $6.4 billion purchase of B/E Aerospace Inc
, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the
matter.
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pushing aircraft component maker Rockwell Collins Inc to
reconsider its $6.4 billion purchase of B/E Aerospace Inc
, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the
matter.
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Defence spending boost best answer to Trump - EU, NATO officials
BERLIN, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Top NATO and European military
officials called in Berlin on Wednesday for more military
spending to deal with threats to Europe and said that would help
address concerns raised by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.
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officials called in Berlin on Wednesday for more military
spending to deal with threats to Europe and said that would help
address concerns raised by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.
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U.S. tech startup Comma.ai giving away self-driving car software
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Comma.ai, the tech startup
that recently pulled the plug on its device to give cars limited
self-driving capabilities after being reprimanded by U.S.
regulators, has opened up its software secrets to the masses.
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that recently pulled the plug on its device to give cars limited
self-driving capabilities after being reprimanded by U.S.
regulators, has opened up its software secrets to the masses.
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UPDATE 1-Andrade Gutierrez SA agrees to Brazil leniency deal
SAO PAULO, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Andrade Gutierrez SA, one of
Brazil's largest engineering and business groups, on Wednesday
signed a leniency deal with a government agency related to a
major corruption scandal.
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Brazil's largest engineering and business groups, on Wednesday
signed a leniency deal with a government agency related to a
major corruption scandal.
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UPDATE 1-Argentina industrial output suffers sharpest drop of year in October
BUENOS AIRES, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Argentina's industrial
production contracted 8.0 percent in October from the
same month a year earlier, national statistics agency Indec said
on Wednesday, marking the sharpest monthly drop in activity so
far this year.
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production contracted 8.0 percent in October from the
same month a year earlier, national statistics agency Indec said
on Wednesday, marking the sharpest monthly drop in activity so
far this year.
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CORRECTED-Andrade Gutierrez agrees to Brazil leniency deal, TV says
SAO PAULO, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Andrade Gutierrez SA, one of
Brazil's largest engineering and business groups, has signed a
leniency deal with a government agency related to its
involvement in the nation's worst corruption scandal, news
channel GloboNews said on Wednesday.
(Reporting by Eduardo Simões; Writing by Guillermo
Parra-Bernal; Editing by Chris Reese)
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Brazil's largest engineering and business groups, has signed a
leniency deal with a government agency related to its
involvement in the nation's worst corruption scandal, news
channel GloboNews said on Wednesday.
(Reporting by Eduardo Simões; Writing by Guillermo
Parra-Bernal; Editing by Chris Reese)
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Europe's power market reform a boon for struggling utilities
PARIS, Nov 30 (Reuters) - European utilities welcomed
long-awaited power market reform proposals on Wednesday, hoping
a framework to subsidise fossil fuel plants and plans to wind
down a key support for renewable energy could turn the page on
years of crisis.
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long-awaited power market reform proposals on Wednesday, hoping
a framework to subsidise fossil fuel plants and plans to wind
down a key support for renewable energy could turn the page on
years of crisis.
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Argentina industrial output falls 8.0 percent in October
BUENOS AIRES, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Argentina's industrial
production contracted 8.0 percent in October from the
same month a year earlier, national statistics agency Indec said
on Wednesday, marking the ninth straight month of shrinking
output.
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production contracted 8.0 percent in October from the
same month a year earlier, national statistics agency Indec said
on Wednesday, marking the ninth straight month of shrinking
output.
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Russia says ready to escort aid agencies into eastern Aleppo
MOSCOW, Nov 30 (Reuters) - The Russian Defence Ministry said
on Wednesday it was ready to escort aid agencies into parts of
Syria's eastern Aleppo recently cleared of rebels, but said it
had not received any requests from the United Nations or anyone
else so far.
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on Wednesday it was ready to escort aid agencies into parts of
Syria's eastern Aleppo recently cleared of rebels, but said it
had not received any requests from the United Nations or anyone
else so far.
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U.N. Security Council imposes new sanctions on North Korea
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 30 (Reuters) - The United Nations
Security Council imposed new sanctions on North Korea on
Wednesday that aim to cut the Asian state's annual export
revenue by more than a quarter in response to Pyongyang's fifth
and largest nuclear test in September.
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Security Council imposed new sanctions on North Korea on
Wednesday that aim to cut the Asian state's annual export
revenue by more than a quarter in response to Pyongyang's fifth
and largest nuclear test in September.
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Russian forces in Crimea put on alert before Ukrainian missile tests - TASS
MOSCOW, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Russian air defence forces in
Crimea have been placed on high alert on the eve of planned
Ukrainian missile tests near the Black Sea peninsula, the TASS
news agency cited a Crimean military source as saying on
Wednesday.
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Crimea have been placed on high alert on the eve of planned
Ukrainian missile tests near the Black Sea peninsula, the TASS
news agency cited a Crimean military source as saying on
Wednesday.
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Hit that iceberg: China group readies Titanic simulation
DAYING COUNTY, China, Nov 30 (Reuters) - You too may soon be
able to feel what it was like to hit an iceberg on the Titanic.
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able to feel what it was like to hit an iceberg on the Titanic.
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Turkish Airlines to lease eight Airbus planes to cut costs
ISTANBUL, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Turkish Airlines,
which has seen profits hit by a weak lira and tough market,
plans to lease out eight of its Airbus A330-200 aircraft,
aviation company Air Partner said in a statement, a move that
will help it to reduce costs.
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which has seen profits hit by a weak lira and tough market,
plans to lease out eight of its Airbus A330-200 aircraft,
aviation company Air Partner said in a statement, a move that
will help it to reduce costs.
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UPDATE 3-Spurred by Trump and Brexit, EU plans 5 bln euro defence fund
* Fund, if approved, could issue bonds on financial markets
(Updates with details of EU defence fund)
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(Updates with details of EU defence fund)
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Serbian police investigate suspected fraud in state power utility - minister
BELGRADE, Nov 30 (Reuters) - The Serbian police launched an
investigation into business dealings of a supply arm of the
Elektroprivreda Srbije (EPS)state-run power monopoly on
suspicion of fraud, the country's interior minister said on
Wednesday.
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investigation into business dealings of a supply arm of the
Elektroprivreda Srbije (EPS)state-run power monopoly on
suspicion of fraud, the country's interior minister said on
Wednesday.
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EU court upholds sanctions on Putin's businessman friend over Crimea
BRUSSELS, Nov 30 (Reuters) - An EU court on Wednesday upheld
sanctions imposed on Arkady Rotenberg, a close ally and former
judo partner of Russian President Vladimir Putin whose company
won a contract to build a bridge linking the Russian mainland
with annexed Crimea.
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sanctions imposed on Arkady Rotenberg, a close ally and former
judo partner of Russian President Vladimir Putin whose company
won a contract to build a bridge linking the Russian mainland
with annexed Crimea.
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Three given suspended jail sentences in Air France shirt-ripping trial
PARIS, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Three people were given suspended
prison sentences of three to four months on Wednesday after
being found guilty of violent conduct when Air France executives
had their shirts ripped to shreds last year by employees furious
over planned job cuts.
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prison sentences of three to four months on Wednesday after
being found guilty of violent conduct when Air France executives
had their shirts ripped to shreds last year by employees furious
over planned job cuts.
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China's blue-chip index snaps 7-day winning streak on liquidity worries
SHANGHAI, Nov 30 (Reuters) - China's blue-chip stock index
slid on Wednesday, snapping a 7-session winning streak, as raw
material stocks tanked after commodity prices were hit by fears
of a liquidity squeeze.
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slid on Wednesday, snapping a 7-session winning streak, as raw
material stocks tanked after commodity prices were hit by fears
of a liquidity squeeze.
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UPDATE 1-Lufthansa say pilot strikes cost 10-15 mln euros a day
* Union to hold demonstration at Frankfurt airport
(Recasts with comment from Lufthansa spokesman)
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(Recasts with comment from Lufthansa spokesman)
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UPDATE 1-Taiwan's ChipMOS to scrap share sale plan to China Unigroup - bourse
* ChipMOS deal would be 2nd of 3 Unigroup deals to fail in
Taiwan
(Adds background and context)
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Taiwan
(Adds background and context)
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Tuesday, November 29, 2016
RPT-Demergers and destruction: activists press Europe conglomerates
AMSTERDAM, Nov 29 (Reuters) - The days of the European
conglomerate may be numbered, as activist shareholders are
pressing diversified groups to spin off secondary businesses and
focus on doing one thing well.
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conglomerate may be numbered, as activist shareholders are
pressing diversified groups to spin off secondary businesses and
focus on doing one thing well.
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UPDATE 3-Carrier to keep about 1,000 U.S. factory jobs in deal with Trump
WASHINGTON, Nov 29 (Reuters) - United Technologies Corp
has reached a deal with President-elect Donald Trump and
Vice President-elect Mike Pence to keep close to 1,000 jobs at
its Carrier Corp air conditioner plant in Indianapolis, roughly
halving the number of U.S. jobs it planned to move to Mexico.
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has reached a deal with President-elect Donald Trump and
Vice President-elect Mike Pence to keep close to 1,000 jobs at
its Carrier Corp air conditioner plant in Indianapolis, roughly
halving the number of U.S. jobs it planned to move to Mexico.
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Ford takes Fiesta upmarket to lift profitability
COLOGNE, Germany, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Ford wants to
raise profitability in Europe by adding higher-margin versions
of the Fiesta subcompact, its best-selling regional model, the
carmaker's top European executive said.
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raise profitability in Europe by adding higher-margin versions
of the Fiesta subcompact, its best-selling regional model, the
carmaker's top European executive said.
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UPDATE 2-Beijing untypically quiet on Taiwan drills in South China Sea
ITU ABA, South China Sea, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Taiwan held
rescue drills on Tuesday off the coast of its sole outpost in
the Spratly Islands of the South China Sea, but the biggest
claimant in the disputed waters kept uncharacteristically quiet.
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rescue drills on Tuesday off the coast of its sole outpost in
the Spratly Islands of the South China Sea, but the biggest
claimant in the disputed waters kept uncharacteristically quiet.
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UPDATE 1-Evergrande rapidly builds up Vanke stake, just shy of No. 2 shareholder
* Evergrande has not commented on intentions towards Vanke
(Recasts with Evergrande statement, share price)
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(Recasts with Evergrande statement, share price)
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Compromise reached on massive U.S. defense bill
WASHINGTON, Nov 29 (Reuters) - A compromise version of a
massive U.S. defense policy bill omits controversial provisions
such as a clause Democrats said allowed discrimination against
homosexuals and a requirement that women register for the draft.
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massive U.S. defense policy bill omits controversial provisions
such as a clause Democrats said allowed discrimination against
homosexuals and a requirement that women register for the draft.
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Samsung Elec trades at record high as firm considers split
SEOUL, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Shares of tech giant Samsung
Electronics Co Ltd traded at a record high of 1.729
million won ($1,482.94) in early Wednesday trade as the firm
weighs potentially its biggest structural change to date.
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Electronics Co Ltd traded at a record high of 1.729
million won ($1,482.94) in early Wednesday trade as the firm
weighs potentially its biggest structural change to date.
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After Trump and Brexit, EU to launch defence research plan
BRUSSELS, Nov 30 (Reuters) - The European Union will unveil
its biggest defence research plan in more than a decade on
Wednesday to reverse billions of euros in cuts and send a
message to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump that Europe wants
to pay for its own security.
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its biggest defence research plan in more than a decade on
Wednesday to reverse billions of euros in cuts and send a
message to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump that Europe wants
to pay for its own security.
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INSIGHT-Hardline Islamists push agenda as blasphemy case ignites Indonesia
JAKARTA, Nov 30 (Reuters) - When Jakarta governor Basuki
Tjahaja Purnama had some of the capital's sprawling slums
levelled this spring, Muslim groups including the hardline
"Islamic Defenders Front" (FPI) moved in quickly to help some of
the city's poorest residents.
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Tjahaja Purnama had some of the capital's sprawling slums
levelled this spring, Muslim groups including the hardline
"Islamic Defenders Front" (FPI) moved in quickly to help some of
the city's poorest residents.
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Avianca flight in Brazil makes emergency landing; passengers, crew fine
SAO PAULO, Nov 29 (Reuters) - An Avianca Holdings SA flight
connecting the Brazilian cities of São Paulo and Juazeiro do
Norte had to make a precautionary, emergency landing in Brasilia
on Tuesday, after the aircraft presented ventilation system
problems.
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connecting the Brazilian cities of São Paulo and Juazeiro do
Norte had to make a precautionary, emergency landing in Brasilia
on Tuesday, after the aircraft presented ventilation system
problems.
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UPDATE 1-Cloud computing firm Nutanix posts smaller-than-expected loss
Nov 29 (Reuters) - Cloud data-storage firm Nutanix Inc
reported a smaller-than-expected loss in the company's
first quarterly results since its initial public offering in
September.
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reported a smaller-than-expected loss in the company's
first quarterly results since its initial public offering in
September.
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Sherritt cuts production forecast for Moa nickel JV after bridge collapse
Nov 29 (Reuters) - Sherritt International Corp cut
its full-year production forecast for its joint nickel venture
in Cuba following the collapse of a municipal bridge there last
week that killed four workers.
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its full-year production forecast for its joint nickel venture
in Cuba following the collapse of a municipal bridge there last
week that killed four workers.
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Schools shut, shops shuttered as Brazil town mourns its team
CHAPECO, Brazil, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Businesses closed and schools canceled classes in Chapeco as the small town in southern Brazil plunged into mourning on Tuesday over the loss of its soccer team, Chapecoense, in a plane crash in Colombia.
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Britain's Prince Harry visits Barbados for 50th independence anniversary
BRIDGETOWN PORT, Barbados, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Britain's
Prince Harry arrived in Barbados on Tuesday to commemorate the
50th independence anniversary of the island, as part of his tour
through the Caribbean region.
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Prince Harry arrived in Barbados on Tuesday to commemorate the
50th independence anniversary of the island, as part of his tour
through the Caribbean region.
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Spanish court to grill billionaire Villar Mir over contract rigging allegations
MADRID, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Spanish billionaire and former
finance minister Juan Miguel Villar Mir will face questioning by
a judge over alleged irregularities in the award of a hospital
construction contract to his real estate conglomerate, a court
said on Tuesday.
