WASHINGTON, June 30 (Reuters) - A fatal accident in which
the driver of a Tesla Motors Inc Model S car operating
in Autopilot mode was killed in a collision with a truck has
prompted an investigation by federal highway safety regulators,
the U.S. government and Tesla disclosed on Thursday.
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Thursday, June 30, 2016
Indonesia's foreign tourist arrivals rise almost 12 pct y/y in May
JAKARTA, July 1 (Reuters) - Foreign tourist arrivals in
Indonesia rose 11.99 percent in May from a year ago, slowing
from April's 14.45 percent growth, the statistics bureau said on
Friday.
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Indonesia rose 11.99 percent in May from a year ago, slowing
from April's 14.45 percent growth, the statistics bureau said on
Friday.
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UPDATE 1-Disney to buy stake in MLB's video unit, valuing unit at $3.5 bln -Bloomberg
June 30 (Reuters) - Walt Disney Co has agreed to buy
a 33 percent stake in the video unit of Major League Baseball's
digital arm, MLB Advanced Media, in a deal that values the
business at about $3.5 billion, Bloomberg reported, citing a
person familiar with the matter.
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a 33 percent stake in the video unit of Major League Baseball's
digital arm, MLB Advanced Media, in a deal that values the
business at about $3.5 billion, Bloomberg reported, citing a
person familiar with the matter.
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Australia home prices rise for 6th month in June-CoreLogic
SYDNEY, July 1 (Reuters) - Home prices across Australia's
major cities rose for a sixth straight month in June as falling
mortgage rates kept demand hot in Sydney and Melbourne, a
potential red flag for policy makers worried about the risk of a
borrowing-fuelled bubble.
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major cities rose for a sixth straight month in June as falling
mortgage rates kept demand hot in Sydney and Melbourne, a
potential red flag for policy makers worried about the risk of a
borrowing-fuelled bubble.
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UPDATE 1-Google's diversity efforts show scant progress
SAN FRANCISCO, June 30 (Reuters) - Alphabet's Google
on Thursday released data on its two-year-old
initiative to create a more diverse U.S. workforce, saying it
had more black, Latino and female employees but still lagged its
goal of mirroring the population.
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on Thursday released data on its two-year-old
initiative to create a more diverse U.S. workforce, saying it
had more black, Latino and female employees but still lagged its
goal of mirroring the population.
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UPDATE 2-Volkswagen believes it can fix 85,000 polluting U.S. vehicles
SAN FRANCISCO/WASHINGTON, June 30 (Reuters) - A lawyer for
Volkswagen AG said at a court hearing Thursday the
German automaker believed it could fix 85,000 polluting
3.0-liter VW, Audi and Porsche diesel cars and SUVs, a move that
could help the company avoid a second pricey vehicle buyback.
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Volkswagen AG said at a court hearing Thursday the
German automaker believed it could fix 85,000 polluting
3.0-liter VW, Audi and Porsche diesel cars and SUVs, a move that
could help the company avoid a second pricey vehicle buyback.
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UPDATE 2-Dick's wins auction for Sports Authority brand
June 30 (Reuters) - Dick's Sporting Goods Inc, the
largest U.S. sporting goods retailer, said on Thursday it was
the successful bidder in the auction for the intellectual
property of bankrupt competitor Sports Authority with a bid of
$15 million.
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largest U.S. sporting goods retailer, said on Thursday it was
the successful bidder in the auction for the intellectual
property of bankrupt competitor Sports Authority with a bid of
$15 million.
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Tarzan swings again in screen tale of rescue and revenge
LOS ANGELES, June 30 (Reuters) - Tarzan may have left the
jungle, but the call of the wild proves too irresistible for the
rope-swinging hero as he is lured back to the African forests,
only to find himself racing to save his kidnapped wife and the
Congolese people in a new film.
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jungle, but the call of the wild proves too irresistible for the
rope-swinging hero as he is lured back to the African forests,
only to find himself racing to save his kidnapped wife and the
Congolese people in a new film.
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Turkish court frees 2 press-freedom campaigners, third still in jail
ISTANBUL, June 30 (Reuters) - Turkey released two prominent
press-freedom activists from prison on Thursday following
international condemnation of their detention, but their
prosecution on terrorism-related charges will proceed, a lawyer
said.
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press-freedom activists from prison on Thursday following
international condemnation of their detention, but their
prosecution on terrorism-related charges will proceed, a lawyer
said.
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UPDATE 3-Visa, MasterCard $7.25 bln settlement with retailers is rejected
NEW YORK, June 30 (Reuters) - A federal appeals court on
Thursday threw out a $7.25 billion antitrust settlement that
Visa Inc and MasterCard Inc had reached with
millions of retailers that accused the card networks of
improperly fixing credit and debit card fees.
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Thursday threw out a $7.25 billion antitrust settlement that
Visa Inc and MasterCard Inc had reached with
millions of retailers that accused the card networks of
improperly fixing credit and debit card fees.
Read more
UPDATE 1-U.S. calls for urgent repairs of 300,000 recalled Honda vehicles
WASHINGTON, June 30 (Reuters) - U.S. auto safety regulators
warned on Thursday that Takata air bag inflators on more than
300,000 unrepaired recalled Honda vehicles show a substantial
risk of rupturing, and urged owners to stop driving the "unsafe"
cars until they have been fixed.
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warned on Thursday that Takata air bag inflators on more than
300,000 unrepaired recalled Honda vehicles show a substantial
risk of rupturing, and urged owners to stop driving the "unsafe"
cars until they have been fixed.
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Starbucks workers petition for more hours amid labor cuts
LOS ANGELES, June 30 (Reuters) - Nearly 9,000 Starbucks Corp
workers and supporters have signed an online petition
saying that the company has made "extreme labor cuts" at U.S.
cafes, hurting employee morale as well as customer service.
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workers and supporters have signed an online petition
saying that the company has made "extreme labor cuts" at U.S.
cafes, hurting employee morale as well as customer service.
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UPDATE 2-News Corp bolsters UK soccer line-up with talkSPORT deal
LONDON, June 30 (Reuters) - Rupert Murdoch's News Corp
has agreed to buy the owner of Britain's talkSPORT in a
$292 million deal that unites The Sun newspaper's sports
coverage with the commercial radio network that broadcasts
Premier League and FA Cup soccer.
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has agreed to buy the owner of Britain's talkSPORT in a
$292 million deal that unites The Sun newspaper's sports
coverage with the commercial radio network that broadcasts
Premier League and FA Cup soccer.
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TEXT-Bank of England's Carney speaks on need for stimulus after Brexit shock
LONDON, June 30 (Reuters) - Bank of England Governor Mark
Carney said on Thursday the central bank would probably need to
pump more stimulus into Britain's economy over the summer after
the shock of last week's decision by voters to leave the
European Union.
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Carney said on Thursday the central bank would probably need to
pump more stimulus into Britain's economy over the summer after
the shock of last week's decision by voters to leave the
European Union.
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UPDATE 1-Soccer-Ibrahimovic says he is joining Manchester United
LONDON, June 30 (Reuters) - Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is joining Premier League club Manchester United, he said on Twitter on Thursday.
Read more
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Visa, MasterCard antitrust settlement with merchants is voided
NEW YORK, June 30 (Reuters) - A federal appeals court on
Thursday threw out a $7.25 billion antitrust settlement among
Visa Inc, MasterCard Inc and millions of retailers
over credit card fees.
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Thursday threw out a $7.25 billion antitrust settlement among
Visa Inc, MasterCard Inc and millions of retailers
over credit card fees.
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UPDATE 2-Darden Restaurants quarterly sales disappoint, shares slide
June 30 (Reuters) - Darden Restaurants Inc reported
lower-than-expected quarterly sales as fewer customers visited
its flagship Olive Garden restaurants, and shares tumbled as
much as 5 percent.
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lower-than-expected quarterly sales as fewer customers visited
its flagship Olive Garden restaurants, and shares tumbled as
much as 5 percent.
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UPDATE 1-Germany's strong domestic economy seen cushioning Brexit fallout
* VDMA sees no Brexit impact on engineering output before Q4
(Adds comments from labour minister)
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(Adds comments from labour minister)
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UPDATE 1-Film studio Lions Gate to buy Starz for $4.4 bln
June 30 (Reuters) - Lions Gate Entertainment Corp,
the film studio behind the Hunger Games movie franchise, said it
would buy premium television network Starz for $4.4
billion in cash and stock, in a deal that would unite two media
companies with ties to cable mogul John Malone.
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the film studio behind the Hunger Games movie franchise, said it
would buy premium television network Starz for $4.4
billion in cash and stock, in a deal that would unite two media
companies with ties to cable mogul John Malone.
Read more
Olive Garden owner Darden's sales miss estimates
June 30 (Reuters) - Darden Restaurants Inc reported
lower-than-expected quarterly sales as fewer customers visited
its Olive Garden restaurants.
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lower-than-expected quarterly sales as fewer customers visited
its Olive Garden restaurants.
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Evidence points to Islamic State in Istanbul attack that killed 43 -minister
ANKARA, June 30 (Reuters) - Evidence gathered so far points
to Islamic State responsibility for a triple suicide bombing at
Istanbul's main airport this week, Turkish Interior Minister
Efkan Ala told parliament on Thursday.
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to Islamic State responsibility for a triple suicide bombing at
Istanbul's main airport this week, Turkish Interior Minister
Efkan Ala told parliament on Thursday.
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Michelle Obama campaigns for girls' education in Madrid
MADRID, June 30 (Reuters) - U.S. first lady Michelle Obama
was joined by Spain's Queen Letizia in Madrid on Thursday on the
last leg of a trip to promote girls' education in poorer
countries and raise awareness of gender inequalities.
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was joined by Spain's Queen Letizia in Madrid on Thursday on the
last leg of a trip to promote girls' education in poorer
countries and raise awareness of gender inequalities.
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UPDATE 1-Leoni to cut 1,100 jobs at car wiring systems division
* Cuts hit operations in United States, Europe, South Korea
(Adds costs of job cuts and background)
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(Adds costs of job cuts and background)
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UPDATE 2-Japan automakers recall 1.3 mln cars at home over Takata air bags
* Mitsubishi recalls 520,000 cars, Fuji Heavy 290,000
(Adds recalls by Mercedes Benz, UD Trucks)
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(Adds recalls by Mercedes Benz, UD Trucks)
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Hong Kong May retail sales fall for 15th straight month
June 30 (Reuters) - May retail sales data
(percent change from a year earlier):
2016 2015
May Apr Mar Feb Jan Dec Nov
Value -8.4 -7.5 -9.8 -20.6 -6.6 -8.5 -7.8
Volume -9.0 -7.7^ -8.8 -19.5 -5.2 -6.1 -6.0
^ Revised
CONTEXT:
-- In the three months through May, the volume of sales rose
by 0.3 percent, seasonally adjusted, from the preceding three
months.
COMMENTARY:
A
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(percent change from a year earlier):
2016 2015
May Apr Mar Feb Jan Dec Nov
Value -8.4 -7.5 -9.8 -20.6 -6.6 -8.5 -7.8
Volume -9.0 -7.7^ -8.8 -19.5 -5.2 -6.1 -6.0
^ Revised
CONTEXT:
-- In the three months through May, the volume of sales rose
by 0.3 percent, seasonally adjusted, from the preceding three
months.
COMMENTARY:
A
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Fashion meets technology at new Berlin exhibition
BERLIN, June 30 (Reuters) - German curators are encouraging
the fashion and technology industries to merge by setting up
"Fashion Fusion", a new exhibition offering innovative young
designers cash prizes for the best high-tech apparel.
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the fashion and technology industries to merge by setting up
"Fashion Fusion", a new exhibition offering innovative young
designers cash prizes for the best high-tech apparel.
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Motoring group AA to sell Irish business to Carlyle arms
June 30 (Reuters) - Motoring group AA Plc said it
had agreed to sell its Irish business to a Carlyle Group
fund and financial services buyout team for 156.6 million euros
($173.7 million).
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had agreed to sell its Irish business to a Carlyle Group
fund and financial services buyout team for 156.6 million euros
($173.7 million).
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German retail sales bounce back in May, beating expectations
BERLIN, June 30 (Reuters) - German retail sales bounced back
in May after falling for two consecutive months, data showed on
Thursday, giving some reassurance that consumer spending will
continue to propel growth in Europe's largest economy as foreign
demand weakens.
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in May after falling for two consecutive months, data showed on
Thursday, giving some reassurance that consumer spending will
continue to propel growth in Europe's largest economy as foreign
demand weakens.
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Wednesday, June 29, 2016
Clothing retailer Esprit says Brexit may hit consumer sentiment
HONG KONG, June 30 (Reuters) - Esprit Holdings Ltd
said Britain's vote to leave the European Union could affect
consumer sentiment in its key markets in Europe, as global
businesses and political leaders grapple with the fall-out of
last week's "Brexit".
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said Britain's vote to leave the European Union could affect
consumer sentiment in its key markets in Europe, as global
businesses and political leaders grapple with the fall-out of
last week's "Brexit".
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Lions Gate Entertainment nears deal to buy Starz - source
June 30 (Reuters) - Lions Gate Entertainment Corp,
the film studio behind the Hunger Games movie franchise, is in
advanced talks to buy premium television network Starz
, in a deal that would unite two media companies with
ties to cable mogul John Malone, according to a source familiar
with the matter.
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the film studio behind the Hunger Games movie franchise, is in
advanced talks to buy premium television network Starz
, in a deal that would unite two media companies with
ties to cable mogul John Malone, according to a source familiar
with the matter.
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UPDATE 4-Toyota recalls 3.37 mln cars over air bags, emissions control
* Autoliv says it supplied air bag inflators
(Adds recalls by geographic region for emissions defect; 90 pct
of recalled air bag inflators in Prius models, updates share
price)
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(Adds recalls by geographic region for emissions defect; 90 pct
of recalled air bag inflators in Prius models, updates share
price)
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Oscars organizers invite new members in diversity push
LOS ANGELES, June 29 (Reuters) - Organizers of the Oscars,
facing an outcry over the lack of diversity on its voting board
for the film awards, said on Wednesday it has invited nearly 700
new members with a focus on female and minority talent.
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facing an outcry over the lack of diversity on its voting board
for the film awards, said on Wednesday it has invited nearly 700
new members with a focus on female and minority talent.
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UPDATE 2-UK parties head for leadership battles amid Brexit fallout
* Conservative candidates to Cameron start to emerge
(Recasts, combines earlier stories, adds union statement)
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(Recasts, combines earlier stories, adds union statement)
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Body parts wash ashore next to Rio Olympic venue
RIO DE JANEIRO, June 29 (Reuters) - Parts of a mutilated body washed up on the sands of Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday, police said, just meters (yards) from where beach volleyball athletes will compete in the upcoming Olympics.
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Obama urges Venezuela to respect democratic process
OTTAWA, June 29 (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama on
Wednesday urged the Venezuelan government to respect the
democratic process and the rule of law, including allowing the
release of political prisoners.
