BOGOTA, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Avianca Holdings SA,
one of Latin America's biggest airlines, said late on Tuesday it
is seeking a commercial alliance with United Continental
Holdings Inc, under terms still to be negotiated.
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Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Amazon to spend $1.49 bln on air cargo hub, fans talk of bigger ambitions
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc
plans to invest $1.49 billion to build a large air cargo hub in
northern Kentucky, state officials said on Tuesday, stoking
expectations it may one day opt to directly compete with FedEx
Corp and United Parcel Service Inc.
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plans to invest $1.49 billion to build a large air cargo hub in
northern Kentucky, state officials said on Tuesday, stoking
expectations it may one day opt to directly compete with FedEx
Corp and United Parcel Service Inc.
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Hong Kong stocks ease on growing concern over U.S., China data gives support
HONG KONG, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Hong Kong stocks fell on
Wednesday as traders returned from a long holiday and caught up
to losses in overseas markets amid growing worries over the
policies of new U.S. President Donald Trump.
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Wednesday as traders returned from a long holiday and caught up
to losses in overseas markets amid growing worries over the
policies of new U.S. President Donald Trump.
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UPDATE 3-S.Korea Jan exports surge at fastest rate in nearly 5 yrs, top forecasts
* Dec factory output falls 0.5 pct m/m (Reuters poll +0.3
pct)
(Adds breakdown, comments from the trade ministry)
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pct)
(Adds breakdown, comments from the trade ministry)
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China services sector growth picks up in Jan-offical PMI
BEIJING, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Growth in China's services sector
accelerated in January compared with the previous month, an
official survey showed on Wednesday.
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accelerated in January compared with the previous month, an
official survey showed on Wednesday.
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UPDATE 3-Apple defies Wall St with strong revival in iPhone sales
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Apple Inc
reclaimed the throne as the world's top smartphone seller for
the first time in five years on Tuesday, beating out rival
Samsung in units shipped for the holiday quarter and boosting
revenues with a strong showing for its new, top-of-the-line
iPhone 7 Plus.
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reclaimed the throne as the world's top smartphone seller for
the first time in five years on Tuesday, beating out rival
Samsung in units shipped for the holiday quarter and boosting
revenues with a strong showing for its new, top-of-the-line
iPhone 7 Plus.
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China factory sector grows slightly more than expected in January-official PMI
BEIJING, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Activity in China's manufacturing
sector expanded slightly more than expected in January, but at
roughly the same pace as in December, an official survey showed
on Wednesday.
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sector expanded slightly more than expected in January, but at
roughly the same pace as in December, an official survey showed
on Wednesday.
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UPDATE 2-Elliott starts proxy fight with Arconic as it posts Q4 loss
CHICAGO, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Activist investor Elliott
Management Corp on Tuesday launched a proxy fight against
Arconic Inc, which makes engineered metal parts for the
aerospace, automotive and other industries, campaigning for the
ouster of the company's chief executive and saying it had a plan
to boost the company's performance.
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Management Corp on Tuesday launched a proxy fight against
Arconic Inc, which makes engineered metal parts for the
aerospace, automotive and other industries, campaigning for the
ouster of the company's chief executive and saying it had a plan
to boost the company's performance.
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CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-About 900 State Department officials sign protest memo -source
WASHINGTON, Jan 31 (Reuters) - About 900 U.S. State
Department officials signed an internal dissent memo protesting
a travel ban by U.S. President Donald Trump on refugees and
travelers from seven Muslim-majority countries, a source
familiar with the document said on Tuesday, in a rebellion
against the new president's policies.
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Department officials signed an internal dissent memo protesting
a travel ban by U.S. President Donald Trump on refugees and
travelers from seven Muslim-majority countries, a source
familiar with the document said on Tuesday, in a rebellion
against the new president's policies.
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Lured by discounts, U.S. East Coast refiners snatch up Brazilian crude
NEW YORK/HOUSTON, Jan 31 (Reuters) - U.S. East Coast
refiners are on a Brazilian crude buying spree, market sources
say, displacing West African cargoes as producers such as Royal
Dutch Shell and Norway's Statoil sell rising
output from fields off Brazil's coast.
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refiners are on a Brazilian crude buying spree, market sources
say, displacing West African cargoes as producers such as Royal
Dutch Shell and Norway's Statoil sell rising
output from fields off Brazil's coast.
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As Trump thunders, investors watch for rain
BOSTON, Jan 31 (Reuters) - A dizzying stream of
market-moving tweets and policy talk by President Donald Trump
is finding a hopeful but anxious audience among professional
investors looking to make stockpicking great again.
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market-moving tweets and policy talk by President Donald Trump
is finding a hopeful but anxious audience among professional
investors looking to make stockpicking great again.
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Trump puts U.S. food, farm companies on edge over Mexico trade
CHICAGO, Jan 31 (Reuters) - U.S. food producers and shippers
are trying to speed up exports to Mexico and line up alternative
markets as concerns rise that this lucrative business could be
at risk if clashes over trade and immigration between the Trump
administration and Mexico City escalate.
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are trying to speed up exports to Mexico and line up alternative
markets as concerns rise that this lucrative business could be
at risk if clashes over trade and immigration between the Trump
administration and Mexico City escalate.
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UK corporate pensions headache could worsen in 2017
LONDON, Jan 31 (Reuters) - More UK companies are expected to
adjust capital or cut dividends to fill growing holes in final
salary pension schemes this year.
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adjust capital or cut dividends to fill growing holes in final
salary pension schemes this year.
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Brazil plans changes to bankruptcy law to help recovery -source
BRASILIA, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Brazil plans to overhaul its
bankruptcy law to help troubled companies survive a two-year
recession that has led a record number of them to suspend debt
payments, a senior member of the government's economic team said
on Tuesday.
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bankruptcy law to help troubled companies survive a two-year
recession that has led a record number of them to suspend debt
payments, a senior member of the government's economic team said
on Tuesday.
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Warren Buffett: I bought $12 billion of stock after Trump won
Jan 31 (Reuters) - The failure of Warren Buffett's favored
candidate to capture the White House has not dimmed the
billionaire's appetite for stocks.
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candidate to capture the White House has not dimmed the
billionaire's appetite for stocks.
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European shares end January lower as Trump rally fades
* Live Markets blog: cpurl://apps.cp./cms/?pageId=livemarkets
STOXX Europe 600 index ends month down 0.4 pct
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STOXX Europe 600 index ends month down 0.4 pct
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UPDATE 4-MasterCard revenue misses estimates hurt by rebates, stronger dollar
Jan 31 (Reuters) - MasterCard Inc, the world's
second-biggest payments processor, reported lower-than-expected
quarterly revenue on Tuesday, reflecting an increase in rebates,
incentives and a stronger U.S. dollar.
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second-biggest payments processor, reported lower-than-expected
quarterly revenue on Tuesday, reflecting an increase in rebates,
incentives and a stronger U.S. dollar.
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Oil prices won't reach 'desired level' before 2018, Iraq says
BAGHDAD, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Oil prices will not reach
"levels desired" by Iraq before the end of 2018 or 2019, Iraqi
Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said on Tuesday in Baghdad.
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"levels desired" by Iraq before the end of 2018 or 2019, Iraqi
Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said on Tuesday in Baghdad.
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UNWTO warns Trump immigration order could hurt U.S. travel demand
BERLIN, Jan 31 (Reuters) - The U.S. travel ban on citizens
of seven Muslim-majority countries could affect demand for
travel to the United States, the UN World Tourism Organization
said on Tuesday.
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of seven Muslim-majority countries could affect demand for
travel to the United States, the UN World Tourism Organization
said on Tuesday.
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UPDATE 1-Caterpillar to move headquarters to Chicago area
Jan 31 (Reuters) - Caterpillar Inc said on Tuesday
it would move its global headquarters to the Chicago area from
Peoria, Illinois later this year to move closer to a global
transportation hub and make it easier to recruit executives.
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it would move its global headquarters to the Chicago area from
Peoria, Illinois later this year to move closer to a global
transportation hub and make it easier to recruit executives.
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UPDATE 3-Pension charge drags UPS into quarterly loss; stock falls
CHICAGO, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Package delivery company United
Parcel Service Inc on Tuesday posted a quarterly loss
caused by a pension charge, and forecast full-year profit below
analysts' expectations, which it said would be hurt by the
strong U.S. dollar.
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Parcel Service Inc on Tuesday posted a quarterly loss
caused by a pension charge, and forecast full-year profit below
analysts' expectations, which it said would be hurt by the
strong U.S. dollar.
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UPDATE 1-Greece sets March 24 bid deadline for Thessaloniki port sale - sources
ATHENS, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Greece has given investors until
March 24 to submit binding bids for a majority stake in its
second biggest port, Thessaloniki Port, two sources
close to the matter said on Tuesday.
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March 24 to submit binding bids for a majority stake in its
second biggest port, Thessaloniki Port, two sources
close to the matter said on Tuesday.
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Global ag tech startup investments drop 30 pct in 2016 -study
CHICAGO, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Global investments in
agriculture technology startups fell 30 percent in 2016 as
investor interest in companies offering drones and
satellite-guided farm machines cooled following the biggest
capital inflow ever a year earlier, according to a study
released on Tuesday.
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agriculture technology startups fell 30 percent in 2016 as
investor interest in companies offering drones and
satellite-guided farm machines cooled following the biggest
capital inflow ever a year earlier, according to a study
released on Tuesday.
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Lufthansa pilots' union says mediation has ended without conclusion
FRANKFURT, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Two weeks of mediation between
Lufthansa and its pilots on pay contracts have come to
an end without a conclusion, pilots' union Vereinigung Cockpit
said on Tuesday.
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Lufthansa and its pilots on pay contracts have come to
an end without a conclusion, pilots' union Vereinigung Cockpit
said on Tuesday.
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Germany sends tanks to Lithuania for NATO mission
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Germany began
sending tanks and other equipment to Lithuania on Tuesday as
part of a NATO mission to beef up the defence of eastern Europe
and send a signal of resolve to Russia, which has denounced the
build-up as an act of aggression.
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sending tanks and other equipment to Lithuania on Tuesday as
part of a NATO mission to beef up the defence of eastern Europe
and send a signal of resolve to Russia, which has denounced the
build-up as an act of aggression.
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Philippines' Duterte asks China to patrol piracy-plagued waters
MANILA, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Philippine President Rodrigo
Duterte on Tuesday said he had asked China to help in the fight
against Islamic State-linked militants by sending ships to
patrol southern waters plagued by raids on commercial vessels.
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Duterte on Tuesday said he had asked China to help in the fight
against Islamic State-linked militants by sending ships to
patrol southern waters plagued by raids on commercial vessels.
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After Shell deal, Chrysaor in the market for more North Sea assets
LONDON, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Chrysaor, which has just bought
much of Shell's UK North Sea assets for up to $3.8
billion, said it was in the market for more North Sea deals to
expand its newly acquired position as one of the basin's biggest
independent producers.
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much of Shell's UK North Sea assets for up to $3.8
billion, said it was in the market for more North Sea deals to
expand its newly acquired position as one of the basin's biggest
independent producers.
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UPDATE 2-Seadrill seeks at least $1 bln capital lifeline as debt deal delayed again
OSLO, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Oslo-listed rig firm Seadrill
is looking to raise at least $1 billion in new capital
as talks to restructure its debt and liabilities worth $14
billion are taking longer than expected, wiping more than a
fifth off its market value.
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is looking to raise at least $1 billion in new capital
as talks to restructure its debt and liabilities worth $14
billion are taking longer than expected, wiping more than a
fifth off its market value.
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Bangladesh resurrects plan to move Rohingya refugees to flooded island
DHAKA, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Bangladesh has resurrected a plan
to relocate thousands of Rohingya Muslims fleeing violence in
Myanmar's northwestern Rakhine State to a flooded island in the
Bay of Bengal to prevent them from "intermingling" with
Bangladeshi citizens.
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to relocate thousands of Rohingya Muslims fleeing violence in
Myanmar's northwestern Rakhine State to a flooded island in the
Bay of Bengal to prevent them from "intermingling" with
Bangladeshi citizens.
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U.S. envoy says no American weapons buildup in Philippines
MANILA, Jan 31 (Reuters) - The United States ambassador to
the Philippines on Tuesday rebuffed accusations by President
Rodrigo Duterte that American troops were building arms depots
in five Philippine bases, in breach of a security deal.
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the Philippines on Tuesday rebuffed accusations by President
Rodrigo Duterte that American troops were building arms depots
in five Philippine bases, in breach of a security deal.
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GE Oil and Gas CEO sees offshore activity pick up in 2018-19
FLORENCE, Italy Jan 31 (Reuters) - Activity in offshore oil
and gas fields is expected to pick up in 2018 and 2019 as
companies revive investments after several years of low energy
prices, Lorenzo Simonelli, chief executive of GE Oil and Gas
told Reuters on Tuesday.
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and gas fields is expected to pick up in 2018 and 2019 as
companies revive investments after several years of low energy
prices, Lorenzo Simonelli, chief executive of GE Oil and Gas
told Reuters on Tuesday.
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Cocaine found in nose cone of American Airlines jet -police
Jan 31 (Reuters) - An airline maintenance worker in Oklahoma
found 31 pounds (14 kg) of cocaine in the nose cone of an
American Airlines jet after it arrived from Colombia,
police said on Monday.
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found 31 pounds (14 kg) of cocaine in the nose cone of an
American Airlines jet after it arrived from Colombia,
police said on Monday.
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Monday, January 30, 2017
INSIGHT-How Toyota, Target, Best Buy are fighting back against Republican border tax push
WASHINGTON, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Days before a group of
Republican lawmakers were due to discuss their party's
controversial proposal to tax all imports, Toyota Motor Corp
sent an urgent message to its U.S. dealers - tell the
politicians the tax would seriously hurt car buyers.
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Republican lawmakers were due to discuss their party's
controversial proposal to tax all imports, Toyota Motor Corp
sent an urgent message to its U.S. dealers - tell the
politicians the tax would seriously hurt car buyers.
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UPDATE 2-Yemen's Houthis attack Saudi ship, launch ballistic missile
SANAA, Jan 31 (Reuters) - The armed Houthi movement attacked
a Saudi warship off the western coast of Yemen on Monday,
causing an explosion that killed two crew members and injured
three others, Saudi state news agency SPA reported.