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finance minister Juan Miguel Villar Mir will face questioning by
a judge over alleged irregularities in the award of a hospital
construction contract to his real estate conglomerate, a court
said on Tuesday.
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Eversheds in merger talks with U.S. law firm Sutherland Asbill
LONDON, Nov 29 (Reuters) - UK-based law firm Eversheds is in
merger talks with U.S. peer Sutherland Asbill & Brennan in the
latest attempt by the British firm to secure a U.S. tie-up.
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merger talks with U.S. peer Sutherland Asbill & Brennan in the
latest attempt by the British firm to secure a U.S. tie-up.
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Cyber Monday sales biggest online shopping day in U.S. history
Nov 29 (Reuters) - Shoppers spent $3.45 billion on Cyber
Monday on Samsung 4K TVs, PlayStation 4s and Barbie dolls among
other products, marking the largest online sales day in U.S.
history.
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Monday on Samsung 4K TVs, PlayStation 4s and Barbie dolls among
other products, marking the largest online sales day in U.S.
history.
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UPDATE 3-Scores arrested in first 'Fight for $15' protest since Trump win
LOS ANGELES/CHICAGO, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Scores of
demonstrators were arrested on Tuesday as U.S. workers from
fast-food chains staged nationwide protests for higher pay,
union rights and immigration reform in their first major action
since Donald Trump was elected president.
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demonstrators were arrested on Tuesday as U.S. workers from
fast-food chains staged nationwide protests for higher pay,
union rights and immigration reform in their first major action
since Donald Trump was elected president.
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BUZZ-MTS Systems Corp: Biggest intraday pct loss in more than 5 months
** Position sensor maker's shares fall as much as
10.8 pct to $48.60, biggest intraday percentage loss in more
than 5 months
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10.8 pct to $48.60, biggest intraday percentage loss in more
than 5 months
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RPT-Demergers and destruction: activists press Europe conglomerates
AMSTERDAM, Nov 29 (Reuters) - The days of the European
conglomerate may be numbered, as activist shareholders are
pressing diversified groups to spin off secondary businesses and
focus on doing one thing well.
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conglomerate may be numbered, as activist shareholders are
pressing diversified groups to spin off secondary businesses and
focus on doing one thing well.
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Uber defends business model, wants to avert avoid strict EU rules
LUXEMBOURG, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Uber defended its
business model in Europe's highest court on Tuesday, saying its
service had made it easier for people to get around and cut
pollution as it fights a case which could leave app-based
startups facing tougher regulation.
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business model in Europe's highest court on Tuesday, saying its
service had made it easier for people to get around and cut
pollution as it fights a case which could leave app-based
startups facing tougher regulation.
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U.S. third-quarter growth revised up to 3.2 percent
WASHINGTON, Nov 29 (Reuters) - The U.S. economy grew faster
than initially thought in the third quarter, notching its best
performance in two years, buoyed by strong consumer spending and
a surge in soybean exports.
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than initially thought in the third quarter, notching its best
performance in two years, buoyed by strong consumer spending and
a surge in soybean exports.
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UPDATE 1-Airbus Group to cut net total of 934 jobs
* Cuts form part of previously announced restructuring
(Updates with statement from Airbus Group)
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(Updates with statement from Airbus Group)
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Swiss to tackle new EU treaty in 2017 amid right-wing resistance
ZURICH, Nov 29 (Reuters) - The Swiss government plans to
send parliament next year a broad new treaty with the European
Union to replace a patchwork of bilateral deals now under strain
from immigration, it said on Tuesday, but it faces stiff
right-wing resistance.
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send parliament next year a broad new treaty with the European
Union to replace a patchwork of bilateral deals now under strain
from immigration, it said on Tuesday, but it faces stiff
right-wing resistance.
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UPDATE 1-Afghan Taliban offer security for copper, gas projects
* Taliban directs fighters to aid in security of projects
(Adds presidential spokesman's comment)
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(Adds presidential spokesman's comment)
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Brazil's Ford to pay $64 mln to settle Rio Grande do Sul claim
SAO PAULO, Nov 29 (Reuters) - The local unit of Ford Motor
Co will pay almost 217 million reais ($63.8 million) to
Brazil's state of Rio Grande do Sul after the parties reached a
settlement regarding a law suit, newspaper Folha de S. Paulo
reported on Tuesday.
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Co will pay almost 217 million reais ($63.8 million) to
Brazil's state of Rio Grande do Sul after the parties reached a
settlement regarding a law suit, newspaper Folha de S. Paulo
reported on Tuesday.
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Colombian authorities confirm three Chapecoense players survived plane crash
BOGOTA, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Three players from Brazil's Chapecoense soccer team have survived a plane crash in Colombia that killed 76 people, Colombian authorities said on Tuesday.
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Qatar Navigation's purchase of Al Shaheen stake delayed
DOHA, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Qatar Navigation's
purchase of Qatar Petroleum's stake in oilfield
services firm Al Shaheen Holding has been delayed, the chairman
of the shipping firm known as Milaha told Reuters on Tuesday.
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purchase of Qatar Petroleum's stake in oilfield
services firm Al Shaheen Holding has been delayed, the chairman
of the shipping firm known as Milaha told Reuters on Tuesday.
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Five things to know about Samsung Electronics' holding company review
SEOUL, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Tech giant Samsung Electronics Co
Ltd said on Tuesday it is considering whether to
create a holding company as part of a corporate restructuring
review.
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Ltd said on Tuesday it is considering whether to
create a holding company as part of a corporate restructuring
review.
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China's blue-chip stocks index at 11-month high, big-caps outperform
SHANGHAI, Nov 29 (Reuters) - China's blue-chip CSI300 index
on Tuesday rose seventh straight day to strike an
11-month high, with big-cap industry leaders easily
outperforming growth stocks.
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on Tuesday rose seventh straight day to strike an
11-month high, with big-cap industry leaders easily
outperforming growth stocks.
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South American football association halts all games after Colombia crash
BOGOTA, Nov 29 (Reuters) - The South American football federation suspended all games and other activities early on Tuesday after a plane crashed in Colombia carrying members of Brazil's Chapecoense team.
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Monday, November 28, 2016
UPDATE 2-Plane crashes in Colombia with 81 on board, including Brazilian footballers
* Poor weather leaves crash site accessible only by road
(Adds quote, details of crash, rescue effort)
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(Adds quote, details of crash, rescue effort)
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UPDATE 1-Trump looks to Obamacare critic, Indiana expert to overhaul health care
NEW YORK, Nov 29 (Reuters) - President-elect Donald Trump
will announce on Tuesday he has chosen a vociferous Obamacare
critic and an Indiana policy expert to help him overhaul the
U.S. healthcare system, a transition official told Reuters.
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will announce on Tuesday he has chosen a vociferous Obamacare
critic and an Indiana policy expert to help him overhaul the
U.S. healthcare system, a transition official told Reuters.
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Plane with 81 aboard crashes in Colombia -civil aviation body
BOGOTA, Nov 29 (Reuters) - An aircraft with 81 people
aboard, including a Brazilian football team, crashed in central
Colombia, the country's civil aviation association said on its
website on Tuesday.
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aboard, including a Brazilian football team, crashed in central
Colombia, the country's civil aviation association said on its
website on Tuesday.
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Singapore says seizure of vehicles by Hong Kong "not a strategic incident"
SINGAPORE, Nov 29 (Reuters) - The seizure of nine
Singaporean armoured vehicles by Hong Kong customs was "not a
strategic incident" in the Sino-Singaporean relationship, the
city-state's foreign minister Vivian Balakrishnan was quoted as
saying on Tuesday.
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Singaporean armoured vehicles by Hong Kong customs was "not a
strategic incident" in the Sino-Singaporean relationship, the
city-state's foreign minister Vivian Balakrishnan was quoted as
saying on Tuesday.
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China blue-chip index set to rise for 7th session; HK flats
SHANGHAI, Nov 29 (Reuters) - China's blue-chip CSI300 index
is on track to rise for a seventh straight day, as
investors, led by insurers, bet on modestly-valued,
high-dividend sector leaders, reflecting growing confidence in
the economy.
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is on track to rise for a seventh straight day, as
investors, led by insurers, bet on modestly-valued,
high-dividend sector leaders, reflecting growing confidence in
the economy.
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UPDATE 5-Trump: 'Very impressed' with Petraeus as he weighs top diplomat job
NEW YORK, Nov 28 (Reuters) - President-elect Donald Trump
stepped up his search on Monday for a new U.S. secretary of
state, with the focus on David Petraeus, a former U.S. military
commander in Iraq whose mishandling of classified information
led to his resignation as CIA chief in 2012.
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stepped up his search on Monday for a new U.S. secretary of
state, with the focus on David Petraeus, a former U.S. military
commander in Iraq whose mishandling of classified information
led to his resignation as CIA chief in 2012.
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UPDATE 5-'Viva Fidel!': Tens of thousands pay last respects to Cubas Castro
HAVANA, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of Cubans, some
wrapped in red, white and blue national flags, paid final
respects in Havana on Monday to Fidel Castro, who led a leftist
revolution, ruled for half a century and resisted the United
States throughout the Cold War.
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wrapped in red, white and blue national flags, paid final
respects in Havana on Monday to Fidel Castro, who led a leftist
revolution, ruled for half a century and resisted the United
States throughout the Cold War.
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Trump considering Rep. Barletta for transportation secretary -Politico
Nov 28 (Reuters) - U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is
considering Representative Lou Barletta of Pennsylvania for
transportation secretary, Politico reported on Monday, a citing
a source close to the transition team.
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considering Representative Lou Barletta of Pennsylvania for
transportation secretary, Politico reported on Monday, a citing
a source close to the transition team.
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Samsung Elec says not considering merger of a holding firm and Samsung C&T
SEOUL, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
said on Tuesday it has no plans at present to
consider a merger between a holding company and Samsung C&T Corp
in its ongoing structural review.
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said on Tuesday it has no plans at present to
consider a merger between a holding company and Samsung C&T Corp
in its ongoing structural review.
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Samsung Elec says reviewing shift to holding company structure
SEOUL, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
said on Tuesday it is reviewing options for its
optimal corporate structure including the possibility of
establishing a holding company amid growing calls for improved
transparency and governance.
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said on Tuesday it is reviewing options for its
optimal corporate structure including the possibility of
establishing a holding company amid growing calls for improved
transparency and governance.
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U.S. companies hope Trump will stick to business roots, back Cuba ties
WASHINGTON, Nov 28 (Reuters) - U.S. companies are looking
for ways to persuade President-elect Donald Trump to soften his
threats to cancel the Obama administration's opening to Cuba, a
reversal they fear could cost them hundreds of millions of
dollars.
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for ways to persuade President-elect Donald Trump to soften his
threats to cancel the Obama administration's opening to Cuba, a
reversal they fear could cost them hundreds of millions of
dollars.
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American Airlines, Qantas end bid to grow partnership
Nov 28 (Reuters) - American Airlines Group Inc and
Australia's Qantas Airways Ltd have dropped their bid
to coordinate prices and flight schedules, according to a filing
submitted to the U.S. Transportation Department on Monday.
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Australia's Qantas Airways Ltd have dropped their bid
to coordinate prices and flight schedules, according to a filing
submitted to the U.S. Transportation Department on Monday.
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U.S. letter reveals details of GM self-driving vehicle system
WASHINGTON, Nov 28 (Reuters) - General Motors Co's
semi-autonomous "Super Cruise" system will allow drivers to take
their hands off the steering wheel for extended periods, but
will stop the vehicle automatically if drivers are not
attentive, according to a government letter made public on
Monday.
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semi-autonomous "Super Cruise" system will allow drivers to take
their hands off the steering wheel for extended periods, but
will stop the vehicle automatically if drivers are not
attentive, according to a government letter made public on
Monday.
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UPDATE 1-Brazil's Unidas files for IPO weeks after Enterprise deal
SAO PAULO, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Brazilian car rental firm
Unidas SA on Monday announced an initial public
offering in São Paulo in a securities filing, one of the few
IPOs in the last two years in Latin America's largest economy.
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Unidas SA on Monday announced an initial public
offering in São Paulo in a securities filing, one of the few
IPOs in the last two years in Latin America's largest economy.
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UPDATE 1-Record number of boat migrants reach Italy this year
ROME, Nov 28 (Reuters) - A record number of migrants have
reached Italy by boat from North Africa in 2016, according to
official data, as pressure on Italy's shelter and asylum systems
grows.
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reached Italy by boat from North Africa in 2016, according to
official data, as pressure on Italy's shelter and asylum systems
grows.
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Canada to allow Saskatchewan to keep burning coal for power
Nov 28 (Reuters) - Ottawa has struck a deal with
Saskatchewan, a fierce critic of its environmental strategy,
allowing it to continue running coal-fired electricity plants
past 2030 if it makes equivalent cuts elsewhere to greenhouse
gas emissions, the governments said on Monday.
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Saskatchewan, a fierce critic of its environmental strategy,
allowing it to continue running coal-fired electricity plants
past 2030 if it makes equivalent cuts elsewhere to greenhouse
gas emissions, the governments said on Monday.
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Delta bans disruptive Trump supporter from future flights
WASHINGTON, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Delta Air Lines said
on Monday it was banning a disruptive supporter of Donald Trump
from all future flights after a video showed the passenger going
on an-expletive filled rant in support of the President-elect.
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on Monday it was banning a disruptive supporter of Donald Trump
from all future flights after a video showed the passenger going
on an-expletive filled rant in support of the President-elect.
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Record number of boat migrants reach Italy this year
ROME, Nov 28 (Reuters) - The number of migrants who have
reached Italy by boat from North Africa this year has already
topped a previous record set two years ago, official data show,
as pressure on Italy's shelter and asylum systems grows.
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reached Italy by boat from North Africa this year has already
topped a previous record set two years ago, official data show,
as pressure on Italy's shelter and asylum systems grows.
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German court rejects Lufthansa's request to avert pilots' strike
FRANKFURT, Nov 28 (Reuters) - A Munich labour court on
Monday rejected a request by Lufthansa to issue a
temporary injunction averting a strike by the German flagship
carrier's pilots on Tuesday and Wednesday, according to union
Vereinigung Cockpit.