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Wednesday urged the Venezuelan government to respect the
democratic process and the rule of law, including allowing the
release of political prisoners.
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UPDATE 3-Alcoa spins off smelting business; aero, auto unit now 'Arconic'
CHICAGO, June 29 (Reuters) - Metals company Alcoa Inc
said on Wednesday it will spin off its traditional aluminum
smelting business as part of its planned company split, with up
to 19.9 percent of the new company owned by its business that
serves aerospace and transportation industries.
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said on Wednesday it will spin off its traditional aluminum
smelting business as part of its planned company split, with up
to 19.9 percent of the new company owned by its business that
serves aerospace and transportation industries.
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Slim majority of French think Brexit bad for the EU - poll
PARIS, June 29 (Reuters) - Only a narrow majority of French
people think Britain's decision to leave the European Union is
bad for the bloc, but two thirds of them consider that EU
leaders are not up to the task of dealing with Brexit, an
opinion poll showed on Wednesday.
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people think Britain's decision to leave the European Union is
bad for the bloc, but two thirds of them consider that EU
leaders are not up to the task of dealing with Brexit, an
opinion poll showed on Wednesday.
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Riyadh's new listing L'azurde to double number of shops by 2018
RIYADH, June 29 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's L'azurde Company
for Jewellery, which surged on its trading debut in
Riyadh on Wednesday, plans to almost double the number of its
branches in the Middle East and North Africa by 2018.
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for Jewellery, which surged on its trading debut in
Riyadh on Wednesday, plans to almost double the number of its
branches in the Middle East and North Africa by 2018.
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EU commissioner urges VW to compensate drivers for diesel scandal
BRUSSELS/BERLIN, June 29 (Reuters) - Europe's Industry
Commissioner Elzbieta Bienkowska has called on Volkswagen
to also compensate European drivers after the
company agreed to pay out up to $15.3 billion in the United
States to settle claims over the diesel emissions scandal.
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Commissioner Elzbieta Bienkowska has called on Volkswagen
to also compensate European drivers after the
company agreed to pay out up to $15.3 billion in the United
States to settle claims over the diesel emissions scandal.
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RPT-INSIGHT-Under Armour leads Olympic marketing shake-up after "rule 40" changes
June 29 (Reuters) - Against a backdrop of the iconic five rings, legendary swimmer Michael Phelps sat on a United States Olympic Committee stage at a March media event in Los Angeles, telling reporters why he had arrived fashionably late.
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Housebuilder McCarthy & Stone warns on Brexit impact
June 29 (Reuters) - Retirement housebuilder McCarthy & Stone
Plc raised concerns about its ability to meet its
full-year sales volume growth target of 20 percent as UK's
decision to leave the European Union clouded the residential
market.
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Plc raised concerns about its ability to meet its
full-year sales volume growth target of 20 percent as UK's
decision to leave the European Union clouded the residential
market.
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Kering ordered to pay $13 mln to former YSL designer in contract
PARIS, June 29 (Reuters) - Luxury goods group Kering
was ordered on Wednesday to pay $13 million to a
former fashion designer Hedi Slimane in a provisional court
ruling on the way his departure from the company was handled,
his lawyer said.
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was ordered on Wednesday to pay $13 million to a
former fashion designer Hedi Slimane in a provisional court
ruling on the way his departure from the company was handled,
his lawyer said.
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UPDATE 1-Daimler's pension fund gets 1.8 bln euro Renault Nissan stake
* Daimler had been concerned over French intervention at
Renault
(Adds background on Renault Nissan ownership changes)
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Renault
(Adds background on Renault Nissan ownership changes)
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INSIGHT-Under Armour leads Olympic marketing shake-up after "rule 40" changes
June 29(Reuters) - Against a backdrop of the iconic five
rings, legendary swimmer Michael Phelps sat on a United States
Olympic Committee stage at a March media event in Los Angeles,
telling reporters why he had arrived fashionably late.
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rings, legendary swimmer Michael Phelps sat on a United States
Olympic Committee stage at a March media event in Los Angeles,
telling reporters why he had arrived fashionably late.
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UPDATE 1-Apollo Global to buy Diamond Resorts for $2.2 bln
June 29 (Reuters) - Diamond Resorts International Inc
said it agreed to be bought by private equity firm
Apollo Global Management LLC for about $2.2 billion
deal.
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said it agreed to be bought by private equity firm
Apollo Global Management LLC for about $2.2 billion
deal.
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UPDATE 1-Renault may raise UK car prices to weather Brexit storm
PARIS, June 29 (Reuters) - French carmaker Renault
is considering UK price rises to counter the pound's slump since
Britain voted to leave the European Union, two company sources
told Reuters on Wednesday after a briefing by senior management.
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is considering UK price rises to counter the pound's slump since
Britain voted to leave the European Union, two company sources
told Reuters on Wednesday after a briefing by senior management.
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UPDATE 1-Tibetan director detained, hospitalised in China -film guild
BEIJING, June 29 (Reuters) - An award-winning Tibetan film
director has been detained and suffered serious injury while in
police custody, a Chinese film directors' guild said on
Wednesday, though police said he was only lightly injured being
taken away from a luggage dispute.
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director has been detained and suffered serious injury while in
police custody, a Chinese film directors' guild said on
Wednesday, though police said he was only lightly injured being
taken away from a luggage dispute.
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UPDATE 2-Islamic State prime suspect after suicide bombers kill 41 at Istanbul airport
* Turkish PM, U.S. officials suspect Islamic State
(Updates death toll, details on nationalities)
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(Updates death toll, details on nationalities)
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UK car industry: demand not hit by Brexit vote yet, forecast unchanged
LONDON, June 29 (Reuters) - UK car dealerships saw the same
number of customers over the weekend as before Britons voted for
Brexit last week, Britain's car industry association said on
Wednesday, noting that it would not change its forecast for
record sales this year.
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number of customers over the weekend as before Britons voted for
Brexit last week, Britain's car industry association said on
Wednesday, noting that it would not change its forecast for
record sales this year.
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VW owners say core business still strong
STUTTGART, June 29 (Reuters) - Volkswagen's top
shareholders said the group's core business is still robust,
after the carmaker agreed a record $15.3 billion settlement in
its emissions-cheating scandal in the United States.
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shareholders said the group's core business is still robust,
after the carmaker agreed a record $15.3 billion settlement in
its emissions-cheating scandal in the United States.
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INSIGHT-For one UK firm, Brexit vote means expansion abroad, not at home
HUNTINGDON, England, June 29 (Reuters) - Britain and the
European Union are likely to take years to rewrite the rules
that govern their business ties after the UK voted to leave the
bloc.
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European Union are likely to take years to rewrite the rules
that govern their business ties after the UK voted to leave the
bloc.
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Islamic State prime suspect after suicide bombers kill 36 at Istanbul airport
ISTANBUL, June 29 (Reuters) - Turkish investigators pored
over video footage and witness statements on Wednesday after
three suspected Islamic State suicide bombers opened fire and
blew themselves up in Istanbul's main airport, killing 36 people
and wounding almost 150.
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over video footage and witness statements on Wednesday after
three suspected Islamic State suicide bombers opened fire and
blew themselves up in Istanbul's main airport, killing 36 people
and wounding almost 150.
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UPDATE 1-Dixons Carphone says Brexit vote won't dent its growth
LONDON, June 29 (Reuters) - British consumer electricals and
mobile phone retailer Dixons Carphone said on Wednesday
it was confident it would continue to grow despite Britain's
vote to leave the European Union.
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mobile phone retailer Dixons Carphone said on Wednesday
it was confident it would continue to grow despite Britain's
vote to leave the European Union.
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UPDATE 1-Pub firm Greene King cautions Brexit to weigh on consumer spending
June 29 (Reuters) - Greene King Plc cautioned that
uncertainty arising from the UK's decision to exit the EU would
weigh on consumer sentiment, tacking on pressure on pub
companies already grappling with intense competition for every
pound in consumers' pockets.
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uncertainty arising from the UK's decision to exit the EU would
weigh on consumer sentiment, tacking on pressure on pub
companies already grappling with intense competition for every
pound in consumers' pockets.
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Pub firm Greene King cautions Brexit to weigh on consumer spending
June 29 (Reuters) - Greene King Plc cautioned that
uncertainty arising from the UK's decision to exit the EU would
weigh on consumer sentiment, tacking on pressure on pub
companies already grappling with intense competition for every
pound in consumers' pockets.
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uncertainty arising from the UK's decision to exit the EU would
weigh on consumer sentiment, tacking on pressure on pub
companies already grappling with intense competition for every
pound in consumers' pockets.
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Tuesday, June 28, 2016
UPDATE 1-Sony lifts revenue target for games, but cuts outlook for image sensors
* Images sensor outlook hit by weaker demand for smartphones
(Adds target for gaming business, more background)
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(Adds target for gaming business, more background)
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S.Korea dept, discount store sales both decline in May
SEOUL, June 29 (Reuters) - Sales at top South Korean
department and discount stores in May both fell and were worse
than initially expected, finalised government data showed on
Wednesday, backing policymakers' concerns over consumption
softening in Asia's fourth-largest economy.
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department and discount stores in May both fell and were worse
than initially expected, finalised government data showed on
Wednesday, backing policymakers' concerns over consumption
softening in Asia's fourth-largest economy.
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Australia new homes sales slip for 2nd month in May-HIA
SYDNEY, June 29 (Reuters) - Sales of new homes in Australia
fell in May, a second month of declines that hinted at some
slowdown in the economically important housing market.
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fell in May, a second month of declines that hinted at some
slowdown in the economically important housing market.
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UPDATE 1-CJ Group says submitted letter of intent to buy McDonald's S.Korean unit
SEOUL, June 29 (Reuters) - South Korea's CJ Group, a
food-to-entertainment conglomerate, said on Wednesday it has
submitted a letter of intent to buy McDonald's Corp's
South Korean unit, adding that details have not been decided.
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food-to-entertainment conglomerate, said on Wednesday it has
submitted a letter of intent to buy McDonald's Corp's
South Korean unit, adding that details have not been decided.
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Sony cuts FY2017 revenue target for devices unit on weaker smartphone demand
TOKYO, June 29 (Reuters) - Japan's Sony Corp said
on Wednesday it expects its image sensor business will miss its
revenue target for the 2017 fiscal year because of weakening
global demand for smartphones.
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on Wednesday it expects its image sensor business will miss its
revenue target for the 2017 fiscal year because of weakening
global demand for smartphones.
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Toyota recalling 1.43 million hybrids worldwide for air bag issue
WASHINGTON, June 28 (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp
said late on Tuesday it is recalling 1.43 million hybrid Prius
and Lexus CT200h cars worldwide because of a possible airbag
inflator defect.
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said late on Tuesday it is recalling 1.43 million hybrid Prius
and Lexus CT200h cars worldwide because of a possible airbag
inflator defect.
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UPDATE 1-Noodles & Co reports possible data security incident
June 28 (Reuters) - Fast-casual restaurant chain operator
Noodles & Co said on Tuesday a recent data security
incident may have compromised the security of payment
information of some its customers.
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Noodles & Co said on Tuesday a recent data security
incident may have compromised the security of payment
information of some its customers.
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Tesla investor group wants more independent board, cites Musk ties
SAN FRANCISCO, June 28 (Reuters) - An investor group called
on Tesla Motors Corp on Tuesday to add two independent
directors to its board and separate the roles of chairman and
chief executive as it highlighted founder and CEO Elon Musk's
dominance of the board in the wake of Tesla's proposed bid for
SolarCity.
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on Tesla Motors Corp on Tuesday to add two independent
directors to its board and separate the roles of chairman and
chief executive as it highlighted founder and CEO Elon Musk's
dominance of the board in the wake of Tesla's proposed bid for
SolarCity.
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UPDATE 6-VW agrees to buy back diesel vehicles, fund clean air efforts
WASHINGTON, June 28 (Reuters) - German automaker Volkswagen
AG will pay as much as $15.3 billion after admitting
it cheated on U.S. diesel emissions tests for years, agreeing to
buy back vehicles from consumers and provide funding that could
benefit makers of cleaner technologies.
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AG will pay as much as $15.3 billion after admitting
it cheated on U.S. diesel emissions tests for years, agreeing to
buy back vehicles from consumers and provide funding that could
benefit makers of cleaner technologies.
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UPDATE 1-Airbnb seeks funds valuing it at $30 bln - source
June 28 (Reuters) - Apartment-sharing startup Airbnb is in
talks for a new round of funding that would value the company at
$30 billion, a source close to the company said on Tuesday.
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talks for a new round of funding that would value the company at
$30 billion, a source close to the company said on Tuesday.
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UPDATE 1-Singapore's sovereign fund in talks to buy Yes Communities - WSJ
June 28 (Reuters) - Singapore's sovereign-wealth fund GIC is
in talks to buy Denver-based Yes Communities, an owner of
manufactured-housing communities, in a $2 billion deal, the Wall
Street Journal reported.
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in talks to buy Denver-based Yes Communities, an owner of
manufactured-housing communities, in a $2 billion deal, the Wall
Street Journal reported.
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Airbnb seeking funding valuing it at $30 bln - source
June 28 (Reuters) - Apartment-sharing startup Airbnb is in
talks for a new round of funding that would value the company at
$30 billion, a source close to the company said.
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talks for a new round of funding that would value the company at
$30 billion, a source close to the company said.
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Katzenberg sued over 'side deal' to Comcast-DreamWorks merger
WILMINGTON, Del., June 28 (Reuters) - Jeffrey Katzenberg,
DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc's chief executive, has been
hit with a proposed class action lawsuit over what a minority
shareholder called an "extraordinarily valuable" side deal he
struck as part of the $3.8 billion sale of the studio to Comcast
Corp.
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DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc's chief executive, has been
hit with a proposed class action lawsuit over what a minority
shareholder called an "extraordinarily valuable" side deal he
struck as part of the $3.8 billion sale of the studio to Comcast
Corp.
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Ikea recalls 36 mln chests, dressers after six deaths
WASHINGTON, June 28 (Reuters) - Swedish furniture retailer
IKEA Group is recalling almost 36 million chests and
dressers in the United States and Canada that have been linked
to the deaths of six children, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission said on Tuesday.
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IKEA Group is recalling almost 36 million chests and
dressers in the United States and Canada that have been linked
to the deaths of six children, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission said on Tuesday.
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UPDATE 1-Zambian police charge newspaper editors in tax row
LUSAKA, June 28 (Reuters) - Zambian police on Tuesday
charged three people including two editors of a newspaper
critical of the government that was shut down last week, as
tensions rose in the run up to elections in August.
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charged three people including two editors of a newspaper
critical of the government that was shut down last week, as
tensions rose in the run up to elections in August.
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UPDATE 1-Saudi Arabia in talks with Six Flags to build theme parks in kingdom
DUBAI, June 28 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia has begun talks with
Six Flags Entertainment Corp to build theme parks, the
company said on Tuesday, as part of the kingdom's efforts to
expand its tourism sector and diversify the economy.
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Six Flags Entertainment Corp to build theme parks, the
company said on Tuesday, as part of the kingdom's efforts to
expand its tourism sector and diversify the economy.
