BERLIN, Feb 2 (Reuters) - The German military has decided to
replace its ageing short-range air defence systems and help fill
a gap that has caused concern among NATO allies following
Russia's annexation of Crimea, a defence ministry spokesman said
on Thursday.
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Thursday, February 2, 2017
Serbia restores navigation on Danube, Sava rivers after removal of ice
BELGRADE, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Serbia's Transportation Ministry
on Thursday partially lifted a ban on navigation on the Danube
and Sava rivers following the removal of ice blocks that have
clogged the waterways since mid-January.
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on Thursday partially lifted a ban on navigation on the Danube
and Sava rivers following the removal of ice blocks that have
clogged the waterways since mid-January.
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Saudi Aramco examines Berri oilfield oil, gas expansion -sources
KHOBAR, Saudi Arabia, Feb 2 (Reuters) - State oil giant
Saudi Aramco is considering expanding its oil and gas production
from the Berri offshore oilfield, industry sources told Reuters.
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Saudi Aramco is considering expanding its oil and gas production
from the Berri offshore oilfield, industry sources told Reuters.
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Trains plough through the waves on scenic UK line as storms approach
DAWLISH, England, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Throwing up spectacular
showers of spray, trains braved the waves along one of Britain's
most scenic rail stretches on Thursday, ahead of a weekend which
could see widespread travel disruption from high winds.
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showers of spray, trains braved the waves along one of Britain's
most scenic rail stretches on Thursday, ahead of a weekend which
could see widespread travel disruption from high winds.
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Brazil may surprise with growth above 1 pct if pension reform passes -govt official
BRASILIA, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Brazil's economy could surprise
markets and grow more than 1 percent in 2017 if Congress
approves a controversial pension reform but otherwise the
country could face a third year of recession, a senior member of
the economic team told Reuters.
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markets and grow more than 1 percent in 2017 if Congress
approves a controversial pension reform but otherwise the
country could face a third year of recession, a senior member of
the economic team told Reuters.
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Russia, Turkey, Iran to talk Syria in Astana on Feb. 6 - Kazakhstan
ASTANA, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Russia, Turkey and Iran will
discuss how a ceasefire in Syria is being implemented at a
meeting in Astana on Feb. 6, Kazakhstan's Foreign Ministry said
in a statement on Thursday.
(Reporting by Raushan Nurshayeva; Writing by Olzhas Auyezov and
Polina Devitt; Editing by Andrew Osborn)
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discuss how a ceasefire in Syria is being implemented at a
meeting in Astana on Feb. 6, Kazakhstan's Foreign Ministry said
in a statement on Thursday.
(Reporting by Raushan Nurshayeva; Writing by Olzhas Auyezov and
Polina Devitt; Editing by Andrew Osborn)
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People dying of drought in Somalia as UN issues pre-famine alert
NAIROBI, Feb 2 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Somalia is on
the brink of its second famine in six years, with drought
already killing people in the north and crisis looming on a
catastrophic scale, the United Nations said on Thursday.
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the brink of its second famine in six years, with drought
already killing people in the north and crisis looming on a
catastrophic scale, the United Nations said on Thursday.
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UPDATE 2-SK Innovation buys Dow Chemical's ethylene acrylic acid unit for $370 mln
* Dow says sale part of regulatory process for DuPont merger
(Adds details from Dow statement)
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(Adds details from Dow statement)
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UPDATE 1-Khamenei ally says useless for U.S. to threaten Iran over missile test - Fars
ANKARA, Feb 2 (Reuters) - A top adviser to Supreme Leader
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Thursday Iran will not yield to
U.S. threats over a ballistic missile test.
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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Thursday Iran will not yield to
U.S. threats over a ballistic missile test.
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Russia's Sukhoi says has repaired defects in grounded Superjets
MOSCOW, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Russian plane maker Sukhoi has
repaired defects in 20 Superjet 100 aircraft that were grounded
in December by airlines including Russia's Aeroflot
and Mexico's Interjet, the company said on Thursday.
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repaired defects in 20 Superjet 100 aircraft that were grounded
in December by airlines including Russia's Aeroflot
and Mexico's Interjet, the company said on Thursday.