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Monday rejected a request by Lufthansa to issue a
temporary injunction averting a strike by the German flagship
carrier's pilots on Tuesday and Wednesday, according to union
Vereinigung Cockpit.
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UPDATE 1-WTO rules against tax break for Boeing 777X jet
GENEVA, Nov 28 (Reuters) - The World Trade Organization
(WTO) ruled on Monday a tax break from Washington state to help
Boeing develop its new 777X jetliner was a prohibited
subsidy, in a setback for the U.S. planemaker as it eyes victory
in a parallel case against Airbus.
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(WTO) ruled on Monday a tax break from Washington state to help
Boeing develop its new 777X jetliner was a prohibited
subsidy, in a setback for the U.S. planemaker as it eyes victory
in a parallel case against Airbus.
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Airbus calls for global pact on aircraft aid after WTO ruling
GENEVA/BRUSSELS, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Airbus called
on Monday for a global agreement to set rules for the aerospace
industry after the World Trade Organization partially ruled in
Europe's favour in the latest round of a marathon subsidy
dispute with Boeing.
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on Monday for a global agreement to set rules for the aerospace
industry after the World Trade Organization partially ruled in
Europe's favour in the latest round of a marathon subsidy
dispute with Boeing.
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Tata Steel UK to enter talks with Liberty House on sale of speciality operations
MUMBAI, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Tata Steel UK, the British arm of
India's Tata Steel, will hold exclusive talks with
trading firm Liberty House to sell its speciality steel business
as its parent seeks to offload loss-making assets and
restructure European operations.
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India's Tata Steel, will hold exclusive talks with
trading firm Liberty House to sell its speciality steel business
as its parent seeks to offload loss-making assets and
restructure European operations.
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Kuwait plans to buy 28 Boeing F-18 jets, official says
KUWAIT, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Kuwait plans to buy 28 Boeing
F-18 Super Hornets, a military official said on Monday,
reaffirming plans to buy the warplanes 10 days after the U.S.
State Department notified Congress of the possible sale of 40 of
the jets to the Gulf state.
(Reporting by Ahmed Hagagy; Writing by William Maclean; Editing
by Catherine Evans)
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F-18 Super Hornets, a military official said on Monday,
reaffirming plans to buy the warplanes 10 days after the U.S.
State Department notified Congress of the possible sale of 40 of
the jets to the Gulf state.
(Reporting by Ahmed Hagagy; Writing by William Maclean; Editing
by Catherine Evans)
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EU to keep patrolling for Somali pirates until end of 2018
BRUSSELS, Nov 28 (Reuters) - The European Union's naval
mission will keep patrolling for pirates off the coast of
Somalia for another two years, to guard against any resurgence
of attacks, the bloc said on Monday.
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mission will keep patrolling for pirates off the coast of
Somalia for another two years, to guard against any resurgence
of attacks, the bloc said on Monday.
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Unions, gig-economy firms gear up for New York benefits battle
Nov 28 (Reuters) - Faced with a barrage of lawsuits from
workers demanding benefits and recognition as employees, some
companies in the fast-growing 'gig economy' are looking to
settle the issues through legislation.
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workers demanding benefits and recognition as employees, some
companies in the fast-growing 'gig economy' are looking to
settle the issues through legislation.
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Israel's El Al and pilots agree to end costly year-long dispute
JERUSALEM, Nov 28 (Reuters) - El Al Israel Airlines
and its have pilots agreed terms of a new deal aimed
at ending a year of protests that forced flight cancellations,
delays and higher expenses, the country's flag carrier said on
Monday.
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and its have pilots agreed terms of a new deal aimed
at ending a year of protests that forced flight cancellations,
delays and higher expenses, the country's flag carrier said on
Monday.
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China lodges protest with Singapore over troop carriers
BEIJING, Nov 28 (Reuters) - China's Foreign Ministry said on
Monday it had lodged a protest with Singapore after Singaporean
armoured troop carriers were seized by Hong Kong customs en
route from self-ruled Taiwan.
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Monday it had lodged a protest with Singapore after Singaporean
armoured troop carriers were seized by Hong Kong customs en
route from self-ruled Taiwan.
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Sunday, November 27, 2016
Samsung Elec to consider split - Seoul Economic Daily
SEOUL, Nov 28 (Reuters) - South Korea's Samsung Electronics
Co Ltd will consider splitting itself into two as
proposed by activist hedge fund Elliott Management, Seoul
Economic Daily reported on Monday citing an unnamed source.
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Co Ltd will consider splitting itself into two as
proposed by activist hedge fund Elliott Management, Seoul
Economic Daily reported on Monday citing an unnamed source.
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China approves 247 bln yuan railway plan for Jing-Jin-Ji megacity
SHANGHAI, Nov 28 (Reuters) - China has approved a 247
billion yuan railway plan to improve transport links between the
capital Beijing, the port city of Tianjin, and the neighbouring
province of Hebei, part of plans to integrate the three areas
into a mega-city.
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billion yuan railway plan to improve transport links between the
capital Beijing, the port city of Tianjin, and the neighbouring
province of Hebei, part of plans to integrate the three areas
into a mega-city.
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U.S. authorities say no plans to forcibly remove North Dakota protesters
Nov 27 (Reuters) - U.S. authorities said on Sunday they had
no plans to forcibly remove activists protesting plans to run an
oil pipeline beneath a lake near the Standing Rock Sioux
reservation in North Dakota, despite telling them to leave by
early December.
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no plans to forcibly remove activists protesting plans to run an
oil pipeline beneath a lake near the Standing Rock Sioux
reservation in North Dakota, despite telling them to leave by
early December.
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Umicore completes sale of zinc units to U.S. private equity firm
LONDON, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Belgian specialty materials group
Umicore has completed the sale of its zinc units to
U.S. based private equity firm OpenGate Capital for $150
million.
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Umicore has completed the sale of its zinc units to
U.S. based private equity firm OpenGate Capital for $150
million.
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WTO set to sanction Boeing over tax breaks -reports
NEW YORK, Nov 27 (Reuters) - The World Trade Organization is
set to rule this week that Boeing Co received illegal tax
breaks from Washington state, according to reports in The
Telegraph and The Wall Street Journal.
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set to rule this week that Boeing Co received illegal tax
breaks from Washington state, according to reports in The
Telegraph and The Wall Street Journal.
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Pilots union announces fresh strikes at Lufthansa after talks fail
FRANKFURT, Nov 27 (Reuters) - German pilots union
Vereinigung Cockpit announced plans for further strikes at
Lufthansa on Nov. 29 and Nov. 30 on Sunday after talks
failed to settle their long-running pay dispute, which caused a
four-day strike last week.
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Vereinigung Cockpit announced plans for further strikes at
Lufthansa on Nov. 29 and Nov. 30 on Sunday after talks
failed to settle their long-running pay dispute, which caused a
four-day strike last week.
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UPDATE 1-Hundreds uprooted in east Aleppo as Syrian army advances
* Civilians flee into areas held by govt or Kurdish militia
(Adds army saying new districts captured)
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(Adds army saying new districts captured)
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Israel increases order for F-35 fighter jets to 50
JERUSALEM, Nov 27 (Reuters) - Israel's security cabinet on
Sunday approved the purchase of an additional 17 Lockheed Martin
F-35 stealth fighter jets, bringing its total number on
order to 50.
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Sunday approved the purchase of an additional 17 Lockheed Martin
F-35 stealth fighter jets, bringing its total number on
order to 50.
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UPDATE 1-Uganda says 55 police, tribal insurgents killed in clashes
KAMPALA, Nov 27 (Reuters) - The Ugandan authorities said on
Sunday 41 tribal insurgents and 14 police officers were killed
in clashes in the west of the country, and the tribal king of
the area near the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo
was detained.
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Sunday 41 tribal insurgents and 14 police officers were killed
in clashes in the west of the country, and the tribal king of
the area near the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo
was detained.
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Nairobi airport closed temporarily after plane makes emergency landing
NAIROBI, Nov 27 (Reuters) - A plane from Somalia landed on
its belly and veered off the runway at Nairobi's international
airport on Sunday, causing no casualties but prompting the
authorities to temporarily close the runway.
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its belly and veered off the runway at Nairobi's international
airport on Sunday, causing no casualties but prompting the
authorities to temporarily close the runway.
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Hundreds displaced in east Aleppo as Syrian army advances
BEIRUT, Nov 27 (Reuters) - Hundreds of residents of
rebel-held eastern Aleppo fled shifting frontlines, sources said
on Sunday, after an advance by the Syrian army and allied forces
that rebels fear could split their most important urban
stronghold in two.
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rebel-held eastern Aleppo fled shifting frontlines, sources said
on Sunday, after an advance by the Syrian army and allied forces
that rebels fear could split their most important urban
stronghold in two.
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Enthusiasts lose one vintage plane but press on south through Africa
NAIROBI, Nov 27 (Reuters) - Aviators flying vintage planes
the length of Africa were showing them off in the skies over a
Kenyan game park on Sunday, a day after one of the aircraft was
wrecked in a forced landing.
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the length of Africa were showing them off in the skies over a
Kenyan game park on Sunday, a day after one of the aircraft was
wrecked in a forced landing.
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UPDATE 2-Pilots union open to talks with Lufthansa in pay dispute
* Union will announce strikes at least 24 hours in advance
(Recasts with pilots union comment)
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(Recasts with pilots union comment)
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RPT-Egyptian importers nursing losses after currency float want a bailout
CAIRO/ABU DHABI Nov 24 (Reuters) - Huddled in the Radisson
Blu hotel on the outskirts of Cairo last week, some of Egypt's
top wheat traders talked damage control: they had lost more than
$1 billion since the country floated its currency and now they
wanted to be bailed out.
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Blu hotel on the outskirts of Cairo last week, some of Egypt's
top wheat traders talked damage control: they had lost more than
$1 billion since the country floated its currency and now they
wanted to be bailed out.
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Saturday, November 26, 2016
China's Oct industrial profits rise 9.8 pct y/y
BEIJING, Nov 27 (Reuters) - Profits earned by China's
industrial firms in October rose 9.8 percent from a year
earlier, the statistics bureau said on Sunday.
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industrial firms in October rose 9.8 percent from a year
earlier, the statistics bureau said on Sunday.
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Lufthansa urges pilots union to return to pay talks
FRANKFURT, Nov 27 (Reuters) - German pilots union VC should
resume talks with Lufthansa to find a compromise over
a long-running pay dispute rather than repeatedly going on
strike, a board member at the airline told a German weekly.
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resume talks with Lufthansa to find a compromise over
a long-running pay dispute rather than repeatedly going on
strike, a board member at the airline told a German weekly.
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Sanders to Trump: use defense contracts as leverage for Carrier jobs
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Nov 26 (Reuters) - U.S. Senator
Bernie Sanders turned up the pressure on President-elect Donald
Trump on Saturday about his pledge to try to stop an Indiana air
conditioner manufacturer from moving 1,400 jobs to Mexico.
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Bernie Sanders turned up the pressure on President-elect Donald
Trump on Saturday about his pledge to try to stop an Indiana air
conditioner manufacturer from moving 1,400 jobs to Mexico.
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Trump calls Green Party vote recount request a 'scam'
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Nov 26 (Reuters) - U.S.
President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday called a request for a
recount of votes in Wisconsin a "scam" by the Green Party and
said even his Democratic challenger Hillary Clinton had said the
election results should be accepted.
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President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday called a request for a
recount of votes in Wisconsin a "scam" by the Green Party and
said even his Democratic challenger Hillary Clinton had said the
election results should be accepted.
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UPDATE 1-Iran backtracks on Russian fighter purchase reports - news agencies
DUBAI, Nov 26 (Reuters) - Iran's Defence Ministry said it
plans to modernise the air force fleet but denied reports
earlier on Saturday that it wanted to buy Russian Sukhoi Su-30
fighter planes, news agencies reported.
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plans to modernise the air force fleet but denied reports
earlier on Saturday that it wanted to buy Russian Sukhoi Su-30
fighter planes, news agencies reported.
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China says air force again carries out drills in Pacific
BEIJING, Nov 26 (Reuters) - Chinese air force jets have
again carried out drills in the Western Pacific, flying through
the Bashi Channel that separates Taiwan and the Philippines and
the Miyako Strait near Japan's Okinawa island, the air force
said on Saturday.
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again carried out drills in the Western Pacific, flying through
the Bashi Channel that separates Taiwan and the Philippines and
the Miyako Strait near Japan's Okinawa island, the air force
said on Saturday.
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Siemens is well placed to adapt business in U.S. - CEO
FRANKFURT, Nov 26 (Reuters) - German trains-to-turbines
group Siemens is well placed to do business in the
United States, regardless of whether President-elect Donald
Trump backs fossil-fuels at the expense of renewable energy, its
CEO told a newspaper.
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group Siemens is well placed to do business in the
United States, regardless of whether President-elect Donald
Trump backs fossil-fuels at the expense of renewable energy, its
CEO told a newspaper.
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Ukraine's missile test plans near Crimea heat up row with Russia
MOSCOW/KIEV, Nov 26 (Reuters) - Moscow protested against
Ukraine's plans to carry out missile tests near Crimea, which
Russia annexed in 2014 following the toppling of a pro-Russian
Ukrainian president, raising the temperature in the dispute
between the two countries.
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Ukraine's plans to carry out missile tests near Crimea, which
Russia annexed in 2014 following the toppling of a pro-Russian
Ukrainian president, raising the temperature in the dispute
between the two countries.
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UPDATE 1-U.N. close to sanctions deal to slash N. Korea export earnings -diplomats
Nov 25 (Reuters) - The U.N. Security Council's five veto
powers are close to approving new sanctions on North Korea to
cut the isolated state's earnings from exports by more than a
quarter, principally by targeting its coal exports to China,
diplomats said on Friday.
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powers are close to approving new sanctions on North Korea to
cut the isolated state's earnings from exports by more than a
quarter, principally by targeting its coal exports to China,
diplomats said on Friday.
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Friday, November 25, 2016
UPDATE 1-Buenos Aires says permit for Trump-linked project not authorized
BUENOS AIRES, Nov 25 (Reuters) - The city of Buenos Aires
has declined to authorize a permit to build an office tower
linked to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, and developers will
have to file new paperwork for it to be reconsidered, the city
government said in a statement on Friday.
