WASHINGTON, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Democrat Hillary Clinton,
suddenly vulnerable in the presidential race, is under pressure
to deliver a strong performance against Republican Donald Trump
in their first debate on Monday, a moment that could be the most
consequential yet of the 2016 election.
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Thursday, September 22, 2016
UPDATE 1-Tesla sues Michigan officials over state bar on sales
WASHINGTON, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Tesla Motors Inc
Thursday sued Michigan Governor Rick Snyder and other state
officials in federal court over the state's refusal to allow the
Palo Alto, California automaker to sell vehicles directly to
consumers.
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Thursday sued Michigan Governor Rick Snyder and other state
officials in federal court over the state's refusal to allow the
Palo Alto, California automaker to sell vehicles directly to
consumers.
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Kia Motors to assemble cars in Ethiopia, considers Algeria
ADDIS ABABA, Sept 22 (Reuters) - South Korea's Kia Motors
Corp signed a deal with a local company on Thursday
to start assembling cars in Ethiopia and is thinking of similar
operations elsewhere in Africa.
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Corp signed a deal with a local company on Thursday
to start assembling cars in Ethiopia and is thinking of similar
operations elsewhere in Africa.
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US STOCKS-Wall St rally continues after Fed rate decision
* Indexes up: Dow 0.68 pct, S&P 0.58 pct, Nasdaq 0.61 pct
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Instagram says advertisers more than double in six months
Sept 22 (Reuters) - Facebook Inc's Instagram said on
Thursday its advertising base more than doubled to exceed
500,000 in the last six months.
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Thursday its advertising base more than doubled to exceed
500,000 in the last six months.
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Vietnam upholds jail terms for political bloggers
HANOI, Sept 22 (Reuters) - A well-known Vietnamese political
blogger and his assistant lost their appeal on Thursday when a
higher court upheld their jail terms and reaffirmed they had
abused their freedom and hurt the state's interests.
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blogger and his assistant lost their appeal on Thursday when a
higher court upheld their jail terms and reaffirmed they had
abused their freedom and hurt the state's interests.
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Easyjet near taking stake in TUIFly - manager magazin
BERLIN, Sept 22 (Reuters) - British budget carrier easyJet
is close to taking a stake in German airline TUIFly in
order to secure flying rights in Europe even after Britain
leaves the European Union, German publication manager magazin
reported on Thursday, citing sources.
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is close to taking a stake in German airline TUIFly in
order to secure flying rights in Europe even after Britain
leaves the European Union, German publication manager magazin
reported on Thursday, citing sources.
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Sri Lankan shares rise on blue chips; foreign outflow hits 7-mth high
COLOMBO, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Sri Lankan stocks hit a
one-week closing high on Thursday, led by blue chips as
investors picked up beaten down counters, even as foreign
investor outflow touched a seven-month high, mainly due to
selling in shares of National Development Bank.
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one-week closing high on Thursday, led by blue chips as
investors picked up beaten down counters, even as foreign
investor outflow touched a seven-month high, mainly due to
selling in shares of National Development Bank.
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Rubio campaign test: Can money bring U.S. Republicans happiness?
WASHINGTON, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Republican Marco Rubio, the
failed U.S. presidential contender, is battling to hold on to
his U.S. Senate seat from Florida in what is shaping up to be
the costliest congressional contest of 2016.
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failed U.S. presidential contender, is battling to hold on to
his U.S. Senate seat from Florida in what is shaping up to be
the costliest congressional contest of 2016.
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UPDATE 1-UK construction group Kier says yet to suffer any Brexit impact
Sept 22 (Reuters) - British construction and support
services company Kier Group has so far suffered no
material impact from Britain's vote to leave the European Union,
it said on Thursday after posting a 44 percent jump in
underlying operating profit.
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services company Kier Group has so far suffered no
material impact from Britain's vote to leave the European Union,
it said on Thursday after posting a 44 percent jump in
underlying operating profit.
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EU reviews ex-commissioner Kroes' offshore directorship
BRUSSELS, Sept 22 (Reuters) - The European Commission said
on Thursday it was looking into whether to take action against
former EU commissioner Neelie Kroes for failing to declare a
directorship of an offshore firm in the Bahamas.
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on Thursday it was looking into whether to take action against
former EU commissioner Neelie Kroes for failing to declare a
directorship of an offshore firm in the Bahamas.
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UPDATE 1-Rolls-Royce names Daily Mail's Stephen Daintith as new CFO
LONDON, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Britain's Rolls-Royce
named Stephen Daintith as its new Chief Financial Officer as CEO
Warren East completes a shake-up of his executive team at the
aerospace and defence company which is in the middle of a
turnaround.
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named Stephen Daintith as its new Chief Financial Officer as CEO
Warren East completes a shake-up of his executive team at the
aerospace and defence company which is in the middle of a
turnaround.