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Europe lifts ban on Iraqi Airways entering airspace
BAGHDAD, Feb 2 (Reuters) - The European Aviation Safety
Agency has lifted a ban on Iraqi Airways entering European
airspace, Iraq's transport minister Kadhim al-Hamami told state
television on Thursday.
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Agency has lifted a ban on Iraqi Airways entering European
airspace, Iraq's transport minister Kadhim al-Hamami told state
television on Thursday.
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UPDATE 1-Iran tested nuclear-capable cruise missile-German newspaper
BERLIN, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Iran has tested a cruise missile
called "Sumar" that is capable of carrying nuclear weapons in
addition to test-firing a medium-range ballistic missile on
Sunday, German newspaper Die Welt reported Thursday, citing
unspecified intelligence sources.
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called "Sumar" that is capable of carrying nuclear weapons in
addition to test-firing a medium-range ballistic missile on
Sunday, German newspaper Die Welt reported Thursday, citing
unspecified intelligence sources.
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Turkish foreign minister warns of Greek "provocations"
ANKARA, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Turkey has accused Greece of
provocative actions and warned there could be "no going back" if
tensions were allowed to escalate, a newspaper said on Thursday,
underscoring strains from territorial disputes and Athens'
failure to hand over Turkish soldiers who fled after an abortive
coup.
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provocative actions and warned there could be "no going back" if
tensions were allowed to escalate, a newspaper said on Thursday,
underscoring strains from territorial disputes and Athens'
failure to hand over Turkish soldiers who fled after an abortive
coup.
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Property stocks lead slide in Hong Kong market, gaming shares also down
HONG KONG, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Hong Kong stocks fell on
Thursday, with property stocks leading the slide, as investors
continued to lock in gains after the U.S. Federal Reserve stuck
to its mildly upbeat economic view but gave no hint of when it
would next raise interest rates.
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Thursday, with property stocks leading the slide, as investors
continued to lock in gains after the U.S. Federal Reserve stuck
to its mildly upbeat economic view but gave no hint of when it
would next raise interest rates.
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Iran tested nuclear-capable cruise missile-German newspaper
BERLIN, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Iran tested a cruise missile
called "Sumar" that is capable of carrying nuclear weapons in
addition to test-firing a medium-range ballistic missile on
Sunday, German newspaper Die Welt reported Thursday, citing
unspecified intelligence sources.
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called "Sumar" that is capable of carrying nuclear weapons in
addition to test-firing a medium-range ballistic missile on
Sunday, German newspaper Die Welt reported Thursday, citing
unspecified intelligence sources.
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Wednesday, February 1, 2017
One killed in Bangladesh protest against Chinese-backed power plant
DHAKA, Feb 2 (Reuters) - A protest against a $2.4-billion
Chinese-backed power plant in Bangladesh turned violent, killing
one person and injuring about a dozen, risking delay to a
project seen as a symbol of warming ties between the two
nations.
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Chinese-backed power plant in Bangladesh turned violent, killing
one person and injuring about a dozen, risking delay to a
project seen as a symbol of warming ties between the two
nations.
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UPDATE 1-Philippines to shut mines, suspend others as clampdown deepens
MANILA, Feb 2 (Reuters) - The Philippines will close down
over 20 mines, mostly nickel producers that account for about
half of output in the world's biggest nickel ore supplier, as a
government campaign to fight environmental degradation deepens.
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over 20 mines, mostly nickel producers that account for about
half of output in the world's biggest nickel ore supplier, as a
government campaign to fight environmental degradation deepens.
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Uber says will suspend its ride-hailing service in Taiwan from Feb. 10
TAIPEI, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Uber Technologies Inc
said it will suspend its service in Taiwan from Feb. 10, the
latest salvo in the wrangle between the island's authorities and
the global ride-hailing service company.
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said it will suspend its service in Taiwan from Feb. 10, the
latest salvo in the wrangle between the island's authorities and
the global ride-hailing service company.
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Indonesia's Yogyakarta airport closed after Garuda jet skids off runway
YOGYAKARTA, Indonesia, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Indonesian
authorities said Yogyakarta's Adisutjipto International Airport
will remain closed until Thursday afternoon after a Garuda
aircraft with 130 people on board skidded off the runway while
landing late on Wednesday.