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has declined to authorize a permit to build an office tower
linked to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, and developers will
have to file new paperwork for it to be reconsidered, the city
government said in a statement on Friday.
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U.N. close to sanctions deal to slash N. Korea export earnings -diplomats
Nov 25 (Reuters) - The U.N. Security Council's five veto
powers are close to approving new sanctions on North Korea to
cut the isolated state's earnings from exports by more than a
quarter, principally by targeting its coal exports to China,
diplomats said on Friday.
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powers are close to approving new sanctions on North Korea to
cut the isolated state's earnings from exports by more than a
quarter, principally by targeting its coal exports to China,
diplomats said on Friday.
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Buenos Aires city says tower project linked to Trump lacks permit
BUENOS AIRES, Nov 25 (Reuters) - The city of Buenos Aires
denied a permit to build an office tower linked to U.S.
President-elect Donald Trump, and developers will have to file a
new round of paperwork for it to be reconsidered, the city
government said in a statement on Friday.
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denied a permit to build an office tower linked to U.S.
President-elect Donald Trump, and developers will have to file a
new round of paperwork for it to be reconsidered, the city
government said in a statement on Friday.
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Lufthansa pilots' union rejects latest pay offer but calls off strikes
FRANKFURT, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Lufthansa's pilots'
union said on Friday it rejected the airline's latest pay offer,
only hours after it was made, but added it has no plans now for
further strikes beyond Saturday.
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union said on Friday it rejected the airline's latest pay offer,
only hours after it was made, but added it has no plans now for
further strikes beyond Saturday.
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Destination Moon? Belgium joins the space race
BRUSSELS, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Belgian comic-strip hero Tintin
helped popularise the 1950s Space Race with his iconic cartoon
rocket; seven decades on from the boy reporter's "Destination
Moon", his country is finally getting its own version of NASA.
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helped popularise the 1950s Space Race with his iconic cartoon
rocket; seven decades on from the boy reporter's "Destination
Moon", his country is finally getting its own version of NASA.
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UPDATE 1-Peru says will find replacement for Odebrecht on pipeline in Jan
LIMA, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Peru's President Pedro Pablo
Kuczynski said on Friday that he expects to find a company in
early January to replace Brazilian engineering conglomerate
Odebrecht SA as the builder and operator of a
proposed $5 billion natural gas pipeline.
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Kuczynski said on Friday that he expects to find a company in
early January to replace Brazilian engineering conglomerate
Odebrecht SA as the builder and operator of a
proposed $5 billion natural gas pipeline.
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Uber in landmark court battle on Tuesday to escape strict rules
BRUSSELS, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Uber will seek to
convince Europe's top court next week that it is a digital
service, not a transport company, in a case that could determine
whether app-based startups should be exempt from strict laws
meant for regular companies.
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convince Europe's top court next week that it is a digital
service, not a transport company, in a case that could determine
whether app-based startups should be exempt from strict laws
meant for regular companies.
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Motor racing-New McLaren boss Brown says Dennis recruited him
ABU DHABI, Nov 25 (Reuters) - New McLaren executive director Zak Brown has credited the Formula One team's ousted veteran boss Ron Dennis for his appointment.
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HSH Nordbank holds meetings with potential buyers -sources
FRANKFURT/LONDON, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Shipping finance
provider HSH Nordbank began meeting potential buyers in
London this week ahead of the German lender's planned
privatisation next year, people close to the matter said.
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provider HSH Nordbank began meeting potential buyers in
London this week ahead of the German lender's planned
privatisation next year, people close to the matter said.
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REFILE-UPDATE 2-Lufthansa makes new offer to end costly pilots' strike
BERLIN, Nov 25 (Reuters) - German airline Lufthansa
said it had made a new offer to try to break the
deadlock in a long-running pay dispute with its pilots who have
been on strike since Wednesday.
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said it had made a new offer to try to break the
deadlock in a long-running pay dispute with its pilots who have
been on strike since Wednesday.
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Fiat Chrysler picks Poland to make two new car engines
MILAN/KRAKOW, Poland, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Fiat Chrysler
Automobiles (FCA) will produce two new gasoline
engines at its plant in Bielsko-Biala, southern Poland in an
investment it said was confirmation of its commitment to
developing its operations in the country.
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Automobiles (FCA) will produce two new gasoline
engines at its plant in Bielsko-Biala, southern Poland in an
investment it said was confirmation of its commitment to
developing its operations in the country.
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Russia's Putin, Turkey's Erdogan discuss Syria crisis in phone call
MOSCOW, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin
and Turkey's Tayyip Erdogan discussed ways to resolve the Syria
crisis in a phone call, the Kremlin said on Friday.
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and Turkey's Tayyip Erdogan discussed ways to resolve the Syria
crisis in a phone call, the Kremlin said on Friday.
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Brazil minister at center of new government scandal resigns
BRASILIA, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Geddel Vieira Lima, the Cabinet
minister at the center of the latest corruption scandal in
Brazilian President Michel Temer's government, resigned on
Friday.
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minister at the center of the latest corruption scandal in
Brazilian President Michel Temer's government, resigned on
Friday.
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French "Spiderman" climbs Barcelona skyscraper harness-free
BARCELONA, Nov 25 (Reuters) - French "Spiderman" Alain
Robert scaled one of the tallest skyscrapers in Barcelona
without a harness on Friday.
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Robert scaled one of the tallest skyscrapers in Barcelona
without a harness on Friday.
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Iceland's Left Greens give up on coalition talks, extending impasse
REYKJAVIK, Nov 25 - Iceland's Left Green party leader said
on Friday she had given up on forming a government and handed
back the president's mandate to create one.
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on Friday she had given up on forming a government and handed
back the president's mandate to create one.
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Singapore files charges in penny stocks market manipulation case
SINGAPORE, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Singapore authorities charged
three people on Friday for their alleged role in the
city-state's largest market manipulation case - a penny stocks
crash in 2013 - that wiped out billions of dollars in the share
prices of three local companies in a few days.
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three people on Friday for their alleged role in the
city-state's largest market manipulation case - a penny stocks
crash in 2013 - that wiped out billions of dollars in the share
prices of three local companies in a few days.
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UPDATE 4-Passenger trains collide in Iran, at least 31 killed
ANKARA, Nov 25 (Reuters) - At least 31 people were killed on
Friday when two passenger trains collided in Iran's
north-central province of Semnan and the death toll is likely to
rise, the provincial governor said.
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Friday when two passenger trains collided in Iran's
north-central province of Semnan and the death toll is likely to
rise, the provincial governor said.
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Singapore readies up to $1.1 bln in loans for oil & gas-linked firms
SINGAPORE, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Singapore plans to offer
financial assistance to its liquidity-hit marine and offshore
engineering companies that could help them raise as much as
S$1.6 billion ($1.1 billion) in loans.
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financial assistance to its liquidity-hit marine and offshore
engineering companies that could help them raise as much as
S$1.6 billion ($1.1 billion) in loans.
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SK Innovation to delay China battery factory on regulatory uncertainty
SEOUL/BEIJING, Nov 25 (Reuters) - South Korea's SK
Innovation Co Ltd will delay building an electric
vehicle battery factory in China because of regulatory
uncertainty in the world's top auto market, two company
officials told Reuters on Friday.
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Innovation Co Ltd will delay building an electric
vehicle battery factory in China because of regulatory
uncertainty in the world's top auto market, two company
officials told Reuters on Friday.
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Blue-chips lead China stocks to best week in six months
SHANGHAI, Nov 25 (Reuters) - China's leading share index
capped its best week in nearly 6 months on Friday as investors
continued to scoop up blue-chips on signs that the economy is on
steadier footing.
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capped its best week in nearly 6 months on Friday as investors
continued to scoop up blue-chips on signs that the economy is on
steadier footing.
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Two passenger trains collide in Iran, several killed - TV
ANKARA, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Two passenger trains collided in
Iran's north-central province of Semnan on early Friday, killing
several people and injuring unspecified number of others, Iran's
state TV reported.
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Iran's north-central province of Semnan on early Friday, killing
several people and injuring unspecified number of others, Iran's
state TV reported.
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Thursday, November 24, 2016
Malaysia decides not to abandon soccer tournament over Myanmar Rohingya crackdown
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Malaysia decided on Friday to carry on with a regional soccer tournament co-hosted by Myanmar, days after a Malaysian minister said it was considering pulling out in protest against Myanmar's bloody crackdown on ethnic Rohingya Muslims.
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Airlines forced to ration fuel at Melbourne Airport - sources
SYDNEY, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Airlines flying to and from
Australia's Melbourne Airport on Friday were told they could
only receive half of their normal jet fuel after a series of
supply disruptions, three aviation industry sources said.
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Australia's Melbourne Airport on Friday were told they could
only receive half of their normal jet fuel after a series of
supply disruptions, three aviation industry sources said.
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New Zealand looks offshore for workers to rebuild after quake
WELLINGTON, Nov 25 (Reuters) - New Zealand is looking
offshore for hundreds of workers to rebuild roads, railways and
buildings after this month's earthquake amid a shortage of local
workers in an overstretched construction industry.
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offshore for hundreds of workers to rebuild roads, railways and
buildings after this month's earthquake amid a shortage of local
workers in an overstretched construction industry.
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Hyundai Merchant Marine preferred bidder for Hanjin Shipping's Spain terminal
SEOUL, Nov 25 (Reuters) - South Korea's Hyundai Merchant
Marine Co Ltd (HMM) said on Friday it was chosen as
preferred bidder to buy a port terminal in Algeciras, Spain,
partly owned by Hanjin Shipping Co Ltd.
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Marine Co Ltd (HMM) said on Friday it was chosen as
preferred bidder to buy a port terminal in Algeciras, Spain,
partly owned by Hanjin Shipping Co Ltd.
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UPDATE 2-Trump keeps politics on his Thanksgiving menu
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla./WASHINGTON, Nov 24 (Reuters) - U.S.
President-elect Donald Trump spent the Thanksgiving holiday at
his Mar-a-Lago resort on Thursday, dining with his family at the
Florida golf club after revisiting a campaign pledge he made
about restoring American manufacturing.
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President-elect Donald Trump spent the Thanksgiving holiday at
his Mar-a-Lago resort on Thursday, dining with his family at the
Florida golf club after revisiting a campaign pledge he made
about restoring American manufacturing.
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S.Korea fin min sees business conditions worsening as rates rising
SEOUL, Nov 25 (Reuters) - South Korea's finance minister
said on Friday he expects business conditions to worsen due to
local interest rates tracking rising U.S. yields, and volatility
gripping financial market.
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said on Friday he expects business conditions to worsen due to
local interest rates tracking rising U.S. yields, and volatility
gripping financial market.
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Total-led consortium finalises deal to develop Ivory Coast LNG sector
ABIDJAN, Nov 24 (Reuters) - French oil major Total
, the Ivorian state oil company and four other partners formally
established a consortium on Thursday to build a liquid natural
gas (LNG) import terminal meant to feed the country's growing
electricity consumption.
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, the Ivorian state oil company and four other partners formally
established a consortium on Thursday to build a liquid natural
gas (LNG) import terminal meant to feed the country's growing
electricity consumption.
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UPDATE 1-India's Adani to spend $300 mln on two solar plants in Australia
* Adani still pursuing long-delayed Australian coal plan
(Recasts with second solar plant in Whyalla)
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(Recasts with second solar plant in Whyalla)
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UPDATE 2-Hurricane Otto hits Nicaragua coast as quake shakes region
BLUEFIELDS, Nicaragua, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Hurricane Otto hit
the southeastern coast of Nicaragua on Thursday, arriving just
before a powerful earthquake off El Salvador's Pacific coast
shook the region and sparked warnings of a possible tsunami.
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the southeastern coast of Nicaragua on Thursday, arriving just
before a powerful earthquake off El Salvador's Pacific coast
shook the region and sparked warnings of a possible tsunami.
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UPDATE 2-French optician Alain Afflelou postpones float blaming market conditions
LONDON, Nov 24 (Reuters) - French optician chain Alain
Afflelou has postponed a 200 million euro ($211
million) initial public offering (IPO) in Paris, the company
said, with sources blaming choppy equity markets.
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Afflelou has postponed a 200 million euro ($211
million) initial public offering (IPO) in Paris, the company
said, with sources blaming choppy equity markets.
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Chinese official defends Chinese takeovers of German firms - newspaper
BERLIN, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Chinese Vice Premier Liu Yandong
on Thursday defended efforts by Chinese companies to take stakes
in German companies, saying such deals benefitted both sides.
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on Thursday defended efforts by Chinese companies to take stakes
in German companies, saying such deals benefitted both sides.
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Britain's Hammond chooses his battle - fixing weak productivity
LONDON, Nov 24 (Reuters) - In 2011, early in his time as
finance minister, George Osborne said he would revive British
manufacturing as he promised "a march of the makers" to
rebalance the economy.
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finance minister, George Osborne said he would revive British
manufacturing as he promised "a march of the makers" to
rebalance the economy.
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Trump spends Thanksgiving 'working hard' on Carrier plant
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla./WASHINGTON, Nov 24 (Reuters) -
R epublican President-elect Donald Trump said on Thursday he was
spending part of his Thanksgiving holiday trying to convince an
Indiana air conditioner maker to stay in the United States -
reflecting his election campaign pledge to stop the flow of jobs
abroad.
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R epublican President-elect Donald Trump said on Thursday he was
spending part of his Thanksgiving holiday trying to convince an
Indiana air conditioner maker to stay in the United States -
reflecting his election campaign pledge to stop the flow of jobs
abroad.
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Hurricane Otto makes landfall along south Nicaragua coast -NHC
Nov 24 (Reuters) - Otto, the seventh Atlantic hurricane of
the season, made landfall on the coast of southern Nicaragua to
the north of the town of San Juan de Nicaragua, the U.S.
National Hurricane Center said on Thursday.
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the season, made landfall on the coast of southern Nicaragua to
the north of the town of San Juan de Nicaragua, the U.S.
National Hurricane Center said on Thursday.
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UPDATE 1-Aviators in vintage planes allowed to fly on from Ethiopia
ADDIS ABABA, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Aviators who were detained
in Ethiopia while retracing a historic flight route along the
length of Africa in 24 vintage planes and support aircraft are
now free to continue their journey, the group organiser said on
Thursday.