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Rolls-Royce names Daily Mail's Stephen Daintith as new CFO
LONDON, Sept 22 (Reuters) - British engineering company
Rolls-Royce named Stephen Daintith as its new Chief
Financial Officer, announcing that the current Daily Mail and
General Trust CFO will replace incumbent finance boss
David Smith in 2017.
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Rolls-Royce named Stephen Daintith as its new Chief
Financial Officer, announcing that the current Daily Mail and
General Trust CFO will replace incumbent finance boss
David Smith in 2017.
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Construction group Kier says yet to suffer any Brexit impact
Sept 21 (Reuters) - British construction and support
services company Kier Group has so far suffered no
material impact from Britain's vote to leave the European Union,
it said on Thursday after posting a 44 percent jump in
underlying operating profit.
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services company Kier Group has so far suffered no
material impact from Britain's vote to leave the European Union,
it said on Thursday after posting a 44 percent jump in
underlying operating profit.
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Wednesday, September 21, 2016
French actress Cotillard denies role in Jolie, Pitt split
LOS ANGELES, Sept 21 (Reuters) - French actress Marion
Cotillard on Wednesday denied any involvement in the sudden
split between Hollywood power couple Angelina Jolie and Brad
Pitt, wishing that the two will "find peace," and confirming her
pregnancy with her long-time partner.
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Cotillard on Wednesday denied any involvement in the sudden
split between Hollywood power couple Angelina Jolie and Brad
Pitt, wishing that the two will "find peace," and confirming her
pregnancy with her long-time partner.
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Automakers raise concerns over Obama administration fuel rules
WASHINGTON, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Major automakers escalated a
fight to delay or revise the Obama administration's ambitious
targets for cutting vehicle greenhouse gas emissions through
2025, saying in prepared testimony made public on Wednesday that
low gas prices and weak demand for electric vehicles may require
significant revisions to the rules.
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fight to delay or revise the Obama administration's ambitious
targets for cutting vehicle greenhouse gas emissions through
2025, saying in prepared testimony made public on Wednesday that
low gas prices and weak demand for electric vehicles may require
significant revisions to the rules.
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Wal-Mart must face U.S. class action over alleged Mexican bribery
Sept 21 (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc must face a
class-action lawsuit accusing the world's largest retailer of
defrauding shareholders by concealing suspected bribery to help
it expand faster in Mexico, a U.S. judge said.
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class-action lawsuit accusing the world's largest retailer of
defrauding shareholders by concealing suspected bribery to help
it expand faster in Mexico, a U.S. judge said.
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UK car output rose 9 percent in August - SMMT
LONDON, Sept 22 (Reuters) - British car production rose 9.1
percent in August compared with the same month last year, an
industry body said on Thursday, cautioning future growth would
depend on Britain continuing to trade competitively after its
vote to leave the European Union.
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percent in August compared with the same month last year, an
industry body said on Thursday, cautioning future growth would
depend on Britain continuing to trade competitively after its
vote to leave the European Union.
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Jesse & Joy, Djavan and Fonseca lead Latin Grammy nominations
LOS ANGELES, Sept 21 (Reuters) - From singers to engineers,
an array of musical talent received Latin Grammy nominations on
Wednesday, with artists Djavan, Fonseca, Jesse & Joy, producer
Julio Reyes Copello and engineer Ricardo Lopez Lalinde leading
the way with four nods each.
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an array of musical talent received Latin Grammy nominations on
Wednesday, with artists Djavan, Fonseca, Jesse & Joy, producer
Julio Reyes Copello and engineer Ricardo Lopez Lalinde leading
the way with four nods each.
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UPDATE 2-Caesars offers another $1.6 bln to creditors of bankrupt unit
CHICAGO, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Caesars Entertainment Corp
said on Wednesday it proposed along with its private
equity backers a settlement offer with an added $1.6 billion for
creditors of its casino operating unit, raising hopes of an end
to the subsidiary's costly bankruptcy.
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said on Wednesday it proposed along with its private
equity backers a settlement offer with an added $1.6 billion for
creditors of its casino operating unit, raising hopes of an end
to the subsidiary's costly bankruptcy.
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VW's van division has strong orders, mulls U.S. market entry
HANOVER, Germany, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Volkswagen's
commercial vehicle division has great prospects for
future sales and is toying with the idea of launching vans and
pick-up trucks in the United States, its top executive said.
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commercial vehicle division has great prospects for
future sales and is toying with the idea of launching vans and
pick-up trucks in the United States, its top executive said.
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Motor racing-Formula E to race in Brooklyn
NEW YORK, Sept 21 (Reuters) - The Formula E electric series will have lower Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty as a backdrop next July after Brooklyn's Red Hook neighbourhood was announced on Wednesday as the venue for two season-ending races.
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Soccer-Iceland says dropped from FIFA 17 game after rights dispute
STOCKHOLM, Sept 21 (Reuters) - The Iceland team that grabbed headlines at Euro 2016 has been left out of Electronic Arts's highly-anticipated FIFA 17 video game due to a dispute over image rights, the country's soccer chiefs said.