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a Saudi warship off the western coast of Yemen on Monday,
causing an explosion that killed two crew members and injured
three others, Saudi state news agency SPA reported.
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UPDATE 1-President Trump appoints Homan acting director of U.S. ICE
Jan 30 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday
appointed Thomas Homan acting director of U.S. Immigration and
Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Department of Homeland Security
said.
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appointed Thomas Homan acting director of U.S. Immigration and
Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Department of Homeland Security
said.
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INSIGHT-Elliott turns up CEO pressure blending activism with buyouts
NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Eight days after
Elliott Management disclosed a 7.6 percent stake in LifeLock Inc
, managers of the more than $30 billion hedge fund met
with executives at the consumer protection company.
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Elliott Management disclosed a 7.6 percent stake in LifeLock Inc
, managers of the more than $30 billion hedge fund met
with executives at the consumer protection company.
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S.Korea stocks, won fall as Trump policy risk worsens sentiment
* Fed in focus while Trump remains unpredictable -analyst
* Won still very closely pinned to dlr's movement
SEOUL, Jan 31 (Reuters) - South Korean stocks fell on
Tuesday as investors returned from a long holiday break and
caught up with losses in U.S. markets sparked by growing
uncertainty over U.S. President Donald Trump's new policies.
Sentiment also remained subdued after disappointing earnings
reports from some South Korean heavyweights last week.
The Korea Composite Stock
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* Won still very closely pinned to dlr's movement
SEOUL, Jan 31 (Reuters) - South Korean stocks fell on
Tuesday as investors returned from a long holiday break and
caught up with losses in U.S. markets sparked by growing
uncertainty over U.S. President Donald Trump's new policies.
Sentiment also remained subdued after disappointing earnings
reports from some South Korean heavyweights last week.
The Korea Composite Stock
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Odebrecht pulls out of Panama canal bridge tender amid probe
MEXICO CITY, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Brazilian construction firm
Odebrecht, under investigation for paying hundreds of millions
in bribes across Latin America, withdrew its bid to build a
bridge over the Panama canal, the president of the Central
American nation said on Monday.
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Odebrecht, under investigation for paying hundreds of millions
in bribes across Latin America, withdrew its bid to build a
bridge over the Panama canal, the president of the Central
American nation said on Monday.
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UPDATE 1-Peru suspends construction of airport on concerns from lawmakers
LIMA, Jan 30 (Reuters) - The government of Peruvian
President Pedro Pablo Kuczysnki said on Monday that construction
of a $500 million airport had been suspended indefinitely at the
request of opposition lawmakers investigating proposed changes
to the contract.
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President Pedro Pablo Kuczysnki said on Monday that construction
of a $500 million airport had been suspended indefinitely at the
request of opposition lawmakers investigating proposed changes
to the contract.
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UPDATE 1-Australian rail haulage company Aurizon sees $240 mln earnings hit
SYDNEY, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Australian rail freight company
Aurizon Holdings Ltd said on Tuesday that it would take
about A$321 million ($242 million) of one-off charges, including
impairments and significant items, when it reports half-yearly
earnings.
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Aurizon Holdings Ltd said on Tuesday that it would take
about A$321 million ($242 million) of one-off charges, including
impairments and significant items, when it reports half-yearly
earnings.
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UPDATE 1-Brazil to open airlines, agricultural land to foreign buyers - sources
BRASILIA, Jan 30 (Reuters) - President Michel Temer will
propose legislation to lift restrictions on foreign ownership of
airlines and agricultural land in Brazil as it strives to pull
the economy out of a two-year recession, government sources said
on Monday.
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propose legislation to lift restrictions on foreign ownership of
airlines and agricultural land in Brazil as it strives to pull
the economy out of a two-year recession, government sources said
on Monday.
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UPDATE 1-Swedish government: won't oppose port making Nord Stream deal
STOCKHOLM, Jan 30 (Reuters) - The Swedish government said on
Monday it would not hinder Russia's Gazprom in its
plan to use a southern Swedish port as a base for construction
of a gas pipeline project that has raised security concerns.
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Monday it would not hinder Russia's Gazprom in its
plan to use a southern Swedish port as a base for construction
of a gas pipeline project that has raised security concerns.
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WRAPUP 1-Ford, Goldman CEOs criticize Trump travel curbs
Jan 30 (Reuters) - The chief executives of Goldman Sachs
Group and Ford Motor Co joined the criticism of
President Donald Trump's order to halt arrivals from several
Muslim-majority countries, as equity markets fell and the dollar
slipped on Monday.
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Group and Ford Motor Co joined the criticism of
President Donald Trump's order to halt arrivals from several
Muslim-majority countries, as equity markets fell and the dollar
slipped on Monday.
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France, worried by Trump, promises to be defender of Iran nuclear deal
TEHRAN, Jan 30 (Reuters) - France vowed on Monday to act as
defender of Iran's nuclear deal, which U.S. President Donald
Trump has threatened to tear up, but said it was imperative
Tehran abide strictly by the conditions of the accord.
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defender of Iran's nuclear deal, which U.S. President Donald
Trump has threatened to tear up, but said it was imperative
Tehran abide strictly by the conditions of the accord.
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Trump tweets drive day trading but leave math, computer whizzes sidelined
NEW YORK, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Day traders love making bets on
tweets from U.S. President Donald Trump, but some of the most
prominent quantitative strategists from hedge funds and banks
are not quite ready to make big, bold trades on his social media
musings.
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tweets from U.S. President Donald Trump, but some of the most
prominent quantitative strategists from hedge funds and banks
are not quite ready to make big, bold trades on his social media
musings.
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Russian GDP falls 1.0 pct y/y in December - Economy Ministry
MOSCOW, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Russia's gross domestic product
fell by 1.0 percent year on year in December, the country's
Economy Ministry said on Monday.
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fell by 1.0 percent year on year in December, the country's
Economy Ministry said on Monday.
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UPDATE 1-Trump brushes off outcry over travel ban, airport chaos
WASHINGTON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on
Monday brushed off outcry at home and abroad over an immigration
ban on refugees and people from seven predominantly Muslim
countries, a move that caused chaos at U.S. airports over the
weekend.
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Monday brushed off outcry at home and abroad over an immigration
ban on refugees and people from seven predominantly Muslim
countries, a move that caused chaos at U.S. airports over the
weekend.
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Sweden drops objections to port striking Nord Stream deal
STOCKHOLM, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Sweden's government has
dropped its objections to a plan by Russia's Gazprom
to use the port of Karlshamn in southern Sweden as a base for
the construction of its Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, Swedish
public radio reported on Monday.
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dropped its objections to a plan by Russia's Gazprom
to use the port of Karlshamn in southern Sweden as a base for
the construction of its Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, Swedish
public radio reported on Monday.
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UPDATE 1-U.S. will change course on climate policy, Trump official says
LONDON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - The United States will switch
course on climate change and pull out of a global pact to cut
emissions, said Myron Ebell, who headed U.S. President Donald
Trump's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) transition team
until his inauguration.
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course on climate change and pull out of a global pact to cut
emissions, said Myron Ebell, who headed U.S. President Donald
Trump's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) transition team
until his inauguration.
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U.S. will change course on climate policy, Trump official says
LONDON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - The United States will switch
course on climate change and will pull the country out of a
global pact to cut emissions, said Myron Ebell, who headed U.S.
President Donald Trump's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
transition team until his inauguration.
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course on climate change and will pull the country out of a
global pact to cut emissions, said Myron Ebell, who headed U.S.
President Donald Trump's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
transition team until his inauguration.
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Trump says cost of Lockheed's F-35 has been cut by $600 mln
WASHINGTON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said
on Monday his administration had been able to cut $600 million
from the latest U.S. contract for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter,
the Lockheed Martin aircraft that he has sharply criticized for
its cost overruns.
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on Monday his administration had been able to cut $600 million
from the latest U.S. contract for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter,
the Lockheed Martin aircraft that he has sharply criticized for
its cost overruns.
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Trump, after immigration order, says Delta, protesters caused airport problems
WASHINGTON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump
on Monday continued to defend his controversial immigration
order, saying disruptions at airports over the weekend were due
to Delta Air Lines and protesters, and that U.S. Secretary John
Kelly has said the implementation of the new restrictions is
going well.
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on Monday continued to defend his controversial immigration
order, saying disruptions at airports over the weekend were due
to Delta Air Lines and protesters, and that U.S. Secretary John
Kelly has said the implementation of the new restrictions is
going well.
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After outcry, U.S. loosens curb on re-entry by green card holders
WASHINGTON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - The administration of
President Donald Trump loosened a restriction on legal residents
holding green cards returning to the United States from
overseas travel after a weekend of confusion, protests and
worldwide outcry over a sweeping immigration order.
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President Donald Trump loosened a restriction on legal residents
holding green cards returning to the United States from
overseas travel after a weekend of confusion, protests and
worldwide outcry over a sweeping immigration order.
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RPT-Energy pipelines back in investor favor after Trump orders
NEW YORK, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Investors have rushed back into
North American pipelines after U.S. President Donald Trump
revived growth prospects in a sector that struggled to cope with
a two-year oil price slump and strident opposition from
environmental and Native American activists.
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North American pipelines after U.S. President Donald Trump
revived growth prospects in a sector that struggled to cope with
a two-year oil price slump and strident opposition from
environmental and Native American activists.
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UPDATE 1-Keysight Technologies to buy Ixia for $1.6 bln
Jan 30 (Reuters) - Keysight Technologies Inc, a
provider of software and equipment to the electronics industry,
said it would buy U.S. data technology company Ixia for
about $1.6 billion, net of cash.
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provider of software and equipment to the electronics industry,
said it would buy U.S. data technology company Ixia for
about $1.6 billion, net of cash.
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Chinese battery maker CATL buys stake in Finnish car supplier
HELSINKI, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Chinese battery maker
Contemporary Amperex Technology Limited (CATL) has bought a 22
percent stake in Finnish auto supplier Valmet Automotive to
expand in the European electric car market.
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Contemporary Amperex Technology Limited (CATL) has bought a 22
percent stake in Finnish auto supplier Valmet Automotive to
expand in the European electric car market.
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Southeast Asian ride-hailing firm Grab hires former Indonesian police chief
JAKARTA, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Southeast Asian ride-hailing
firm Grab said on Monday it has appointed Indonesia's former
national police chief to oversee corporate governance and
long-term plans for its biggest market.
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firm Grab said on Monday it has appointed Indonesia's former
national police chief to oversee corporate governance and
long-term plans for its biggest market.
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Mixed message as Philippine military says no U.S. armory moves
MANILA, Jan 30 (Reuters) - The United States is not creating
weapons stores or armories in the Philippines, military
officials said on Monday, contradicting President Rodrigo
Duterte who has complained of a U.S. breach of a defence pact
that could stoke regional tension.
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weapons stores or armories in the Philippines, military
officials said on Monday, contradicting President Rodrigo
Duterte who has complained of a U.S. breach of a defence pact
that could stoke regional tension.
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Lufthansa deal to lease Air Berlin planes approved by German watchdog
BERLIN, Jan 30 (Reuters) - The German cartel office on
Monday approved plans by Lufthansa to lease 38 crewed
planes from smaller rival Air Berlin, a deal which had
drawn criticism from rival Ryanair.
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Monday approved plans by Lufthansa to lease 38 crewed
planes from smaller rival Air Berlin, a deal which had
drawn criticism from rival Ryanair.
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UPDATE 1-HgCapital to sell vehicle rental firm Zenith to Bridgepoint
Jan 30 (Reuters) - London-based private equity firm
HgCapital Trust Plc has agreed to sell Zenith, a British
vehicle leasing business, to peer Bridgepoint in a deal valued
at 750 million pounds ($942.08 million), its manager HgCapital
said on Monday.
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HgCapital Trust Plc has agreed to sell Zenith, a British
vehicle leasing business, to peer Bridgepoint in a deal valued
at 750 million pounds ($942.08 million), its manager HgCapital
said on Monday.
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UPDATE 1-Malaysia expands search for six missing from sunken Chinese tourist boat
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Malaysia expanded a search
on Monday for five Chinese tourists and a Malaysian missing
after a boat capsized off the coast of Borneo, killing three
Chinese passengers and tossing others into stormy seas.
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on Monday for five Chinese tourists and a Malaysian missing
after a boat capsized off the coast of Borneo, killing three
Chinese passengers and tossing others into stormy seas.
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UPDATE 1-Britain's Flybe notes slow start to final quarter
Jan 30 (Reuters) - Airline Flybe Group Plc said
uncertain customer confidence and poor weather led to a slow
start to the current quarter, after tough trading conditions and
increased market capacity hit its fleet utilisation in the third
quarter.
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uncertain customer confidence and poor weather led to a slow
start to the current quarter, after tough trading conditions and
increased market capacity hit its fleet utilisation in the third
quarter.
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COLUMN-India cedes top coal importer spot back to China as growth trend stalls: Russell
LAUNCESTON, Australia, Jan 30 (Reuters) - India has
surrendered its status as the world's top importer of coal back
to China, with its overseas purchases in 2016 falling to less
than 200 million tonnes.
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surrendered its status as the world's top importer of coal back
to China, with its overseas purchases in 2016 falling to less
than 200 million tonnes.
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Britain's Flybe notes slow start to final quarter
Jan 30 (Reuters) - Airline Flybe Group Plc said
uncertain customer confidence and poor weather led to a slow
start to the current quarter, after tough trading conditions and
increased market capacity hit its fleet utilisation in the third
quarter.
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uncertain customer confidence and poor weather led to a slow
start to the current quarter, after tough trading conditions and
increased market capacity hit its fleet utilisation in the third
quarter.
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Sunday, January 29, 2017
Malaysia expands search for six missing from sunken Chinese tourist boat
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Malaysia expanded a search
on Monday for five Chinese tourists and a Malaysian missing
after a boat capsized off the coast of Borneo, killing three
Chinese passengers and tossing others into stormy seas.
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on Monday for five Chinese tourists and a Malaysian missing
after a boat capsized off the coast of Borneo, killing three
Chinese passengers and tossing others into stormy seas.
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Rights group, thinktank urge Myanmar to unravel truth of lawyer's murder
YANGON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Human rights group Amnesty
International and a thinktank have urged Myanmar to investigate
the apparent assassination of prominent Muslim lawyer Ko Ni,
whose shooting at Yangon airport shocked the Southeast Asian
nation.