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in Ethiopia while retracing a historic flight route along the
length of Africa in 24 vintage planes and support aircraft are
now free to continue their journey, the group organiser said on
Thursday.
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German econ ministry questions purchase of U.S. military planes
BERLIN, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Germany's economic ministry has
questioned a plan by the country's defence ministry to buy U.S.
transport planes, proposing instead the purchase of a Brazilian
aircraft that could trigger orders for German firms.
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questioned a plan by the country's defence ministry to buy U.S.
transport planes, proposing instead the purchase of a Brazilian
aircraft that could trigger orders for German firms.
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Yemen's war-damaged Hodeidah port struggles to bring in vital supplies
HODEIDAH, Yemen, Nov 24 (Reuters) - With its dockside
machinery destroyed in an air strike at the beginning of Yemen's
20-month-old war, the major Red Sea port of Hodeidah is
struggling to unload food and fuel needed ever more urgently by
a population riven with hunger and disease.
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machinery destroyed in an air strike at the beginning of Yemen's
20-month-old war, the major Red Sea port of Hodeidah is
struggling to unload food and fuel needed ever more urgently by
a population riven with hunger and disease.
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MIDEAST STOCKS-Egypt succumbs to profit taking, Saudi whipsaws but ends week up
DUBAI, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Egypt's stock index slipped from a
multi-year peak on Thursday while shares in the Gulf were mixed
with Saudi Arabia's market swinging in volatile, heavy trade but
ending the week on a firm footing.
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multi-year peak on Thursday while shares in the Gulf were mixed
with Saudi Arabia's market swinging in volatile, heavy trade but
ending the week on a firm footing.
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Ethiopia says it will free vintage plane aviators soon
ADDIS ABABA, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Aviators detained in
Ethiopia while retracing a historic flight route along the
length of Africa in 24 vintage planes should be freed in a few
days along with pilots of support aircraft, an Ethiopian
aviation official said on Thursday.
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Ethiopia while retracing a historic flight route along the
length of Africa in 24 vintage planes should be freed in a few
days along with pilots of support aircraft, an Ethiopian
aviation official said on Thursday.
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Export credit enlisted to keep Gulf mega projects funded: sources
DUBAI, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Gulf governments are increasingly
turning to export credit agencies (ECAs) to finance billions of
dollars of infrastructure projects as low oil prices squeeze
liquidity in the region.
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turning to export credit agencies (ECAs) to finance billions of
dollars of infrastructure projects as low oil prices squeeze
liquidity in the region.
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Brazil's president sees easy approval of spending cap
BRASILIA, Nov 24 (Reuters) - President Michel Temer said on
Thursday he has strong political backing for a federal spending
ceiling and other measures to control Brazil's budget deficit
that will help the country soon overcome recession.
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Thursday he has strong political backing for a federal spending
ceiling and other measures to control Brazil's budget deficit
that will help the country soon overcome recession.
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Finnish government lifts biofuel targets
HELSINKI, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Finland's centre-right
government said on Thursday it planned to lift the share of
biofuels blended in transport fuel to 30 percent by 2030 to help
meet the country's emissions reduction targets.
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government said on Thursday it planned to lift the share of
biofuels blended in transport fuel to 30 percent by 2030 to help
meet the country's emissions reduction targets.
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Malaysia's AirAsia swings to Q3 profit on aircraft leasing income
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Malaysia's AirAsia Bhd
swung to a profit in the third quarter from a net loss
a year earlier, mainly driven by an increase in aircraft
operating lease income that boosted revenue during the quarter.
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swung to a profit in the third quarter from a net loss
a year earlier, mainly driven by an increase in aircraft
operating lease income that boosted revenue during the quarter.
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New York using sand-filled trucks to protect Thanksgiving parade
NEW YORK, Nov 24 (Reuters) - New York police will use
sand-filled trucks, radiation detectors, bomb-sniffing dogs and
heavily armed officers on Thursday to defend the 90th Macy's
Thanksgiving Day Parade, which Islamic State has encouraged its
followers to attack.
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sand-filled trucks, radiation detectors, bomb-sniffing dogs and
heavily armed officers on Thursday to defend the 90th Macy's
Thanksgiving Day Parade, which Islamic State has encouraged its
followers to attack.
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Airbus A350-1000 stages maiden flight
TOULOUSE, France, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Europe's largest
twin-engined passenger jet, the Airbus A350-1000, took to the
skies for the first time on Thursday, seeking to grab the
spotlight from Boeing's popular 777.
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twin-engined passenger jet, the Airbus A350-1000, took to the
skies for the first time on Thursday, seeking to grab the
spotlight from Boeing's popular 777.
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Germany shelves proposal to privatise motorways - newspaper
BERLIN, Nov 24 (Reuters) - The German Finance Ministry's
controversial idea to sell a stake of just under 50 percent in
the country's motorways to enable more efficient infrastructure
development has been shelved, a newspaper reported on Thursday.
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controversial idea to sell a stake of just under 50 percent in
the country's motorways to enable more efficient infrastructure
development has been shelved, a newspaper reported on Thursday.
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UPDATE 1-Thyssenkrupp cautious on profit; says cost cuts key
ESSEN, Germany, Nov 24 (Reuters) - German steel-to-elevators
group Thyssenkrupp forecast a smaller-than-expected
rise in operating profit for its current fiscal year and said on
Thursday cost cuts would again be key to meeting its targets
amid volatile raw material prices.
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group Thyssenkrupp forecast a smaller-than-expected
rise in operating profit for its current fiscal year and said on
Thursday cost cuts would again be key to meeting its targets
amid volatile raw material prices.
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Wednesday, November 23, 2016
China stocks up, blue-chips eye 4th day of gains on metals strength; HK down
SHANGHAI, Nov 24 (Reuters) - China's stocks were higher on
Thursday, with the blue-chip CSI300 index on track to rise for
the fourth day as raw material shares powered ahead on the back
of soaring metal prices.
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Thursday, with the blue-chip CSI300 index on track to rise for
the fourth day as raw material shares powered ahead on the back
of soaring metal prices.
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UPDATE 1-At least 40 killed in China construction accident - Xinhua
BEIJING, Nov 24 (Reuters) - At least 40 people have died and
others are still trapped after a platform under construction at
a power plant's cooling tower in eastern China's Jiangxi
province collapsed on Thursday, state news agency Xinhua said.
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others are still trapped after a platform under construction at
a power plant's cooling tower in eastern China's Jiangxi
province collapsed on Thursday, state news agency Xinhua said.
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Australian looks to uncork supply chains to cash in on Asian dining boom
SYDNEY, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Australia's Prime Minister
Malcolm Turnbull said on Thursday his government will develop a
plan to uncork freight and supply chain blockages that threaten
to prevent local exporters from capitalising on Asia's dining
boom.
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Malcolm Turnbull said on Thursday his government will develop a
plan to uncork freight and supply chain blockages that threaten
to prevent local exporters from capitalising on Asia's dining
boom.
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UPDATE 2-No drugs, alcohol in driver in Tennessee school bus crash; death toll hits six
Nov 23 (Reuters) - No drugs or alcohol were found in the
system of the man accused of vehicular homicide in the crash of
a Tennessee elementary school bus that killed six children and
critically injured several more, police said on Wednesday.
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system of the man accused of vehicular homicide in the crash of
a Tennessee elementary school bus that killed six children and
critically injured several more, police said on Wednesday.
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UPDATE 1-S.Korean investigators raid Lotte and SK offices-Yonhap
SEOUL, Nov 24 (Reuters) - South Korean investigators on
Thursday raided the offices of Lotte Group, SK Group and
government agencies as part of a widening probe into alleged
influence-peddling that has engulfed President Park Geun-hye,
Yonhap news agency reported.
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Thursday raided the offices of Lotte Group, SK Group and
government agencies as part of a widening probe into alleged
influence-peddling that has engulfed President Park Geun-hye,
Yonhap news agency reported.
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S. Korea to propose three plans to revamp residential electricity prices
SEOUL, Nov 24 (Reuters) - South Korea will propose three
plans to parliament on Thursday to revamp its electricity
tariffs to alleviate the burden on households during peak power
usage periods, its energy ministry said.
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plans to parliament on Thursday to revamp its electricity
tariffs to alleviate the burden on households during peak power
usage periods, its energy ministry said.
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UPDATE 2-China will defend WTO rights if Trump moves on tariffs-official
WASHINGTON, Nov 23 (Reuters) - China will defend its rights
under World Trade Organization tariff rules if U.S.
President-elect Donald Trump moves toward executing his campaign
threats to levy punitive duties on goods made in China, a senior
trade official said on Wednesday.
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under World Trade Organization tariff rules if U.S.
President-elect Donald Trump moves toward executing his campaign
threats to levy punitive duties on goods made in China, a senior
trade official said on Wednesday.
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U.S. judge orders striking ABX Air pilots back to work
CHICAGO, Nov 23 (Reuters) - A federal judge on Wednesday
ordered striking pilots at cargo airline ABX Air, whose major
customers include DHL and online retail giant Amazon,
back to work immediately.
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ordered striking pilots at cargo airline ABX Air, whose major
customers include DHL and online retail giant Amazon,
back to work immediately.
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UPDATE 1-U.S. judge orders striking ABX Air pilots back to work
CHICAGO, Nov 23 (Reuters) - A federal judge on Wednesday
upheld a temporary restraining order sought by cargo airline ABX
Air, whose major customers include DHL and online retail giant
Amazon, against its striking pilots and ordered them
back to work immediately.
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upheld a temporary restraining order sought by cargo airline ABX
Air, whose major customers include DHL and online retail giant
Amazon, against its striking pilots and ordered them
back to work immediately.
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INSIGHT-Intelligence gaps may have helped Afghan Taliban breach NATO fortress
BAGRAM, Afghanistan, Nov 24 (Reuters) - In the year before
Qari Naib blew himself up on Nov. 12 inside a NATO base near
Kabul killing four Americans, Afghan intelligence warned the
U.S. military at least twice that a worker could be planning an
attack, government and security officials said.
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Qari Naib blew himself up on Nov. 12 inside a NATO base near
Kabul killing four Americans, Afghan intelligence warned the
U.S. military at least twice that a worker could be planning an
attack, government and security officials said.
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RPT-Oil spice: With $3 bln port, Malacca eyes slice of shipping giant Singapore's pie
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 (Reuters) - Once at the heart of the
global spice trade, Malacca is pumping nearly $3 billion into an
ambitious plan to put itself in demand in a different hot
commodity - oil.
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global spice trade, Malacca is pumping nearly $3 billion into an
ambitious plan to put itself in demand in a different hot
commodity - oil.
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Burnt petcoke cargo sets sail from Venezuela, exports resume
HOUSTON, Nov 23 (Reuters) - A vessel carrying Venezuelan
petroleum coke whose load caught fire set sail late on Tuesday
for Colombia, allowing exports from the terminal to resume after
a three-week halt while authorities decided what to do with the
ship.
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petroleum coke whose load caught fire set sail late on Tuesday
for Colombia, allowing exports from the terminal to resume after
a three-week halt while authorities decided what to do with the
ship.
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UPDATE 1-U.S. money fund assets rise for 5th straight week
* Institutional prime fund assets rise for second week
(Adds details on money fund assets, background)
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(Adds details on money fund assets, background)
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UPDATE 3-Deere shares leap after earnings beat on pricing, costs
Nov 23 (Reuters) - Shares of Deere & Co jumped 11
percent to an all-time high on Wednesday after stronger pricing
and cost cuts allowed the agricultural and construction machine
manufacturer to beat quarterly earnings expectations.
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percent to an all-time high on Wednesday after stronger pricing
and cost cuts allowed the agricultural and construction machine
manufacturer to beat quarterly earnings expectations.
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WRAPUP 3-U.S. factory, consumer sentiment data brighten economic outlook
WASHINGTON, Nov 23 (Reuters) - New orders for U.S.
manufactured capital goods rebounded in October, driven by
rising demand for machinery and a range of other equipment, the
latest indication of an acceleration in economic growth early in
the fourth quarter.
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manufactured capital goods rebounded in October, driven by
rising demand for machinery and a range of other equipment, the
latest indication of an acceleration in economic growth early in
the fourth quarter.
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Cameroon security forces arrest 100 at anti-discrimination protests
YAOUNDE, Nov 23 (Reuters) - Security forces in Cameroon
arrested about 100 people during days of protests over alleged
discrimination against minority English-speaking people,
Communications Minister Issa Tchiroma Bakary and a senior
security source said on Wednesday.
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arrested about 100 people during days of protests over alleged
discrimination against minority English-speaking people,
Communications Minister Issa Tchiroma Bakary and a senior
security source said on Wednesday.
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Israel asks Greece and Croatia for planes to help firefighters
JERUSALEM, Nov 23 (Reuters) - Israel asked Greece and
Croatia on Wednesday for planes to help fight forest fires that
have raged across the country for the past two days, Prime
Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.
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Croatia on Wednesday for planes to help fight forest fires that
have raged across the country for the past two days, Prime
Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.
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Vinci says filing legal complaint after hoax report
PARIS, Nov 23 (Reuters) - French construction company Vinci
said on Wednesday it had decided to file a legal
complaint against the unknown person or organisation responsible
for a fake announcement that sent its share price sharply lower
on Nov. 22.
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said on Wednesday it had decided to file a legal
complaint against the unknown person or organisation responsible
for a fake announcement that sent its share price sharply lower
on Nov. 22.
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Lufthansa pilots extend strike to Friday, grounding short-haul flights
FRANKFURT, Nov 23 (Reuters) - Pilots at Germany's Lufthansa
said they would extend strikes by another 24 hours,
with the walkout on the third day affecting short-haul flights
out of country on Friday.
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said they would extend strikes by another 24 hours,
with the walkout on the third day affecting short-haul flights
out of country on Friday.
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UPDATE 1-U.S. Treasury reassures Brazil banks trade with Iran OK
BRASILIA, Nov 23 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury has reassured
Brazilian banks they can finance trade with Iran without fear of
sanctions, opening the way to billions of dollars in potential
exports of jet planes, buses and equipment, a senior Brazilian
official said on Wednesday.