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ZF Friedrichshafen says offer for Haldex might not it be its last
HANOVER, Germany, Sept 21 (Reuters) - German vehicle parts
firm ZF Friedrichshafen has not ruled out a further
improvement in its offer for Swedish braking systems maker
Haldex in view of German rival Knorr-Bremse's higher
bid, Chief Executive Stefan Sommer said on
Wednesday.
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firm ZF Friedrichshafen has not ruled out a further
improvement in its offer for Swedish braking systems maker
Haldex in view of German rival Knorr-Bremse's higher
bid, Chief Executive Stefan Sommer said on
Wednesday.
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UPDATE 1-VW trucks boss eyes expansion in Asia, singles out India
* MAN has no plans for further job cuts in Brazil -Drees
(Adds detail, executive comments and background)
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Abandoning discretion, Iranians proclaim their role in Syrian war
DUBAI/BEIRUT, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Abandoning a long-standing
reticence, Iranians are increasingly candid about their
involvement in Syria's war, and informal recruiters are now
openly calling for volunteers to defend the Islamic Republic and
fellow Shi'ites against Sunni militants.
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reticence, Iranians are increasingly candid about their
involvement in Syria's war, and informal recruiters are now
openly calling for volunteers to defend the Islamic Republic and
fellow Shi'ites against Sunni militants.
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French women's ready-to-wear companies pin hopes on exports
PARIS, Sept 21 (Reuters) - French women's ready-to-wear
companies will increasingly focus on export markets to boost
sales after their home market suffered in the first half of 2016
from Islamist attacks, poor weather and social unrest, sector
officials said on Wednesday.
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companies will increasingly focus on export markets to boost
sales after their home market suffered in the first half of 2016
from Islamist attacks, poor weather and social unrest, sector
officials said on Wednesday.
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CORRECTED-Yum China files to issue 10 mln shares to some Yum Brands employees
Sept 21 (Reuters) - Yum China Holdings Inc, which is being
spun off from KFC owner Yum Brands Inc, filed with
regulators on Wednesday to issue 10 million common shares to
certain participants in Yum Brands' incentive plans.
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spun off from KFC owner Yum Brands Inc, filed with
regulators on Wednesday to issue 10 million common shares to
certain participants in Yum Brands' incentive plans.
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Apple eyes British supercar maker McLaren - FT
Sept 21 (Reuters) - Apple Inc has approached
British Formula One team owner McLaren Technology Group for a
strategic investment or a potential buyout, the Financial Times
reported, citing sources.
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British Formula One team owner McLaren Technology Group for a
strategic investment or a potential buyout, the Financial Times
reported, citing sources.
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UPDATE 1-GM affirms profit and cost cutting targets
DETROIT, Sept 21 (Reuters) - General Motors Co on
Wednesday affirmed its forecast for 2016 profit of up to $6.00
per share and said it expected to exceed its cost-savings target
of $5.5 billion by 2018 as the automaker unveiled a new effort
to convince investors of its value.
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Wednesday affirmed its forecast for 2016 profit of up to $6.00
per share and said it expected to exceed its cost-savings target
of $5.5 billion by 2018 as the automaker unveiled a new effort
to convince investors of its value.
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Google launches Allo, bets on AI to spice up chats
Sept 21 (Reuters) - Google-parent Alphabet Inc
launched Allo, a messaging app that incorporates Google's search
feature and a chatbot that uses machine learning to "improve"
itself over time.
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launched Allo, a messaging app that incorporates Google's search
feature and a chatbot that uses machine learning to "improve"
itself over time.
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UPDATE 1-Viacom slashes dividend; says interim CEO to leave
Sept 21 (Reuters) - Viacom Inc slashed its
quarterly dividend by 50 percent on Wednesday and said interim
Chief Executive Tom Dooley would leave the company.
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quarterly dividend by 50 percent on Wednesday and said interim
Chief Executive Tom Dooley would leave the company.
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Sri Lankan shares recover after four sessions of losses
COLOMBO, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Sri Lankan shares edged up on
Wednesday following four straight sessions of losses, as
investors shrugged off the impact of a proposed increase in
value added tax to pick up battered shares, amid high turnover.
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Wednesday following four straight sessions of losses, as
investors shrugged off the impact of a proposed increase in
value added tax to pick up battered shares, amid high turnover.
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General Mills sales fall for fifth straight quarter
Sept 21 (Reuters) - General Mills Inc reported a
drop in quarterly net sales for the fifth straight quarter, hurt
mainly by weak demand for its Yoplait yogurt and Progresso soup
and the sale of its Green Giant frozen vegetable business.
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drop in quarterly net sales for the fifth straight quarter, hurt
mainly by weak demand for its Yoplait yogurt and Progresso soup
and the sale of its Green Giant frozen vegetable business.