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International and a thinktank have urged Myanmar to investigate
the apparent assassination of prominent Muslim lawyer Ko Ni,
whose shooting at Yangon airport shocked the Southeast Asian
nation.
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S.Korea Dec department store sales rebound from Nov, reverse two declining years
SEOUL, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Sales at South Korea's department
stores in December rebounded from November on year-end gift
purchases, trade ministry data showed on Monday, while sales for
the whole year ended on a positive note, reversing two years of
decline.
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stores in December rebounded from November on year-end gift
purchases, trade ministry data showed on Monday, while sales for
the whole year ended on a positive note, reversing two years of
decline.
Read more
UPDATE 1-CH2M approaches Britain's WS Atkins for $4 bln merger -Times
Jan 29 (Reuters) - WS Atkins Plc, a British
engineering and design consultancy, has been approached by U.S.
company CH2M for a possible $4 billion merger, the Times
reported.
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engineering and design consultancy, has been approached by U.S.
company CH2M for a possible $4 billion merger, the Times
reported.
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Mitsubishi UFJ Trust to sue Toshiba over 2015 accounting scandal
TOKYO, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking
Corp is preparing to sue Toshiba Corp for 1
billion yen ($8.7 million) in damages after its share price
tanked due to a $1.3 billion accounting scandal two years ago.
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Corp is preparing to sue Toshiba Corp for 1
billion yen ($8.7 million) in damages after its share price
tanked due to a $1.3 billion accounting scandal two years ago.
Read more
Yemen says Trump's travel ban on Muslims supports extremists
CAIRO, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Yemen believes that U.S. President
Donald Trump's temporary ban on certain Muslims traveling to the
United States supports extremists, a news agency run by the
Saudi-allied government reported on Sunday.
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Donald Trump's temporary ban on certain Muslims traveling to the
United States supports extremists, a news agency run by the
Saudi-allied government reported on Sunday.
Read more
UPDATE 2-Tens of thousands in U.S. cities protest Trump immigration order
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of
people rallied in U.S. cities and at airports on Sunday to voice
outrage over President Donald Trump's executive order
restricting entry into the country for travelers from seven
Muslim-majority nations.
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people rallied in U.S. cities and at airports on Sunday to voice
outrage over President Donald Trump's executive order
restricting entry into the country for travelers from seven
Muslim-majority nations.
Read more
RPT-Tens of thousands in U.S. cities protest Trump immigration policies
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of
people rallied in U.S. East Coast cities on Sunday afternoon to
protest President Donald Trump's executive order that blocked
entry into the country for travelers from seven Muslim-majority
nations.
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people rallied in U.S. East Coast cities on Sunday afternoon to
protest President Donald Trump's executive order that blocked
entry into the country for travelers from seven Muslim-majority
nations.
Read more
WRAPUP 3-Trump faces tide of criticism, protests, legal challenges over travel bans
WASHINGTON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump
fought back on Sunday amid growing international criticism,
outrage from civil rights activists and legal challenges over
his abrupt order for a halt on arrivals of refugees and people
from seven Muslim-majority countries.
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fought back on Sunday amid growing international criticism,
outrage from civil rights activists and legal challenges over
his abrupt order for a halt on arrivals of refugees and people
from seven Muslim-majority countries.
Read more
Tens of thousands in U.S. cities protest Trump immigration policies
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of
people rallied in U.S. East Coast cities on Sunday afternoon to
protest President Donald Trump's executive order that blocked
entry into the country for travelers from seven Muslim-majority
nations.
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people rallied in U.S. East Coast cities on Sunday afternoon to
protest President Donald Trump's executive order that blocked
entry into the country for travelers from seven Muslim-majority
nations.
Read more
WRAPUP 2-Trump fights criticism, protests, legal challenges over travel bans
WASHINGTON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump
fought back on Sunday amid growing international criticism,
outrage from civil rights activists and legal challenges over
his abrupt order for a halt on arrivals of refugees and people
from seven Muslim-majority countries.
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fought back on Sunday amid growing international criticism,
outrage from civil rights activists and legal challenges over
his abrupt order for a halt on arrivals of refugees and people
from seven Muslim-majority countries.
Read more
WRAPUP 1-Trump fights criticism, protests, legal challenges over travel bans
WASHINGTON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump
fought back on Sunday amid growing international criticism,
outrage from civil rights activists and legal challenges over
his abrupt order for a halt on arrivals of refugees and people
from seven Muslim-majority countries.
Read more
fought back on Sunday amid growing international criticism,
outrage from civil rights activists and legal challenges over
his abrupt order for a halt on arrivals of refugees and people
from seven Muslim-majority countries.
Read more
Dozens barred from flying out of Istanbul airport after Trump ban
ISTANBUL, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Dozens of people were stopped
from flying to the United States from Istanbul Ataturk Airport
on Sunday, Turkish airport officials said, after U.S. President
Donald Trump ordered a ban on refugees and nationals from seven
Muslim-majority countries.
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from flying to the United States from Istanbul Ataturk Airport
on Sunday, Turkish airport officials said, after U.S. President
Donald Trump ordered a ban on refugees and nationals from seven
Muslim-majority countries.
Read more
UPDATE 2-Emirates changes pilot, crew rosters on US flights after Trump order
DUBAI, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Emirates airline has changed pilot
and flight attendant rosters on flights to the United States
following the sudden U.S. travel ban on seven Muslim-majority
countries, but it said U.S. flights continue to operate to
schedule.
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and flight attendant rosters on flights to the United States
following the sudden U.S. travel ban on seven Muslim-majority
countries, but it said U.S. flights continue to operate to
schedule.
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UAE to grant Russian visitors visas on arrival
DUBAI, Jan 29 (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates will
offer Russian visitors visas on arrival in the country in a bid
to boost tourism and trade, state news agency WAM reported on
Sunday.
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offer Russian visitors visas on arrival in the country in a bid
to boost tourism and trade, state news agency WAM reported on
Sunday.
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WRAPUP 1-Global backlash grows against Trump's immigration order
BAGHDAD/CAIRO, Jan 29 (Reuters) - A global backlash against
U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration curbs gathered pace on
Sunday as several countries including long-standing American
allies criticised the measures as discriminatory and divisive.
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U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration curbs gathered pace on
Sunday as several countries including long-standing American
allies criticised the measures as discriminatory and divisive.
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UPDATE 2-Merkel says fight against terrorism no excuse for U.S. entry ban
BERLIN, Jan 29 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel
told U.S. President Donald Trump that the global fight against
terrorism was no excuse for banning refugees or people from
Muslim-majority countries from entering the United States, her
spokesman said on Sunday.
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told U.S. President Donald Trump that the global fight against
terrorism was no excuse for banning refugees or people from
Muslim-majority countries from entering the United States, her
spokesman said on Sunday.
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URGENT-Myanmar ruling party lawyer shot dead at Yangon airport
YANGON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - A legal adviser for Myanmar's
ruling National League for Democracy was shot dead outside the
country's busiest airport on Sunday after returning from a
government-led trip to Indonesia.
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ruling National League for Democracy was shot dead outside the
country's busiest airport on Sunday after returning from a
government-led trip to Indonesia.
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Germany to review consequences of U.S. travel ban for dual nationals
BERLIN, Jan 29 (Reuters) - The German government regrets a
U.S. travel ban on refugees and citizens from seven
Muslim-majority countries and will review the consequences for
German citizens with dual nationalities, the spokesman for
Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Sunday.
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U.S. travel ban on refugees and citizens from seven
Muslim-majority countries and will review the consequences for
German citizens with dual nationalities, the spokesman for
Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Sunday.
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Airlines at Beirut implement measures in line with Trump travel ban - airport sources
BEIRUT, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Airlines operating at Beirut's
Rafic Hariri International Airport have begun implementing
measures in compliance with U.S. President Donald Trump's travel
ban on refugees and nationals of seven Muslim-majority
countries, airport sources said on Sunday.
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Rafic Hariri International Airport have begun implementing
measures in compliance with U.S. President Donald Trump's travel
ban on refugees and nationals of seven Muslim-majority
countries, airport sources said on Sunday.
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Merkel critical of U.S. immigration ban, spokesman tells Spiegel
BERLIN, Jan 29 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel
has criticised a new U.S. travel ban on people from seven
Muslim-majority countries, the online site of German
newsmagazine Der Spiegel reported Sunday.
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has criticised a new U.S. travel ban on people from seven
Muslim-majority countries, the online site of German
newsmagazine Der Spiegel reported Sunday.
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Airlines in Cairo asked to implement Trump travel ban -EgyptAir official
CAIRO, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Airlines operating at Cairo
airport were officially requested on Sunday to prevent U.S.
immigration visa holders from seven Muslim-majority countries
from boarding flights to the United States, Hossam Hussein, an
EgyptAir official, said.
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airport were officially requested on Sunday to prevent U.S.
immigration visa holders from seven Muslim-majority countries
from boarding flights to the United States, Hossam Hussein, an
EgyptAir official, said.
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Houthi-run authorities in Yemen capital condemn Trump ban
DUBAI, Jan 29 (Reuters) - A decision by President Donald
Trump to temporarily ban Yemeni citizens from travelling to the
United States is "illegal and illegitimate," authorities
controlled by the Iran-allied Houthi group in Yemen's capital
said.
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Trump to temporarily ban Yemeni citizens from travelling to the
United States is "illegal and illegitimate," authorities
controlled by the Iran-allied Houthi group in Yemen's capital
said.
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UPDATE 1-Muslim-majority Indonesia deeply regrets U.S. immigrant vetting plans
JAKARTA, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Indonesian Foreign Minister
Retno Marsudi said on Sunday the Muslim-majority nation deeply
regrets President Donald Trump's plans for "extreme vetting" of
people from some Muslim countries entering the United States
under new immigration orders.
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Retno Marsudi said on Sunday the Muslim-majority nation deeply
regrets President Donald Trump's plans for "extreme vetting" of
people from some Muslim countries entering the United States
under new immigration orders.
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Saturday, January 28, 2017
Muslim-majority Indonesia deeply regrets U.S. immigrant vetting plans
JAKARTA, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Indonesian Foreign Minister
Retno Marsudi said on Sunday the Muslim-majority nation deeply
regrets President Donald Trump's plans for "extreme vetting" of
people from some Muslim countries entering the United States
under new immigration orders.
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Retno Marsudi said on Sunday the Muslim-majority nation deeply
regrets President Donald Trump's plans for "extreme vetting" of
people from some Muslim countries entering the United States
under new immigration orders.
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UPDATE 2-Certain flight crew barred from U.S. entry after Trump order - IATA memo
Jan 28 (Reuters) - A new ban on U.S. travel for nationals of
seven Middle Eastern countries caught the airline industry
unprepared, with flight crew from those states also barred from
entering, the International Air Transport Association said on
Saturday.
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seven Middle Eastern countries caught the airline industry
unprepared, with flight crew from those states also barred from
entering, the International Air Transport Association said on
Saturday.
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UPDATE 1-Boat carrying 28 Chinese tourists reported missing off Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Reuters) - A boat carrying 31 people,
including 28 Chinese tourists, is missing off the coast of
Borneo, Malaysian maritime authorities said on Sunday.
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including 28 Chinese tourists, is missing off the coast of
Borneo, Malaysian maritime authorities said on Sunday.
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U.S. Homeland Security says monitoring litigation over Trump order
WASHINGTON, Jan 28 (Reuters) - The Department of Homeland
Security said on Saturday it was carefully monitoring litigation
to do with U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order
affecting seven Muslim-majority countries but had not yet seen a
copy of the emergency stay issued by a U.S. Federal Court.
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Security said on Saturday it was carefully monitoring litigation
to do with U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order
affecting seven Muslim-majority countries but had not yet seen a
copy of the emergency stay issued by a U.S. Federal Court.
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Boat carrying 28 Chinese tourists reported missing off Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Reuters) - A boat carrying 31 people,
including 28 Chinese tourists, is missing off the coast of
Borneo, Malaysian maritime authorities said on Sunday.
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including 28 Chinese tourists, is missing off the coast of
Borneo, Malaysian maritime authorities said on Sunday.
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UPDATE 1-Trump, Merkel agree NATO members must pay fair share
BERLIN/WASHINGTON, Jan 28 (Reuters) - German Chancellor
Angela Merkel and U.S. President Donald Trump underscored the
importance of the NATO alliance and vowed to work more closely
together to combat terrorism and militancy, the two leaders said
in a joint statement on Saturday.
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Angela Merkel and U.S. President Donald Trump underscored the
importance of the NATO alliance and vowed to work more closely
together to combat terrorism and militancy, the two leaders said
in a joint statement on Saturday.
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Trump says new order on refugees is not a Muslim ban
WASHINGTON, Jan 28 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said
on Saturday his executive order curbing immigration into the
United States was not a ban on Muslims and was working out well.
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on Saturday his executive order curbing immigration into the
United States was not a ban on Muslims and was working out well.
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Canada PM tweets welcome to refugees as Trump puts hold on arrivals
OTTAWA, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Justin
Trudeau said on Saturday Canadians would welcome those fleeing
persecution, terror and war, a day after U.S. President Donald
Trump put a four-month hold on allowing refugees from seven
Muslim-majority countries into the United States.
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Trudeau said on Saturday Canadians would welcome those fleeing
persecution, terror and war, a day after U.S. President Donald
Trump put a four-month hold on allowing refugees from seven
Muslim-majority countries into the United States.
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Yemen 'dismayed' by Trump's immigration order -official
Jan 28 (Reuters) - Yemen is "dismayed" by U.S. President
Donald Trump's decision to temporarily ban its citizens from
traveling to the United States, saying that the country was a
victim of attacks itself, an official said on Saturday.
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Donald Trump's decision to temporarily ban its citizens from
traveling to the United States, saying that the country was a
victim of attacks itself, an official said on Saturday.
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UPDATE 1-Canada's WestJet turns back U.S.-bound passenger, to give refund
TORONTO, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Canada's WestJet Airlines
said it turned back a passenger bound for the United
States on Saturday in order to comply with an executive order
that prohibits people from seven Muslim-majority countries from
entering the United States.
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said it turned back a passenger bound for the United
States on Saturday in order to comply with an executive order
that prohibits people from seven Muslim-majority countries from
entering the United States.
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KLM refuses U.S. carriage to passengers from proscribed Muslim countries
AMSTERDAM, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Dutch airline KLM
said on Saturday it had refused carriage to the United States to
seven passengers from predominately Muslim countries subject to
a temporary immigration ban imposed by the Trump administration.