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MIDEAST STOCKS-Gulf mixed in quiet trade, IMF hopes don't aid Egypt much
DUBAI, June 28 (Reuters) - Gulf stocks were mixed in quiet
trade on Tuesday as global markets regained some strength after
the shock of the British vote to leave the European Union. Signs
of progress toward an International Monetary Fund loan failed to
lift Egypt much.
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trade on Tuesday as global markets regained some strength after
the shock of the British vote to leave the European Union. Signs
of progress toward an International Monetary Fund loan failed to
lift Egypt much.
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Q&A-U.S. Volkswagen owners: Your compensation from scandal settlement
SAN FRANCISCO, June 28 (Reuters) - Volkswagen AG
has agreed to offer nearly 500,000 owners of diesel vehicles it
sold in the United States a choice between selling their cars
back to VW, or waiting to see if the company can develop
technology that brings the vehicles into compliance with
pollution standards. The deal also includes cash compensation.
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has agreed to offer nearly 500,000 owners of diesel vehicles it
sold in the United States a choice between selling their cars
back to VW, or waiting to see if the company can develop
technology that brings the vehicles into compliance with
pollution standards. The deal also includes cash compensation.
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UPDATE 1-Higher ticket prices help Carnival Corp beat revenue estimates
June 28 (Reuters) - Carnival Corp, the world's
largest cruise operator, reported a better-than-expected rise
in quarterly revenue as it gained from higher ticket prices and
onboard spending.
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largest cruise operator, reported a better-than-expected rise
in quarterly revenue as it gained from higher ticket prices and
onboard spending.
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UPDATE 1-Vehicles in Fiat Chrysler rollaway recall linked to 68 injuries
DETROIT, June 28 (Reuters) - U.S. safety regulators said on
Tuesday there were 68 reported injuries and 266 reported crashes
in vehicles, including 2014-2015 Fiat Chrysler
Jeep Cherokee models that have a type of gear-shifting
control that has confused some consumers and led to roll-away
incidents.
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Tuesday there were 68 reported injuries and 266 reported crashes
in vehicles, including 2014-2015 Fiat Chrysler
Jeep Cherokee models that have a type of gear-shifting
control that has confused some consumers and led to roll-away
incidents.
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Hapag-Lloyd has agreed on merger terms with UASC
FRANKFURT, June 28 (Reuters) - German container shipping
line Hapag Lloyd AG on Tuesday said it has reached an
agreement on terms and conditions of a business combination
agreement with Arab peer United Arab Shipping Company (UASC).
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line Hapag Lloyd AG on Tuesday said it has reached an
agreement on terms and conditions of a business combination
agreement with Arab peer United Arab Shipping Company (UASC).
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Clinton rolls out wide-ranging technology agenda
June 28 (Reuters) - Presumptive Democratic presidential
nominee Hillary Clinton on Tuesday laid out a technology and
innovation agenda ranging from connecting every U.S. household
to high-speed internet by 2020 to beefing up cyber security and
reducing regulatory barriers.
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nominee Hillary Clinton on Tuesday laid out a technology and
innovation agenda ranging from connecting every U.S. household
to high-speed internet by 2020 to beefing up cyber security and
reducing regulatory barriers.
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Former pope Benedict makes rare appearance with successor Francis
VATICAN CITY, June 28 (Reuters) - Former pope Benedict made
one of his rare public appearances on Tuesday to be feted by his
successor Pope Francis, two days after Francis denied reports
that Benedict was still exercising influence in the Vatican.
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one of his rare public appearances on Tuesday to be feted by his
successor Pope Francis, two days after Francis denied reports
that Benedict was still exercising influence in the Vatican.
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U.S. files VW settlement, details buybacks
WASHINGTON, June 28 (Reuters) - Volkswagen AG has agreed to
a settlement worth more than $15.3 billion, according to a court
document filed Tuesday and a source briefed on the matter.
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a settlement worth more than $15.3 billion, according to a court
document filed Tuesday and a source briefed on the matter.
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Afghan media groups decry rise in violence against journalists
Kabul, June 28 (Reuters) - Violence and intimidation against
journalists in Afghanistan has spiked sharply this month, with
much of it coming from government security forces, the main
journalists' right groups said on Tuesday.
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journalists in Afghanistan has spiked sharply this month, with
much of it coming from government security forces, the main
journalists' right groups said on Tuesday.
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Singapore's sovereign fund in talks to buy Yes Communities - WSJ
June 28 (Reuters) - Singapore's sovereign-wealth fund GIC is
in talks to buy Denver-based Yes Communities, an owner of
manufactured-housing communities, in a $2 billion deal, the Wall
Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
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in talks to buy Denver-based Yes Communities, an owner of
manufactured-housing communities, in a $2 billion deal, the Wall
Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
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Young Turks: e-commerce start-ups bet on enviable demographics
ISTANBUL, June 28 (Reuters) - When Demet Mutlu dropped out
of Harvard six years ago to found an online fashion retailer in
her native Turkey, friends thought she was crazy to leave the
world's top business school for a leap into the unknown.
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of Harvard six years ago to found an online fashion retailer in
her native Turkey, friends thought she was crazy to leave the
world's top business school for a leap into the unknown.
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Lady Gaga caught in bad romance with China after meeting Dalai Lama
BEIJING, June 28 (Reuters) - China said on Tuesday U.S. pop
star Lady Gaga's meeting with exiled Tibetan spiritual leader
the Dalai Lama had unleashed "anger" in the country, as internet
users criticised her for meeting a man China condemns as a
separatist.
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star Lady Gaga's meeting with exiled Tibetan spiritual leader
the Dalai Lama had unleashed "anger" in the country, as internet
users criticised her for meeting a man China condemns as a
separatist.
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Taiwan chip firm ASE adds to calls for Taipei to ease China investment policy
TAIPEI, June 28 (Reuters) - Taiwan's semiconductor industry
needs be open to all kinds of capital, including investment from
China, to ensure it is funded well enough to compete with global
business rivals, the island's largest chip test and packaging
company said on Tuesday.
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needs be open to all kinds of capital, including investment from
China, to ensure it is funded well enough to compete with global
business rivals, the island's largest chip test and packaging
company said on Tuesday.
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UPDATE 1-U.S. prosecutors link Chinese officials to U.N. bribe case
NEW YORK, June 27 (Reuters) - A U.S. prosecutor said on
Monday that Chinese officials were involved in developing a
United Nations-focused news outlet that was used to funnel
bribes from a Macau billionaire to a former U.N. General
Assembly president who died last week.
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Monday that Chinese officials were involved in developing a
United Nations-focused news outlet that was used to funnel
bribes from a Macau billionaire to a former U.N. General
Assembly president who died last week.
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"We won war, now win peace": UKIP's Farage seeks good Europe ties
BRUSSELS, June 28 (Reuters) - Nigel Farage, the head of
Britain's anti-EU UK Independence Party, said on Tuesday he
wanted to be good friends and trading partners with the
remaining EU nations after Britain exits the bloc.
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Britain's anti-EU UK Independence Party, said on Tuesday he
wanted to be good friends and trading partners with the
remaining EU nations after Britain exits the bloc.
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Ocado profit rises, talks with potential overseas partners continue
LONDON, June 28 (Reuters) - British online grocer Ocado
reported a 5.7 percent rise in first-half core earnings
and said talks to secure a long awaited overseas deal were
continuing.
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reported a 5.7 percent rise in first-half core earnings
and said talks to secure a long awaited overseas deal were
continuing.
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Uber, Lyft resolve litigation involving top executives
SAN FRANCISCO, June 27 (Reuters) - Lyft and its former chief
operating officer Travis VanderZanden have settled litigation in
California, court filings show, in which Lyft accused
VanderZanden of breaking his confidentiality pledges when he
went to work for rival ride service Uber.
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operating officer Travis VanderZanden have settled litigation in
California, court filings show, in which Lyft accused
VanderZanden of breaking his confidentiality pledges when he
went to work for rival ride service Uber.
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Monday, June 27, 2016
Takata CEO offers to step down after new regime in place
TOKYO, June 28 (Reuters) - Takata Corp CEO
Shigehisa Takada on Tuesday offered to step down after a new
regime is decided for the auto parts supplier, which is
searching for a financial backer to help it deal with a massive
global recall of potentially deadly air bags.
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Shigehisa Takada on Tuesday offered to step down after a new
regime is decided for the auto parts supplier, which is
searching for a financial backer to help it deal with a massive
global recall of potentially deadly air bags.
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S.Korea antitrust regulator says investigating Apple on 'some matters'
SEOUL, June 28 (Reuters) - South Korea's Fair Trade
Commission (FTC) is investigating "some matters" relating to
tech giant Apple Inc, the head of the anticompetition
body said during a parliamentary hearing, without disclosing
further details.
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Commission (FTC) is investigating "some matters" relating to
tech giant Apple Inc, the head of the anticompetition
body said during a parliamentary hearing, without disclosing
further details.
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UPDATE 6-Preparing for Brexit, Britain may see new PM by early September
* Media name cabinet's Crabb, Hunt as challengers
(Adds finance minister Osborne withdrawing from race)
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(Adds finance minister Osborne withdrawing from race)
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U.S. interest in U.K. travel soars after Brexit
June 27 (Reuters) - Several online travel sites have seen a
jump in queries from Americans about travel to the United
Kingdom since it voted to leave the European Union, a sign
so-called "Brexit" and the resulting drop in the value of the
pound currency may spur U.S. visits to Britain.
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jump in queries from Americans about travel to the United
Kingdom since it voted to leave the European Union, a sign
so-called "Brexit" and the resulting drop in the value of the
pound currency may spur U.S. visits to Britain.
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Italian Actor Bud Spencer dies at age 86
MILAN, June 27 (Reuters) - Italian actor and filmmaker Bud
Spencer died on Monday at age 86, national media reported.
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Spencer died on Monday at age 86, national media reported.
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South China Sea reefs "decimated" as giant clams harvested in bulk
TANMEN, China, June 28 (Reuters) - Ornaments made from the
shells of endangered giant clams, renowned in China for having
auspicious powers and the lustre of ivory, have become coveted
luxuries, a trend which has wreaked havoc on the ecosystem of
the South China Sea.
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shells of endangered giant clams, renowned in China for having
auspicious powers and the lustre of ivory, have become coveted
luxuries, a trend which has wreaked havoc on the ecosystem of
the South China Sea.
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Cuban hotel becomes first to operate under U.S. brand
HAVANA, June 27 (Reuters) - A large "Four Points by
Sheraton" sign has gone up outside the Havana hotel that this
week becomes the first in Cuba to operate under a U.S. brand
since the 1959 revolution.
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Sheraton" sign has gone up outside the Havana hotel that this
week becomes the first in Cuba to operate under a U.S. brand
since the 1959 revolution.
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UPDATE 2-Volkswagen's U.S. diesel emissions settlement to cost $15 bln -source
WASHINGTON, June 27 (Reuters) - Volkswagen AG's
settlement with nearly 500,000 U.S. diesel owners and government
regulators over polluting vehicles is valued at more than $15
billion cash, a source briefed on the matter said on Monday.
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settlement with nearly 500,000 U.S. diesel owners and government
regulators over polluting vehicles is valued at more than $15
billion cash, a source briefed on the matter said on Monday.
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REFILE-Allergy Therapeutics says study fails to find hay fever therapy dose range
June 27 (Reuters) - Drug developer Allergy Therapeutics Plc
said a study on suitable doses of its therapy to treat
grass allergic rhinitis, or hay fever, did not find a
recommended dose for a late-stage trial.
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said a study on suitable doses of its therapy to treat
grass allergic rhinitis, or hay fever, did not find a
recommended dose for a late-stage trial.
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"No special treatment" for Britain in EU exit - Merkel ally
BERLIN, June 27 (Reuters) - Britain should not receive any
special treatment in negotiating its exit from the European
Union after last week's referendum vote, the parliamentary
leader of German Chancellor's conservative Christian Democrats
(CDU) said on Monday.
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special treatment in negotiating its exit from the European
Union after last week's referendum vote, the parliamentary
leader of German Chancellor's conservative Christian Democrats
(CDU) said on Monday.
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Sunday, June 26, 2016
Another death in Malaysia linked to airbag rupture in Honda car -media
KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Reuters) - The driver of a Honda City
in Malaysia possibly died from a ruptured airbag after her car
was involved in a "minor accident" over the weekend, local daily
The Star reported on Monday.
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in Malaysia possibly died from a ruptured airbag after her car
was involved in a "minor accident" over the weekend, local daily
The Star reported on Monday.
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UPDATE 1-Anbang plans to convert most of Waldorf Astoria to apartments -WSJ
NEW YORK, June 26 (Reuters) - China's Anbang Insurance Group
Co plans to convert as much as three-quarters of the
rooms at New York's landmark Waldorf Astoria hotel into
apartments, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing
people familiar with the matter.
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Co plans to convert as much as three-quarters of the
rooms at New York's landmark Waldorf Astoria hotel into
apartments, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing
people familiar with the matter.
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Anbang plans to convert most of Waldorf Astoria to apartments -WSJ
NEW YORK, June 26 (Reuters) - China's Anbang Insurance Group
Co plans to convert as much as three-quarters of the rooms at
the landmark Waldorf Astoria hotel into apartments, the Wall
Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing people familiar with
the matter.
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Co plans to convert as much as three-quarters of the rooms at
the landmark Waldorf Astoria hotel into apartments, the Wall
Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing people familiar with
the matter.
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Spain's Ciudadanos says ready to talk to People's Party over govt
MADRID, June 26 (Reuters) - Spain's newcomer liberal party,
Ciudadanos, is ready to immediately open talks with the People's
Party (PP) of caretaker Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy to form a
government after Sunday's general election, Ciudadanos leader
Albert Rivera said.
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Ciudadanos, is ready to immediately open talks with the People's
Party (PP) of caretaker Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy to form a
government after Sunday's general election, Ciudadanos leader
Albert Rivera said.
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Lithuanian village crowns prettiest goat in annual pageant
RAMYGALA, Lithuania, June 26 (Reuters) - The Lithuanian
village of Ramygala held its annual beauty pageant on Sunday,
the top prize going to a 16-month-old female goat called Demyte,
or "Little Spot".
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village of Ramygala held its annual beauty pageant on Sunday,
the top prize going to a 16-month-old female goat called Demyte,
or "Little Spot".
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Box Office: 'Finding Dory' Drowns Out Disappointing 'Independence Day: Resurgence'
LOS ANGELES, June 26 (Variety.com) - "Finding Dory" showed
plenty of box office staying power with $73.2 million in an
otherwise modest weekend at the North America box office as
"Independence Day: Resurgence" invaded with a disappointing
$41.6 million.
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plenty of box office staying power with $73.2 million in an
otherwise modest weekend at the North America box office as
"Independence Day: Resurgence" invaded with a disappointing
$41.6 million.
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UPDATE 1-French PM: Europe must stop being finicky and intrusive
PARIS, June 26 (Reuters) - The European Union must stop
being nit-picky and intrusive, French Prime Minister Manuel
Valls said on Sunday as the bloc scrambled to handle the
aftermath of Britain's vote to leave.