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UPDATE 1-Yum China files to issue 10 mln shares to Yum Brands shareholders
Sept 21 (Reuters) - Yum China Holdings Inc, which is being
spun off from KFC owner Yum Brands Inc, filed with
regulators on Wednesday to issue 10 million common shares to Yum
Brands shareholders.
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spun off from KFC owner Yum Brands Inc, filed with
regulators on Wednesday to issue 10 million common shares to Yum
Brands shareholders.
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UK clothing retailer Bonmarche's shares dive after profit warning
LONDON, Sept 21 (Reuters) - British women's clothing
retailer Bonmarche warned on profit on Wednesday as
unseasonably hot September weather hit demand, hammering its
stock price.
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retailer Bonmarche warned on profit on Wednesday as
unseasonably hot September weather hit demand, hammering its
stock price.
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UK's Majestic Wine warns on full-year core earnings
Sept 21 (Reuters) - Britain largest specialist wine
retailer, Majestic Wine Plc, said it expects core
earnings for the current financial year to be below current
market expectations, hurt by slower growth in its Majestic
Commercial business.
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retailer, Majestic Wine Plc, said it expects core
earnings for the current financial year to be below current
market expectations, hurt by slower growth in its Majestic
Commercial business.
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UPDATE 1-Inditex outperforms rivals in first half, profit up 8 pct
MADRID, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Inditex, the world's
biggest clothing retailer, said on Wednesday its first half net
profit rose 8 percent from a year ago, beating analysts'
estimate and driven by strong sales as it focuses on flagship
stores and its online business.
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biggest clothing retailer, said on Wednesday its first half net
profit rose 8 percent from a year ago, beating analysts'
estimate and driven by strong sales as it focuses on flagship
stores and its online business.
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Australia shares perk up as BOJ overhauls policy; NZ down
Sept 21 (Reuters) - Australian shares rose for a second
straight session on Wednesday, spurred by the Bank of Japan's
decision to adopt a target for long-term interest rates in an
overhaul of its massive monetary stimulus programme.
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straight session on Wednesday, spurred by the Bank of Japan's
decision to adopt a target for long-term interest rates in an
overhaul of its massive monetary stimulus programme.
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Tuesday, September 20, 2016
Divided U.S. Supreme Court turns to less sensitive IP cases
WASHINGTON, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Shorthanded and
ideologically divided, the U.S. Supreme Court has yet to take up
any cases on politically sensitive social issues in its new term
starting in October, instead showing a keen interest in more
technical cases of importance to business such as disputes over
intellectual property.
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ideologically divided, the U.S. Supreme Court has yet to take up
any cases on politically sensitive social issues in its new term
starting in October, instead showing a keen interest in more
technical cases of importance to business such as disputes over
intellectual property.
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"L.A. Confidential" director Curtis Hanson found dead at California home - police
LOS ANGELES, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Movie director Curtis
Hanson, who won an Oscar for "L.A Confidential", was found dead
in his California home on Tuesday, the Los Angeles Police
Department said. He was 71.
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Hanson, who won an Oscar for "L.A Confidential", was found dead
in his California home on Tuesday, the Los Angeles Police
Department said. He was 71.
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HIGHLIGHTS-Thomson Reuters/INSEAD Q3 Asian Business Sentiment Survey -by economy
Sept 21 (Reuters) - Optimism among Asia-Pacific companies
rose for the third straight quarter in July-September 2016 on
signs China's growth is stabilising, although they remained wary
of risks from volatile oil prices and the outcome of the U.S.
presidential election, a Thomson Reuters/INSEAD survey showed.
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rose for the third straight quarter in July-September 2016 on
signs China's growth is stabilising, although they remained wary
of risks from volatile oil prices and the outcome of the U.S.
presidential election, a Thomson Reuters/INSEAD survey showed.
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Kathy Bates gets star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
LOS ANGELES, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Oscar-winning actor Kathy
Bates was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on
Tuesday in a ceremony that was attended by actors Billy Bob
Thornton and Shirley Maclaine.
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Bates was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on
Tuesday in a ceremony that was attended by actors Billy Bob
Thornton and Shirley Maclaine.
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Lawyer for JonBenet Ramsey family vows to sue CBS over documentary
DENVER, Sept 20 (Reuters) - The lawyer for the family of
slain child beauty queen JonBenet Ramsey denounced a CBS
documentary theorizing she was killed by her brother, Burke, as
a "false and unprofessional television attack" and threatened to
sue the network for libel.
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slain child beauty queen JonBenet Ramsey denounced a CBS
documentary theorizing she was killed by her brother, Burke, as
a "false and unprofessional television attack" and threatened to
sue the network for libel.
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RPT-COLUMN-The lithium supply battle starts to heat up: Andy Home
Not a day goes by without an exploration company telling us
about an exciting development on their property, which is now a
lithium prospect irrespective of what minerals were originally
being hunted.
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about an exciting development on their property, which is now a
lithium prospect irrespective of what minerals were originally
being hunted.