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said on Saturday it had refused carriage to the United States to
seven passengers from predominately Muslim countries subject to
a temporary immigration ban imposed by the Trump administration.
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Canada's WestJet says turns back U.S.-bound passenger, to give refund
TORONTO, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Canada's WestJet Airlines
said it turned back a passenger bound for the United
States on Saturday in order to comply with an executive order
that prohibits people from seven Muslim-majority countries from
entering the United States.
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said it turned back a passenger bound for the United
States on Saturday in order to comply with an executive order
that prohibits people from seven Muslim-majority countries from
entering the United States.
Read more
Britain, Turkey sign defence deal to develop Turkish fighter jet
ANKARA, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Britain and Turkey signed a
defence deal worth more than 100 million pounds ($125 million)
on Saturday to develop Turkish fighter jets, opening the way to
deeper cooperation over the lifetime of the project.
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defence deal worth more than 100 million pounds ($125 million)
on Saturday to develop Turkish fighter jets, opening the way to
deeper cooperation over the lifetime of the project.
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UPDATE 1-France, Germany concerned about Trump's moves to limit refugees
PARIS, Jan 28 (Reuters) - France and Germany voiced disquiet
on Saturday over U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to limit
immigration and refugees from some Muslim countries, and they
reaffirmed a firm line on Russian sanctions.
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on Saturday over U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to limit
immigration and refugees from some Muslim countries, and they
reaffirmed a firm line on Russian sanctions.
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Russia sanctions must be tied to progress on Ukraine peace -Gabriel
PARIS, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Germany and France agree that any
moves to lift sanctions against Russia must be tied to progress
in the peace process for eastern Ukraine, German Foreign
Minister Sigmar Gabriel said on Saturday.
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moves to lift sanctions against Russia must be tied to progress
in the peace process for eastern Ukraine, German Foreign
Minister Sigmar Gabriel said on Saturday.
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No time to create walls between nations -Iran's Rouhani
DUBAI, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Iranian President Hassan Rouhani
said on Saturday it was no time to build walls between nations
and criticised steps towards cancelling world trade agreements,
without naming new U.S. President Donald Trump.
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said on Saturday it was no time to build walls between nations
and criticised steps towards cancelling world trade agreements,
without naming new U.S. President Donald Trump.
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UPDATE 1-NASA unveils spaceship hatch 50 years after fatal Apollo 1 fire
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., Jan 27 (Reuters) - NASA on Friday
marked the 50th anniversary of its moon program's fatal Apollo
launchpad fire with the first public display of the scorched
hatch that trapped three astronauts inside their spaceship
during a routine pre-launch test.
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marked the 50th anniversary of its moon program's fatal Apollo
launchpad fire with the first public display of the scorched
hatch that trapped three astronauts inside their spaceship
during a routine pre-launch test.
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UPDATE 1-Toshiba chair ready to resign over Westinghouse writedowns - Nikkei
TOKYO, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Toshiba Corp Chairman
Shigenori Shiga is ready to step down to take responsibility for
the huge writedowns looming over the Japanese group's U.S.
nuclear power unit Westinghouse Electric Co LLC, the Nikkei
business daily reported.
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Shigenori Shiga is ready to step down to take responsibility for
the huge writedowns looming over the Japanese group's U.S.
nuclear power unit Westinghouse Electric Co LLC, the Nikkei
business daily reported.
Read more
Friday, January 27, 2017
UPDATE 2-Grana y Montero posts quarterly loss, cites Odebrecht project
LIMA, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Grana y Montero ,
Peru's biggest construction conglomerate, reported a
fourth-quarter net loss of 130 million soles ($39.4 million) on
Friday, citing corruption concerns about its partner that
derailed a major project.
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Peru's biggest construction conglomerate, reported a
fourth-quarter net loss of 130 million soles ($39.4 million) on
Friday, citing corruption concerns about its partner that
derailed a major project.
Read more
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UPDATE 1-American Airlines, Qantas may revive joint venture plan under Trump
BEIJING/SYDNEY, Jan 27 (Reuters) - American Airlines Group
Inc and Australia's Qantas Airways Ltd may
reapply to the U.S. Transportation Department for permission to
coordinate prices and flight schedules now the Trump
administration is in charge, Qantas Chief Executive Alan Joyce
said.
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Inc and Australia's Qantas Airways Ltd may
reapply to the U.S. Transportation Department for permission to
coordinate prices and flight schedules now the Trump
administration is in charge, Qantas Chief Executive Alan Joyce
said.
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UPDATE 1-Muslim woman assaulted at JFK airport; man charged with hate crimes
NEW YORK, Jan 27 (Reuters) - A Massachusetts man who
prosecutors said yelled that President Donald Trump "will get
rid of all of you" after assaulting a female Muslim employee at
New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport faces nine hate
crime charges.
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prosecutors said yelled that President Donald Trump "will get
rid of all of you" after assaulting a female Muslim employee at
New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport faces nine hate
crime charges.
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UPDATE 1-Britain plan to leave Euratom could delay new nuclear build
LONDON, Jan 27 (Reuters) - British plans to leave the
European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) when it exits the
European Union could raise costs, delay new nuclear power
projects and complicate research and international cooperation
agreements, experts said on Friday.
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European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) when it exits the
European Union could raise costs, delay new nuclear power
projects and complicate research and international cooperation
agreements, experts said on Friday.
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UPDATE 1-Germany should seize opportunities if U.S. drops trade deals-minister
BERLIN, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Europe and the United States will
remain core to German foreign policy, but Berlin should be ready
to seize new opportunities in Asia as Washington steps away from
global trade deals, the new foreign minister said on Friday.
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remain core to German foreign policy, but Berlin should be ready
to seize new opportunities in Asia as Washington steps away from
global trade deals, the new foreign minister said on Friday.
Read more
UPDATE 3-German prosecutors open fraud inquiry into former VW CEO
* VW pledges full cooperation with prosecutors
(Adds comment from Winterkorn's lawyer, paragraph 6)
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(Adds comment from Winterkorn's lawyer, paragraph 6)
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Odebrecht says willing to exit Peru amid government pressure
LIMA, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Brazilian construction company
Odebrecht said on Friday it was willing to sell off
its remaining projects and businesses in Peru as it faces a
massive graft inquiry and calls from the government to leave the
Andean country.
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Odebrecht said on Friday it was willing to sell off
its remaining projects and businesses in Peru as it faces a
massive graft inquiry and calls from the government to leave the
Andean country.
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UPDATE 1-Austrian coalition talks make slow progress, weekend plans cleared
VIENNA, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Talks between Austria's two
centrist coalition parties aimed at setting policy priorities
and averting a government collapse are making progress,
Chancellor Christian Kern said on Friday, but he cancelled
weekend travel plans as negotiations dragged on.
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centrist coalition parties aimed at setting policy priorities
and averting a government collapse are making progress,
Chancellor Christian Kern said on Friday, but he cancelled
weekend travel plans as negotiations dragged on.
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Algeria top gas supplier to Spain in 2016, eyes more EU exports
ALGIERS, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Algeria expects to increase
exports of natural gas in 2017 as it looks to build on its top
spot in sales to Spain last year and strong sales to Italy and
Portugal, a source at state energy firm Sonatrach said.
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exports of natural gas in 2017 as it looks to build on its top
spot in sales to Spain last year and strong sales to Italy and
Portugal, a source at state energy firm Sonatrach said.
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UPDATE 1-General Dynamics profit beats as sales rise in all businesses
Jan 27 (Reuters) - General Dynamics Corp reported a
better-than-expected quarterly profit on higher sales across all
its business units, particularly in combat systems.
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better-than-expected quarterly profit on higher sales across all
its business units, particularly in combat systems.
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Yemen's wheat reserves down to three months supply -UN official
LONDON, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Yemen has roughly three months
supply of wheat left to draw from, leaving the country exposed
to serious disruption as a central bank crisis cuts food imports
and starvation deepens, the top U.N. aid official in the country
told Reuters.
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supply of wheat left to draw from, leaving the country exposed
to serious disruption as a central bank crisis cuts food imports
and starvation deepens, the top U.N. aid official in the country
told Reuters.
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American Airlines profit plunges
Jan 27 (Reuters) - American Airlines Group Inc, the
No. 1 U.S. airline by passenger traffic, reported a fall in
profit from a year earlier, when it recorded a $3 billion tax
benefit.
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No. 1 U.S. airline by passenger traffic, reported a fall in
profit from a year earlier, when it recorded a $3 billion tax
benefit.
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UPDATE 1-Honeywell revenue stays flat on weak aerospace, energy sales
Jan 27 (Reuters) - Diversified manufacturer Honeywell
International Inc posted fourth-quarter revenue that was
roughly flat compared with a year earlier, while analysts were
expecting an increase, hurt by weakness in its aerospace and
energy businesses.
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International Inc posted fourth-quarter revenue that was
roughly flat compared with a year earlier, while analysts were
expecting an increase, hurt by weakness in its aerospace and
energy businesses.
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Britain plan to leave Euratom could delay new nuclear build
LONDON, Jan 27 (Reuters) - British plans to leave the
European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) when it exits the
European Union could raise costs, delay new nuclear power
projects and complicate research and international cooperation
agreements, experts said on Friday.
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European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) when it exits the
European Union could raise costs, delay new nuclear power
projects and complicate research and international cooperation
agreements, experts said on Friday.
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Bosch posts slide in 2016 profits on investments in e-mobility
STUTTGART, Jan 27 (Reuters) - German car parts maker Bosch
reported a slide in profits for 2016 as it invested in
the development of products for connected and electric vehicles.
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reported a slide in profits for 2016 as it invested in
the development of products for connected and electric vehicles.
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Brazil homebuilding hovers near record low in November
SAO PAULO, Jan 27 (Reuters) - An indicator of homebuilding
activity in Brazil hovered near the lowest levels on record in
November as a prolonged recession eroded the confidence of
potential homebuyers.
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activity in Brazil hovered near the lowest levels on record in
November as a prolonged recession eroded the confidence of
potential homebuyers.
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UPDATE 1-Airbus Helicopters deliveries up, sees no quick oil recovery
PARIS, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Airbus Helicopters said
its deliveries rose 5 percent last year to 418 units, while net
orders rose less than 1 percent, shrinking its production
backlog amid "challenging" market conditions.
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its deliveries rose 5 percent last year to 418 units, while net
orders rose less than 1 percent, shrinking its production
backlog amid "challenging" market conditions.
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Toshiba to sell less than 20 pct of chip unit, but may opt for IPO later
TOKYO, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Toshiba Corp is currently
looking to sell less than 20 percent of its memory chip business
as it looks to raise capital to offset an upcoming multi-billion
dollar charge, but may eventually list it, executives said on
Friday.
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looking to sell less than 20 percent of its memory chip business
as it looks to raise capital to offset an upcoming multi-billion
dollar charge, but may eventually list it, executives said on
Friday.
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Airbus Helicopters deliveries up 5 pct in 2016, backlog fell
PARIS, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Airbus Helicopters said
its deliveries rose 5 percent last year to 418 units, while net
orders rose less than 1 percent, shrinking its production
backlog amid "challenging" market conditions.
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its deliveries rose 5 percent last year to 418 units, while net
orders rose less than 1 percent, shrinking its production
backlog amid "challenging" market conditions.
Read more
Russia hopes for long-term cooperation with Turkey, Iran on Syria
MOSCOW, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Russia hopes that its cooperation
with Turkey and Iran on the Syria crisis will be long-term, a
spokeswoman for the Russian foreign ministry, Maria Zakharova,
said on Friday.
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with Turkey and Iran on the Syria crisis will be long-term, a
spokeswoman for the Russian foreign ministry, Maria Zakharova,
said on Friday.
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Thursday, January 26, 2017
Trump's hopes for Syria safe zones may force decision on Assad
WASHINGTON, Jan 27 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's push
to create safe zones in Syria could force him to make some risky
decisions about how far to go to protect refugees, including
shooting down Syrian or Russian aircraft or committing thousands
of U.S. troops, experts said.
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to create safe zones in Syria could force him to make some risky
decisions about how far to go to protect refugees, including
shooting down Syrian or Russian aircraft or committing thousands
of U.S. troops, experts said.
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Russia's Lavrov says talks on Syria in Geneva postponed
MOSCOW, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei
Lavrov said on Friday that talks on the Syria crisis in Geneva
had been postponed from February 8.
(writing by Denis Pinchuk; editing by Polina Devitt)
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Lavrov said on Friday that talks on the Syria crisis in Geneva
had been postponed from February 8.
(writing by Denis Pinchuk; editing by Polina Devitt)
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South Korean, U.S. Marines tussle in snow in what North brands "madcap" drill
PYEONGCHANG, South Korea, Jan 27 (Reuters) - South Korean
and U.S. Marines are conducting military exercises on ski slopes
in sub-freezing temperatures, including shirtless hand-to-hand
combat in the snow, prompting warnings of retaliation from North
Korea over "madcap mid-winter" drills.
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and U.S. Marines are conducting military exercises on ski slopes
in sub-freezing temperatures, including shirtless hand-to-hand
combat in the snow, prompting warnings of retaliation from North
Korea over "madcap mid-winter" drills.
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Chinese Lunar New Year "ticket snatching" apps raise hackles
BEIJING, Jan 27 (Reuters) - As China gears up for Lunar New
Year, when hundreds of millions of people head home, popular
software charging extra to improve the odds of getting coveted
rail tickets has been criticised by state media and some users
as being akin to modern-day touting.
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Year, when hundreds of millions of people head home, popular
software charging extra to improve the odds of getting coveted
rail tickets has been criticised by state media and some users
as being akin to modern-day touting.
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Ford device to boost connectivity in its models without modems
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co said
on Friday it would sell a plug-in device to enable features like
remote start, security alerts, a Wifi hotspot and vehicle
location assistance on 2010-2016 model year Ford and Lincoln
cars.
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on Friday it would sell a plug-in device to enable features like
remote start, security alerts, a Wifi hotspot and vehicle
location assistance on 2010-2016 model year Ford and Lincoln
cars.
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Toshiba decides to split off core chip business, sell stake
TOKYO, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Toshiba Corp's board on
Friday approved plans to make its core chip business a separate
company and seek outside investment in it, aiming to avoid being
crippled by an upcoming multi-billion dollar writedown for its
U.S. nuclear business.