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Brazilian banks they can finance trade with Iran without fear of
sanctions, opening the way to billions of dollars in potential
exports of jet planes, buses and equipment, a senior Brazilian
official said on Wednesday.
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FACTBOX-FIFA suspensions caused by political interference
Nov 23 (Reuters) - Malaysia said on Wednesday it was considering pulling out of a soccer tournament co-hosted by Myanmar to protest its crackdown on ethnic Rohingya Muslims, risking a possible global ban by the sport's governing body, FIFA.
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EU lawmaker calls for investigation after Reuters report on jet fuel to Syria
STRASBOURG/LONDON, Nov 23 (Reuters) - A European Union
lawmaker has asked the bloc's foreign policy chief to launch an
investigation after Reuters reported that Russian tankers had
carried jet fuel to Syria through EU waters.
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lawmaker has asked the bloc's foreign policy chief to launch an
investigation after Reuters reported that Russian tankers had
carried jet fuel to Syria through EU waters.
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Deere posts lower quarterly earnings as sales remain sluggish
Nov 23 Reuters) - Deere & Co posted lower quarterly
earnings on Wednesday as a global farm recession and weak
construction equipment markets kept heavy machinery sales slow.
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earnings on Wednesday as a global farm recession and weak
construction equipment markets kept heavy machinery sales slow.
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REFILE-UPDATE 2-Malaysia debates pulling out of soccer cup over Myanmar's Rohingya crackdown
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 (Reuters) - Malaysia is considering pulling out of a soccer tournament co-hosted by Myanmar in protest at its crackdown on ethnic Rohingya Muslims, a senior Malaysian official said on Wednesday, risking a possible global ban by the sport's governing body, FIFA.
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UPDATE 1-Bulgaria charges defence minister over contract with Russia's RSK
SOFIA, Nov 23 (Reuters) - State prosecutors charged
Bulgaria's outgoing defence minister on Wednesday with failing
to honour an agreement with Russia for repair of its Soviet-era
fighter jets, arguing that the move had left the country without
an effective air defence.
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Bulgaria's outgoing defence minister on Wednesday with failing
to honour an agreement with Russia for repair of its Soviet-era
fighter jets, arguing that the move had left the country without
an effective air defence.
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UPDATE 1-Malaysia debates pulling out of soccer cup over Myanmar's Rohingya crackdown
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 (Reuters) - Malaysia is considering pulling out of a soccer tournament co-hosted by Myanmar in protest at its crackdown on ethnic Rohingya Muslims, a senior Malaysian official said on Wednesday, risking a possible global ban by the sport's governing body, FIFA.
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UPDATE 1-Kremlin says missile deployment shouldn't hurt Russia-Japan peace talks
MOSCOW, Nov 23 (Reuters) - The deployment of Russian missile
systems on the Kurile islands should not influence efforts to
settle the long-running territorial dispute between Moscow and
Tokyo over the islands, the Kremlin said on Wednesday.
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systems on the Kurile islands should not influence efforts to
settle the long-running territorial dispute between Moscow and
Tokyo over the islands, the Kremlin said on Wednesday.
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UPDATE 1-United Utilities first-half underlying profit rises marginally
Nov 23 (Reuters) - United Utilities Group Plc, the
largest of Britain's three publicly-listed water suppliers by
market value, posted a slightly higher first-half profit, helped
by new pricing regulations and lower spending on infrastructure
improvements.
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largest of Britain's three publicly-listed water suppliers by
market value, posted a slightly higher first-half profit, helped
by new pricing regulations and lower spending on infrastructure
improvements.
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Bulgaria charges defence minister over jet-repair deal with Poland
SOFIA, Nov 23 (Reuters) - Bulgarian prosecutors charged
outgoing Defence Minister Nikolay Nenchev on Wednesday over an
agreement with NATO ally Poland for repairs of its Soviet-era
MiG-29 fighter jets.
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outgoing Defence Minister Nikolay Nenchev on Wednesday over an
agreement with NATO ally Poland for repairs of its Soviet-era
MiG-29 fighter jets.
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U.S.-based Advent Int'l to buy Brammer for 221.5 mln stg
Nov 23 (Reuters) - Industrial parts distributor Brammer Plc
said private-equity firm Advent International Corp had
agreed to buy the company for 221.5 million pounds ($274.8
million).
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said private-equity firm Advent International Corp had
agreed to buy the company for 221.5 million pounds ($274.8
million).
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United Utilities first-half underlying profit rises marginally
Nov 23 (Reuters) - United Utilities Group Plc
reported a small rise in first-half underlying operating profit,
helped by new pricing regulations and lower spending to renew
its pipeline infrastructure.
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reported a small rise in first-half underlying operating profit,
helped by new pricing regulations and lower spending to renew
its pipeline infrastructure.
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Malaysia debates pulling out of ASEAN soccer cup over Myanmar's Rohingya crackdown
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 (Reuters) - Malaysia is considering pulling its side out of a major regional soccer tournament co-hosted by Myanmar in protest over Myanmar's crackdown on ethnic Rohingya Muslims, a senior Malaysian official said on Wednesday.
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Oil spice: With $3 bln port, Malacca eyes slice of shipping giant Singapore's pie
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 (Reuters) - Once at the heart of the
global spice trade, Malacca is pumping nearly $3 billion into an
ambitious plan to put itself in demand in a different hot
commodity - oil.
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global spice trade, Malacca is pumping nearly $3 billion into an
ambitious plan to put itself in demand in a different hot
commodity - oil.
Read more
Tuesday, November 22, 2016
Reuters Business News Schedule at 0430 GMT/00.30AM ET
WASHINGTON - U.S. home resales rose in October to their
highest level in more than 9-1/2 years as homebuyers, buoyed by
an improving labor market, took advantage of still-low mortgage
rates to snatch up properties after many were shut out during
the busy summer selling season. (USA-ECONOMY/ (WRAPUP 2,
GRAPHIC), moved, by Lucia Mutikani, 825 words)
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highest level in more than 9-1/2 years as homebuyers, buoyed by
an improving labor market, took advantage of still-low mortgage
rates to snatch up properties after many were shut out during
the busy summer selling season. (USA-ECONOMY/ (WRAPUP 2,
GRAPHIC), moved, by Lucia Mutikani, 825 words)
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Benin authorities seize 54 kg of cocaine from Brazil
COTONOU, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Benin security forces seized 54
kilogrammes of cocaine from a container that had arrived at its
main port of Cotonou from Brazil, the public prosecutor said on
Tuesday.
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kilogrammes of cocaine from a container that had arrived at its
main port of Cotonou from Brazil, the public prosecutor said on
Tuesday.
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L-3 Communications buys UK-based MacDonald Humfrey
Nov 22 (Reuters) - U.S. defense contractor L-3
Communications Holdings Inc said it had acquired
UK-based MacDonald Humfrey Automation Ltd for 224 million pounds
($278 million) to strengthen its position in the aviation
security market.
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Communications Holdings Inc said it had acquired
UK-based MacDonald Humfrey Automation Ltd for 224 million pounds
($278 million) to strengthen its position in the aviation
security market.
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UPDATE 1-HP Inc forecasts adj. profit largely below estimates
Nov 22 (Reuters) - HP Inc, the legacy printer and PC
business of the former Hewlett-Packard Co, forecast a
current-quarter adjusted profit largely below analysts'
estimates amid waning demand for its printers.
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business of the former Hewlett-Packard Co, forecast a
current-quarter adjusted profit largely below analysts'
estimates amid waning demand for its printers.
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Hammond aims to ease UK living standards squeeze, focus on budget
LONDON, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Britain's finance minister will
say on Wednesday that he is reducing a benefits squeeze for
low-paid workers, but that fixing the public finances and
improving productivity are the best ways to improve living
standards.
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say on Wednesday that he is reducing a benefits squeeze for
low-paid workers, but that fixing the public finances and
improving productivity are the best ways to improve living
standards.
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UPDATE 1-Storm Otto becomes hurricane off Nicaragua's Caribbean coast
Nov 22 (Reuters) - Storm Otto became a hurricane off the
Caribbean coast of Nicaragua on Tuesday, the U.S.-based National
Hurricane Center said, with additional strengthening expected
over the next couple of days.
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Caribbean coast of Nicaragua on Tuesday, the U.S.-based National
Hurricane Center said, with additional strengthening expected
over the next couple of days.
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Israel accuses Iran of sending Hezbollah arms on commercial flights
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Israel has accused Iran's
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of using commercial
airline flights to ship weapons to the Lebanese Shi'ite Muslim
group Hezbollah.
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Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of using commercial
airline flights to ship weapons to the Lebanese Shi'ite Muslim
group Hezbollah.
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U.S. license to Airbus for Iran plane sales part of nuclear deal obligations -State Dept
WASHINGTON, Nov 22 (Reuters) - A U.S. license issued this
week for Airbus to sell planes to Iran's flagship
carrier is not part of a "final push" by the Obama
administration and is part of U.S. obligations under the Iran
nuclear deal, the State Department spokesman said on Tuesday.
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week for Airbus to sell planes to Iran's flagship
carrier is not part of a "final push" by the Obama
administration and is part of U.S. obligations under the Iran
nuclear deal, the State Department spokesman said on Tuesday.
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Shares in Aeromexico plunge on fears of Delta alliance complications
MEXICO CITY, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Shares in Mexican airline
Aeromexico slid more than 7.5 percent on Tuesday,
on fears that a proposed alliance with Delta Air Lines Inc
could face headwinds after the U.S. airline said U.S.
regulators had put strict conditions on the deal.
(Reporting by Veronica Gomez; Editing by Jonathan Oatis)
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Aeromexico slid more than 7.5 percent on Tuesday,
on fears that a proposed alliance with Delta Air Lines Inc
could face headwinds after the U.S. airline said U.S.
regulators had put strict conditions on the deal.
(Reporting by Veronica Gomez; Editing by Jonathan Oatis)
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UPDATE 1-Canada to reveal decision on fighter jets Tuesday
OTTAWA, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Canada will announce on Tuesday
how it plans to replace the country's aging fleet of CF-18
fighter jets, an official said, addressing one of the most
troublesome issues facing the Liberal government.
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how it plans to replace the country's aging fleet of CF-18
fighter jets, an official said, addressing one of the most
troublesome issues facing the Liberal government.
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Vinci says report it would revise accounts and fire director is false
PARIS, Nov 22 (Reuters) - French construction and
concessions company Vinci on Tuesday denied media
reports that said it was going to revise its 2015 and 2016
accounts and fire its finance director, two company officials
said.
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concessions company Vinci on Tuesday denied media
reports that said it was going to revise its 2015 and 2016
accounts and fire its finance director, two company officials
said.
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EU lawmakers endorse joint European defence plans after Trump victory
BRUSSELS, Nov 22 (Reuters) - The European Parliament on
Tuesday backed an EU plan to deepen coordination of member
states' defence policies and rely less on the United States,
driven in part by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's suggestion
he may scale back protection of NATO allies.
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Tuesday backed an EU plan to deepen coordination of member
states' defence policies and rely less on the United States,
driven in part by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's suggestion
he may scale back protection of NATO allies.
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CORRECTED-Lufthansa seeks court ruling to avert pilots' strike
FRANKFURT, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Lufthansa has asked
a court to issue a temporary injunction to avert a strike by
pilots scheduled for Wednesday, the Frankfurt labour court and
Lufthansa said.
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a court to issue a temporary injunction to avert a strike by
pilots scheduled for Wednesday, the Frankfurt labour court and
Lufthansa said.
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Some 1,400 migrants rescued, 8 bodies recovered -Italy coastguard
ROME, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Some 1,400 boat migrants trying to
cross the Mediterranean from North Africa to Europe have been
rescued so far on Tuesday, Italy's coastguard said, after at
least 11 overcrowded boats set out from Libya amid calm seas.
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cross the Mediterranean from North Africa to Europe have been
rescued so far on Tuesday, Italy's coastguard said, after at
least 11 overcrowded boats set out from Libya amid calm seas.
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Hong Kong Disneyland to expand with $1.4 billion investment
HONG KONG, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Walt Disney will
expand its loss-making Hong Kong Disneyland theme park with a
$1.4 billion investment to try to attract more visitors, the
U.S. entertainment company and its local government partner said
on Tuesday.
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expand its loss-making Hong Kong Disneyland theme park with a
$1.4 billion investment to try to attract more visitors, the
U.S. entertainment company and its local government partner said
on Tuesday.
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Lufthansa cancels 876 flights due to pilots' strike on Wednesday
FRANKFURT, Nov 22 (Reuters) - German airline Lufthansa
said it was cancelling more than a third of its
flights on Wednesday due to a walkout by pilots amid a
long-running pay dispute.
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said it was cancelling more than a third of its
flights on Wednesday due to a walkout by pilots amid a
long-running pay dispute.
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UPDATE 1-Indonesia to cut royalty for processed nickel to 2 pct -official
JAKARTA, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Indonesia will cut the royalty
charged on sales of processed and refined nickel to 2 percent, a
mining ministry official said on Tuesday, part of a revision of
government rules on non-tax revenue from the coal and minerals
sector.
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charged on sales of processed and refined nickel to 2 percent, a
mining ministry official said on Tuesday, part of a revision of
government rules on non-tax revenue from the coal and minerals
sector.
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Russia says detention of its soldiers near Crimea was "provocation"
MINSK, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei
Lavrov said on Tuesday that Ukraine's detention of two Russian
soldiers near the border with Crimea was "a provocation."
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Lavrov said on Tuesday that Ukraine's detention of two Russian
soldiers near the border with Crimea was "a provocation."
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UPDATE 1-Catering firm Compass' revenue growth slows on commodity slump
Nov 22 (Reuters) - Compass Group Plc, the world's
biggest catering firm, forecast slower revenue growth for the
first half of its fiscal year, as ongoing weakness among
commodity clients slowed its quarterly revenue growth rate and
sent its stock down 4 percent.
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biggest catering firm, forecast slower revenue growth for the
first half of its fiscal year, as ongoing weakness among
commodity clients slowed its quarterly revenue growth rate and
sent its stock down 4 percent.
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Two Philippine property firms to raise $359 mln via share, bond sales in 2017
MANILA, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Two Philippine companies involved
in the property sector announced on Tuesday plans to raise a
combined $358.7 million from the capital markets next year to
fund expansion plans.