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being nit-picky and intrusive, French Prime Minister Manuel
Valls said on Sunday as the bloc scrambled to handle the
aftermath of Britain's vote to leave.
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UPDATE 2-Roller coaster carriage derails injuring seven at Scottish theme park - Daily Record
LONDON, June 26 (Reuters) - A roller coaster carriage at a
theme park in Scotland came off its rails on Sunday and fell
30ft (10 metres) onto a children's ride below injuring around
seven people, the Daily Record newspaper reported.
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theme park in Scotland came off its rails on Sunday and fell
30ft (10 metres) onto a children's ride below injuring around
seven people, the Daily Record newspaper reported.
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MIDEAST STOCKS-Gulf sinks on Brexit but comes off lows; Egypt hardest hit
DUBAI, June 26 (Reuters) - Middle East stocks fell sharply
on Sunday because of Britain's vote to leave the European Union
but Gulf bourses came well off their lows. Egypt was hardest hit
because of concern that fund inflows into the country could
shrink further.
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on Sunday because of Britain's vote to leave the European Union
but Gulf bourses came well off their lows. Egypt was hardest hit
because of concern that fund inflows into the country could
shrink further.
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Roller coaster carriage derails at Scottish theme park - Daily Record
LONDON, June 26 (Reuters) - A roller coaster carriage at a
theme park in Scotland came off its rails on Sunday and fell on
a children's ride below, the Daily Record newspaper reported.
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theme park in Scotland came off its rails on Sunday and fell on
a children's ride below, the Daily Record newspaper reported.
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Kuka nears deal with Chinese bidder - source
BERLIN/FRANKFURT, June 26 (Reuters) - German robotics maker
Kuka is on the brink of agreeing to an investor
agreement with Chinese bidder Midea that includes a
long-term commitment to existing headquarters, factories and
jobs, a source close to the negotiations said.
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Kuka is on the brink of agreeing to an investor
agreement with Chinese bidder Midea that includes a
long-term commitment to existing headquarters, factories and
jobs, a source close to the negotiations said.
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TUI says Brexit to hit profit, not travel patterns
BERLIN, June 26 (Reuters) - European travel group TUI
, which makes about a third of its turnover in Britain,
expects a dent to its profits because of the fall in the pound
after Britain's decision to leave the European Union but does
not see a big change in travel habits.
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, which makes about a third of its turnover in Britain,
expects a dent to its profits because of the fall in the pound
after Britain's decision to leave the European Union but does
not see a big change in travel habits.
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UPDATE 1-China's Alipay could take stake in Germany's Wirecard - report
BERLIN, June 26 (Reuters) - Wirecard AG is
negotiating with representatives of Alipay, a unit of Chinese
e-commerce giant Alibaba, about it taking a stake of up
to 25 percent in the German banking software company, a
newspaper reported on Sunday.
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negotiating with representatives of Alipay, a unit of Chinese
e-commerce giant Alibaba, about it taking a stake of up
to 25 percent in the German banking software company, a
newspaper reported on Sunday.
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China bus fire kills 35
BEIJING, June 26 (Reuters) - At least 35 people, including
two children, died after a tour bus crashed and caught fire in
central China, state media reported on Sunday.
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two children, died after a tour bus crashed and caught fire in
central China, state media reported on Sunday.
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VW should pay Europeans same compensation as US drivers-EU commissioner
BERLIN, June 26 (Reuters) - Volkswagen AG should
offer European drivers similar compensation to what the German
carmaker is expected to pay U.S. customers, Europe's Industry
Commissioner Elzbieta Bienkowska told a newspaper on Sunday.
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offer European drivers similar compensation to what the German
carmaker is expected to pay U.S. customers, Europe's Industry
Commissioner Elzbieta Bienkowska told a newspaper on Sunday.
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Saturday, June 25, 2016
UK opposition leader Corbyn sacks shadow foreign secretary amid party coup report-media
June 26 (Reuters) - British Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn
sacked his shadow foreign secretary, Hilary Benn, on Sunday, The
Observer newspaper said, after it revealed he was preparing to
lead a coup against the party boss.
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sacked his shadow foreign secretary, Hilary Benn, on Sunday, The
Observer newspaper said, after it revealed he was preparing to
lead a coup against the party boss.
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UPDATE 2-New York Times fashion photographer Bill Cunningham dies at 87
NEW YORK, June 25 (Reuters) - Bill Cunningham, the
celebrated New York Times fashion photographer known for his
shots of emerging trends on the streets of New York City, died
on Saturday at age of 87 after being hospitalized for a stroke.
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celebrated New York Times fashion photographer known for his
shots of emerging trends on the streets of New York City, died
on Saturday at age of 87 after being hospitalized for a stroke.
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New York Times fashion photographer Bill Cunningham dies at 87
June 25 (Reuters) - Bill Cunningham, the New York Times
fashion photographer known for his shots of emerging trends on
the streets of New York City, died on Saturday at age of 87
after being hospitalized for a stroke, the newspaper said.
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fashion photographer known for his shots of emerging trends on
the streets of New York City, died on Saturday at age of 87
after being hospitalized for a stroke, the newspaper said.
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Alipay could take stake in Wirecard - report
BERLIN, June 26 (Reuters) - Wirecard AG is
negotiating with representatives of Alipay, a unit of Chinese
e-commerce giant Alibaba, about it taking a stake of up
to 25 percent in the German banking software company, a
newspaper reported on Sunday.
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negotiating with representatives of Alipay, a unit of Chinese
e-commerce giant Alibaba, about it taking a stake of up
to 25 percent in the German banking software company, a
newspaper reported on Sunday.
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Muddy Glastonbury mourns Brexit but awaits British pride, Adele
GLASTONBURY, England, June 25 (Reuters) - Mud-covered
revellers at Britain's Glastonbury festival were in high spirits
as the second day of music got under way on Saturday, with
British star Adele's performance keenly awaited though many were
still mourning Britain's vote to leave the European Union.
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revellers at Britain's Glastonbury festival were in high spirits
as the second day of music got under way on Saturday, with
British star Adele's performance keenly awaited though many were
still mourning Britain's vote to leave the European Union.
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Argentina says reaches car trade deal with main buyer Brazil
BUENOS AIRES, June 25 (Reuters) - Argentina and Brazil have
agreed to extend a bilateral deal on automobile exports for
another four years, the Argentine government announced on
Saturday after a round of trade talks in Brasilia.
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agreed to extend a bilateral deal on automobile exports for
another four years, the Argentine government announced on
Saturday after a round of trade talks in Brasilia.
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Bernie Worrell, P-Funk keyboardist known as 'Wizard of Woo,' dies at 72
NEW YORK, June 25 (Reuters) - Bernie Worrell, the
keyboardist and founding member of Parliament-Funkadelic known
as the "Wizard of Woo," died on Friday at the age of 72,
according to his website.
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keyboardist and founding member of Parliament-Funkadelic known
as the "Wizard of Woo," died on Friday at the age of 72,
according to his website.
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INSIGHT-As Cameron loses biggest gamble, Johnson looks biggest winner
LONDON, June 24 (Reuters) - It was David Cameron's biggest
gamble and he was convinced he would win. Now, the British
leader's closest rival - in the EU referendum, in the
Conservative Party and in the country - is the frontrunner to
take his job.
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gamble and he was convinced he would win. Now, the British
leader's closest rival - in the EU referendum, in the
Conservative Party and in the country - is the frontrunner to
take his job.
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UPDATE 1-China tightens controls on paid-for internet search ads
BEIJING, June 25 (Reuters) - China's internet regulator said
on Saturday that search engines should tighten management of
paid-for ads in search results, making clear which results are
paid-for and limiting their numbers.
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on Saturday that search engines should tighten management of
paid-for ads in search results, making clear which results are
paid-for and limiting their numbers.
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Friday, June 24, 2016
China tightens controls on paid-for internet search ads
BEIJING, June 25 (Reuters) - China's internet regulator said
on Saturday that search engines should tighten management of
paid-for ads in search results, making clear which results are
paid-for and limiting their numbers.
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on Saturday that search engines should tighten management of
paid-for ads in search results, making clear which results are
paid-for and limiting their numbers.
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China media snidely criticise Brexit vote, but upbeat on UK ties
BEIJING, June 25 (Reuters) - Chinese state media on Saturday
offered snide criticism of the negative consequences of
democracy after Britain voted to leave the European Union, but
vowed to stand by the "golden age" of Sino-British ties.
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offered snide criticism of the negative consequences of
democracy after Britain voted to leave the European Union, but
vowed to stand by the "golden age" of Sino-British ties.
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One in seven women in Bengaluru garment factories face sexual violence, report says
CHENNAI, India, June 25 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - She
was 20 when the abuse started. Her supervisor at the garment
factory where she worked would grope and pinch her, sometimes
leaving bruises. Her complaints were ignored and her abuser went
unpunished.
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was 20 when the abuse started. Her supervisor at the garment
factory where she worked would grope and pinch her, sometimes
leaving bruises. Her complaints were ignored and her abuser went
unpunished.
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Dick's Sporting Goods bids on 17 Sports Authority stores -source
NEW YORK, June 23 (Reuters) - Dick's Sporting Goods
submitted a bid for 17 Sports Authority stores, with other
retailers making offers for only single locations of the
bankrupt sporting goods retailer, according to a person familiar
with the matter.
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submitted a bid for 17 Sports Authority stores, with other
retailers making offers for only single locations of the
bankrupt sporting goods retailer, according to a person familiar
with the matter.
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UPDATE 1-Russell reconstitution adds to U.S. market's volume, volatility
NEW YORK, June 24 (Reuters) - FTSE Russell reconfigured its
indexes at the close in an annual event that triggered the
highest trading volume for any session in almost five years and
added to Friday's high volatility in the U.S. stock market.
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indexes at the close in an annual event that triggered the
highest trading volume for any session in almost five years and
added to Friday's high volatility in the U.S. stock market.
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HBO says Brexit won't hurt 'Game of Thrones' production
LOS ANGELES, June 24 (Reuters) - "Game of Thrones," the hit
HBO cable TV series that is partly filmed in Northern Ireland,
will not suffer due to Britain's decision to leave the European
Union, the cable network said on Friday, aiming to quash
speculation that the lavishly produced show would lose EU
funding.
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HBO cable TV series that is partly filmed in Northern Ireland,
will not suffer due to Britain's decision to leave the European
Union, the cable network said on Friday, aiming to quash
speculation that the lavishly produced show would lose EU
funding.
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Former wrestler Hulk Hogan to serve on Gawker creditor committee
NEW YORK, June 24 (Reuters) - Former professional wrestler
Hulk Hogan, whose lawsuit against Gawker Media LLC precipitated
its bankruptcy, will serve on the committee of unsecured
creditors, according to a court filing.
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Hulk Hogan, whose lawsuit against Gawker Media LLC precipitated
its bankruptcy, will serve on the committee of unsecured
creditors, according to a court filing.
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Russell reconstitution adds to U.S. market's volume, volatility
NEW YORK, June 24 (Reuters) - FTSE Russell reconfigured its
indexes at the close in an annual event that triggered the
highest trading volume for any session in almost five years and
added to Friday's high volatility in the U.S. share market.
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indexes at the close in an annual event that triggered the
highest trading volume for any session in almost five years and
added to Friday's high volatility in the U.S. share market.
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U.S. states, Rockefellers clash with U.S. House panel on Exxon climate probes
HOUSTON, June 24 (Reuters) - With many U.S. states
proceeding with investigations of Exxon Mobil Corp's
record on climate change, the attorney general of Massachusetts
and investment funds of the Rockefeller family on Friday told a
Congressional committee it lacked powers to oversee those
probes.
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proceeding with investigations of Exxon Mobil Corp's
record on climate change, the attorney general of Massachusetts
and investment funds of the Rockefeller family on Friday told a
Congressional committee it lacked powers to oversee those
probes.
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Obama stands by warning on British trade deal after EU vote -W. House
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE, June 24 (Reuters) - President Barack
Obama stands by his comment that Britain would move to the back
of the queue when it comes to trade deals with the United States
if it left the European Union, the White House said on Friday.
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Obama stands by his comment that Britain would move to the back
of the queue when it comes to trade deals with the United States
if it left the European Union, the White House said on Friday.
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Lindsay Lohan fumes over #Brexit, Elizabeth Hurley sleeps soundly
NEW YORK, June 24 (Reuters) - Lindsay Lohan went viral on
social media in the early hours of Friday. Only this time, it
wasn't about her transgressions.
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social media in the early hours of Friday. Only this time, it
wasn't about her transgressions.
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UPDATE 1-UK 'Leave' vote deflates hopes for U.S.-EU trade deal
WASHINGTON, June 24 (Reuters) - Britain's looming exit from
the European Union is another huge setback for negotiations on a
massive U.S.-EU free trade deal that were already stalled by
deeply entrenched differences and growing anti-trade sentiment
on both sides of the Atlantic.
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the European Union is another huge setback for negotiations on a
massive U.S.-EU free trade deal that were already stalled by
deeply entrenched differences and growing anti-trade sentiment
on both sides of the Atlantic.
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UPDATE 1-Amid 'Brexit' selloff, some fund managers are bargain shopping
NEW YORK, June 24 (Reuters) - Britain's unexpected decision
to leave the European Union spurred a global stock market
selloff that has inspired some opportunistic U.S. investors to
move in the opposite direction.
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to leave the European Union spurred a global stock market
selloff that has inspired some opportunistic U.S. investors to
move in the opposite direction.
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Brexit seen hurting UK property market, London the most
LONDON, June 24 (Reuters) - Britain's decision to quit the
European Union led to sharp falls in property-related stocks on
Friday on the expectation the recent cooling of both residential
and commercial markets, a major driving force of the economy for
years, will deepen.
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European Union led to sharp falls in property-related stocks on
Friday on the expectation the recent cooling of both residential
and commercial markets, a major driving force of the economy for
years, will deepen.
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Ad firms join forces to publicize global U.N. poverty goals
NEW YORK, June 24 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - The world's
6 largest advertising firms are putting rivalry aside to help
get the word out on the United Nations' agenda to combat global
ills with a major pro bono publicity campaign, U.N.
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon announced on Friday.
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6 largest advertising firms are putting rivalry aside to help
get the word out on the United Nations' agenda to combat global
ills with a major pro bono publicity campaign, U.N.
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon announced on Friday.
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British retailers battered by vote for Brexit
LONDON, June 24 (Reuters) - Shares in British retailers were
hammered on Friday as the country's decision to quit the
European Union hit sterling and raised the prospect of another
recession.
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hammered on Friday as the country's decision to quit the
European Union hit sterling and raised the prospect of another
recession.
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UPDATE 2-Sinn Fein calls for Irish unity poll as Brexit fallout begins
* Banks, UK-exposed companies lead stock market rout
(Adds Irish Prime Minister Kenny comments)
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(Adds Irish Prime Minister Kenny comments)
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India's new deal for textile workers could add to risks, campaigners say
CHENNAI, India, June 24 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - An
Indian government initiative to create millions of jobs and
increase exports in the textile and garment industries could put
vulnerable workers at greater risk, activists said, calling for
better enforcement of existing labour laws.