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Friday approved plans to make its core chip business a separate
company and seek outside investment in it, aiming to avoid being
crippled by an upcoming multi-billion dollar writedown for its
U.S. nuclear business.
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Hong Kong stocks ease off 3-month high ahead of holiday weekend
HONG KONG, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Hong Kong stocks slipped on
Friday, ending four straight days of gains but only easing
slightly from three-month highs as investors took profit ahead
of the holiday weekend.
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Friday, ending four straight days of gains but only easing
slightly from three-month highs as investors took profit ahead
of the holiday weekend.
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UPDATE 1-Trump says he wants to cut Navy submarines' price - Fox News interview
WASHINGTON, Jan 26 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump
said the United States needs more submarines but he wants to buy
them at a lower cost, resuming his push to get defense
contractors to cut the prices they charge the Pentagon.
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said the United States needs more submarines but he wants to buy
them at a lower cost, resuming his push to get defense
contractors to cut the prices they charge the Pentagon.
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Trump says he wants to cut the price of submarines -Fox News interview
WASHINGTON, Jan 26 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump
said the United States needs more submarines but he wants to buy
them at a lower cost.
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said the United States needs more submarines but he wants to buy
them at a lower cost.
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American Airlines, Qantas may revive JV plan under Trump
BEIJING/SYDNEY, Jan 27 (Reuters) - American Airlines Group
Inc and Australia's Qantas Airways Ltd may
reapply to the U.S. Transportation Department for permission to
coordinate prices and flight schedules now the Trump
administration is in charge, Qantas Chief Executive Alan Joyce
said.
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Inc and Australia's Qantas Airways Ltd may
reapply to the U.S. Transportation Department for permission to
coordinate prices and flight schedules now the Trump
administration is in charge, Qantas Chief Executive Alan Joyce
said.
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Japanese govt not considering support for Toshiba-Jiji
TOKYO, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Japan is not considering providing
support for embattled Toshiba Corp, minister of
economy, trade and industry Hiroshige Seko said on Friday
according to Jiji Press.
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support for embattled Toshiba Corp, minister of
economy, trade and industry Hiroshige Seko said on Friday
according to Jiji Press.
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COLUMN-How companies should respond to Trump's attacks - and praises
Jan 26 (Reuters) - In a meeting with automakers on the
fourth day of his presidency, Donald Trump appeared eager to
cooperate with executives. But that tone was in stark contrast
to his messaging on Twitter and at a pre-presidential news
conference, where he targeted some businesses for attack and
embraced others.
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fourth day of his presidency, Donald Trump appeared eager to
cooperate with executives. But that tone was in stark contrast
to his messaging on Twitter and at a pre-presidential news
conference, where he targeted some businesses for attack and
embraced others.
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UPDATE 1-Intel's quarterly revenue beats estimates
Jan 26 (Reuters) - Intel Corp reported a 9.8
percent rise in quarterly revenue on Thursday ahead of analysts'
estimates, boosted by a stabilizing PC market and a rise in
demand for its data center services.
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percent rise in quarterly revenue on Thursday ahead of analysts'
estimates, boosted by a stabilizing PC market and a rise in
demand for its data center services.
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UPDATE 2-Southwest Airlines 4th-qtr profit drops but shares rise
Jan 26 (Reuters) - Southwest Airlines Co on Thursday
reported a 2.6 percent fall in quarterly profit as the U.S.
carrier's operating expenses swelled and the average passenger
fare declined.
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reported a 2.6 percent fall in quarterly profit as the U.S.
carrier's operating expenses swelled and the average passenger
fare declined.
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UPDATE 3-Alibaba's Ant Financial in overseas push with MoneyGram deal
Jan 26(Reuters) - Ant Financial Services Group, the world's
largest financial technology company, said on Thursday that it
would acquire U.S. money-transfer company MoneyGram
International Inc for about $880 million in a deal that
is expected to shake up the international payments landscape.
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largest financial technology company, said on Thursday that it
would acquire U.S. money-transfer company MoneyGram
International Inc for about $880 million in a deal that
is expected to shake up the international payments landscape.
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German military to skip tender for 1.5 bln euro warship purchase
BERLIN, Jan 26 (Reuters) - The German Defence Ministry on
Thursday said it would skip an open tender for the planned
purchase of five more corvettes valued at 1.5 billion euros and
instead ask the three-company consortium that built the existing
warships to submit a bid.
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Thursday said it would skip an open tender for the planned
purchase of five more corvettes valued at 1.5 billion euros and
instead ask the three-company consortium that built the existing
warships to submit a bid.
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U.S. scientists create metallic hydrogen, a possible superconductor, ending quest
CHICAGO, Jan 26 (Reuters) - U.S. scientists have succeeded
in squeezing hydrogen so intensely that it has turned into a
metal, creating an entirely new material that might be used as a
highly efficient electricity conductor at room temperatures.
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in squeezing hydrogen so intensely that it has turned into a
metal, creating an entirely new material that might be used as a
highly efficient electricity conductor at room temperatures.
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UPDATE 3-Ford sees lower 2017 profits, takes hit from pensions, Mexico
DETROIT, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co on Thursday
reported a fourth-quarter loss, citing an accounting change to
pensions and costs for abandoning a factory in Mexico, which
President Donald Trump had attacked on the road the White House.
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reported a fourth-quarter loss, citing an accounting change to
pensions and costs for abandoning a factory in Mexico, which
President Donald Trump had attacked on the road the White House.
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U.S. State Dept cites standard practice in resignations
WASHINGTON, Jan 26 (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department
said on Thursday that the outgoing administration in
coordination with the incoming one had requested "all
politically appointed officers submit letters of resignation" as
is standard practice.
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said on Thursday that the outgoing administration in
coordination with the incoming one had requested "all
politically appointed officers submit letters of resignation" as
is standard practice.
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UPDATE 3-Royal Caribbean sets sail for strong 2017 with upbeat forecast
* Shares of rival Carnival hit more than 12-yr high
(Adds conference call and analyst comments, updates shares)
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(Adds conference call and analyst comments, updates shares)
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David Bowie appears on British postage stamps, year after his death
LONDON, Jan 26 (Reuters) - David Bowie is to appear on a
range of British postage stamps as a tribute to the musician who
died last year, the postal service has announced.
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range of British postage stamps as a tribute to the musician who
died last year, the postal service has announced.
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UPDATE 1-Missile maker Raytheon's sales fall 1.4 pct, shares drop
Jan 26 (Reuters) - Raytheon Co reported a 1.4
percent fall in quarterly revenue, hurt by slower sales in its
units that make missile systems and the tracking and navigation
sensors used in aircraft and missiles.
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percent fall in quarterly revenue, hurt by slower sales in its
units that make missile systems and the tracking and navigation
sensors used in aircraft and missiles.
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France announces 800 mln euros motorways investment plan
PARIS, Jan 26 (Reuters) - The French transport ministry
announced on Thursday an investment plan for the country's
motorways worth more than 800 million euros ($856 million),
adding that the deal should create around 5,000 jobs.
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announced on Thursday an investment plan for the country's
motorways worth more than 800 million euros ($856 million),
adding that the deal should create around 5,000 jobs.
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UPDATE 1-Alibaba affiliate Ant Financial agrees to buy MoneyGram
Jan 26 (Reuters) - Ant Financial Services Group, an
affiliate of Chinese e-commerce firm Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
, said on Thursday it would buy U.S. money-transfer
company MoneyGram International Inc in a deal valued at
about $880 million.
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affiliate of Chinese e-commerce firm Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
, said on Thursday it would buy U.S. money-transfer
company MoneyGram International Inc in a deal valued at
about $880 million.
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UPDATE 1-Caterpillar forecasts much lower-than-expected 2017 profit
Jan 26 (Reuters) - Caterpillar Inc, the world's
largest construction and equipment maker, forecast 2017 profit
sharply below analysts' estimates, hurt by sluggish demand in
the construction and energy industries.
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largest construction and equipment maker, forecast 2017 profit
sharply below analysts' estimates, hurt by sluggish demand in
the construction and energy industries.
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UPDATE 1-Dow Chemical profit beats estimates as consumer focus pays off
Jan 26 (Reuters) - Seeds and chemical maker Dow Chemical Co
reported a better-than-expected quarterly adjusted
profit, helped by its focus on consumer markets such as
agriculture and automotive, and a move to take full control of
its Dow Corning venture.
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reported a better-than-expected quarterly adjusted
profit, helped by its focus on consumer markets such as
agriculture and automotive, and a move to take full control of
its Dow Corning venture.
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Southwest Airlines quarterly profit drops 2.6 pct
Jan 26 (Reuters) - Southwest Airlines Co reported on
Thursday a 2.6 percent fall in quarterly profit as the U.S.
budget carrier's operating expenses swelled and the average
passenger fare declined.
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Thursday a 2.6 percent fall in quarterly profit as the U.S.
budget carrier's operating expenses swelled and the average
passenger fare declined.
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Baker Hughes posts smaller quarterly loss
Jan 26 (Reuters) - Oilfield services provider Baker Hughes
Inc, which is being acquired by General Electrical Co
, said its fourth-quarter loss was smaller than a year
ago, when it booked a $1.25 billion impairment charge.
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Inc, which is being acquired by General Electrical Co
, said its fourth-quarter loss was smaller than a year
ago, when it booked a $1.25 billion impairment charge.
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UPDATE 1-Brazil police raids former billionaire Batista's home in probe
BRASILIA, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Brazilian police and federal
prosecutors on Thursday issued a detention order against former
billionaire Eike Batista and eight others amid a series of raids
and searches related to the country's worst bribery and graft
probe.
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prosecutors on Thursday issued a detention order against former
billionaire Eike Batista and eight others amid a series of raids
and searches related to the country's worst bribery and graft
probe.
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UPDATE 1-ITE Group says Turkey attacks, India note ban hurt bookings
Jan 26 (Reuters) - Exhibition organiser ITE Group Plc
said on Thursday the unrest in Turkey and the scrapping
of high-value banknotes in India could affect some planned
events but added it was comfortable with the market revenue
expectations for the year.
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said on Thursday the unrest in Turkey and the scrapping
of high-value banknotes in India could affect some planned
events but added it was comfortable with the market revenue
expectations for the year.
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Olympics-Japan exhibitors fear $12 bln hit from media centre plan
TOKYO, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Japan's trade show association is stepping up calls for Tokyo to abandon plans to transform the country's largest exhibition hall into the media centre for the 2020 Olympics, warning the industry could lose as much as $12 billion.
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Russia says British military staging "show" with Channel escort
MOSCOW, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Russia on Thursday said the
British government was staging a show by escorting a Russian
aircraft carrier through the English Channel designed to
distract attention away from the shortcomings of the British
navy.
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British government was staging a show by escorting a Russian
aircraft carrier through the English Channel designed to
distract attention away from the shortcomings of the British
navy.
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Lego rooster to feature in Hong Kong's Lunar New Year parade
HONGKONG, Jan 26 (Reuters) - A Lego rooster made of 220,000
red, white, yellow and green toy bricks will be the centrepiece
of a float in Hong Kong's Lunar New Year parade to usher in the
Year of the Rooster.
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red, white, yellow and green toy bricks will be the centrepiece
of a float in Hong Kong's Lunar New Year parade to usher in the
Year of the Rooster.
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Wednesday, January 25, 2017
China blue chips edge up to new 6-week high ahead of holiday
SHANGHAI, Jan 26 (Reuters) - China shares rose for the fifth
straight day on Thursday, with blue chips closing at fresh
six-week highs, but gains were curbed after profits earned by
industrial firms grew at a sharply slower pace last month.
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straight day on Thursday, with blue chips closing at fresh
six-week highs, but gains were curbed after profits earned by
industrial firms grew at a sharply slower pace last month.
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China stocks climb to new 6-week highs; Hong Kong firmer
SHANGHAI, Jan 26 (Reuters) - China stocks are set for a
five-day winning streak, hitting a fresh six-week high on
Thursday morning, but gains were curbed after profits earned by
industrial firms grew at a sharply slower pace last month.
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five-day winning streak, hitting a fresh six-week high on
Thursday morning, but gains were curbed after profits earned by
industrial firms grew at a sharply slower pace last month.
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China may be developing new long-range air-to-air missile
BEIJING, Jan 26 (Reuters) - China may be testing a new,
long-range air-to-air missile that could take out early warning
aircraft and aerial refuelling aircraft, a state-run newspaper
said on Thursday, after pictures of the new missile surfaced
online.
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long-range air-to-air missile that could take out early warning
aircraft and aerial refuelling aircraft, a state-run newspaper
said on Thursday, after pictures of the new missile surfaced
online.
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UPDATE 1-China's 2016 industrial profits rise most in 3 years on commodities recovery
BEIJING, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Profits for China's industrial
firms rose 8.5 percent in 2016, the most in three years, as a
construction boom fueled a months-long rally in prices of
building materials from steel to cement, giving companies more
flexibility to start chipping away at a mountain of debt.
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firms rose 8.5 percent in 2016, the most in three years, as a
construction boom fueled a months-long rally in prices of
building materials from steel to cement, giving companies more
flexibility to start chipping away at a mountain of debt.
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RPT-China's HNA expands in Hong Kong with second land purchase
HONG KONG, Jan 26 (Reuters) - HNA Group Co Ltd,
owner of Hainan Airlines Co Ltd, will pay HK$5.53
billion ($713 million) for residential land in Hong Kong, the
Chinese conglomerate's second major purchase in the city in the
last three months.
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owner of Hainan Airlines Co Ltd, will pay HK$5.53
billion ($713 million) for residential land in Hong Kong, the
Chinese conglomerate's second major purchase in the city in the
last three months.
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China's Dec industrial profits rise 2.3 pct y/y, up 8.5 pct in 2016
BEIJING, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Profits earned by China's
industrial firms in December rose 2.3 percent from a year
earlier, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said on
Thursday, easing sharply from November's growth rate of 14.5
percent.
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industrial firms in December rose 2.3 percent from a year
earlier, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said on
Thursday, easing sharply from November's growth rate of 14.5
percent.
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Toshiba writedown for U.S. nuclear business to be $6 bln -Mainichi
TOKYO, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Toshiba Corp's upcoming
writedown for its U.S. nuclear business that has been hit by
cost overruns will be 680 billion yen ($6 billion), the Mainichi
newspaper reported, without citing sources.