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in the property sector announced on Tuesday plans to raise a
combined $358.7 million from the capital markets next year to
fund expansion plans.
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Babcock aims to grow international business to 30 pct of turnover in 5 yrs
EDINBURGH, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Babcock International
aims to expand its foreign business to make up 30 percent of
sales, CEO Archie Bethel said on Tuesday, adding that prospects
for the defence sector had been underpinned by recent political
events.
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aims to expand its foreign business to make up 30 percent of
sales, CEO Archie Bethel said on Tuesday, adding that prospects
for the defence sector had been underpinned by recent political
events.
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Lufthansa's Eurowings cancels flights due to cabin crew strike
FRANKFURT, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Lufthansa's budget
carrier Eurowings has cancelled more than 60 flights on Tuesday
due to a strike by cabin crew, according to its website.
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carrier Eurowings has cancelled more than 60 flights on Tuesday
due to a strike by cabin crew, according to its website.
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Catering firm Compass revenue rises on strong U.S. growth
Nov 22 (Reuters) - Compass Group Plc, the world's
biggest catering firm, expressed confidence on its performance
for the current year, after reporting revenue growth largely in
line with expectations on the back of strong demand in the
United States.
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biggest catering firm, expressed confidence on its performance
for the current year, after reporting revenue growth largely in
line with expectations on the back of strong demand in the
United States.
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Monday, November 21, 2016
China stocks reach a 10-1/2 month high, led by financial and energy shares
SHANGHAI, Nov 22 (Reuters) - China stocks advanced to a
fresh 10-1/2 month high on Tuesday, helped by a strong rally in
blue-chips, in particular financial and energy shares, after
U.S. exchanges rose.
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fresh 10-1/2 month high on Tuesday, helped by a strong rally in
blue-chips, in particular financial and energy shares, after
U.S. exchanges rose.
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UPDATE 6-Tennessee school bus crash kills at least six children
Nov 21 (Reuters) - A bus carrying elementary students home
from school in Chattanooga, Tennessee, crashed on Monday
afternoon, killing at least six children and sending nearly two
dozen to a hospital with injuries, authorities said.
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from school in Chattanooga, Tennessee, crashed on Monday
afternoon, killing at least six children and sending nearly two
dozen to a hospital with injuries, authorities said.
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Hong Kong, China shares track Wall Street's ascent; energy sector jumps
SHANGHAI, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Hong Kong stocks made strong
gains and China indexes struck 10-moth highs on Tuesday morning
after major U.S. benchmarks hit fresh peaks overnight, with
energy shares sharply higher on prospects of oil producing
countries agreeing to curb output.
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gains and China indexes struck 10-moth highs on Tuesday morning
after major U.S. benchmarks hit fresh peaks overnight, with
energy shares sharply higher on prospects of oil producing
countries agreeing to curb output.
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China may name first SOEs to be restructured by year-end - paper
SHANGHAI, Nov 22 (Reuters) - China may name the first of its
state-owned enterprises (SOE) to be restructured under a
mixed-ownership system by the year-end, the business paper China
Securities Journal reported on Tuesday, citing unnamed sources.
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state-owned enterprises (SOE) to be restructured under a
mixed-ownership system by the year-end, the business paper China
Securities Journal reported on Tuesday, citing unnamed sources.
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Abengoa asks U.S. court to prevent lawsuits by rebel creditors
CHICAGO, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Spanish renewable energy and
engineering firm Abengoa SA has asked a U.S. bankruptcy
court to enjoin legal action and future claims by creditors who
are unsatisfied with a high-stakes plan to restructure $10
billion of debt.
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engineering firm Abengoa SA has asked a U.S. bankruptcy
court to enjoin legal action and future claims by creditors who
are unsatisfied with a high-stakes plan to restructure $10
billion of debt.
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UPDATE 2-Boeing taps GE exec to lead airplanes unit, focus on services
NEW YORK, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Boeing Co on Monday
named a senior General Electric Co executive to head its
commercial airplanes division and announced a new services unit,
in moves to capture more of the profitable market for parts and
repairs after a jet is sold.
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named a senior General Electric Co executive to head its
commercial airplanes division and announced a new services unit,
in moves to capture more of the profitable market for parts and
repairs after a jet is sold.
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UPDATE 1-U.S. State Dept warns about possible attacks in Europe during holiday season
WASHINGTON, Nov 21 (Reuters) - The State Department on
Monday issued an alert to U.S. citizens about a heightened risk
of terrorist attacks throughout Europe, particularly during the
holiday season.
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Monday issued an alert to U.S. citizens about a heightened risk
of terrorist attacks throughout Europe, particularly during the
holiday season.
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British mother whose son died for Islamic State aims to convert suffering to support
NEW YORK, Nov 22 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - When Nicola
Benyahia's teenage son slipped away one day to join the Islamic
State in Syria, the frantic mother anguished over his
disappearance for months while keeping it secret from her
friends and most of her family.
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Benyahia's teenage son slipped away one day to join the Islamic
State in Syria, the frantic mother anguished over his
disappearance for months while keeping it secret from her
friends and most of her family.
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BofA must face fraud lawsuit by Tutor Perini over debt sales
Nov 21 (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Monday revived a
lawsuit accusing Bank of America Corp of defrauding
Tutor Perini Corp by selling the construction company
millions of dollars of auction-rate securities it knew were on
the brink of collapse.
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lawsuit accusing Bank of America Corp of defrauding
Tutor Perini Corp by selling the construction company
millions of dollars of auction-rate securities it knew were on
the brink of collapse.
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EU rules to stem payment fraud may disrupt 6 bln euros of e-commerce - Visa
BRUSSELS, Nov 22 (Reuters) - The European Union's planned
rules to reduce fraud by forcing the use of passwords or codes
to authenticate electronic payments above 10 euros ($10.60) risk
disrupting online shopping and may not increase security, Visa
said on Tuesday.
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rules to reduce fraud by forcing the use of passwords or codes
to authenticate electronic payments above 10 euros ($10.60) risk
disrupting online shopping and may not increase security, Visa
said on Tuesday.
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UPDATE 1-Powerful quake hits Japan, Fukushima residents urged to flee tsunami
TOKYO, Nov 22 (Reuters) - An earthquake with a preliminary
magnitude of 7.3 hit northern Japan on Tuesday, the Japan
Meteorological Agency said, issuing tsunami advisories for much
of the nation's northern Pacific coast.
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magnitude of 7.3 hit northern Japan on Tuesday, the Japan
Meteorological Agency said, issuing tsunami advisories for much
of the nation's northern Pacific coast.
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UPDATE 2-Police fire water cannon at Dakota pipeline protesters in freezing weather
(Adds statement on timeline from company)
By Chris Michaud and Stephanie Keith
NEW YORK/CANNON BALL, N.D., Nov 21 (Reuters) - Police fired
tear gas and water at hundreds of protesters in the freezing
North Dakota weather late Sunday and early Monday, in the latest
violent clash over a pipeline project running through the state.
An estimated 400 protesters mounted the Backwater Bridge
just north of Cannon Ball, North Dakota, and attempted to force
their way past police in what the
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CORRECTED-Police fire water cannon at Dakota pipeline protesters in freezing weather
NEW YORK/CANNON BALL, N.D., Nov 21 (Reuters) - Police fired
tear gas and water at hundreds of protesters in North Dakota
opposed to an oil pipeline in freezing weather late Sunday and
early Monday, in the latest violent clash between law
enforcement and activists over the $3.7 billion project.
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tear gas and water at hundreds of protesters in North Dakota
opposed to an oil pipeline in freezing weather late Sunday and
early Monday, in the latest violent clash between law
enforcement and activists over the $3.7 billion project.
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Tropical Storm Otto forms over Atlantic - NHC
Nov 21 (Reuters) - Tropical depression 16 has strengthened
into Tropical Storm Otto east of Nicaragua over the Atlantic,
the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Monday.
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into Tropical Storm Otto east of Nicaragua over the Atlantic,
the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Monday.
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Yaskawa sees short-term Brexit gain from lower labour costs
FRANKFURT, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Japanese robot maker Yaskawa
Electric sees short-term benefits from Britain's
decision to leave the European Union thanks to lower labour
costs for the roughly 150 staff it employs in Scotland, it said
on Monday.
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Electric sees short-term benefits from Britain's
decision to leave the European Union thanks to lower labour
costs for the roughly 150 staff it employs in Scotland, it said
on Monday.
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German pilots' union calls for strike at Lufthansa on Wednesday
FRANKFURT, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Pilots at Lufthansa
will go on strike on Wednesday, increasing pressure in a
long-running pay dispute with the airline's management, their
union said on Monday.
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will go on strike on Wednesday, increasing pressure in a
long-running pay dispute with the airline's management, their
union said on Monday.
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UPDATE 2-Brazil's Temer warns debt could equal GDP without spending curbs
BRASILIA, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Brazilian President Michel
Temer warned on Monday that the national debt could swell to the
size of the country's gross domestic product within eight years
should public spending not be brought under control and fiscal
reforms not enacted.
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Temer warned on Monday that the national debt could swell to the
size of the country's gross domestic product within eight years
should public spending not be brought under control and fiscal
reforms not enacted.
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UPDATE 1-Russian arms trafficker Bout loses bid for new U.S. trial
NEW YORK, Nov 21 (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Monday
denied a new trial for Viktor Bout, a Russian arms trafficker
serving a 25-year prison sentence for plotting to sell missiles
to people he thought were Colombian rebels.
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denied a new trial for Viktor Bout, a Russian arms trafficker
serving a 25-year prison sentence for plotting to sell missiles
to people he thought were Colombian rebels.
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UPDATE 1-Russian tycoon could take control of Turkcell -source
ISTANBUL, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Russian billionaire Mikhail
Fridman could take control of Turkcell after fellow
shareholder Cukurova failed to declare an intent to buy a
disputed 13.2 percent stake by a court deadline, a source close
to the matter said on Monday.
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Fridman could take control of Turkcell after fellow
shareholder Cukurova failed to declare an intent to buy a
disputed 13.2 percent stake by a court deadline, a source close
to the matter said on Monday.
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Russian arms trafficker Bout loses bid for new U.S. trial
NEW YORK, Nov 21 (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Monday
denied a new trial for Viktor Bout, a Russian arms trafficker
serving a 25-year prison sentence for plotting to sell missiles
to people he thought were Colombian rebels.
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denied a new trial for Viktor Bout, a Russian arms trafficker
serving a 25-year prison sentence for plotting to sell missiles
to people he thought were Colombian rebels.
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Companies told to halt production in northern Chinese city in anti-pollution drive
HONG KONG, Nov 21 (Reuters) - About half a dozen listed
Chinese companies, mainly in the pharmaceutical sector, have
temporarily halted production in China's northern city of
Shijiazhuang as part of a Chinese government anti-pollution
drive, the companies said on Monday.
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Chinese companies, mainly in the pharmaceutical sector, have
temporarily halted production in China's northern city of
Shijiazhuang as part of a Chinese government anti-pollution
drive, the companies said on Monday.
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Huge pile-up on Chinese highway kills four, injures 40
BEIJING, Nov 21 (Reuters) - A 37-vehicle pile-up on an
expressway in northern China killed four people and injured more
than 40 on Monday, disrupting traffic in both directions,
Chinese state broadcaster CCTV said.
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expressway in northern China killed four people and injured more
than 40 on Monday, disrupting traffic in both directions,
Chinese state broadcaster CCTV said.
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UPDATE 2-Mitie warns again on profits, to pull out of home healthcare market
Nov 21 (Reuters) - British outsourcing services firm Mitie
warned of a further fall in profits for the second time
in two months on Monday, saying the uncertainty amongst its
customers over Brexit had resulted in a slowdown in new orders
and that it had decided to withdraw from the low-margin home
healthcare services market.
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warned of a further fall in profits for the second time
in two months on Monday, saying the uncertainty amongst its
customers over Brexit had resulted in a slowdown in new orders
and that it had decided to withdraw from the low-margin home
healthcare services market.
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Beijing to ban polluting cars during smog alerts
BEIJING, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Beijing will next year ban
highly polluting old cars from being driven whenever air quality
alerts are issued in the city or neighbouring regions, the
city's environmental protection bureau said on Monday.
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highly polluting old cars from being driven whenever air quality
alerts are issued in the city or neighbouring regions, the
city's environmental protection bureau said on Monday.
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WRAPUP 1-Iraq Shi'ite paramilitaries close to cutting Mosul supply route
BAGHDAD, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Iraqi Shi'ite militias were
massing troops on Monday to cut remaining supply routes to
Mosul, Islamic State's last major stronghold in Iraq, closing in
on the road that links the Syrian and Iraqi parts of its
self-declared "Caliphate".
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massing troops on Monday to cut remaining supply routes to
Mosul, Islamic State's last major stronghold in Iraq, closing in
on the road that links the Syrian and Iraqi parts of its
self-declared "Caliphate".
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Mining shares rebound, pharma under pressure in weak European open
MILAN, Nov 21 (Reuters) - European shares were slightly
lower in early trading on Monday as weakness in defensives,
particularly pharma and consumer staples, offset gains across
the mining sector.
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lower in early trading on Monday as weakness in defensives,
particularly pharma and consumer staples, offset gains across
the mining sector.
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UPDATE 1-Chemring says order book value boosted by weak sterling
Nov 21 (Reuters) - British defence contractor Chemring Group
Plc, which has been struggling with defence budget cuts
in its key markets, said on Monday the value of its order book
was boosted by 103 million pounds ($127.3 million) due to a weak
sterling.
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Plc, which has been struggling with defence budget cuts
in its key markets, said on Monday the value of its order book
was boosted by 103 million pounds ($127.3 million) due to a weak
sterling.
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Chemring says order book value boosted by weak sterling
Nov 21 (Reuters) - British defence contractor Chemring Group
Plc, which has been struggling with defence budget cuts
in its key markets, said on Monday the value of its order book
was boosted by 103 million pounds ($127.3 million) from a weak
sterling.
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Plc, which has been struggling with defence budget cuts
in its key markets, said on Monday the value of its order book
was boosted by 103 million pounds ($127.3 million) from a weak
sterling.