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Indian government initiative to create millions of jobs and
increase exports in the textile and garment industries could put
vulnerable workers at greater risk, activists said, calling for
better enforcement of existing labour laws.
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Triumph for "Brexiteer" Nigel Farage, British scourge of the EU
LONDON, June 24 (Reuters) - Britain's vote to leave the
European Union is a triumph for Nigel Farage, the abrasive
anti-immigration politician who tapped into a deep well of
popular anger that rivals failed to understand.
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European Union is a triumph for Nigel Farage, the abrasive
anti-immigration politician who tapped into a deep well of
popular anger that rivals failed to understand.
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Weak U.S. core capital goods orders point to subdued business spending
WASHINGTON, June 24 (Reuters) - New orders for U.S.
manufactured capital goods unexpectedly fell in May as demand
declined across the board, suggesting business spending will
remain a drag on economic growth in the second quarter.
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manufactured capital goods unexpectedly fell in May as demand
declined across the board, suggesting business spending will
remain a drag on economic growth in the second quarter.
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WRAPUP 1-Weak U.S. core capital goods orders point to subdued business spending
WASHINGTON, June 24 (Reuters) - New orders for U.S.
manufactured capital goods unexpectedly fell in May as demand
declined broadly, suggesting business spending will remain a
drag on economic growth in the second quarter.
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manufactured capital goods unexpectedly fell in May as demand
declined broadly, suggesting business spending will remain a
drag on economic growth in the second quarter.
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UPDATE 1-From beer to drugs to cars: Global business laments EU vote
LONDON, June 24 (Reuters) - Chief executives from Tokyo to
Denver woke up on Friday to currency turmoil, plunging share
prices and tough decisions after Britain's vote to leave the
European Union raised widespread fears over economic growth.
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Denver woke up on Friday to currency turmoil, plunging share
prices and tough decisions after Britain's vote to leave the
European Union raised widespread fears over economic growth.
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London gold dealers report surge in coin, bar demand on Brexit vote
LONDON, June 24 (Reuters) - Gold dealers in London reported
surging demand for coins and bars on Friday, with some saying
stocks were tight, after a shock vote for Britain to leave the
European Union sent financial markets into meltdown and drove
the pound lower.
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surging demand for coins and bars on Friday, with some saying
stocks were tight, after a shock vote for Britain to leave the
European Union sent financial markets into meltdown and drove
the pound lower.
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Scotland "highly likely" to hold 2nd independence vote after EU vote -Sturgeon
LONDON, June 24 (Reuters) - Scotland is highly likely to
hold a second independence referendum, Scottish First Minister
Nicola Sturgeon said on Friday, adding she would do what was
necessary to secure the country's place in the European Union
after Britain voted to leave the bloc.
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hold a second independence referendum, Scottish First Minister
Nicola Sturgeon said on Friday, adding she would do what was
necessary to secure the country's place in the European Union
after Britain voted to leave the bloc.
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Sri Lanka enacts right to information bill after successive delays
COLOMBO, June 24 (Reuters) - Sri Lanka's parliament enacted
a right to information bill on Friday, in a move to curb
corruption and provide timely information to the public.
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a right to information bill on Friday, in a move to curb
corruption and provide timely information to the public.
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UPDATE 1-Nissan sues S. Korea govt over accusations of emissions cheating
SEOUL, June 24 (Reuters) - Nissan Motor Co Ltd's
South Korean unit said it has filed a lawsuit over claims by the
government that the automaker had cheated on emissions with its
Qashqai diesel sport utility vehicle.
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South Korean unit said it has filed a lawsuit over claims by the
government that the automaker had cheated on emissions with its
Qashqai diesel sport utility vehicle.
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Leading Brexit figure Johnson jeered as departs London home
LONDON, June 24 (Reuters) - Ex-London mayor Boris Johnson, a
leading Brexit campaigner and the bookmakers' favourite to
replace David Cameron as prime minister, was booed and jeered as
he left his London home on Friday.
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leading Brexit campaigner and the bookmakers' favourite to
replace David Cameron as prime minister, was booed and jeered as
he left his London home on Friday.
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HIGHLIGHTS-UK's Cameron says to stand down
LONDON, June 24 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister David
Cameron said he would stand down by October after voters decided
Britain should leave the European Union, something Cameron had
campaigned against.
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Cameron said he would stand down by October after voters decided
Britain should leave the European Union, something Cameron had
campaigned against.
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TEXT-Bank of England's Carney speaks after UK votes for Brexit
LONDON, June 24 (Reuters) - Bank of England Governor Mark
Carney made a statement after voters decided in a referendum
that Britain should leave the European Union.
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Carney made a statement after voters decided in a referendum
that Britain should leave the European Union.
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From beer to drugs to cars: Global business laments EU vote
LONDON, June 24 (Reuters) - Shocked chief executives from
Mumbai to Denver woke up on Friday to face tough decisions over
how to respond to Britain's vote to leave the European Union.
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Mumbai to Denver woke up on Friday to face tough decisions over
how to respond to Britain's vote to leave the European Union.
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UK opposition leader says Brexit vote is due to anger at governments
LONDON, June 24 (Reuters) - The leader of the UK's
opposition Labour party Jeremy Corbyn said Britons voted to
leave the EU because they were angry about their treatment by
successive governments.
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opposition Labour party Jeremy Corbyn said Britons voted to
leave the EU because they were angry about their treatment by
successive governments.
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Thursday, June 23, 2016
Ireland calls emergency cabinet meeting, says Brexit has "very significant" implications
DUBLIN, June 24 (Reuters) - Britain's vote to leave the
European Union has very significant implications for Ireland and
the European Union as a whole, the Irish government said ahead
of an emergency cabinet meeting on Friday.
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European Union has very significant implications for Ireland and
the European Union as a whole, the Irish government said ahead
of an emergency cabinet meeting on Friday.
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Ralph Stanley, U.S. bluegrass music pioneer, dies at 89
June 23 (Reuters) - U.S. bluegrass pioneer Ralph Stanley,
who with his brother Carter helped popularize the Appalachian
music and gained late career fame through the movie "O Brother,
Where Art Thou?," died on Thursday, the family said. He was 89.
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who with his brother Carter helped popularize the Appalachian
music and gained late career fame through the movie "O Brother,
Where Art Thou?," died on Thursday, the family said. He was 89.
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UPDATE 1-S.Korea issues arrest warrant for VW exec in emissions probe
SEOUL, June 24 (Reuters) - A South Korean court on Friday
issued the first warrant for the arrest of a Volkswagen AG
executive in connection with its cheating of vehicle
emissions tests, in another blow to the German automaker's
efforts to move on from the scandal.
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issued the first warrant for the arrest of a Volkswagen AG
executive in connection with its cheating of vehicle
emissions tests, in another blow to the German automaker's
efforts to move on from the scandal.
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Sharp shares dive 16.5 pct on downgrade to Tokyo bourse's 2nd section
TOKYO, June 24 (Reuters) - Shares in Japanese electronics
maker Sharp Corp fell as much as 16.5 percent on Friday
after the company said it would be demoted to the Tokyo Stock
Exchange's second section from the first section as of August 1.
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maker Sharp Corp fell as much as 16.5 percent on Friday
after the company said it would be demoted to the Tokyo Stock
Exchange's second section from the first section as of August 1.
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WRAPUP 2-Leave camp leads in early UK referendum count
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(Updates results, reaction)
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(Updates results, reaction)
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FEATURE-Fears for poor as Brazil cuts 'Minha Casa, Minha Vida' housing plan
RIO DE JANEIRO, June 24 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) -
G overnment cutbacks to Brazil's pioneering social housing
program, which has provided homes for several million people,
will undermine property rights and increase inequality in South
America's largest economy, analysts warn.
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G overnment cutbacks to Brazil's pioneering social housing
program, which has provided homes for several million people,
will undermine property rights and increase inequality in South
America's largest economy, analysts warn.
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UPDATE 3-Tears of joy as rebels sign ceasefire with Colombian government
HAVANA/BOGOTA, June 23 (Reuters) - Colombia's government and
leftist FARC rebels signed a historic ceasefire deal on Thursday
that brings them tantalizingly close to ending the longest
running conflict in the Americas.
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leftist FARC rebels signed a historic ceasefire deal on Thursday
that brings them tantalizingly close to ending the longest
running conflict in the Americas.
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UPDATE 2-Fiat Chrysler accused of concealing defect in Jeep Grand Cherokee
LOS ANGELES, June 23 (Reuters) - Jeep Grand Cherokee owners
on Thursday filed suit in California against Fiat Chrysler
, accusing the automaker of concealing a shifter design
defect linked to driverless rollaway accidents, including this
week's death of "Star Trek" actor Anton Yelchin.
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on Thursday filed suit in California against Fiat Chrysler
, accusing the automaker of concealing a shifter design
defect linked to driverless rollaway accidents, including this
week's death of "Star Trek" actor Anton Yelchin.
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New app asks users to fight sex trafficking by snapping photos
NEW YORK, June 23 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Smartphone
users in the United States can try to help catch sex traffickers
with a newly introduced app designed to identify hotel rooms
where victims are held.
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users in the United States can try to help catch sex traffickers
with a newly introduced app designed to identify hotel rooms
where victims are held.
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Democrat gun control sit-in sparks social media sensation
June 23 (Reuters) - A blackout of television cameras in the
U.S. House Representatives during the Democrats' gun control
sit-in may have spurred public interest in the protest as it
forced the demonstrators to use social media to broadcast their
message.
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U.S. House Representatives during the Democrats' gun control
sit-in may have spurred public interest in the protest as it
forced the demonstrators to use social media to broadcast their
message.
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Fiat Chrysler accused of concealing defect in Jeep Grand Cherokee
LOS ANGELES, June 23 (Reuters) - Jeep Grand Cherokee owners
on Thursday filed suit in California against Fiat Chrysler
, accusing the automaker of concealing and failing to
fix a shifter design defect linked to driverless rollaway
accidents, including the death this week of "Star Trek" actor
Anton Yelchin.
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on Thursday filed suit in California against Fiat Chrysler
, accusing the automaker of concealing and failing to
fix a shifter design defect linked to driverless rollaway
accidents, including the death this week of "Star Trek" actor
Anton Yelchin.
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VW's U.S. emissions settlement nearly $10.3 billion -source
June 23 (Reuters) - Volkswagen AG's diesel
emissions settlement with U.S. regulators is valued at nearly
$10.3 billion, a source briefed on the agreement said on
Thursday.
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emissions settlement with U.S. regulators is valued at nearly
$10.3 billion, a source briefed on the agreement said on
Thursday.
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UPDATE 1-Led Zeppelin did not steal 'Stairway' riff, jurors say
LOS ANGELES, June 23 (Reuters) - The guitar riff Led
Zeppelin used in the 1971 classic "Stairway to Heaven" differed
substantially from one the English band was accused of stealing
from the U.S. group Spirit, a jury found on Thursday in a
copyright infringement trial in Los Angeles.
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Zeppelin used in the 1971 classic "Stairway to Heaven" differed
substantially from one the English band was accused of stealing
from the U.S. group Spirit, a jury found on Thursday in a
copyright infringement trial in Los Angeles.
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Pay TV firms make billing changes after Senate report
WASHINGTON, June 23 (Reuters) - Cable TV companies Time
Warner Cable and Charter Communications Inc agreed to provide
billing credits and make other changes after a U.S. Senate
committee found overbilling to thousands of consumers.
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Warner Cable and Charter Communications Inc agreed to provide
billing credits and make other changes after a U.S. Senate
committee found overbilling to thousands of consumers.
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Self-driving shuttles take to streets of Swiss city
SION, Switzerland, June 23 (Reuters) - Residents and
visitors to Sion can now get around parts of the Swiss city in a
new type of shuttle -- a self-driving one -- in what bus company
PostBus said was a first for the country.
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visitors to Sion can now get around parts of the Swiss city in a
new type of shuttle -- a self-driving one -- in what bus company
PostBus said was a first for the country.
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REFILE-SPECIAL REPORT-Is Donald Trump struggling to find the green with his golf investments?
TURNBERRY, Scotland, June 23 (Reuters) - When Donald Trump
officially re-opens his Turnberry golf resort this week, he will
be unveiling his most prestigious golf project yet. The seaside
course has hosted The Open - Europe's only golf major - four
times and is regularly listed as one of the world's top courses.
It's also one of the biggest golf investments by the Republican
party's presumptive presidential nominee.
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officially re-opens his Turnberry golf resort this week, he will
be unveiling his most prestigious golf project yet. The seaside
course has hosted The Open - Europe's only golf major - four
times and is regularly listed as one of the world's top courses.
It's also one of the biggest golf investments by the Republican
party's presumptive presidential nominee.
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U.S. top court split 4-4 over in Native American tribal court dispute
WASHINGTON, June 23 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court on
Thursday allowed a child sexual molestation lawsuit against
discount retailer Dollar General Corp to move forward in a
Native American tribal court in Mississippi.
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Thursday allowed a child sexual molestation lawsuit against
discount retailer Dollar General Corp to move forward in a
Native American tribal court in Mississippi.
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MIDEAST STOCKS-Gulf nudges up in thin trade; Egypt bounces
DUBAI, June 23 (Reuters) - Most stock markets in the Gulf
made small gains on Thursday, but trading volumes were thin
because of uncertainty over the result of Britain's vote on
whether to stay in the European Union.
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made small gains on Thursday, but trading volumes were thin
because of uncertainty over the result of Britain's vote on
whether to stay in the European Union.
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UPDATE 1-Canada creates working group to study booming housing market
TORONTO, June 23 (Reuters) - The Canadian government is
creating a working group of federal, provincial and municipal
officials that will study the country's booming housing market
and provide possible policy changes, the finance minister said
on Thursday.
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creating a working group of federal, provincial and municipal
officials that will study the country's booming housing market
and provide possible policy changes, the finance minister said
on Thursday.
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Briton revives Czech "pig" scooters from communist times
PRAGUE, June 23 (Reuters) - Neil Eamonn Smith fell in love
while attending a wedding in the Czech Republic shortly after
moving to the central European country from his native Britain
almost two decades ago.
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while attending a wedding in the Czech Republic shortly after
moving to the central European country from his native Britain
almost two decades ago.
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UPDATE 1-Qunar Cayman Islands receives go-private offer
June 23 (Reuters) - Chinese online travel company Qunar
Cayman Islands Ltd said a unit of private equity fund
Ocean Imagination LP offered to acquire the company.
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Cayman Islands Ltd said a unit of private equity fund
Ocean Imagination LP offered to acquire the company.
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HKEx, Thomson Reuters launch series of renminbi indexes
HONG KONG, June 23 (Reuters) - The Hong Kong Exchanges and
Clearing Limited (HKEx) and Thomson Reuters on
Thursday launched a series of renminbi indexes which measure the
intraday performance of the yuan against a basket of
currencies.