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writedown for its U.S. nuclear business that has been hit by
cost overruns will be 680 billion yen ($6 billion), the Mainichi
newspaper reported, without citing sources.
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UPDATE 1-Magellan Midstream shuts Iowa pipeline after 3,300-bbls diesel spill
Jan 25 (Reuters) - Magellan Midstream Partners said
on Wednesday it shut its pipeline in Worth County, Iowa, after
spilling about 3,300 barrels of diesel fuel earlier in the day.
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on Wednesday it shut its pipeline in Worth County, Iowa, after
spilling about 3,300 barrels of diesel fuel earlier in the day.
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China 2016 services trade deficit widens to $260.1 bln as tourists splurge
BEIJING, Jan 26 (Reuters) - China's trade deficit in
services widened to $260.1 billion last year, from $206.5
billion in 2015, the foreign exchange regulator said on
Thursday.
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services widened to $260.1 billion last year, from $206.5
billion in 2015, the foreign exchange regulator said on
Thursday.
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UPDATE 1-CSX shareholder backs Harrison for CEO as activist swoops in
NEW YORK/MONTREAL, Jan 25 (Reuters) - A portfolio manager
from an influential shareholder has thrown her support behind a
plan to put railroad industry veteran Hunter Harrison into CSX
Corp's CEO chair with the help of an activist investor.
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from an influential shareholder has thrown her support behind a
plan to put railroad industry veteran Hunter Harrison into CSX
Corp's CEO chair with the help of an activist investor.
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Overseas demand drives further recovery in UK commercial property -RICS
Jan 26 (Reuters) - Demand from overseas investors is
expected to support British commercial property this year even
as the UK prepares to leave the European Union, an industry
survey showed on Thursday.
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expected to support British commercial property this year even
as the UK prepares to leave the European Union, an industry
survey showed on Thursday.
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Plans to remove nuclear fuel at Fukushima delayed again - Nikkei
Jan 26 (Reuters) - A plan to remove spent nuclear fuel from
Tokyo Electric Power Co Holdings Inc's Fukushima
Daiichi nuclear plant hit by the March 2011 tsunami has been
postponed again due to delays in preparation, the Nikkei
business daily reported on Thursday.
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Tokyo Electric Power Co Holdings Inc's Fukushima
Daiichi nuclear plant hit by the March 2011 tsunami has been
postponed again due to delays in preparation, the Nikkei
business daily reported on Thursday.
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United Rentals to buy NES Rentals for $965 mln
Jan 25 (Reuters) - United Rentals Inc, the world's
largest equipment rental company, said on Wednesday it would buy
NES Rentals Holdings II Inc for about $965 million in cash.
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largest equipment rental company, said on Wednesday it would buy
NES Rentals Holdings II Inc for about $965 million in cash.
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UPDATE 1-United Rentals to buy NES Rentals for $965 mln
Jan 25 (Reuters) - United Rentals Inc, the world's
largest equipment rental company, said on Wednesday it would buy
NES Rentals Holdings II Inc for about $965 million in cash.
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largest equipment rental company, said on Wednesday it would buy
NES Rentals Holdings II Inc for about $965 million in cash.
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UPDATE 3-New York prosecutor drops charges against Fiat heir Lapo Elkann
NEW YORK, Jan 25 (Reuters) - New York prosecutors have
dropped charges that Lapo Elkann, grandson of late Fiat
patriarch Gianni Agnelli, falsely reported he was kidnapped in
November in an effort to get ransom money.
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dropped charges that Lapo Elkann, grandson of late Fiat
patriarch Gianni Agnelli, falsely reported he was kidnapped in
November in an effort to get ransom money.
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UPDATE 3-Norfolk Southern sees higher 2017 volumes on coal comeback
Jan 25 (Reuters) - Norfolk Southern Corp on
Wednesday reported a higher fourth-quarter net profit on cost
savings and said strong pricing and an expected rebound in coal
volumes should help the railroad's business grow in 2017.
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Wednesday reported a higher fourth-quarter net profit on cost
savings and said strong pricing and an expected rebound in coal
volumes should help the railroad's business grow in 2017.
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Saudi Arabia receives first F-15SA fighter of record-setting weapons order
RIYADH, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia flaunted its new
F-15SA fighter jet at an airshow in Riyadh on Wednesday,
demonstrating that it has begun receiving items purchased six
years ago in the priciest-ever U.S. arms sale to a foreign
country.
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F-15SA fighter jet at an airshow in Riyadh on Wednesday,
demonstrating that it has begun receiving items purchased six
years ago in the priciest-ever U.S. arms sale to a foreign
country.
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New York City subway avoids base fare hike, but other rates to rise
NEW YORK, Jan 25 (Reuters) - New York City subway riders
will not face a 25-cent hike on the system's base $2.75 fare,
but the cost of weekly, monthly and bonus MetroCards will rise,
the Metropolitan Transportation Agency (MTA) said on Wednesday.
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will not face a 25-cent hike on the system's base $2.75 fare,
but the cost of weekly, monthly and bonus MetroCards will rise,
the Metropolitan Transportation Agency (MTA) said on Wednesday.
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UPDATE 2-German police search homes in crackdown on far-right extremists
BERLIN, Jan 25 (Reuters) - About 200 German police searched
a dozen homes in six states on Wednesday as part of an
investigation into a far-right extremist group suspected of
planning armed attacks against police, Jews and asylum seekers,
the chief federal prosecutor's office said.
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a dozen homes in six states on Wednesday as part of an
investigation into a far-right extremist group suspected of
planning armed attacks against police, Jews and asylum seekers,
the chief federal prosecutor's office said.
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Cuban trade delegation visits U.S. as Trump ponders detente
HAVANA, Jan 25 (Reuters) - A Cuban trade delegation arrived
in the United States this week to visit four states and six
ports, even as the Trump administration pondered what to do with
a fragile detente initiated by its predecessor.
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in the United States this week to visit four states and six
ports, even as the Trump administration pondered what to do with
a fragile detente initiated by its predecessor.
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Indian regulator bars liquor tycoon Mallya from capital markets
MUMBAI, Jan 25 (Reuters) - India's capital markets regulator
on Wednesday barred liquor tycoon Vijay Mallya and six others
from participating in the country's securities market for
allegedly diverting funds from whiskey maker United Spirits Ltd
(USL).
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on Wednesday barred liquor tycoon Vijay Mallya and six others
from participating in the country's securities market for
allegedly diverting funds from whiskey maker United Spirits Ltd
(USL).
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UK forces escort passing Russian 'ship of shame' returning from Syria
LONDON, Jan 25 (Reuters) - British armed forces escorted a
Russian aircraft carrier dubbed "the ship of shame" by Defence
Secretary Michael Fallon as it passed through waters close to
the English coast on its way back from bombing raids in Syria.
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Russian aircraft carrier dubbed "the ship of shame" by Defence
Secretary Michael Fallon as it passed through waters close to
the English coast on its way back from bombing raids in Syria.
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Putin thanks Jordan's King Abdullah for support on Syria talks
MOSCOW, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin
thanked Jordan's King Abdullah on Wednesday for supporting a
round of Syria peace talks this week in the Kazakh capital of
Astana.
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thanked Jordan's King Abdullah on Wednesday for supporting a
round of Syria peace talks this week in the Kazakh capital of
Astana.
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Sailing-America's Cup enters new era with post-Bermuda team deal
LONDON, Jan 25 (Reuters) - America's Cup teams have agreed a new framework for sport's oldest trophy which aims to make it easier to meet the multi-million dollar costs of hi-tech boats, raise sponsorship and give clarity for sailors, fans and broadcasters.
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UAE's NIMR aiming to crack European market for military vehicles
PRAGUE, Jan 25 (Reuters) - United Arab Emirates-based
military vehicles maker NIMR Automotive is teaming up with Czech
state defence equipment company VOP CZ to try to break into
European markets in the coming years, the head of NIMR said in
an interview.
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military vehicles maker NIMR Automotive is teaming up with Czech
state defence equipment company VOP CZ to try to break into
European markets in the coming years, the head of NIMR said in
an interview.
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UPDATE-1-Rockwell Automation raises earnings forecast
Jan 25 (Reuters) - Factory automation systems maker Rockwell
Automation Inc posted on Wednesday a
higher-than-expected quarterly profit, driven by stabilizing
demand in industries such as oil and gas, and the company raised
its full-year adjusted profit forecast.
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Automation Inc posted on Wednesday a
higher-than-expected quarterly profit, driven by stabilizing
demand in industries such as oil and gas, and the company raised
its full-year adjusted profit forecast.
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UPDATE 1-United Tech stands by 2017 forecast on demand for jet engines
Jan 25 (Reuters) - United Technologies Corp posted a
fourth-quarter profit, compared with a year-ago loss, and
reiterated its 2017 profit and sales forecasts, buoyed by demand
for Pratt & Whitney aircraft engines and parts for the aerospace
industry.
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fourth-quarter profit, compared with a year-ago loss, and
reiterated its 2017 profit and sales forecasts, buoyed by demand
for Pratt & Whitney aircraft engines and parts for the aerospace
industry.
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Rockwell Automation revenue rises 4.5 pct
Jan 25 (Reuters) - Factory automation systems maker Rockwell
Automation Inc reported on Wednesday a 4.5 percent rise
in quarterly revenue, helped by stabilizing demand in industries
including oil and gas.
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Automation Inc reported on Wednesday a 4.5 percent rise
in quarterly revenue, helped by stabilizing demand in industries
including oil and gas.
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UPDATE 1-Textron to buy ATV maker Arctic Cat, posts profit drop
Jan 25 (Reuters) - Textron Inc reported a 4.4
percent fall in quarterly profit, and said it would buy
all-terrain vehicle maker Arctic Cat Inc for $247
million in cash as it looks to strengthen its specialized
vehicles business amid slowing business jet sales.
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percent fall in quarterly profit, and said it would buy
all-terrain vehicle maker Arctic Cat Inc for $247
million in cash as it looks to strengthen its specialized
vehicles business amid slowing business jet sales.
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German police search homes in crackdown on far-right extremists
BERLIN, Jan 25 (Reuters) - About 200 German police searched
a dozen homes in six states on Wednesday as part of an
investigation into a far-right extremist group suspected of
planning armed attacks against police, Jews and asylum seekers,
the chief prosecutor's office said.
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a dozen homes in six states on Wednesday as part of an
investigation into a far-right extremist group suspected of
planning armed attacks against police, Jews and asylum seekers,
the chief prosecutor's office said.
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China gives details of items banned from export to North Korea
BEIJING, Jan 25 (Reuters) - China released on Wednesday a
new, comprehensive list of goods that can not be exported to
North Korea, including many "dual use" items that can be used to
build weapons of mass destruction.
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new, comprehensive list of goods that can not be exported to
North Korea, including many "dual use" items that can be used to
build weapons of mass destruction.
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Kremlin hails Syria talks in Astana as a success, says more possible
MOSCOW, Jan 25 (Reuters) - The Kremlin on Wednesday hailed
Syria peace talks held in Kazakhstan as a success and said more
might be held in future if there was a need.
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Syria peace talks held in Kazakhstan as a success and said more
might be held in future if there was a need.
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UPDATE 2-WH Smith's profit forecast brightens after strong Christmas sales
Jan 25 (Reuters) - British books, newspapers and stationery
retailer WH Smith Plc firmed up its profit forecast on
Wednesday after reporting strong sales from its stores at
airports and train stations over the Christmas period.
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retailer WH Smith Plc firmed up its profit forecast on
Wednesday after reporting strong sales from its stores at
airports and train stations over the Christmas period.
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Hamburg Airport flights disrupted due to server problems
FRANKFURT, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Travellers faced delays at
Hamburg Airport on Wednesday after a partial server failure
disrupted flight operations, the airport said on Twitter.
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Hamburg Airport on Wednesday after a partial server failure
disrupted flight operations, the airport said on Twitter.
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GE proposes investing in Nigeria's ailing oil refineries
LAGOS, Jan 25 (Reuters) - General Electric Co has
proposed investing in Nigeria's oil refineries, potentially
convening a consortium of companies to improve capacity at the
run-down facilities.
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proposed investing in Nigeria's oil refineries, potentially
convening a consortium of companies to improve capacity at the
run-down facilities.
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Hong Kong shares rise, but gains capped without inflows from the mainland
Jan 25 (Reuters) - Hong Kong stocks rose on Wednesday,
taking their cue from a firmer Wall Street, but market turnover
was subdued without support from the mainland as the
connect-schemes with Shanghai and Shenzhen did not operate ahead
of the Lunar New Year.
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taking their cue from a firmer Wall Street, but market turnover
was subdued without support from the mainland as the
connect-schemes with Shanghai and Shenzhen did not operate ahead
of the Lunar New Year.
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Tuesday, January 24, 2017
EU calls for China to take 'concrete' steps in opening market
BEIJING, Jan 25 (Reuters) - The European Union urged China
on Wednesday to make "concrete progress" in opening its markets
to global investment, after Chinese President Xi Jinping decried
protectionism in a speech at the recent World Economic Forum in
Davos, Switzerland.
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on Wednesday to make "concrete progress" in opening its markets
to global investment, after Chinese President Xi Jinping decried
protectionism in a speech at the recent World Economic Forum in
Davos, Switzerland.
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UPDATE 2-U.S. declares China truck, bus tires dumped, unfairly subsidized
WASHINGTON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - The U.S. Commerce Department
said on Monday it made a final finding that bus and truck tires
from China were dumped at below market prices and were unfairly
subsidized.
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said on Monday it made a final finding that bus and truck tires
from China were dumped at below market prices and were unfairly
subsidized.
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New Zealand government orders building repairs due to quake risks
WELLINGTON, Jan 25 (Reuters) - The New Zealand government
said on Wednesday it will require building owners to urgently
fix hundreds of hazardous buildings due to concerns over the
heightened earthquake risk following a deadly tremor in
November.
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said on Wednesday it will require building owners to urgently
fix hundreds of hazardous buildings due to concerns over the
heightened earthquake risk following a deadly tremor in
November.
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Panama charges 17 people linked to Odebrecht bribe case
PANAMA CITY, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Panama prosecutors said on
Tuesday they had charged 17 people, including several
businessmen and former government officials, with money
laundering as part of the case of millions of dollars worth of
bribes paid by Brazilian construction firm Odebrecht S.A.