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authorities said Yogyakarta's Adisutjipto International Airport
will remain closed until Thursday afternoon after a Garuda
aircraft with 130 people on board skidded off the runway while
landing late on Wednesday.
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UPDATE 1-Mattis to discuss THAAD missile system in South Korea talks
SEOUL, Feb 2 (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis
said he would sound out ally South Korea on efforts to rein in
North Korea's nuclear and missile programs as he arrived in
Seoul on Thursday, including plans to deploy a U.S. missile
defense system there.
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said he would sound out ally South Korea on efforts to rein in
North Korea's nuclear and missile programs as he arrived in
Seoul on Thursday, including plans to deploy a U.S. missile
defense system there.
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Samsung Elec to launch web payments service for Android phones in S.Korea
SEOUL, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Tech giant Samsung Electronics Co
Ltd said on Thursday it will launch a mobile web
payments service for all smartphones powered by Google Inc's
Android mobile operating system in South Korea in the first
quarter.
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Ltd said on Thursday it will launch a mobile web
payments service for all smartphones powered by Google Inc's
Android mobile operating system in South Korea in the first
quarter.
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UPDATE 1-Amazon plans more than 200 daily flights from new cargo hub
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc
plans to schedule more than 200 flight departures and landings
per day at a $1.49 billion cargo hub it is building near
Cincinnati, the airport's chief said in an interview on
Wednesday, in a sign of the soaring ambitions of the online
retailer.
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plans to schedule more than 200 flight departures and landings
per day at a $1.49 billion cargo hub it is building near
Cincinnati, the airport's chief said in an interview on
Wednesday, in a sign of the soaring ambitions of the online
retailer.
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UPDATE 4-Trump adopts aggressive posture toward Iran after missile launch
WASHINGTON, Feb 1 (Reuters) - The White House put Iran "on
notice" on Wednesday for test-firing a ballistic missile and
said it was reviewing how to respond, abruptly adopting an
aggressive posture toward Tehran that could raise tensions in
the region.
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notice" on Wednesday for test-firing a ballistic missile and
said it was reviewing how to respond, abruptly adopting an
aggressive posture toward Tehran that could raise tensions in
the region.
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Amazon plans more than 200 daily flights from new cargo hub
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc
plans to schedule more than 200 flight departures and landings
per day at a $1.49 billion cargo hub it is building near
Cincinnati, the airport's chief said in an interview on
Wednesday, in a sign of the soaring ambitions of the online
retailer.
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plans to schedule more than 200 flight departures and landings
per day at a $1.49 billion cargo hub it is building near
Cincinnati, the airport's chief said in an interview on
Wednesday, in a sign of the soaring ambitions of the online
retailer.
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Cheaper renewables to halt coal and oil demand growth from 2020 -research
LONDON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - The falling cost of electric
vehicle and solar technology will halt demand growth for oil and
coal from 2020, according to research published on Thursday,
posing a threat to fossil fuel companies unprepared for the
transition.
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vehicle and solar technology will halt demand growth for oil and
coal from 2020, according to research published on Thursday,
posing a threat to fossil fuel companies unprepared for the
transition.
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INSIGHT-China's "Silk Road" push stirs resentment and protest in Sri Lanka
HAMBANTOTA, Sri Lanka, Feb 2 (Reuters) - China signed a deal
with Sri Lanka late last year to further develop the strategic
port of Hambantota and build a huge industrial zone nearby, a
key part of Beijing's ambitions to create a modern-day "Silk
Road" across Asia.
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with Sri Lanka late last year to further develop the strategic
port of Hambantota and build a huge industrial zone nearby, a
key part of Beijing's ambitions to create a modern-day "Silk
Road" across Asia.
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Ending years of cuts, miners are exploring again - cautiously
SYDNEY, Feb 2 (Reuters) - After years of cutting budgets and
squeezing existing mines, global mining giants are again
scouting for new deposits: industry analysts say 2017 will see
the first increase in spending on exploration in five years.