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UK's May raised concerns over detained aid worker with Iranian leader
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 20 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister
Theresa May on Tuesday raised concerns about the case of a
detained Iranian-British aid worker with Iranian President
Hassan Rouhani, a Downing Street official said.
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Theresa May on Tuesday raised concerns about the case of a
detained Iranian-British aid worker with Iranian President
Hassan Rouhani, a Downing Street official said.
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Apple's iPhone 7 more expensive to make - IHS Markit
Sept 20 (Reuters) - Apple Inc is spending more to
manufacture its iPhone 7 smartphone than predecessor iPhone 6S
due to features such as a bigger battery and larger storage
capacity, according to a teardown by IHS Markit Ltd.
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manufacture its iPhone 7 smartphone than predecessor iPhone 6S
due to features such as a bigger battery and larger storage
capacity, according to a teardown by IHS Markit Ltd.
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Trump calls first U.S. debate moderator a Democrat; records show otherwise
Sept 20 (Reuters) - Republican Donald Trump may have gotten
it wrong when he said the moderator of the first U.S.
presidential debate next week between him and his Democratic
rival, Hillary Clinton, is a Democrat.
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it wrong when he said the moderator of the first U.S.
presidential debate next week between him and his Democratic
rival, Hillary Clinton, is a Democrat.
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US STOCKS-Wall St ends flat with Fed, BOJ up next
* Indexes up: Dow 0.05 pct, S&P 0.03 pct, Nasdaq 0.12 pct
(Updates with close of U.S. market)
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UPDATE 7-Pitt expresses sadness over Jolie divorce filing as Hollywood power couple splits
LOS ANGELES, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Actress Angelina Jolie has
filed for a divorce from actor Brad Pitt, her husband of two
years and romantic partner since 2005, her attorney said on
Tuesday, signaling the end of one of Hollywood's most glamorous
and powerful couples.
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filed for a divorce from actor Brad Pitt, her husband of two
years and romantic partner since 2005, her attorney said on
Tuesday, signaling the end of one of Hollywood's most glamorous
and powerful couples.
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U.S. broadcaster shares fall after Sinclair warns on political ad spending
Sept 20 (Reuters) - Shares of U.S. TV and radio broadcasters
fell sharply on Tuesday after Sinclair Broadcast Group
warned that its third-quarter media revenue would miss its
targets due to low political advertising spending rates
including from the Trump campaign.
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fell sharply on Tuesday after Sinclair Broadcast Group
warned that its third-quarter media revenue would miss its
targets due to low political advertising spending rates
including from the Trump campaign.
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UPDATE 1-U.S. proposes regulators have more say in self-driving car design
WASHINGTON, Sept 20 (Reuters) - The Obama administration is
proposing deeper government involvement in the design of
autonomous vehicle systems and calling on manufacturers to share
more information about how such systems work and why they fail.
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proposing deeper government involvement in the design of
autonomous vehicle systems and calling on manufacturers to share
more information about how such systems work and why they fail.
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VW's Audi head questioned over emissions scandal
HANOVER, Germany, Sept 20 (Reuters) - The head of
Volkswagen's luxury car division Audi has been
questioned by investigators looking into the company's emissions
scandal, VW Chief Executive Matthias Mueller said on Tuesday.
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Volkswagen's luxury car division Audi has been
questioned by investigators looking into the company's emissions
scandal, VW Chief Executive Matthias Mueller said on Tuesday.
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Film pays tribute to Lesbos islanders who saved drowning migrants
Sept 20 (Reuters) - A short documentary by a Syrian
filmmaker pays tribute to Greek islanders living in a fishing
village on Lesbos who have helped rescue refugees and migrants
making perilous journeys across the Aegean Sea.
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filmmaker pays tribute to Greek islanders living in a fishing
village on Lesbos who have helped rescue refugees and migrants
making perilous journeys across the Aegean Sea.
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Britain's FTSE rises as Burberry and Tesco advance
LONDON, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Britain's top shares index rose
on Tuesday, lifted by gains in consumer goods stocks ranging
from luxury fashion group Burberry to supermarket
retailer Tesco.
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on Tuesday, lifted by gains in consumer goods stocks ranging
from luxury fashion group Burberry to supermarket
retailer Tesco.
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US STOCKS-Wall St rises on gains in healthcare stocks
* Indexes up: Dow 0.37 pct, S&P 0.31 pct, Nasdaq 0.32 pct
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UPDATE 2-Tech licensing firm Tessera to buy DTS to grow in audio market
* DTS shares up nearly 23 pct, Tessera up 2.4 pct
(Adds details from conference call, details on companies, share
movement)
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(Adds details from conference call, details on companies, share
movement)
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London wraps up fashion week amid Brexit uncertainty
LONDON, Sept 20 (Reuters) - London wrapped up its seasonal
fashion week on Tuesday after five days of luxury and highstreet
labels unveiling colourful and eclectic collections amid Brexit
uncertainty.