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Tuesday they had charged 17 people, including several
businessmen and former government officials, with money
laundering as part of the case of millions of dollars worth of
bribes paid by Brazilian construction firm Odebrecht S.A.
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U.S. agency calls for safer lithium-ion batteries after Samsung fires
Jan 24 (Reuters) - Safety standards for lithium-ion
batteries need to be modernised following a massive recall of
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd phones after faulty
batteries caused fires, a U.S. government agency said on
Tuesday.
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batteries need to be modernised following a massive recall of
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd phones after faulty
batteries caused fires, a U.S. government agency said on
Tuesday.
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UPDATE 1-Pressured by Trump, Mexico ready to discuss NAFTA rules in U.S. talks
MEXICO CITY, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Under pressure from
President Donald Trump, Mexico is preparing to discuss changes
to trade rules about a product's country of origin to try to
avoid a disruptive fight with the United States over commerce.
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President Donald Trump, Mexico is preparing to discuss changes
to trade rules about a product's country of origin to try to
avoid a disruptive fight with the United States over commerce.
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UPDATE 2-Republicans, Democrats bicker over U.S. infrastructure plans
WASHINGTON, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Republicans and Democrats
argued over the best way to rebuild U.S. infrastructure - a high
priority of President Donald Trump - with no agreement in sight
following skirmishes on Tuesday between the two parties.
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argued over the best way to rebuild U.S. infrastructure - a high
priority of President Donald Trump - with no agreement in sight
following skirmishes on Tuesday between the two parties.
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UPDATE 1-CN Rail revenue rises 2 pct on higher freight volumes
Jan 24 (Reuters) - Canadian National Railway Co
reported a 2 percent rise in quarterly revenue on Tuesday as the
railroad moved higher volumes of Canadian grains and U.S.
soybeans, refined petroleum products, finished vehicles and
petroleum coke.
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reported a 2 percent rise in quarterly revenue on Tuesday as the
railroad moved higher volumes of Canadian grains and U.S.
soybeans, refined petroleum products, finished vehicles and
petroleum coke.
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Pressured by Trump, Mexico ready to discuss NAFTA rules in U.S. talks
MEXICO CITY, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Under pressure from
President Donald Trump, Mexico is preparing to discuss changes
to trade rules about a product's country of origin to try to
avoid a disruptive fight with the United States over commerce.
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President Donald Trump, Mexico is preparing to discuss changes
to trade rules about a product's country of origin to try to
avoid a disruptive fight with the United States over commerce.
Read more
CN Rail revenue rises 2 pct on higher freight volumes
Jan 24 (Reuters) - Canadian National Railway Co
reported a 2 percent rise in quarterly revenue on Tuesday as the
railroad moved higher volumes of Canadian grains and U.S.
soybeans, refined petroleum products, finished vehicles and
petroleum coke.
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reported a 2 percent rise in quarterly revenue on Tuesday as the
railroad moved higher volumes of Canadian grains and U.S.
soybeans, refined petroleum products, finished vehicles and
petroleum coke.
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HIGHLIGHTS-The Trump presidency on Jan. 24
Jan 24 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday
gave the energy industry a boost with action on pipelines, met
with auto executives and moved to streamline regulations for
domestic manufacturers. Highlights of the day follow:
PIPELINES
Trump signs two executive orders to move forward with
construction of the Keystone XL and Dakota Access oil pipelines,
rolling back key Obama administration environmental actions in
favor of expanding energy infrastructure.
AUTO INDUST
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gave the energy industry a boost with action on pipelines, met
with auto executives and moved to streamline regulations for
domestic manufacturers. Highlights of the day follow:
PIPELINES
Trump signs two executive orders to move forward with
construction of the Keystone XL and Dakota Access oil pipelines,
rolling back key Obama administration environmental actions in
favor of expanding energy infrastructure.
AUTO INDUST
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UPDATE 1-Real Madrid logo won't feature Christian cross in Middle East clothing deal
DUBAI, Jan 24 (Reuters) - The club crest of Spanish soccer team Real Madrid will not feature the traditional Christian cross on clothing sold in some Middle East countries under a regional deal.
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UPDATE 2-Storm dumps snow, rain on U.S. Northeast; search on for Georgia toddler
Jan 24 (Reuters) - A powerful storm that killed at least 21
people in the southern United States over the weekend brought
snow, heavy rain and gusty winds to the Northeast on Tuesday as
searchers combed Georgia tornado wreckage for a missing toddler.
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people in the southern United States over the weekend brought
snow, heavy rain and gusty winds to the Northeast on Tuesday as
searchers combed Georgia tornado wreckage for a missing toddler.
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UPDATE 1-U.S. Republican ties lower business tax rate to border adjustment
WASHINGTON, Jan 24 (Reuters) - A leading Republican lawmaker
warned on Tuesday that Congress will not be able to lower the
U.S. corporate tax rate to the 15 to 20 percent range sought by
President Donald Trump unless a controversial "border
adjustment" proposal remains part of tax reform.
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warned on Tuesday that Congress will not be able to lower the
U.S. corporate tax rate to the 15 to 20 percent range sought by
President Donald Trump unless a controversial "border
adjustment" proposal remains part of tax reform.
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CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Dubai airport capacity limits to slow passenger growth as emirate's new hub emerges
DUBAI, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Dubai International Airport, the
hub for Emirates airline, expects passenger growth to slow over
the next eight years due to capacity limitations, the operator's
chief executive said on Tuesday.
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hub for Emirates airline, expects passenger growth to slow over
the next eight years due to capacity limitations, the operator's
chief executive said on Tuesday.
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UPDATE 1-U.S. Senate panel advances Ross, Chao nominations on voice vote
WASHINGTON, Jan 24 (Reuters) - A U.S. Senate committee
swiftly approved Republican President Donald Trump's nominees
for commerce and transportation secretaries by voice vote on
Tuesday, signaling that they will face little resistance to
approval by the full Senate.
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swiftly approved Republican President Donald Trump's nominees
for commerce and transportation secretaries by voice vote on
Tuesday, signaling that they will face little resistance to
approval by the full Senate.
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U.S. House tax chief: lower tax rates vulnerable without border adjustment
WASHINGTON, Jan 24 (Reuters) - A top congressional
Republican on tax policy warned on Tuesday that tax reform would
not be able to achieve the 15 percent and 20 percent corporate
tax rates proposed by President Donald Trump and Republicans in
Congress without a border-adjustment provision.
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Republican on tax policy warned on Tuesday that tax reform would
not be able to achieve the 15 percent and 20 percent corporate
tax rates proposed by President Donald Trump and Republicans in
Congress without a border-adjustment provision.
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UPDATE 2-FedEx CEO calls Trump's withdrawal from trade deal 'unfortunate'
WASHINGTON, Jan 24 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump
should reconsider his positions on international trade and work
to embrace China and its vast market, FedEx Corp's chief
executive officer said on Tuesday, one day after Trump made good
on a campaign promise to pull out of a major trade deal with
Asian allies.
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should reconsider his positions on international trade and work
to embrace China and its vast market, FedEx Corp's chief
executive officer said on Tuesday, one day after Trump made good
on a campaign promise to pull out of a major trade deal with
Asian allies.
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Christian cross dropped from Real Madrid logo in Middle East clothing deal
DUBAI, Jan 24 (Reuters) - The club crest of Spanish soccer team Real Madrid will be altered to remove the traditional Christian cross from clothing apparel sold in some Middle East countries under a regional deal.
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UPDATE 2-All six aboard crashed Italian helicopter killed - Italian TV
ROME, Jan 24 (Reuters) - A medical emergency helicopter
carrying six people crashed in a mountainous area of central
Italy on Tuesday and local television reported that all those
aboard were killed.
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carrying six people crashed in a mountainous area of central
Italy on Tuesday and local television reported that all those
aboard were killed.
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UPDATE 1-Kingfisher tycoon Vijay Mallya charged in loan default case
MUMBAI, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Vijay Mallya, the Indian liquor
and aviation tycoon, was charged on Tuesday with conspiracy and
fraud connected to a 9 billion rupee ($132 million) loan granted
by a government-owned bank, a spokesman for India's Central
Bureau of Investigation said.
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and aviation tycoon, was charged on Tuesday with conspiracy and
fraud connected to a 9 billion rupee ($132 million) loan granted
by a government-owned bank, a spokesman for India's Central
Bureau of Investigation said.
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CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Lockheed warns of material weakness in Sikorsky financial statements
Jan 24 (Reuters) - Lockheed Martin Corp said on
Tuesday it delivered fewer F-35 jets in 2016 than it estimated
and also said it expected to report a material weakness in
internal control over financial reporting at its Sikorsky
helicopters business.
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Tuesday it delivered fewer F-35 jets in 2016 than it estimated
and also said it expected to report a material weakness in
internal control over financial reporting at its Sikorsky
helicopters business.
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Russian planes strike IS targets in Syria's Deir al-Zor - def min
MOSCOW, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Six Russian warplanes launched a
coordinated strike on Islamic State targets in the Syrian
province of Deir al-Zor, Russian news agencies reported on
Tuesday, citing the Russian defence ministry.
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coordinated strike on Islamic State targets in the Syrian
province of Deir al-Zor, Russian news agencies reported on
Tuesday, citing the Russian defence ministry.
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UPDATE 1-Emergency helicopter crashes in central Italy - media
ROME, Jan 24 (Reuters) - A emergency relief helicopter
believed to be carrying six people crashed in a mountainous area
of central Italy on Tuesday but there was no immediate
information about possible casualties, officials said.
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believed to be carrying six people crashed in a mountainous area
of central Italy on Tuesday but there was no immediate
information about possible casualties, officials said.
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Lockheed Martin's revenue rises 19.4 pct
Jan 24 (Reuters) - Lockheed Martin Corp, whose F-35
fighter program has been criticized by President Donald Trump as
too expensive, posted a 19.4 percent rise in quarterly sales,
helped by higher revenue from the F-35 and Sikorsky helicopters
businesses.
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fighter program has been criticized by President Donald Trump as
too expensive, posted a 19.4 percent rise in quarterly sales,
helped by higher revenue from the F-35 and Sikorsky helicopters
businesses.
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Toshiba says to unveil extent of U.S. nuclear business writedown on Feb 14
TOKYO, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Japan's Toshiba Corp said
it will unveil the extent of the writedown on its U.S. nuclear
business on Feb. 14 when it reports its results for the quarter
ended Dec 31.
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it will unveil the extent of the writedown on its U.S. nuclear
business on Feb. 14 when it reports its results for the quarter
ended Dec 31.
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Monday, January 23, 2017
Top execs of Abu Dhabi's Etihad airline group to quit amid strategy review
ABU DHABI, Jan 24 (Reuters) - The longtime chief executive
of Abu Dhabi's Etihad Aviation Group, which owns one of the
Middle East's top airlines, will leave this year as the group
reviews its strategy in a challenging market, Etihad said on
Tuesday.
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of Abu Dhabi's Etihad Aviation Group, which owns one of the
Middle East's top airlines, will leave this year as the group
reviews its strategy in a challenging market, Etihad said on
Tuesday.
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Shanghai shares at 2-week high, small-cap stocks weigh
SHANGHAI, Jan 24 (Reuters) - China's main share index ended
at a fresh two-week high on Tuesday, but pared some of its
earlier gains as small-cap stocks weighed.
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at a fresh two-week high on Tuesday, but pared some of its
earlier gains as small-cap stocks weighed.
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UPDATE 2-Samsung Elec warns of political risks as chips boost Q4 profit
* Warns of political risks amid bribery scandal
(Recasts with outlook, adds quotes, details on earnings,
background)
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(Recasts with outlook, adds quotes, details on earnings,
background)
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Samsung Elec Q4 profit jumps as record chip profit masks Note 7 failure
SEOUL, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
on Tuesday said fourth-quarter operating profit
jumped 50 percent, matching its earlier guidance, as record
earnings in its chips business masked the negative impact of its
failed Note 7 phones.
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on Tuesday said fourth-quarter operating profit
jumped 50 percent, matching its earlier guidance, as record
earnings in its chips business masked the negative impact of its
failed Note 7 phones.
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U.S. governors want say on Trump's infrastructure plan
CHICAGO, Jan 23 (Reuters) - U.S. governors are flagging
hundreds of "shovel-ready" projects they regard as high-priority
for President Donald Trump's plan to fix the nation's
infrastructure.
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hundreds of "shovel-ready" projects they regard as high-priority
for President Donald Trump's plan to fix the nation's
infrastructure.
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UPDATE 1-LG Display reports record Q4 profits; panel prices seen rising further
* LG in talks with Samsung Elec for TV panel shipment
(New throughout, adds company statement, background)
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(New throughout, adds company statement, background)
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LG Display says 2016 profit $1.1 bln, down 19 pct on year
SEOUL, Jan 24 (Reuters) - South Korea's LG Display Co Ltd
said on Tuesday its 2016 operating profit fell 19
percent from a year earlier.
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said on Tuesday its 2016 operating profit fell 19
percent from a year earlier.
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UPDATE 4-Deadly storm batters eastern U.S. with wind and heavy rain
WASHINGTON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Torrential rain and strong
winds threatened to snarl travel and cause more destruction on
Monday as a major storm roared up the U.S. East Coast after
killing at least 20 people in the South.
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winds threatened to snarl travel and cause more destruction on
Monday as a major storm roared up the U.S. East Coast after
killing at least 20 people in the South.
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UPDATE 1-U.S. says will prevent China taking over territory in international waters
WASHINGTON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - The new U.S. administration
of President Donald Trump vowed on Monday that the United States
would prevent China from taking over territory in international
waters in the South China Sea, something Chinese state media has
said would require Washington to "wage war."
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of President Donald Trump vowed on Monday that the United States
would prevent China from taking over territory in international
waters in the South China Sea, something Chinese state media has
said would require Washington to "wage war."
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UPDATE 2-Trump meets with leaders of building, sheet metal unions
WASHINGTON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump met
Monday at the White House with leaders of construction,
carpenters, plumbers and sheet metal unions, the White House
said.
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Monday at the White House with leaders of construction,
carpenters, plumbers and sheet metal unions, the White House
said.
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Paris tests driverless bus service to fight pollution, congestion
PARIS, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Paris on Monday launched its first
driverless electric shuttle bus service, aiming to curb
congestion and pollution that many Parisians blame for coughing,
eye irritation and runny noses.