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Clearing Limited (HKEx) and Thomson Reuters on
Thursday launched a series of renminbi indexes which measure the
intraday performance of the yuan against a basket of
currencies.
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Jurors in Led Zeppelin copyright trial to deliberate for 2nd day
LOS ANGELES, June 23 (Reuters) - Jurors in Led Zeppelin's
copyright infringement trial were due to begin a second day of
deliberations on Thursday to decide whether the English rock
band ripped off the opening chords of "Stairway to Heaven" from
an American group.
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copyright infringement trial were due to begin a second day of
deliberations on Thursday to decide whether the English rock
band ripped off the opening chords of "Stairway to Heaven" from
an American group.
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Germany embraces glitzy offices to shake up corporate culture
MUNICH/HERZOGENAURACH, Germany, June 23 (Reuters) - Major
German companies are investing in ambitious new buildings
designed to attract top staff and encourage innovation, seeking
to create a more dynamic corporate culture and keep pace with
U.S. rivals despite investor concerns about the cost.
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German companies are investing in ambitious new buildings
designed to attract top staff and encourage innovation, seeking
to create a more dynamic corporate culture and keep pace with
U.S. rivals despite investor concerns about the cost.
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Indie pop group has babies dancing with "HandClap" song
LOS ANGELES, June 23 (Reuters) - High-energy indie pop group
Fitz and the Tantrums has babies dancing along to their music,
their single, "HandClap", has figured in film and television
trailers, and their self-titled album has debuted on the
Billboard 200 album chart at number 17.
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Fitz and the Tantrums has babies dancing along to their music,
their single, "HandClap", has figured in film and television
trailers, and their self-titled album has debuted on the
Billboard 200 album chart at number 17.
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Hong Kong democracy activist "Long Hair" charged as elections loom
HONG KONG, June 23 (Reuters) - Hong Kong pro-democracy
lawmaker "Long Hair" Leung Kwok-hung has been charged with
failing to declare a donation of HK$250,000 ($32,000) from a
media tycoon and outspoken critic of China, the Chinese-ruled
city's corruption watchdog said on Thursday.
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lawmaker "Long Hair" Leung Kwok-hung has been charged with
failing to declare a donation of HK$250,000 ($32,000) from a
media tycoon and outspoken critic of China, the Chinese-ruled
city's corruption watchdog said on Thursday.
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JAC Motors considers electric car production in Bulgaria
SOFIA, June 23 (Reuters) - Chinese automaker JAC Motors
is exploring opportunities to start making electric
cars in Bulgaria, the Balkan country's economy ministry said.
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is exploring opportunities to start making electric
cars in Bulgaria, the Balkan country's economy ministry said.
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UPDATE 1-Britain votes on EU membership after tight and bitter campaign
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on Eikon
(Updates with polls open, S&P warning, G7 plan, newspaper
headlines)
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on Eikon
(Updates with polls open, S&P warning, G7 plan, newspaper
headlines)
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Supporters of global sustainability ask businesses to step up
NEW YORK, June 23 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Advocates
of sustainable development called on the world's most powerful
companies to build the United Nations' agenda combating global
ills into their business plans, pitches to shareholders and
messages to consumers.
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of sustainable development called on the world's most powerful
companies to build the United Nations' agenda combating global
ills into their business plans, pitches to shareholders and
messages to consumers.
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Wednesday, June 22, 2016
Honda recalls nearly 150,000 vehicles in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Reuters) - Honda Malaysia said on
Thursday it was recalling 147,894 vehicles to replace the front
passenger airbag inflator.
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Thursday it was recalling 147,894 vehicles to replace the front
passenger airbag inflator.
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UPDATE 1-U.S. House Democrats broadcast 'sit-in' on social media after cameras shut down
June 22 (Reuters) - Democrats demanding action on gun
control turned to Twitter's Periscope and Facebook's
live video platform to broadcast their "sit-in" on the
floor of the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday after
the chamber's cameras shut down.
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control turned to Twitter's Periscope and Facebook's
live video platform to broadcast their "sit-in" on the
floor of the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday after
the chamber's cameras shut down.
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Britain votes on EU membership after tight and bitter campaign
LONDON, June 23 (Reuters) - Britons will decide the future
of their country and Europe on Thursday in a vote on European
Union membership after a bitter campaign that appeared to divide
the nation down the middle.
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of their country and Europe on Thursday in a vote on European
Union membership after a bitter campaign that appeared to divide
the nation down the middle.
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China's Sanpower confirms joint bid for McDonald's HK, China assets
HONG KONG, June 23 (Reuters) - China's Sanpower Group said
it has submitted a joint bid with Beijing Tourism Group for
McDonald's Hong Kong and China businesses, confirming
information provided by people familiar with the matter a day
earlier.
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it has submitted a joint bid with Beijing Tourism Group for
McDonald's Hong Kong and China businesses, confirming
information provided by people familiar with the matter a day
earlier.
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Nose job: smells are smart sensors' last frontier
SINGAPORE, June 23 (Reuters) - Phones or watches may be
smart enough to detect sound, light, motion, touch, direction,
acceleration and even the weather, but they can't smell.
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smart enough to detect sound, light, motion, touch, direction,
acceleration and even the weather, but they can't smell.
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TheCityUK lists 'demands' in case of Brexit -the Telegraph
June 22 (Reuters) - Finance industry lobby group TheCityUK
has itemised a list of "demands" for politicians if Britain
votes to leave the European Union in Thursday's referendum, the
Daily Telegraph reported on Wednesday.
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has itemised a list of "demands" for politicians if Britain
votes to leave the European Union in Thursday's referendum, the
Daily Telegraph reported on Wednesday.
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U.S. House Democrats broadcast 'sit-in' on social media after cameras shut down
June 22 (Reuters) - Democrats demanding action on gun
control turned to Twitter's Periscope and Facebook's
live video platform to broadcast their "sit-in" on the
floor of the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday after
the chamber's cameras shut down.
Read more
control turned to Twitter's Periscope and Facebook's
live video platform to broadcast their "sit-in" on the
floor of the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday after
the chamber's cameras shut down.
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WRAPUP 1-Investors see trouble in Musk's dream for Tesla-SolarCity tie-up
June 22 (Reuters) - Investors questioned a plan by Silicon
Valley heavyweight Elon Musk for his electric car company Tesla
Motors to buy his rooftop solar company SolarCity for up to $2.8
billion, sending Tesla's shares down more than 10 percent on
concerns the two would not fit together and a deal would
distract Tesla from making cars.
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Valley heavyweight Elon Musk for his electric car company Tesla
Motors to buy his rooftop solar company SolarCity for up to $2.8
billion, sending Tesla's shares down more than 10 percent on
concerns the two would not fit together and a deal would
distract Tesla from making cars.
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FAA proposes two new fines against Amazon.com over hazardous shipments
WASHINGTON, June 22 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Aviation
Administration said on Wednesday it is proposing $130,000 in
civil fines against Amazon.com Inc for two new
violations of shipping products that allegedly violated
hazardous materials regulations.
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Administration said on Wednesday it is proposing $130,000 in
civil fines against Amazon.com Inc for two new
violations of shipping products that allegedly violated
hazardous materials regulations.
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CarMax turns to online financing as used-car sales hit a bump
June 22 (Reuters) - CarMax Inc, the biggest U.S.
used-car dealer, is banking on a new online financing process to
help offset sluggish demand as cheaper gas prices and a stronger
job market drive sales of new cars.
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used-car dealer, is banking on a new online financing process to
help offset sluggish demand as cheaper gas prices and a stronger
job market drive sales of new cars.
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U.S. policymakers, companies see a Brexit hurting investment, profits
WASHINGTON, June 22 (Reuters) - A vote by Britons to leave
the European Union on Thursday may not drag the United States
into recession, but its effects on U.S. monetary policy, trade
and corporate profits are causing concern in Washington D.C. and
boardrooms alike.
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the European Union on Thursday may not drag the United States
into recession, but its effects on U.S. monetary policy, trade
and corporate profits are causing concern in Washington D.C. and
boardrooms alike.
Read more
Zambia shuts down newspaper in tax dispute
LUSAKA, June 22 (Reuters) - Zambia's tax authorities have
shut down a newspaper critical of the government, accusing it of
failing to pay taxes, its managing editor said on Wednesday.
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shut down a newspaper critical of the government, accusing it of
failing to pay taxes, its managing editor said on Wednesday.
Read more
UPDATE 2-Killing of British lawmaker was "an act of terror", says husband
LONDON, June 22 (Reuters) - The widower of murdered British
lawmaker Jo Cox said her killing was an act of terror as he paid
tribute to his late wife on Wednesday alongside hundreds of
mourners at an emotional memorial in London's Trafalgar Square.
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lawmaker Jo Cox said her killing was an act of terror as he paid
tribute to his late wife on Wednesday alongside hundreds of
mourners at an emotional memorial in London's Trafalgar Square.
Read more
Slain Americans' parents urge Obama to bring home missing reporter
WASHINGTON, June 22 (Reuters) - The families of four
Americans killed by Islamic State on Wednesday urged U.S.
President Barack Obama to do everything possible to bring home
the only U.S. journalist known to be held in war-torn Syria.
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Americans killed by Islamic State on Wednesday urged U.S.
President Barack Obama to do everything possible to bring home
the only U.S. journalist known to be held in war-torn Syria.
Read more
Qatar fund Mayhoola buys French fashion brand Balmain
PARIS, June 22 (Reuters) - Qatari private investment company
Mayhoola investment fund, owner of the Valentino brand,
confirmed that it is set to acquire French luxury fashion label
Balmain, the company said in a statement on Wednesday.
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Mayhoola investment fund, owner of the Valentino brand,
confirmed that it is set to acquire French luxury fashion label
Balmain, the company said in a statement on Wednesday.
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Jimmy John's to stop non-compete agreements at other sandwich shops
June 22 (Reuters) - Fast-food franchisor Jimmy John's will
not enforce agreements signed by low-wage employees that barred
them from working at other sandwich shops, the New York attorney
general's office said.
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not enforce agreements signed by low-wage employees that barred
them from working at other sandwich shops, the New York attorney
general's office said.
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U.S. existing home sales hit nine-year high
WASHINGTON, June 22 (Reuters) - U.S. home resales rose in
May to a more than nine-year high as improving supply increased
choice for buyers, suggesting the economy remains on solid
footing despite a sharp slowdown in job growth last month.
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May to a more than nine-year high as improving supply increased
choice for buyers, suggesting the economy remains on solid
footing despite a sharp slowdown in job growth last month.
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UPDATE 1-Tesla's Musk says has "zero doubt" about buying SolarCity
June 22 (Reuters) - Tesla Motors Inc Chief
Executive Elon Musk said he has "zero doubt" about buying solar
installation firm SolarCity Corp and that he should
have done it sooner.
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Executive Elon Musk said he has "zero doubt" about buying solar
installation firm SolarCity Corp and that he should
have done it sooner.
Read more
Airport planned for Israel-Jordan border clouds neighbourly ties
JERUSALEM/AMMAN, June 22 (Reuters) - A new airport planned
by Israel near its border with Jordan is clouding the usually
businesslike relationship the two neighbours have built since
making peace in 1994.
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by Israel near its border with Jordan is clouding the usually
businesslike relationship the two neighbours have built since
making peace in 1994.
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UPDATE 2-On eve of fateful British EU referendum, rivals race for final votes
* Bitter campaign dominated by immigration and economy
(Adds Johnson, Farage quotes, background)
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(Adds Johnson, Farage quotes, background)
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UPDATE 1-VW leaders struggle to appease shareholders at meeting
HANOVER, Germany, June 22 (Reuters) - Volkswagen
executives apologised for the diesel emissions scandal to try to
placate angry shareholders at a meeting on Wednesday and pledged
change to haul the carmaker out of its worst business crisis.
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executives apologised for the diesel emissions scandal to try to
placate angry shareholders at a meeting on Wednesday and pledged
change to haul the carmaker out of its worst business crisis.
Read more
Wet weather, traffic clog up Glastonbury Festival arrivals
GLASTONBURY, England, June 22 (Reuters) - Grey skies and
rain greeted revellers arriving for Britain's Glastonbury
Festival on Wednesday, with organisers asking drivers to delay
their journey due to heavy traffic.
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rain greeted revellers arriving for Britain's Glastonbury
Festival on Wednesday, with organisers asking drivers to delay
their journey due to heavy traffic.
Read more
Trump to detour from campaign to visit Scotland golf properties
WASHINGTON, June 22 (Reuters) - Facing slumping poll numbers
and a shakeup of his team, U.S. Republican presidential
candidate Donald Trump takes a detour from the campaign trail
this week to visit his golf resorts in Scotland.
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and a shakeup of his team, U.S. Republican presidential
candidate Donald Trump takes a detour from the campaign trail
this week to visit his golf resorts in Scotland.
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Foxconn to close some of Sharp's overseas ops, hasten patents to market
TAIPEI, June 22 (Reuters) - Foxconn plans to close costly
and redundant overseas operations of new acquisition Sharp Corp
, and bring to market products using Sharp's valuable
patents and technology as quickly as possible, said the chief of
the world's largest electronics manufacturer.
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and redundant overseas operations of new acquisition Sharp Corp
, and bring to market products using Sharp's valuable
patents and technology as quickly as possible, said the chief of
the world's largest electronics manufacturer.
Read more
Thailand's PTT plans to invest in budget hotels business
BANGKOK, June 22 (Reuters) - Thailand's largest energy firm
PTT Pcl is in talks with three to four hotel chain
operators about plans to build budget hotels at its oil service
stations in a bid to boost revenue from its retail business, an
executive said on Wednesday.
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PTT Pcl is in talks with three to four hotel chain
operators about plans to build budget hotels at its oil service
stations in a bid to boost revenue from its retail business, an
executive said on Wednesday.
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Young Syrians get 100 pct praise at 'Refugees Got Talent' contest in Iraq camp
SULAYMANIYAH, Iraq, June 21 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) -
B elting out an emotional song in honour of Kurdish military
forces under a full moon, Syrian refugee Mizzgin Rumi's shyness
transformed to confidence as he captivated his audience.
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B elting out an emotional song in honour of Kurdish military
forces under a full moon, Syrian refugee Mizzgin Rumi's shyness
transformed to confidence as he captivated his audience.
Read more
China weighs on 2015 global industrial robot sales growth
MUNICH, Germany, June 22 (Reuters) - Global industrial robot
sales growth slowed to 12 percent in 2015 weighed by a sharp
fall in top buyer China, data from the International Federation
of Robotics (IFR) showed on Wednesday.
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sales growth slowed to 12 percent in 2015 weighed by a sharp
fall in top buyer China, data from the International Federation
of Robotics (IFR) showed on Wednesday.
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UPDATE 1-H&M results slammed by strong dollar, weak demand
STOCKHOLM, June 22 (Reuters) - Swedish fashion retailer
Hennes & Mauritz reported a 17 percent drop in
second-quarter profit as weak demand for its spring clothes
added to high costs.