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fashion week on Tuesday after five days of luxury and highstreet
labels unveiling colourful and eclectic collections amid Brexit
uncertainty.
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Netflix CEO says no progress in entering China
WARSAW, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Netflix Inc has made no
progress in its plan to enter the potentially lucrative Chinese
market as it needs to obtain a government licence, its Chief
Executive Officer Reed Hastings said on Tuesday.
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progress in its plan to enter the potentially lucrative Chinese
market as it needs to obtain a government licence, its Chief
Executive Officer Reed Hastings said on Tuesday.
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Poland aims to have 1 mln electric cars on its roads by 2025
WARSAW, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Poland aims to have 1 million
electric cars on its roads by 2025 as it seeks to cut carbon
emissions from transport and will offer tax and other
incentives, the energy ministry said on Tuesday.
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electric cars on its roads by 2025 as it seeks to cut carbon
emissions from transport and will offer tax and other
incentives, the energy ministry said on Tuesday.
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Online used car retailer Vroom gets $50 mln new funding
Sept 20 (Reuters) - Online used-car retailer Vroom raised
$50 million in a Series E funding round from existing and new
investors, bringing the total funding to $218 million.
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$50 million in a Series E funding round from existing and new
investors, bringing the total funding to $218 million.
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Sri Lankan shares fall for 4th straight session; VAT proposal weighs
COLOMBO, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Sri Lankan shares fell for a
fourth straight session on Tuesday, led by large caps, as
selling pressure on stocks expected to take a hit from a
proposed tax increase weighed on sentiment.
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fourth straight session on Tuesday, led by large caps, as
selling pressure on stocks expected to take a hit from a
proposed tax increase weighed on sentiment.
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UPDATE 1-Sports Direct to order independent review of working practices
LONDON, Sept 20 (Reuters) - British retailer Sports Direct
said it will order an independent inquiry into its
working practices and corporate governance, responding to demand
from somes shareholders as it seeks to repair its battered
image.
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said it will order an independent inquiry into its
working practices and corporate governance, responding to demand
from somes shareholders as it seeks to repair its battered
image.
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Creditors to sell $893 mln stake in S.Korea's Kumho Tire
SEOUL, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Creditors of Kumho Tire Co
have started the process of selling a stake in the
South Korean tyremaker, a spokesman for its lead creditor said
on Tuesday, estimated by analysts to be worth around 1 trillion
won ($893.2 million).
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have started the process of selling a stake in the
South Korean tyremaker, a spokesman for its lead creditor said
on Tuesday, estimated by analysts to be worth around 1 trillion
won ($893.2 million).
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UPDATE 1-Export recovery boosts Swiss growth prospects
* Drug sector booming, watchmakers still struggle
(Recasts with economist, trade data, analysis)
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(Recasts with economist, trade data, analysis)
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UPDATE 1-Renault, Nissan buy French tech firm to develop mobility apps
PARIS/TOKYO, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Renault SA and
Nissan Motor Co announced on Tuesday they would buy
French software development company Sylpheo as they compete with
global automakers and tech firms to develop new services
including ride hailing and car sharing.
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Nissan Motor Co announced on Tuesday they would buy
French software development company Sylpheo as they compete with
global automakers and tech firms to develop new services
including ride hailing and car sharing.
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Monday, September 19, 2016
UPDATE 2-GM, Canada auto union reach tentative deal, averting strike
TORONTO, Sept 20 (Reuters) - General Motors Co and
the Canadian autoworkers union announced a tentative contract
deal early Tuesday morning, averting a strike that would have
shut some of the automaker's Canadian manufacturing facilities.
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the Canadian autoworkers union announced a tentative contract
deal early Tuesday morning, averting a strike that would have
shut some of the automaker's Canadian manufacturing facilities.
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Britain's Kingfisher beats forecasts with strong UK, Poland demand
LONDON, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Kingfisher, Europe's
largest home improvement retailer, beat forecasts with a 13.5
percent rise in first-half profit, driven by a strong
performance in Britain and Poland.
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largest home improvement retailer, beat forecasts with a 13.5
percent rise in first-half profit, driven by a strong
performance in Britain and Poland.
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Canada auto union to make announcement on GM talks after midnight strike deadline
TORONTO, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Canada's main autoworkers union
said on Monday it will make a 12:15 am (0415 GMT) announcement
as contract talks with General Motors Co near a midnight
strike deadline.
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said on Monday it will make a 12:15 am (0415 GMT) announcement
as contract talks with General Motors Co near a midnight
strike deadline.
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Three private equity firms bid for GE's Hyundai Card stake - Invest Chosun
SEOUL, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Three private equity firms are
bidding for General Electric's 43 percent stake in its
South Korean credit card joint venture, Hyundai Card, in a deal
that may be worth more than 600 billion won ($537 million),
Invest Chosun reported on Tuesday.
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bidding for General Electric's 43 percent stake in its
South Korean credit card joint venture, Hyundai Card, in a deal
that may be worth more than 600 billion won ($537 million),
Invest Chosun reported on Tuesday.