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Sunday, November 20, 2016
China stocks climb to near 11-month high; Hong Kong also up
SHANGHAI, Nov 21 (Reuters) - China stocks climbed to a near
11-month high on Monday morning, as investors bet a weaker yuan
will push up inflation and benefit Chinese exports, boosting
demand for cyclical shares.
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11-month high on Monday morning, as investors bet a weaker yuan
will push up inflation and benefit Chinese exports, boosting
demand for cyclical shares.
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UPDATE 1-Police clash with North Dakota pipeline protesters, arrest one
Nov 20 (Reuters) - Hundreds of protesters opposed to a North
Dakota oil pipeline project they say threatens water resources
and sacred tribal lands clashed with police who fired tear gas
at the scene of a similar confrontation last month, officials
said.
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Dakota oil pipeline project they say threatens water resources
and sacred tribal lands clashed with police who fired tear gas
at the scene of a similar confrontation last month, officials
said.
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Tokyo Steel raises December product prices by up to 11 pct
TOKYO, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Tokyo Steel Manufacturing Co Ltd
said on Monday it would raise the prices of its
products by 5,000 yen ($45.12) or by up to 11 percent for
December delivery, reflecting a rally in raw material prices and
higher product prices abroad.
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said on Monday it would raise the prices of its
products by 5,000 yen ($45.12) or by up to 11 percent for
December delivery, reflecting a rally in raw material prices and
higher product prices abroad.
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German Q3 slowdown expected after strong start of year-FinMin
BERLIN, Nov 21 (Reuters) - A slowdown in the German economy
during the third quarter was expected after strong growth in the
first six months of the year, the finance ministry said on
Monday, adding that private consumption and state spending were
the main drivers.
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during the third quarter was expected after strong growth in the
first six months of the year, the finance ministry said on
Monday, adding that private consumption and state spending were
the main drivers.
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Volkswagen CEO says sees case for building own battery factory - paper
FRANKFURT, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Europe's largest carmaker
Volkswagen sees building its own factory to make
electronic vehicle batteries as a logical move as it expands
production of low-emission cars after its emissions scandal.
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Volkswagen sees building its own factory to make
electronic vehicle batteries as a logical move as it expands
production of low-emission cars after its emissions scandal.
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UPDATE 1-Hammond says will get UK ready for Brexit challenge
LONDON, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Britain's first budget plan since
the Brexit vote will seek to get the economy prepared for the
challenges of leaving the European Union and help struggling
families through tough times ahead, finance minister Philip
Hammond said on Sunday.
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the Brexit vote will seek to get the economy prepared for the
challenges of leaving the European Union and help struggling
families through tough times ahead, finance minister Philip
Hammond said on Sunday.
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Rescue ship carrying migrants reaches Italy after deadly week in Mediterranean
MESSINA, Italy, Nov 20 (Reuters) - A rescue ship carrying
more than 200 migrants and eight bodies, docked in Sicily on
Sunday after a deadly week in the Mediterranean in which
hundreds drowned trying to reach Europe from Libya.
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more than 200 migrants and eight bodies, docked in Sicily on
Sunday after a deadly week in the Mediterranean in which
hundreds drowned trying to reach Europe from Libya.
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UPDATE 1-Cargo ship being evacuated off England's storm-hit southern coast
LONDON, Nov 20 (Reuters) - A cargo ship with 23 people
onboard was being evacuated off the coast of Dover on Sunday
after it collided with a stone barge and started to take on
water, the Coastguard said, as Storm Angus marked Britain's
first named storm of the winter.
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onboard was being evacuated off the coast of Dover on Sunday
after it collided with a stone barge and started to take on
water, the Coastguard said, as Storm Angus marked Britain's
first named storm of the winter.
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At least 90 dead in India train derailment - police
NEW DELHI, Nov 20 (Reuters) - At least 90 people were killed
and 105 injured after an Indian express train derailed in
northern Uttar Pradesh on Sunday, up from an estimated 60 dead
earlier, a senior police official told Reuters.
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and 105 injured after an Indian express train derailed in
northern Uttar Pradesh on Sunday, up from an estimated 60 dead
earlier, a senior police official told Reuters.
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Saturday, November 19, 2016
Tidal power developers bet on sea change in Indonesia renewables sector
JAKARTA, Nov 20 (Reuters) - A well-connected Indonesian
marine renewable energy company and OpenHydro, a unit of French
state-owned naval defence company DCNS, aim to be the first to
plug into the vast untapped tidal energy potential of the
world's biggest archipelago.
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marine renewable energy company and OpenHydro, a unit of French
state-owned naval defence company DCNS, aim to be the first to
plug into the vast untapped tidal energy potential of the
world's biggest archipelago.
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UPDATE 2-At least 60 killed in Indian train derailment
NEW DELHI, Nov 20 (Reuters) - At least 60 people were killed
and 80 injured when several carriages of an Indian train
derailed in northern Uttar Pradesh, the nation's most populous
state, in the early hours of Sunday, senior railway officials
said.
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and 80 injured when several carriages of an Indian train
derailed in northern Uttar Pradesh, the nation's most populous
state, in the early hours of Sunday, senior railway officials
said.
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Train derails in India, 30 people dead - railway official
NEW DELHI, Nov 20 (Reuters) - A train travelling between the
northeastern city of Patna and the central city of Indore
derailed early on Sunday, killing at least 30 people, a railway
official said.
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northeastern city of Patna and the central city of Indore
derailed early on Sunday, killing at least 30 people, a railway
official said.
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China's Xi presses Philippines, Vietnam to keep South China Sea issues bilateral
BEIJING, Nov 20 (Reuters) - China's President Xi Jinping, in
separate meetings with the leaders of the Philippines and
Vietnam, said disputes over the South China Sea should be
resolved bilaterally, state media reported on Sunday.
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separate meetings with the leaders of the Philippines and
Vietnam, said disputes over the South China Sea should be
resolved bilaterally, state media reported on Sunday.
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UK's Hammond to announce 1.3 bln pound road boost in budget
EDINBURGH, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Finance minister Phillip
Hammond will this week announce 1.3 billion pounds ($1.60
billion) in new spending on roads as part of his plans to
bolster the economy as Britain prepares to leave the European
Union, the Treasury said on Sunday.
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Hammond will this week announce 1.3 billion pounds ($1.60
billion) in new spending on roads as part of his plans to
bolster the economy as Britain prepares to leave the European
Union, the Treasury said on Sunday.
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UPDATE 1-Swiss say jets carried out routine check on Russian government plane
MOSCOW, Nov 19 (Reuters) - Switzerland said on Saturday that
Swiss fighter jets that flew alongside a Russian government
airliner heading to Peru had merely been making routine checks,
after Moscow demanded an explanation.
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Swiss fighter jets that flew alongside a Russian government
airliner heading to Peru had merely been making routine checks,
after Moscow demanded an explanation.
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Germany's Merkel says to spend more on infrastructure in election year
BERLIN, Nov 19 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel
promised on Saturday to increase investment in infrastructure in
Europe's biggest economy in 2017, an election year, without
resorting to new borrowing.
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promised on Saturday to increase investment in infrastructure in
Europe's biggest economy in 2017, an election year, without
resorting to new borrowing.
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Russia seeks explanation from Swiss over incident with government plane
MOSCOW, Nov 19 (Reuters) - Moscow has sought an explanation
from the Swiss government after Swiss fighter jets flew close to
a Russian government airliner en route to Peru for the APEC
summit.
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from the Swiss government after Swiss fighter jets flew close to
a Russian government airliner en route to Peru for the APEC
summit.
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Iraq's exports from Kirkuk fields drop on power outages - official
KIRKUK, Iraq, Nov 19 (Reuters) - Iraq's exports from the
Kirkuk oil field through an export pipeline to Turkey have
dropped because of power outages, an official at state-run North
Oil Co. said on Saturday.
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Kirkuk oil field through an export pipeline to Turkey have
dropped because of power outages, an official at state-run North
Oil Co. said on Saturday.
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Foreign firms to build $315 mln Vietnam port complex
HANOI, Nov 19 (Reuters) - Vietnam has approved a foreign
consortium's plan to invest around $315 million in a seaport and
industrial zone complex in northern Quang Ninh province, the
government said on Saturday.
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consortium's plan to invest around $315 million in a seaport and
industrial zone complex in northern Quang Ninh province, the
government said on Saturday.
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Friday, November 18, 2016
Trump's national security adviser vows to tackle N.Korea nuclear threat-Yonhap
SEOUL, Nov 19 (Reuters) - U.S. President-elect Donald
Trump's national security adviser says North Korea's nuclear
programme would be given a high priority under the new
administration, a South Korean official who held talks with him
said on Saturday.
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Trump's national security adviser says North Korea's nuclear
programme would be given a high priority under the new
administration, a South Korean official who held talks with him
said on Saturday.
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REFILE-Germany's Aixtron says U.S. opposes China deal on security grounds
Nov 18 (Reuters) - Germany's Aixtron Se said the
Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS)
informed the company it would recommend that its pending
takeover by China's Fujian Grand Chip Investment Fund (FGC) be
blocked.
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Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS)
informed the company it would recommend that its pending
takeover by China's Fujian Grand Chip Investment Fund (FGC) be
blocked.
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UPDATE 1-U.S. tentatively blocks American Airlines-Qantas expansion
WASHINGTON, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Plans by American Airlines
Group Inc and Qantas Airways Ltd to expand
their alliance for flights between the United States and
Australasia were tentatively denied by the U.S. Transportation
on Friday, the agency said, citing competition concerns.
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Group Inc and Qantas Airways Ltd to expand
their alliance for flights between the United States and
Australasia were tentatively denied by the U.S. Transportation
on Friday, the agency said, citing competition concerns.
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Greece extends bid deadline for railway maintenance company
ATHENS, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Greece extended the bid deadline
on Friday for the sale of its rail maintenance company ROSCO to
Jan. 30, the country's privatisation agency (HRADF) said.
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on Friday for the sale of its rail maintenance company ROSCO to
Jan. 30, the country's privatisation agency (HRADF) said.
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UPDATE 1-VW lowers spending plans as emissions costs weigh
WOLFSBURG, Germany, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Volkswagen
will cut spending on factories, equipment and
technology over the next four years, it said on Friday, as it
struggles to fund a strategic shift to electric cars while
grappling with the cost of its emissions scandal.
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will cut spending on factories, equipment and
technology over the next four years, it said on Friday, as it
struggles to fund a strategic shift to electric cars while
grappling with the cost of its emissions scandal.
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UPDATE 1-Alaska Air nearing settlement with U.S. on Virgin deal-source
Nov 18 (Reuters) - Alaska Air Group Inc is close to
reaching a settlement with U.S. antitrust officials that will
allow it to complete its proposed $2.6 billion acquisition of
Virgin America Inc, according to a person familiar with
the matter.
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reaching a settlement with U.S. antitrust officials that will
allow it to complete its proposed $2.6 billion acquisition of
Virgin America Inc, according to a person familiar with
the matter.
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Countries that signed TPP could focus on China-led agreement -Froman
LIMA, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Countries that signed the
Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) free trade pact have said at the
APEC summit in Lima they could focus on the China-led Regional
Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)if TPP does not move
forward, United States Trade Representative Michael Froman said
on Friday.
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Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) free trade pact have said at the
APEC summit in Lima they could focus on the China-led Regional
Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)if TPP does not move
forward, United States Trade Representative Michael Froman said
on Friday.
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Britain's FTSE ends lower as gold miners lose lustre
LONDON, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Britain's top share index fell on
Friday, with miners leading the market lower after base and
precious metals prices slipped due to a stronger dollar, which
made metals costlier for holders of other currencies.
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Friday, with miners leading the market lower after base and
precious metals prices slipped due to a stronger dollar, which
made metals costlier for holders of other currencies.
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Russia says Lavrov, Kerry discuss Syria crisis by phone
MOSCOW, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei
Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry discussed the
Syria crisis by phone on Friday, the Russian Foreign Ministry
said in a statement.
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Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry discussed the
Syria crisis by phone on Friday, the Russian Foreign Ministry
said in a statement.
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Stobart buys stake in aircraft leasing firm from Aer Lingus
DUBLIN, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Stobart is buying the 33
percent it does already own in the firm that leases planes to
its Stobart Air subsidiary from Aer Lingus for 14.7 million
euros ($15.6 million), the British freight company said on
Friday.
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percent it does already own in the firm that leases planes to
its Stobart Air subsidiary from Aer Lingus for 14.7 million
euros ($15.6 million), the British freight company said on
Friday.
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Shipping firm CMA CGM stays in red in Q3, pays back NOL takeover loan
PARIS, Nov 18 (Reuters) - CMA CGM, the world's
third-largest container shipping company, posted on Friday
another net loss in the third quarter as freight rates remained
weak and it integrated Singapore-based NOL, its biggest-ever
acquisition.
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third-largest container shipping company, posted on Friday
another net loss in the third quarter as freight rates remained
weak and it integrated Singapore-based NOL, its biggest-ever
acquisition.
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Macedonian prosecutor investigates secret police over tapping of 4,000 phones
SKOPJE, Nov 18 (Reuters) - A special prosecutor in Macedonia
has launched criminal proceedings against 10 people, including
top officials of the secret police, over their suspected role in
a phone-tapping scandal that brought down the prime minister.
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has launched criminal proceedings against 10 people, including
top officials of the secret police, over their suspected role in
a phone-tapping scandal that brought down the prime minister.
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Bulgaria extends deadline for Sofia airport tender after govt collapse
SOFIA, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Bulgaria has extended the deadline
for bids for the contract to run Sofia airport until the end of
January following calls from the opposition Socialists to scrap
the process after a government collapse.
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for bids for the contract to run Sofia airport until the end of
January following calls from the opposition Socialists to scrap
the process after a government collapse.
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With customised Fiat, Polish priest offers spiritual emergency service
BOLESLAWOW, Poland, Nov 18 (Reuters) - In his small black
Fiat 126 equipped with a blinking roof light shaped like a
priest's bireta cap, Father Krzysztof Kauf zaps down the winding
mountain road to answer his next call for assistance.
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Fiat 126 equipped with a blinking roof light shaped like a
priest's bireta cap, Father Krzysztof Kauf zaps down the winding
mountain road to answer his next call for assistance.
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