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Hennes & Mauritz reported a 17 percent drop in
second-quarter profit as weak demand for its spring clothes
added to high costs.
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UPDATE 1-Debenhams like-for-like sales fall 0.2 pct in third quarter
LONDON, June 22 (Reuters) - Debenhams, Britain's
second-largest department store group, reported a 0.2 percent
fall in like-for-like sales in the 15 weeks to June 11, its
fiscal third quarter, saying trading conditions had become more
uncertain, particularly in clothing.
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second-largest department store group, reported a 0.2 percent
fall in like-for-like sales in the 15 weeks to June 11, its
fiscal third quarter, saying trading conditions had become more
uncertain, particularly in clothing.
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UPDATE 1-Toymaker Hornby announces turnaround plan, reports FY pretax loss
June 22 (Reuters) - British toymaker Hornby Plc said
it would decrease its product lines by 40 percent and exit a
majority of its concession agreements in the UK in a turnaround
plan aimed at boosting its gross margins.
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it would decrease its product lines by 40 percent and exit a
majority of its concession agreements in the UK in a turnaround
plan aimed at boosting its gross margins.
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Cars vs Autobots: Disney sues China firms in copyright dispute
SHANGHAI, June 22 (Reuters) - Walt Disney Co has
taken three Chinese firms to court over concerns local animation
"The Autobots" copied elements from Disney's own hit movie
"Cars", as the U.S. firm looks to protect its drive into the
world's second-largest economy.
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taken three Chinese firms to court over concerns local animation
"The Autobots" copied elements from Disney's own hit movie
"Cars", as the U.S. firm looks to protect its drive into the
world's second-largest economy.
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Tuesday, June 21, 2016
Twilio looks to brave Brexit jitters with U.S. IPO
June 22 (Reuters) - Communications software provider Twilio
Inc is expected to price its $140 million U.S. initial
public offering on Wednesday, a rare technology stock market
debut, one day before Britain holds a referendum on its European
Union membership.
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Inc is expected to price its $140 million U.S. initial
public offering on Wednesday, a rare technology stock market
debut, one day before Britain holds a referendum on its European
Union membership.
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HIGHLIGHTS-Thomson Reuters/INSEAD Q2 Asian Business Sentiment Survey -by sector
BENGALURU, June 22 (Reuters) - Business sentiment at
Asia-Pacific's biggest companies rose in the second quarter of
2016 to its highest in a year, but firms were wary about risks
stemming from rising corporate debt in China and volatile oil
prices, a Thomson Reuters/INSEAD survey showed.
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Asia-Pacific's biggest companies rose in the second quarter of
2016 to its highest in a year, but firms were wary about risks
stemming from rising corporate debt in China and volatile oil
prices, a Thomson Reuters/INSEAD survey showed.
Read more
UPDATE 1-Mitsubishi Motors sees annual net loss of $1.4 bln on mileage scandal
* Mitsubishi plans compensation costs of more than $600 mln
(Recasts with company announcement)
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(Recasts with company announcement)
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China internet regulator to crack down on online comments
BEIJING, June 22 (Reuters) - China's internet regulator has
launched a new campaign to clean up the comments sections on
websites to prevent the spread of what it calls harmful
information and to encourage what it considers more helpful,
well-intentioned comments to appear.
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launched a new campaign to clean up the comments sections on
websites to prevent the spread of what it calls harmful
information and to encourage what it considers more helpful,
well-intentioned comments to appear.
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HIGHLIGHTS-Thomson Reuters/INSEAD Q2 Asian Business Sentiment Survey -by economy
BENGALURU, June 22 (Reuters) - Business sentiment at
Asia-Pacific's biggest companies rose in the second quarter of
2016 to its highest in a year, but firms were wary about risks
stemming from rising corporate debt in China and volatile oil
prices, a Thomson Reuters/INSEAD survey showed.
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Asia-Pacific's biggest companies rose in the second quarter of
2016 to its highest in a year, but firms were wary about risks
stemming from rising corporate debt in China and volatile oil
prices, a Thomson Reuters/INSEAD survey showed.
Read more
Moscow explores Hyperloop commuter transportation system
SAN FRANCISCO, June 21 (Reuters) - Moscow on Tuesday signed
an agreement with Los Angeles-based company Hyperloop One to
explore building a futuristic, high-speed transportation system
known as a Hyperloop in the Russian capital.
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an agreement with Los Angeles-based company Hyperloop One to
explore building a futuristic, high-speed transportation system
known as a Hyperloop in the Russian capital.
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'Star Trek' actor's death prompts new calls for auto recall fix
WASHINGTON, June 21 (Reuters) - "Star Trek" actor Anton
Yelchin's fatal accident involving a recalled 2015 Jeep Grand
Cherokee is renewing calls from safety advocates to fix flaws in
the U.S. recall system.
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Yelchin's fatal accident involving a recalled 2015 Jeep Grand
Cherokee is renewing calls from safety advocates to fix flaws in
the U.S. recall system.
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UPDATE 3-Tesla offers $2.8 bln for SolarCity in 'no brainer' deal for Musk
LOS ANGELES/DETROIT, June 21 (Reuters) - Elon Musk on
Tuesday sought to build a clean energy powerhouse as his
electric car maker, Tesla Motors Inc, made an offer to
buy his solar installation firm SolarCity Corp in a
stock deal worth as much as $2.8 billion.
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Tuesday sought to build a clean energy powerhouse as his
electric car maker, Tesla Motors Inc, made an offer to
buy his solar installation firm SolarCity Corp in a
stock deal worth as much as $2.8 billion.
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British landmarks lit up for 'Remain' campaign
LONDON, June 21 (Reuters) - Landmarks across Britain were
lit up on Tuesday night with Union Jack colours and projections
of the "Vote Remain" message as campaigning for Thursday's
referendum on the UK's membership of the European Union entered
its final day.
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lit up on Tuesday night with Union Jack colours and projections
of the "Vote Remain" message as campaigning for Thursday's
referendum on the UK's membership of the European Union entered
its final day.
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UPDATE 1-VW supervisory board backs endorsement of former top managers -source
BERLIN, June 21 (Reuters) - Volkswagen's
supervisory board on Tuesday stood by its recommendation that
top management's actions be endorsed by shareholders, a person
familiar with the matter said, even as German prosecutors
launched a new probe against a current and a former top
executive.
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supervisory board on Tuesday stood by its recommendation that
top management's actions be endorsed by shareholders, a person
familiar with the matter said, even as German prosecutors
launched a new probe against a current and a former top
executive.
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Britain's Daily Mail backs 'Leave' in EU referendum
LONDON, June 21 (Reuters) - Britain's right-leaning Daily
Mail newspaper has come out in support of leaving the European
Union, an emailed copy of the front page of its Wednesday
edition showed.
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Mail newspaper has come out in support of leaving the European
Union, an emailed copy of the front page of its Wednesday
edition showed.
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Tesla offers to buy solar panel maker SolarCity
June 21 (Reuters) - Electric car maker Tesla Motors Inc
said it had made an offer to acquire solar panel maker
SolarCity Corp in an all-stock deal.
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said it had made an offer to acquire solar panel maker
SolarCity Corp in an all-stock deal.
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UPDATE 1-Tesla rival Faraday approved to test self-driving cars on California roads
DETROIT, June 21 (Reuters) - Faraday Future plans to begin
testing prototype self-driving electric vehicles on California
roads later this year after winning approval from the state, an
industry source said on Tuesday.
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testing prototype self-driving electric vehicles on California
roads later this year after winning approval from the state, an
industry source said on Tuesday.
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Uber close to settling U.S. lawsuit over tips for drivers -filing
SAN FRANCISCO, June 21 (Reuters) - Ride service Uber is
close to settling a class-action lawsuit over allegations it
misled customers on how it shares gratuities with drivers,
according to a court filing on Tuesday.
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close to settling a class-action lawsuit over allegations it
misled customers on how it shares gratuities with drivers,
according to a court filing on Tuesday.
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UPDATE 2-Trump shrugs off campaign funding lag, cites personal wealth
WASHINGTON, June 21 (Reuters) - U.S. Republican Donald Trump
said on Tuesday his "unlimited" trove of personal wealth would
help compensate for his poor presidential campaign fundraising,
even as he took steps to court new donors to help win the White
House.
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said on Tuesday his "unlimited" trove of personal wealth would
help compensate for his poor presidential campaign fundraising,
even as he took steps to court new donors to help win the White
House.
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UPDATE 1-Trader Joe's to cut greenhouse gases, pay fine in U.S. settlement
June 21 (Reuters) - The popular U.S. grocery chain Trader
Joe's Co agreed to spend $2 million to reduce refrigerator
coolant leaks at 453 stores, to settle federal claims it failed
to promptly repair leaks that deplete the ozone layer and
contribute to global warming.
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Joe's Co agreed to spend $2 million to reduce refrigerator
coolant leaks at 453 stores, to settle federal claims it failed
to promptly repair leaks that deplete the ozone layer and
contribute to global warming.
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Spain's NH Hotels ousts board members appointed by Chinese stakeholder HNA
MADRID, June 21 (Reuters) - Shareholders in Spain's NH
Hotels voted on Tuesday to oust one of its co-chairman
and three other board members appointed by the company's largest
stakeholder, China's HNA Group, over a potential
conflict of interest.
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Hotels voted on Tuesday to oust one of its co-chairman
and three other board members appointed by the company's largest
stakeholder, China's HNA Group, over a potential
conflict of interest.
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Britain's FTSE supported by commodity stock rebound
* Circassia Pharmaceuticals rises after sharp slump
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PIX-Young Syrians get 100 pct praise at 'Refugees Got Talent' contest in Iraq camp
SULAYMANIYAH, Iraq, June 21 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) -
B elting out an emotional song in honour of Kurdish military
forces under a full moon, Syrian refugee Mizzgin Rumi's shyness
transformed to confidence as he captivated his audience.
Read more
B elting out an emotional song in honour of Kurdish military
forces under a full moon, Syrian refugee Mizzgin Rumi's shyness
transformed to confidence as he captivated his audience.
Read more
British lawmaker Cox was killed because of her political views -husband
LONDON, June 21 (Reuters) - British lawmaker Jo Cox, who was
shot dead in the street last week, died because of her strong
political views, her husband said on Tuesday.
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shot dead in the street last week, died because of her strong
political views, her husband said on Tuesday.
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Qatar fund set to buy French fashion brand Balmain
PARIS, June 21 (Reuters) - Valentino owners, the Qatari
Mayhoola investment fund, are set to acquire the French luxury
fashion label Balmain this week for more than 460 million euros
($522 million), three sources with first-hand knowledge of the
matter said.
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Mayhoola investment fund, are set to acquire the French luxury
fashion label Balmain this week for more than 460 million euros
($522 million), three sources with first-hand knowledge of the
matter said.
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UPDATE 2-German watchdog urges prosecutors to probe entire former VW board
* Prosecutors probing time taken to disclose emissions cheat
(Adds analyst comment, detail and background)
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(Adds analyst comment, detail and background)
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British Airways cancels Sharm al-Sheikh winter flights
June 21 (Reuters) - British Airways has extended
its suspension of flights to the Egyptian resort of Sharm
al-Sheikh indefinitely, becoming the first major UK airline to
cancel departures for the crucial winter season in Egypt.
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its suspension of flights to the Egyptian resort of Sharm
al-Sheikh indefinitely, becoming the first major UK airline to
cancel departures for the crucial winter season in Egypt.
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COLUMN-Global oil demand shows no sign of peaking: Kemp
LONDON, June 21 (Reuters) - "Peak oil demand" has become a
fashionable concept among climate campaigners but the evidence
suggests oil consumption is growing at the fastest rate for a
decade and shows no sign of letting up.
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fashionable concept among climate campaigners but the evidence
suggests oil consumption is growing at the fastest rate for a
decade and shows no sign of letting up.
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Caesars amends restructuring agreement with senior debtors
June 21 (Reuters) - Caesars Entertainment Corp said
on Tuesday it had agreed with its senior creditors to amend a
restructuring agreement that would allow it to go through with a
bankruptcy exit plan for its operating unit.
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on Tuesday it had agreed with its senior creditors to amend a
restructuring agreement that would allow it to go through with a
bankruptcy exit plan for its operating unit.
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Altice says seeks more U.S. growth after Cablevision deal
June 21 (Reuters) - Altice could target more U.S.
growth through acquisitions, a top executive said, after the
European telecoms group completed a $17.7 billion deal to buy
Cablevision Systems, its second U.S. multi-billion cable
purchase in under a year.
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growth through acquisitions, a top executive said, after the
European telecoms group completed a $17.7 billion deal to buy
Cablevision Systems, its second U.S. multi-billion cable
purchase in under a year.
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UPDATE 1-Philippines' Duterte to review projects as environmentalist gets mining post
DAVAO, Philippines June 21 (Reuters) - Incoming Philippine
President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday warned he would cancel
mining projects causing environmental harm as an anti-mining
advocate accepted his offer to head the agency overseeing the
country's natural resources.
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President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday warned he would cancel
mining projects causing environmental harm as an anti-mining
advocate accepted his offer to head the agency overseeing the
country's natural resources.
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EU needs significant fall in road pollution to meet targets
BRUSSELS, June 21 (Reuters) - European Union greenhouse gas
emissions fell in 2014 to their lowest level since 1990,
although the bloc said more diesel vehicles had increased carbon
dioxide on its roads and significant cuts were needed.
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emissions fell in 2014 to their lowest level since 1990,
although the bloc said more diesel vehicles had increased carbon
dioxide on its roads and significant cuts were needed.
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"More Europe, not less" needed for security challenges - Airports body
BERLIN, June 21 (Reuters) - More European cooperation, not
less, is needed for Europe to face up to security threats, the
head of airports association ACI Europe said on Tuesday with an
eye to Britain's referendum on European Union membership on
Thursday.
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less, is needed for Europe to face up to security threats, the
head of airports association ACI Europe said on Tuesday with an
eye to Britain's referendum on European Union membership on
Thursday.
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Campaigns for "Out" in British EU vote beat rivals in race to raise funds
LONDON, June 21 (Reuters) - Groups campaigning for Britain
to leave the European Union outperformed those campaigning for
an "In" vote in terms of donations received in the four weeks to
June 9, the Electoral Commission watchdog said on Tuesday.
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to leave the European Union outperformed those campaigning for
an "In" vote in terms of donations received in the four weeks to
June 9, the Electoral Commission watchdog said on Tuesday.
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Lawyers for Volkswagen shareholders file claim in Germany
LONDON, June 21 (Reuters) - Law firm Quinn Emanuel has filed
one of two lawsuits in Germany against Volkswagen on
behalf of institutional funds over an emissions scandal in
claims that could run into the billions of euros, litigation
funder Bentham Europe said on Tuesday.
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one of two lawsuits in Germany against Volkswagen on
behalf of institutional funds over an emissions scandal in
claims that could run into the billions of euros, litigation
funder Bentham Europe said on Tuesday.