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driverless electric shuttle bus service, aiming to curb
congestion and pollution that many Parisians blame for coughing,
eye irritation and runny noses.
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U.S. says will prevent China taking over territory in international waters
WASHINGTON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - The new U.S. administration
of President Donald Trump vowed on Monday that the United States
would prevent China from taking over territory in international
waters in the South China Sea.
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of President Donald Trump vowed on Monday that the United States
would prevent China from taking over territory in international
waters in the South China Sea.
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UPDATE 1-Emirates' Dubai-Athens-New York flight violates U.S. aviation agreement, say U.S. airlines
DUBAI, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Emirates' announcement on Monday
that it would start flying to the United States with a stop for
passengers in Greece sparked a strong reaction from a lobby
group representing U.S. competitors who accused it of competing
unfairly through state subsidies.
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that it would start flying to the United States with a stop for
passengers in Greece sparked a strong reaction from a lobby
group representing U.S. competitors who accused it of competing
unfairly through state subsidies.
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Trump moving U.S. toward era of bilateral trade -White House
WASHINGTON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump met
with key business leaders on Monday and signed an executive
order withdrawing the United States from the Trans-Pacific
Partnership trade deal, moving the country toward an era of
bilateral trade and job creation at home, the White House said.
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with key business leaders on Monday and signed an executive
order withdrawing the United States from the Trans-Pacific
Partnership trade deal, moving the country toward an era of
bilateral trade and job creation at home, the White House said.
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U.S. auto parts sellers skid after report on Amazon's entry
Jan 23 (Reuters) - Shares of U.S. auto part retailers fell
sharply on Monday following a report that Amazon.com Inc
had set its sights on the $50 billion do-it-yourself
after-market auto parts business.
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sharply on Monday following a report that Amazon.com Inc
had set its sights on the $50 billion do-it-yourself
after-market auto parts business.
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UPDATE 2-Peru will not compensate Odebrecht for natgas pipeline project
LIMA, Jan 23 (Reuters) - The government of Peru said on
Monday that it will not compensate an Odebrecht-led consortium
for investments made in a $5 billion natural gas pipeline
project after it rescinds the contract over a missed financing
deadline.
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Monday that it will not compensate an Odebrecht-led consortium
for investments made in a $5 billion natural gas pipeline
project after it rescinds the contract over a missed financing
deadline.
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Tanzania seeks Turkish loan for railway, Erdogan raises cleric's network
DAR ES SALAAM, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Tanzania on Monday asked
for a loan from state-owned Export Credit Bank of Turkey
(Eximbank) to help finance a stretch of a new railway it hopes
will help it open up east Africa's hinterland and compete with
neighbouring Kenya as a trade hub.
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for a loan from state-owned Export Credit Bank of Turkey
(Eximbank) to help finance a stretch of a new railway it hopes
will help it open up east Africa's hinterland and compete with
neighbouring Kenya as a trade hub.
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UPDATE 1-Trump tells manufacturers he will cut regulations, taxes
WASHINGTON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump
met with a dozen American manufacturers at the White House on
Monday, pledging to slash regulations and cut corporate taxes,
but warning them he would impose taxes on imports if they move
production outside the country.
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met with a dozen American manufacturers at the White House on
Monday, pledging to slash regulations and cut corporate taxes,
but warning them he would impose taxes on imports if they move
production outside the country.
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Trump tells manufacturers he will cut regulations, taxes
WASHINGTON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump
met with a dozen prominent American manufacturers at the White
House on Monday, promising them he would slash regulations and
cut corporate taxes, but warning them of penalties if they moved
production outside the country.
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met with a dozen prominent American manufacturers at the White
House on Monday, promising them he would slash regulations and
cut corporate taxes, but warning them of penalties if they moved
production outside the country.
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UPDATE 3-Britain launches interventionist drive for post-Brexit industrial revival
LONDON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Britain's government on Monday
unveiled a new interventionist approach to rebalance its heavily
services-based economy for the post-Brexit era, in a break with
traditional Conservative laissez-faire economic policy.
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unveiled a new interventionist approach to rebalance its heavily
services-based economy for the post-Brexit era, in a break with
traditional Conservative laissez-faire economic policy.
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Trump to nominate Heather Wilson as Air Force secretary
WASHINGTON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump will
nominate former U.S. Representative Heather Wilson to become Air
Force secretary, the White House said on Monday.
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nominate former U.S. Representative Heather Wilson to become Air
Force secretary, the White House said on Monday.
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France's Fillon says Russia sanctions pointless, dialogue needed
BERLIN, Jan 23 (Reuters) - European Union sanctions on
Russia are pointless, the frontrunner in France's presidential
election Francois Fillon said on Monday during a visit to
Berlin, warning of a risk that Russia and the United States
forge links that exclude the EU.
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Russia are pointless, the frontrunner in France's presidential
election Francois Fillon said on Monday during a visit to
Berlin, warning of a risk that Russia and the United States
forge links that exclude the EU.
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UPDATE 2-Trump to talk manufacturing with executives, meet labor leaders
WASHINGTON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump
planned to hold meetings on Monday with business and labor
leaders at the start of his first full week in office, seeking
to work quickly on his campaign promise to boost the American
manufacturing sector and deliver more jobs.
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planned to hold meetings on Monday with business and labor
leaders at the start of his first full week in office, seeking
to work quickly on his campaign promise to boost the American
manufacturing sector and deliver more jobs.
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UPDATE 1-Silgan buys WestRock's dispensers unit for about $1 bln
Jan 23 (Reuters) - Consumer goods packaging company Silgan
Holdings Inc said it would buy WestRock Co's
business that makes soap dispensers and perfume sprayers for
about $1 billion.
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Holdings Inc said it would buy WestRock Co's
business that makes soap dispensers and perfume sprayers for
about $1 billion.
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UK launches industry strategy to counter any Brexit turbulence
LONDON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Britain published the outline of
its industrial strategy on Monday, putting forward proposals for
a more hands-on approach to developing key industries as a way
to protect the economy from any turbulence caused by leaving the
European Union.
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its industrial strategy on Monday, putting forward proposals for
a more hands-on approach to developing key industries as a way
to protect the economy from any turbulence caused by leaving the
European Union.
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Russian planes strike IS targets near Syria's Deir al-Zor -defmin
MOSCOW, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Six Russian TU-22 strategic
bombers carried out air strikes on Islamic State targets near
the eastern Syrian city of Deir al-Zor on Monday, Russian news
agencies reported, citing the defence ministry.
(Reporting by Jack Stubbs; Writing by Maria Kiselyova; Editing
by Alexander Winning)
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bombers carried out air strikes on Islamic State targets near
the eastern Syrian city of Deir al-Zor on Monday, Russian news
agencies reported, citing the defence ministry.
(Reporting by Jack Stubbs; Writing by Maria Kiselyova; Editing
by Alexander Winning)
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UK PM May was told nuclear submarine successfully certified in tests -spokeswoman
LONDON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Theresa
May was told on taking office last year that a nuclear submarine
and its crew had been successfully certified in tests, her
spokeswoman said on Monday.
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May was told on taking office last year that a nuclear submarine
and its crew had been successfully certified in tests, her
spokeswoman said on Monday.
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Nine Indonesians dead, 29 missing after boat capsizes off Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Reuters) - A boat ferrying 40 people
from Indonesia capsized off Malaysia's coast on Monday and at
least nine people were killed and nearly 30 were missing, the
latest accident involving migrant workers in overloaded boats.
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from Indonesia capsized off Malaysia's coast on Monday and at
least nine people were killed and nearly 30 were missing, the
latest accident involving migrant workers in overloaded boats.
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CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Essentra sees FY operating profit near lower end of forecast
Jan 23 (Reuters) - Essentra Plc, a supplier of
speciality plastic and packaging components, warned that
full-year adjusted operating profit would miss or could come in
at the lower end of its forecast, citing challenging business
conditions in health and personal care packaging unit.
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speciality plastic and packaging components, warned that
full-year adjusted operating profit would miss or could come in
at the lower end of its forecast, citing challenging business
conditions in health and personal care packaging unit.
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CORRECTED-Malaysian transport minister to meet with MH370 families in Perth
SYDNEY, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Malaysia's transport minister
said he will meet relatives of passengers from missing Malaysia
Airlines Flight MH370 in Perth on Monday, after being lobbied by
a group representing families of those lost when the plane
vanished in 2014.
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said he will meet relatives of passengers from missing Malaysia
Airlines Flight MH370 in Perth on Monday, after being lobbied by
a group representing families of those lost when the plane
vanished in 2014.
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Bulgaria extends deadline for Sofia airport tender again
SOFIA, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Bulgaria has extended the deadline
for bids for the contract for to run Sofia airport until May 19
as the Balkan country prepares for early elections in the
spring, the transport ministry said on its website on Monday.
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for bids for the contract for to run Sofia airport until May 19
as the Balkan country prepares for early elections in the
spring, the transport ministry said on its website on Monday.
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Saudi infrastructure freeze may be easing as Jeddah projects announced
DUBAI, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabian authorities have
announced three public transport projects in the port city of
Jeddah, a sign that a freeze on new infrastructure work in the
kingdom may be easing as the government slows its austerity
drive.
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announced three public transport projects in the port city of
Jeddah, a sign that a freeze on new infrastructure work in the
kingdom may be easing as the government slows its austerity
drive.
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Sunday, January 22, 2017
Shanghai stocks at 2-week high, materials sector lends support
SHANGHAI, Jan 23 (Reuters) - China's main share index ended
at a two-week high on Monday, but pared some of its earlier
gains in thin turnover as investors were reluctant to stake out
fresh positions ahead of the country's biggest holiday.
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at a two-week high on Monday, but pared some of its earlier
gains in thin turnover as investors were reluctant to stake out
fresh positions ahead of the country's biggest holiday.
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Dubai's DP World creates $3.7 bln investment vehicle with Canada's Caisse de dépôt
DUBAI, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Dubai ports operator DP World
said on Monday it was partnering with Canadian pension
fund manager Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec to create an
investment vehicle worth US$3.7 billion that would invest in
ports and terminals worldwide.
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said on Monday it was partnering with Canadian pension
fund manager Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec to create an
investment vehicle worth US$3.7 billion that would invest in
ports and terminals worldwide.
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S.Korea prosecutors to investigate other conglomerates after Samsung probe
SEOUL, Jan 23 (Reuters) - South Korea's special prosecutor's
office said on Monday it plans to investigate other
conglomerates after completing its probe of Samsung Group
, whose leader has been named a suspect in a graft
scandal involving President Park Geun-hye.
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office said on Monday it plans to investigate other
conglomerates after completing its probe of Samsung Group
, whose leader has been named a suspect in a graft
scandal involving President Park Geun-hye.
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ATR chief says in no hurry to develop larger aircraft
TOULOUSE, France, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Franco-Italian
turboprop maker ATR is likely to develop a
larger version of its aircraft family in the future, but is in
no hurry to act, its chief executive said.
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turboprop maker ATR is likely to develop a
larger version of its aircraft family in the future, but is in
no hurry to act, its chief executive said.
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Malaysian transport minister to meet with MH370 families in Perth
SYDNEY, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Malaysia's transport minister
said he will meet relatives of passengers from missing Malaysia
Airlines Flight MH370 in Perth on Monday, after being lobbied by
a group representing families of those lost when the plane
vanished in 2014.
Read more
said he will meet relatives of passengers from missing Malaysia
Airlines Flight MH370 in Perth on Monday, after being lobbied by
a group representing families of those lost when the plane
vanished in 2014.
Read more
UPDATE 2-Samsung Elec says battery caused Note 7 fires, may delay new phone launch
* Samsung says no other problems besides batteries found
(Updates with comments from Samsung, analysts)
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(Updates with comments from Samsung, analysts)
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North Korea nuclear threat means South must not delay anti-missile system
SEOUL, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Acting South Korean President
Hwang Kyo-ahn said on Monday the deployment of a U.S.
anti-missile defence system can not be delayed in the face of a
growing North Korean nuclear missile threat and despite Chinese
hostility to the move.
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Hwang Kyo-ahn said on Monday the deployment of a U.S.
anti-missile defence system can not be delayed in the face of a
growing North Korean nuclear missile threat and despite Chinese
hostility to the move.
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Samsung Elec won't unveil Galaxy S8 smartphone at MWC show - exec
SEOUL, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Tech giant Samsung Electronics Co
Ltd said on Monday it will not unveil its Galaxy S8
smartphone at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) trade show this
year, suggesting the flagship model's launch may be later in the
year than its 2016 version.
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Ltd said on Monday it will not unveil its Galaxy S8
smartphone at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) trade show this
year, suggesting the flagship model's launch may be later in the
year than its 2016 version.
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UPDATE 1-Samsung Elec says battery defects caused Note 7 fires
* Samsung says no other problems besides batteries found
(Updates with comments from Samsung, adds background)
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(Updates with comments from Samsung, adds background)
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Residents evacuated, airport closed and power cut off in Tahiti flooding
SYDNEY, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Heavy flooding in French
Polynesia has forced many residents to evacuate, cut off power
to thousands of homes, and closed Tahiti's international
airport.
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Polynesia has forced many residents to evacuate, cut off power
to thousands of homes, and closed Tahiti's international
airport.
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Australia to increase protection of critical infrastructure assets
SYDNEY, Jan 23 (Reuters) - The Australian government on
Monday said it would establish a new Critical Infrastructure
Centre to protect key national infrastructure from sabotage,
espionage and coercion.
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Monday said it would establish a new Critical Infrastructure
Centre to protect key national infrastructure from sabotage,
espionage and coercion.
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Samsung Electronics says battery defects caused Note 7 fires
SEOUL, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
on Monday said battery defects caused its premium
Galaxy Note 7 phones to catch fire, not the device's software or
hardware.
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on Monday said battery defects caused its premium
Galaxy Note 7 phones to catch fire, not the device's software or
hardware.
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REFILE-Safe Harbor Marinas buys peer as it mulls IPO -sources
Jan 22 (Reuters) - Safe Harbor Marinas has acquired peer
Brewer Yacht Yard Group, roughly doubling its size and making
itself the world's largest owner and operator of marinas, as it
considers an initial public offering, people familiar with the
matter said on Sunday.
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Brewer Yacht Yard Group, roughly doubling its size and making
itself the world's largest owner and operator of marinas, as it
considers an initial public offering, people familiar with the
matter said on Sunday.
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