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squeezing existing mines, global mining giants are again
scouting for new deposits: industry analysts say 2017 will see
the first increase in spending on exploration in five years.
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UPDATE 3-Activist ire rises as Dakota pipeline review begins
WASHINGTON/CANNON BALL, N.D., Feb 1 (Reuters) - Activists
protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline project expressed alarm on
Wednesday after federal lawmakers from the state said the final
permit had been granted for the project - a statement later
contradicted by the Army, which issues such permits.
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protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline project expressed alarm on
Wednesday after federal lawmakers from the state said the final
permit had been granted for the project - a statement later
contradicted by the Army, which issues such permits.
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Faced with U.S. retreat on climate change, EU looks to China
BRUSSELS, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Faced with a U.S. retreat from
international efforts to tackle climate change, European Union
officials are looking to China, fearing a leadership vacuum will
embolden those within the bloc seeking to slow the fight against
global warming.
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international efforts to tackle climate change, European Union
officials are looking to China, fearing a leadership vacuum will
embolden those within the bloc seeking to slow the fight against
global warming.
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UPDATE 1-U.S. Senate tax chief questions border adjustment tax
WASHINGTON, Feb 1 (Reuters) - The top U.S. Senate Republican
on tax policy raised questions on Wednesday about a border
adjustment tax backed by Republicans in the House of
Representatives, and suggested it could have difficulty passing
the Senate as a part of a U.S. tax reform.
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on tax policy raised questions on Wednesday about a border
adjustment tax backed by Republicans in the House of
Representatives, and suggested it could have difficulty passing
the Senate as a part of a U.S. tax reform.
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Airbus calls in the movers as power shifts to new HQ
PARIS, Feb 1 (Reuters) - After top-level restructuring at
Airbus come the musical chairs and a new logo intended to convey
unity as the European giant aims to refocus its management
without a return to past infighting.
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Airbus come the musical chairs and a new logo intended to convey
unity as the European giant aims to refocus its management
without a return to past infighting.
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US Senate tax chief has questions about border adjustment tax
WASHINGTON, Feb 1 (Reuters) - The top U.S. Senate Republican
on tax policy raised questions on Wednesday about a border
adjustment tax backed by Republicans in the House of
Representatives, and suggested the proposal could have
difficulty passing the Senate as a part of U.S. tax reform.
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on tax policy raised questions on Wednesday about a border
adjustment tax backed by Republicans in the House of
Representatives, and suggested the proposal could have
difficulty passing the Senate as a part of U.S. tax reform.
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UPDATE 1-Laureate Education flunks IPO debut
Feb 1 (Reuters) - Shares of Laureate Education Inc
slumped as much as 13.4 percent in their debut on Wednesday,
valuing the higher education provider at $1.97 billion, more
than a year after it filed to go public.
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slumped as much as 13.4 percent in their debut on Wednesday,
valuing the higher education provider at $1.97 billion, more
than a year after it filed to go public.
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WRAPUP 1-U.S. factory activity hits two-year high; private payrolls surge
WASHINGTON, Feb 1 (Reuters) - U.S. factory activity
accelerated to more than a two-year high in January amid
sustained increases in new orders and raw material costs,
pointing to a recovery in manufacturing as domestic demand
strengthens and the drag from low oil prices ebbs.
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accelerated to more than a two-year high in January amid
sustained increases in new orders and raw material costs,
pointing to a recovery in manufacturing as domestic demand
strengthens and the drag from low oil prices ebbs.
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UPDATE 1-U.S. takes steps to review Dakota Access pipeline
WASHINGTON, Feb 1 (Reuters) - The U.S. Army Corp of
Engineers on Wednesday said it had taken initial steps to review
requests to approve the final permit to finish the controversial
Dakota Access pipeline, which has been the focus of protests for
months.
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Engineers on Wednesday said it had taken initial steps to review
requests to approve the final permit to finish the controversial
Dakota Access pipeline, which has been the focus of protests for
months.
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Ukraine says military cargo plane shot at from Russian-held gas rig
KIEV, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Ukraine's Defence Minister Stepan
Poltorak said on Wednesday a Ukrainian military cargo plane had
been shot at with a firearm from a Russian-held gas rig on the
Black Sea.