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RPT-UK factory orders defy Brexit nerves, improve in June-CBI
LONDON, June 21 (Reuters) - British factory orders improved
in the three months to June, according to an industry survey
published on Tuesday, a latest sign that a slowdown in the
economy before Thursday's European Union referendum might not be
as sharp as some forecasts.
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in the three months to June, according to an industry survey
published on Tuesday, a latest sign that a slowdown in the
economy before Thursday's European Union referendum might not be
as sharp as some forecasts.
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VW sup board may back away from 2015 management endorsement -source
BERLIN, June 21 (Reuters) - Volkswagen's
supervisory board may on Tuesday back away from its
recommendation that top management's actions be endorsed by
shareholders after German prosecutors launched a new probe
against executives including VW brand chief Herbert Diess, a
person familiar with the matter said.
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supervisory board may on Tuesday back away from its
recommendation that top management's actions be endorsed by
shareholders after German prosecutors launched a new probe
against executives including VW brand chief Herbert Diess, a
person familiar with the matter said.
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Whitbread rises as Costa sales recover, hotel growth continues
LONDON, June 21 (Reuters) - Whitbread said
underlying sales at its Costa Coffee chain recovered over the
last three months and its Premier Inn hotel brand continued to
grow, sending shares in the company three percent higher.
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underlying sales at its Costa Coffee chain recovered over the
last three months and its Premier Inn hotel brand continued to
grow, sending shares in the company three percent higher.
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UPDATE 1-Swiss watch exports fall again in May
ZURICH, June 21 (Reuters) - Switzerland's watch industry
exports fell nearly 10 percent in May as watchmakers struggle
with the effects of last year's Islamist attacks in Europe and a
prolonged slowdown in Asia.
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exports fell nearly 10 percent in May as watchmakers struggle
with the effects of last year's Islamist attacks in Europe and a
prolonged slowdown in Asia.
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GE seeks to sell remaining Hyundai Capital stake - Hyundai Motor
SEOUL, June 21 (Reuters) - South Korean car maker Hyundai
Motor Co said on Tuesday General Electric
seeks to sell out of its 20 percent stake in their joint
venture, unlisted lender Hyundai Capital, to a third party.
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Motor Co said on Tuesday General Electric
seeks to sell out of its 20 percent stake in their joint
venture, unlisted lender Hyundai Capital, to a third party.
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UPDATE 2-Tele2 to buy TDC Sweden for $352 million
STOCKHOLM, June 21 (Reuters) - Swedish telecoms firm Tele2
said on Tuesday it was buying the local subsidiary of
rival TDC for 2.9 billion Swedish crowns ($352 million)
to strengthen its position in the business telecoms market.
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said on Tuesday it was buying the local subsidiary of
rival TDC for 2.9 billion Swedish crowns ($352 million)
to strengthen its position in the business telecoms market.
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UPDATE 1-Mitsubishi expects annual loss due to mileage cheating scandal - Kyodo
TOKYO, June 21 (Reuters) - Mitsubishi Motors Corp
expects to post a net loss this financial year over its mileage
cheating scandal, hurt by compensation costs and a slide in
vehicle sales, Kyodo news agency reported on Tuesday.
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expects to post a net loss this financial year over its mileage
cheating scandal, hurt by compensation costs and a slide in
vehicle sales, Kyodo news agency reported on Tuesday.
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Rent rises, online competition squeeze London's diamond district
LONDON, June 21 (Reuters) - When thieves made off with
millions of pounds of jewels from an underground vault in Hatton
Garden last year, it shone an unwelcome spotlight on the
historic centre of London's jewellery trade just as it fights
for survival.
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millions of pounds of jewels from an underground vault in Hatton
Garden last year, it shone an unwelcome spotlight on the
historic centre of London's jewellery trade just as it fights
for survival.
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Monday, June 20, 2016
Japan govt says Mitsubishi can resume sales of cars in mileage cheating scandal
TOKYO, June 21 (Reuters) - Japan's transport ministry said
on Tuesday that government tests of Mitsubishi Motors Corp
minivehicles with overstated mileages showed that their
fuel economy was on average 11 percent lower than advertised.
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on Tuesday that government tests of Mitsubishi Motors Corp
minivehicles with overstated mileages showed that their
fuel economy was on average 11 percent lower than advertised.
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China state shipping line to launch cruise route in disputed South China Sea
SHANGHAI, June 21 (Reuters) - State-owned China COSCO
Shipping Corp plans to launch cruise trips in the South China
Sea next month, with the first route to travel from Sanya city
in the country's southeast to the disputed Paracel Islands,
state media reported on Tuesday.
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Shipping Corp plans to launch cruise trips in the South China
Sea next month, with the first route to travel from Sanya city
in the country's southeast to the disputed Paracel Islands,
state media reported on Tuesday.
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Bondholders file proposed class action against Volkswagen AG
June 20 (Reuters) - Boston Retirement System, the public
pension fund for Boston municipal employees, filed the first
bondholders proposed class action against Volkswagen AG
related to the company's diesel emissions scandal,
law firm Labaton Sucharow LLP said.
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pension fund for Boston municipal employees, filed the first
bondholders proposed class action against Volkswagen AG
related to the company's diesel emissions scandal,
law firm Labaton Sucharow LLP said.
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UPDATE 6-Trump fires campaign manager in shakeup for election push
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, June 20 (Reuters) - Donald Trump fired
Corey Lewandowski, the campaign manager who helped him win
Republican presidential nominating contests but clashed with
other advisers on how to appeal to the broader general
electorate, several people with knowledge of the decision said
on Monday.
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Corey Lewandowski, the campaign manager who helped him win
Republican presidential nominating contests but clashed with
other advisers on how to appeal to the broader general
electorate, several people with knowledge of the decision said
on Monday.
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Mitsubishi Motors sees annual net loss due to mileage scandal - Kyodo
TOKYO, June 21 (Reuters) - Mitsubishi Motors Corp
expects to post a net loss for the current financial year over
its mileage cheating scandal, Kyodo news agency reported on
Tuesday.
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expects to post a net loss for the current financial year over
its mileage cheating scandal, Kyodo news agency reported on
Tuesday.
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UPDATE 1-Sumner Redstone calls Viacom CEO claims 'offensive' -filing
June 20 (Reuters) - Viacom Inc controlling
stockholder Sumner Redstone called it "offensive and untrue" to
suggest that he was unduly influenced by his daughter to remove
Viacom Chief Executive Officer Philippe Dauman from a trust
overseeing his shares, according to a court filing.
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stockholder Sumner Redstone called it "offensive and untrue" to
suggest that he was unduly influenced by his daughter to remove
Viacom Chief Executive Officer Philippe Dauman from a trust
overseeing his shares, according to a court filing.
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Sports Direct, Modell's discuss joint bid for Sports Authority -WSJ
June 20 (Reuters) - British retailer Sports Direct
and New York City-based Modell's Sporting Goods are in talks for
a potential deal to buy as many as 200 stores of bankrupt
retailer Sports Authority, the Wall Street Journal reported on
Monday, citing people familiar with the situation.
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and New York City-based Modell's Sporting Goods are in talks for
a potential deal to buy as many as 200 stores of bankrupt
retailer Sports Authority, the Wall Street Journal reported on
Monday, citing people familiar with the situation.
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Sumner Redstone calls Viacom CEO claims 'offensive' -filing
June 20 (Reuters) - Viacom Inc controlling
stockholder Sumner Redstone called it "offensive and untrue" to
suggest that he was unduly influenced by his daughter to remove
Viacom Chief Executive Officer Philippe Dauman from a trust
overseeing his shares, according to a court filing.
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stockholder Sumner Redstone called it "offensive and untrue" to
suggest that he was unduly influenced by his daughter to remove
Viacom Chief Executive Officer Philippe Dauman from a trust
overseeing his shares, according to a court filing.
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Britain's Telegraph newspaper backs leaving EU
LONDON, June 20 (Reuters) - Britain's Daily Telegraph
newspaper came out in favour of quitting the European Union on
Monday, urging voters to tick the "Leave" box in a referendum on
Thursday.
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newspaper came out in favour of quitting the European Union on
Monday, urging voters to tick the "Leave" box in a referendum on
Thursday.
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Drake's 'Views' spends 7th straight week atop Billboard chart
LOS ANGELES, June 20 (Reuters) - Canadian R&B singer Drake
held onto the top spot of the weekly U.S. Billboard 200 album
chart for a seventh consecutive week on Monday, becoming the
first male artist in more than a decade to achieve the feat,
according to Billboard.
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held onto the top spot of the weekly U.S. Billboard 200 album
chart for a seventh consecutive week on Monday, becoming the
first male artist in more than a decade to achieve the feat,
according to Billboard.
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UPDATE 3-Fiat Chrysler to investigate crash that killed 'Star Trek' actor
WASHINGTON/LOS ANGELES June 20 (Reuters) - Fiat Chrysler
Automobiles NV said on Monday it would investigate a
crash that killed "Star Trek" actor Anton Yelchin in his
recalled 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
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Automobiles NV said on Monday it would investigate a
crash that killed "Star Trek" actor Anton Yelchin in his
recalled 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
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CORRECTED-Brazil's GPA denies top holder Casino plans to delist company
SAO PAULO, June 20 (Reuters) - GPA SA, Brazil's largest
diversified retailer, said on Monday that controlling
shareholder Casino Guichard Perrachon & Cie has no plans to
delist the company in Brazil or carry out a reorganization of
the business.
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diversified retailer, said on Monday that controlling
shareholder Casino Guichard Perrachon & Cie has no plans to
delist the company in Brazil or carry out a reorganization of
the business.
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Xi welcomes Chinese freight train to "strategic partner" Poland
WARSAW, June 20 (Reuters) - Chinese and Polish leaders
welcomed a freight train arriving in Warsaw from China on Monday
in a ceremony marking a trade co-operation deal that they said
showed the European country's importance as a gateway for
Chinese exports.
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welcomed a freight train arriving in Warsaw from China on Monday
in a ceremony marking a trade co-operation deal that they said
showed the European country's importance as a gateway for
Chinese exports.
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UPDATE 1-Nissan to take legal action against Brexit campaign for logo use
LONDON, June 20 (Reuters) - Nissan said it would take legal
action against the official campaign for Britain to leave the
European Union after the group used the Japanese carmaker's logo
in leaflets calling for voters to back Brexit on June 23.
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action against the official campaign for Britain to leave the
European Union after the group used the Japanese carmaker's logo
in leaflets calling for voters to back Brexit on June 23.
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UPDATE 1-Wal-Mart in talks to sell China e-commerce unit to JD.com-WSJ
June 20 (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc is in talks
to sell its Chinese e-commerce business, Yihaodian, to JD.com
Inc, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people
familiar with the situation.
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to sell its Chinese e-commerce business, Yihaodian, to JD.com
Inc, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people
familiar with the situation.
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U.S. Latino voter group to get free ad space on Telemundo boxing program
NEW YORK, June 20 (Reuters) - A leading U.S. promoter of
Latino boxing, All Star Boxing Inc, will give free television
advertising space to Hispanic civic group Mi Familia Vota, which
openly criticizes Donald Trump's anti-immigration stance, in an
effort to encourage Latino Americans to vote in November's
presidential election.
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Latino boxing, All Star Boxing Inc, will give free television
advertising space to Hispanic civic group Mi Familia Vota, which
openly criticizes Donald Trump's anti-immigration stance, in an
effort to encourage Latino Americans to vote in November's
presidential election.
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Britain's FTSE rallies as EU membership 'Remain' camp regains ground
LONDON, June 20 (Reuters) - UK shares paced by banks and
housebuilding rose on Monday, boosted by polls suggesting the
campaign for Britain to remain in the European Union was
regaining a narrow edge over the "Out" camp.
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housebuilding rose on Monday, boosted by polls suggesting the
campaign for Britain to remain in the European Union was
regaining a narrow edge over the "Out" camp.
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Zegona in deal with Telia to buy Yoigo, needs smaller investor approval
LONDON, June 20 (Reuters) - British investment firm Zegona
said it would push ahead with talks to buy Yoigo after
reaching agreement with the Spanish budget mobile operator's
biggest shareholder Telia.
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said it would push ahead with talks to buy Yoigo after
reaching agreement with the Spanish budget mobile operator's
biggest shareholder Telia.
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Sunday, June 19, 2016
Visa launches Olympics campaign, undeterred by woes in Brazil
June 19 (Reuters) - Visa Inc, one of the Olympics' top global sponsors, kicks off its global advertising campaign for the Summer Games on Sunday with no plans to cut back on its Olympic presence despite difficulties in host country Brazil.
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Mobile Internet ad spend to exceed desktop in 2017 - ZenithOptimedia
June 20 (Reuters) - Businesses are set to spend more on
mobile Internet advertising than for ads seen via desktop
computers for the first time in 2017, forecaster ZenithOptimedia
said on Monday, a year earlier than it had previously predicted.
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mobile Internet advertising than for ads seen via desktop
computers for the first time in 2017, forecaster ZenithOptimedia
said on Monday, a year earlier than it had previously predicted.
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Actor Leslie Odom Jr. to exit hit Broadway show "Hamilton"
June 19 (Reuters) - Leslie Odom Jr., winner of the 2016 Tony
Award for best leading actor in a musical for his role in the
smash Broadway hit "Hamilton," became on Sunday the latest
member of the cast to announce his departure.
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Award for best leading actor in a musical for his role in the
smash Broadway hit "Hamilton," became on Sunday the latest
member of the cast to announce his departure.
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UPDATE 2-Actor Anton Yelchin of 'Star Trek' killed in freak accident
June 19 (Reuters) - Anton Yelchin, a 27-year-old actor best
known for playing the character Chekov in two "Star Trek"
movies, was killed early on Sunday when his car rolled and
pinned him against a wall in his driveway, police said.
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known for playing the character Chekov in two "Star Trek"
movies, was killed early on Sunday when his car rolled and
pinned him against a wall in his driveway, police said.
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Box Office: 'Finding Dory' Scores Record $136.2 Million Opening
LOS ANGELES, June 19 (Variety.com) - Family audiences turned
out in droves over the weekend, propelling "Finding Dory" to a
massive $136.2 million debut and establishing a new record for
an animated film opening.
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out in droves over the weekend, propelling "Finding Dory" to a
massive $136.2 million debut and establishing a new record for
an animated film opening.
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Italy's Ferragamo CEO sees no let-up in luxury sector slowdown
MILAN, June 19 (Reuters) - Salvatore Ferragamo
will focus on boosting profits this year to combat lower growth
in the luxury industry as a whole, its outgoing chief executive
said on Sunday.
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will focus on boosting profits this year to combat lower growth
in the luxury industry as a whole, its outgoing chief executive
said on Sunday.
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Algeria blocks Facebook, Twitter to stop exam cheats - state media
ALGIERS, June 19 (Reuters) - Algerian authorities have
temporarily blocked access to Facebook, Twitter and other social
media sites to try to stop cheats posting high school exam
papers online, state media reported on Sunday.
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temporarily blocked access to Facebook, Twitter and other social
media sites to try to stop cheats posting high school exam
papers online, state media reported on Sunday.
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