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GM sets Bolt electric car price at $37,495
DETROIT, Sept 20 (Reuters) - General Motors Co on
Tuesday announced its Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle will cost
under $30,000 after tax breaks, a price that makes it
significantly cheaper than the average new U.S. vehicle and sets
up a test of whether the technology can go mainstream in the
United States.
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Tuesday announced its Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle will cost
under $30,000 after tax breaks, a price that makes it
significantly cheaper than the average new U.S. vehicle and sets
up a test of whether the technology can go mainstream in the
United States.
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Takata shares tank after report some bidders considering bankruptcy proceedings
TOKYO, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Shares in Takata Corp
fell as much as 9 percent on Tuesday after a Bloomberg report
that some of the company's bidders are considering the
possibility of some form of bankruptcy proceedings for the
troubled Japanese air bag maker.
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fell as much as 9 percent on Tuesday after a Bloomberg report
that some of the company's bidders are considering the
possibility of some form of bankruptcy proceedings for the
troubled Japanese air bag maker.
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Burberry inspires nostalgia, Christopher Kane elevates Crocs
LONDON, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Floral prints and Victorian
ruffles defined Burberry's first "see-now-buy-now" collection at
London Fashion Week on Monday, while Christopher Kane opted to
spin a high-fashion twist on the utilitarian Crocs slip-on
boating shoes.
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ruffles defined Burberry's first "see-now-buy-now" collection at
London Fashion Week on Monday, while Christopher Kane opted to
spin a high-fashion twist on the utilitarian Crocs slip-on
boating shoes.
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UPDATE 2-U.S. may seek power to pre-approve self-driving car technology
WASHINGTON, Sept 19 (Reuters) - The Obama administration
said Monday it was considering seeking the power to review and
approve technology for self-driving cars before they hit the
road and said U.S. states should not set separate rules.
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said Monday it was considering seeking the power to review and
approve technology for self-driving cars before they hit the
road and said U.S. states should not set separate rules.
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U.S. may seek power to pre-approve self-driving car technology
WASHINGTON, Sept 19 (Reuters) - The Obama administration
said Monday it was considering seeking the power to review and
approve technology for self-driving cars before they hit the
road and said U.S. states should not set individual rules
regulating fully self-driving vehicles.
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said Monday it was considering seeking the power to review and
approve technology for self-driving cars before they hit the
road and said U.S. states should not set individual rules
regulating fully self-driving vehicles.
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Canadian auto union head faces high-stakes fight in GM talks
TORONTO, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Canadian autoworkers' union
president Jerry Dias once publicly invited a critic to kiss his
behind, but the tough-as-nails image overshadows a deft touch in
negotiations, people familiar with him said.
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president Jerry Dias once publicly invited a critic to kiss his
behind, but the tough-as-nails image overshadows a deft touch in
negotiations, people familiar with him said.
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Bitcoin is money, U.S. judge says in case tied to JPMorgan hack
NEW YORK, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Bitcoin qualifies as money, a
federal judge ruled on Monday, in a decision linked to a
criminal case over hacking attacks against JPMorgan Chase & Co
and other companies.
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federal judge ruled on Monday, in a decision linked to a
criminal case over hacking attacks against JPMorgan Chase & Co
and other companies.
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UPDATE 3-Canada union says making progress with GM ahead of strike deadline
TORONTO, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Canada's main autoworkers union
is making progress in contract talks with General Motors Co
, but some issues are still unresolved, a union
spokeswoman said on Monday ahead of a midnight strike deadline.
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is making progress in contract talks with General Motors Co
, but some issues are still unresolved, a union
spokeswoman said on Monday ahead of a midnight strike deadline.
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UPDATE 1-Wal-Mart completes the acquisition of Jet.com
CHICAGO, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc on
Monday said it has completed the acquisition of internet
retailer Jet.com after agreeing to pay about $3 billion for the
e-commerce startup last month.
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Monday said it has completed the acquisition of internet
retailer Jet.com after agreeing to pay about $3 billion for the
e-commerce startup last month.
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CORRECTED-Social entrepreneurs say they face tough hurdles but making headway
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 16 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) -
G reater support from the public, governments and investors is
needed to boost the work of entrepreneurs using business for
social good, said industry activists and organizers after a
Thomson Reuters Foundation poll highlighted these as key issues.
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G reater support from the public, governments and investors is
needed to boost the work of entrepreneurs using business for
social good, said industry activists and organizers after a
Thomson Reuters Foundation poll highlighted these as key issues.
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Wal-Mart completes the acquisition of Jet.com
CHICAGO, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc on
Monday said it has completed the acquisition of internet
retailer Jet.com after agreeing to pay about $3 billion for the
e-commerce startup last month.
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Monday said it has completed the acquisition of internet
retailer Jet.com after agreeing to pay about $3 billion for the
e-commerce startup last month.