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Poltorak said on Wednesday a Ukrainian military cargo plane had
been shot at with a firearm from a Russian-held gas rig on the
Black Sea.
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Pentagon to seek budget change to boost Islamic State fight
WASHINGTON, Feb 1 (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary James
Mattis has directed the Pentagon to seek an increase in overall
spending to address shortfalls and "new requirements" needed to
accelerate the campaign against Islamic State, according to a
memo released on Wednesday.
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Mattis has directed the Pentagon to seek an increase in overall
spending to address shortfalls and "new requirements" needed to
accelerate the campaign against Islamic State, according to a
memo released on Wednesday.
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UPDATE 1-Spirit AeroSystems profit, full-year forecast miss estimates
Feb 1 (Reuters) - Aircraft parts maker Spirit AeroSystems
Holdings Inc reported a lower-than-expected quarterly
profit on Wednesday, and forecast full-year profit and revenue
below analysts' estimates.
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Holdings Inc reported a lower-than-expected quarterly
profit on Wednesday, and forecast full-year profit and revenue
below analysts' estimates.
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Spirit AeroSystems profit falls about 22 percent
Feb 1 (Reuters) - Aircraft parts maker Spirit AeroSystems
Holdings Inc reported a 21.8 percent fall in quarterly
profit, hurt in part by lower production deliveries on the
Boeing 747 and 777 programs.
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Holdings Inc reported a 21.8 percent fall in quarterly
profit, hurt in part by lower production deliveries on the
Boeing 747 and 777 programs.
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China billionaire's disappearance from Hong Kong revives autonomy concerns
HONG KONG, Feb 1 (Reuters) - The uncertain fate of Xiao
Jianhua, a China-born billionaire who was last seen at a luxury
Hong Kong hotel a week ago, has raised fresh fears about the
city's autonomy amid media reports he may have been abducted by
Chinese agents.
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Jianhua, a China-born billionaire who was last seen at a luxury
Hong Kong hotel a week ago, has raised fresh fears about the
city's autonomy amid media reports he may have been abducted by
Chinese agents.
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UPDATE 1-Iran confirms new missile test, says not against nuclear deal
DUBAI, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Iran's defence minister said on
Wednesday the Islamic Republic had tested a new missile, but
added the test did not breach Tehran's nuclear accord with world
powers or a U.N. Security Council resolution endorsing the pact.
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Wednesday the Islamic Republic had tested a new missile, but
added the test did not breach Tehran's nuclear accord with world
powers or a U.N. Security Council resolution endorsing the pact.
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UPDATE 1-Problem at Dutch air traffic control causing delays at Amsterdam airport - official
AMSTERDAM, Feb 1 (Reuters) - A technical problem at the
national air traffic control in the Netherlands is causing
delays and flight diversions at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport, an
official said on Wednesday.
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national air traffic control in the Netherlands is causing
delays and flight diversions at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport, an
official said on Wednesday.
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HK stocks ease after long holiday, Trump policies pressure
HONG KONG, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Hong Kong stocks eased on
Wednesday as traders returned from a long holiday and caught up
to losses in overseas markets amid growing worries over the
policies of 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 U.S. President Donald Trump.
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European shares higher, Volvo and Julius Baer shine after profit beats
LONDON, Feb 1 (Reuters) - European shares rose on Wednesday,
led by financials and industrials, as healthy corporate results
from a slew of regional bluechips underpinned major benchmark
indices.
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led by financials and industrials, as healthy corporate results
from a slew of regional bluechips underpinned major benchmark
indices.
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RPT-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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REFILE-Indonesia Jan factory activity expands for first time in 4 months but export orders languish-PMI
(Refiles to fix table formatting)
JAKARTA, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Data from the Nikkei Indonesia
Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index, compiled by IHS
Markit, for January. Readings above 50.0 signal an expansion in
business conditions.
DATA
JAN DEC NOV OCT SEPT AUG JULY JUNE MAY
50.4 49.0 49.7 48.7 50.9 50.4 48.4 51.9 50.6
CONTEXT
- Manufacturing activity expands for the first time in four
months but at modest pace
- Producti
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