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UPDATE 2-Britain's May to meet Goldman, Amazon, IBM to discuss post-Brexit investment
* May says she will get the right deal for Britain
(Adds May comment, details on Brexit negotiations)
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(Adds May comment, details on Brexit negotiations)
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India launches first internet hotline to tackle surge in child porn
NEW DELHI, Sept 19 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - India on
Monday launched its first internet hotline to encourage people
to report online child pornography and curb a surge in
photographs and videos on the internet showing children being
sexually exploited, the founders of the initiative said.
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Monday launched its first internet hotline to encourage people
to report online child pornography and curb a surge in
photographs and videos on the internet showing children being
sexually exploited, the founders of the initiative said.
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Opera singer Pretty Yende says new album highlights her young career
Sept 19 (Reuters) - Born into a musical family in South
Africa, operatic soprano Pretty Yende grew up singing gospel
music in church.
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Africa, operatic soprano Pretty Yende grew up singing gospel
music in church.
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Auto racing's NASCAR accused of racial discrimination in lawsuit
NEW YORK, Sept 19 (Reuters) - NASCAR was hit with a $500 million lawsuit accusing the auto racing body of racial discrimination for preventing black-owned teams and drivers from competing, including in the Sprint Cup Series.
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UPDATE 2-Haldex picks ZF's $617 mln bid over higher Knorr-Bremse offer
* ZF offer period to precede that of Knorr
(Adds new statement from Knorr-Bremse, closing share prices)
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(Adds new statement from Knorr-Bremse, closing share prices)
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UPDATE 2-Clinton accuses Trump of helping Islamic State recruit
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Sept 19 (Reuters) - Democratic U.S.
presidential candidate Hillary Clinton on Monday accused
Republican rival Donald Trump of helping Islamic State militants
recruit more fighters as weekend bomb blasts in New York and New
Jersey took center stage on the campaign trail.
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presidential candidate Hillary Clinton on Monday accused
Republican rival Donald Trump of helping Islamic State militants
recruit more fighters as weekend bomb blasts in New York and New
Jersey took center stage on the campaign trail.
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CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Tesla says lawsuits could delay SolarCity deal
Sept 19 (Reuters) - Elon Musk-led Tesla Motor Inc
said on Monday its proposed acquisition of SolarCity Corp
could be delayed due to shareholder lawsuits
challenging the deal.
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said on Monday its proposed acquisition of SolarCity Corp
could be delayed due to shareholder lawsuits
challenging the deal.
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Juncker needs no protection from tough questions, EU says
BRUSSELS, Sept 19 (Reuters) - The European Commission said
on Monday that Jean-Claude Juncker needed no protection from
awkward questions after a video blogger accused a staffer at
YouTube of trying to censor her questions to the EU chief
executive.
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on Monday that Jean-Claude Juncker needed no protection from
awkward questions after a video blogger accused a staffer at
YouTube of trying to censor her questions to the EU chief
executive.
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CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Haldex picks ZF's $617 mln bid over higher Knorr-Bremse offer
STOCKHOLM/FRANKFURT, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Swedish braking
systems maker Haldex has backed a 5.29 billion crown
($617 million) takeover offer from German car parts firm ZF
Friedrichshafen, even though it is less than a rival
bid from Germany's Knorr-Bremse.
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systems maker Haldex has backed a 5.29 billion crown
($617 million) takeover offer from German car parts firm ZF
Friedrichshafen, even though it is less than a rival
bid from Germany's Knorr-Bremse.
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Global buyers line up for Naspers' $2.2 bln Polish auction site sale -sources
LONDON/WARSAW, Sept 19 (Reuters) - South Africa's Naspers
is set to receive at least four bids for Allegro in a
deal that could value Eastern Europe's No.1 auction website at
up to $2.2 billion, sources familiar with the talks said on
Monday.
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is set to receive at least four bids for Allegro in a
deal that could value Eastern Europe's No.1 auction website at
up to $2.2 billion, sources familiar with the talks said on
Monday.
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Geometry, uniforms and 1980s inspire London catwalks
LONDON, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Designers took inspiration from
geometry, the 1980s and British uniforms for their London
Fashion Week creations over the weekend, with more labels
selling items hot off the catwalk as they adopt the runway to a
retail business model.
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geometry, the 1980s and British uniforms for their London
Fashion Week creations over the weekend, with more labels
selling items hot off the catwalk as they adopt the runway to a
retail business model.
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UPDATE 1-EU executive opens investigation into Poland's retail tax
BRUSSELS, Sept 19 (Reuters) - The European Commission opened
an in-depth investigation on Monday into a new Polish
progressive tax on the retail sector that it says may be
discriminatory and ordered its suspension until the probe has
been concluded.
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an in-depth investigation on Monday into a new Polish
progressive tax on the retail sector that it says may be
discriminatory and ordered its suspension until the probe has
been concluded.
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Sunday, September 18, 2016
Cable kings HBO, FX upstage online competitors at TV's Emmys
LOS ANGELES, Sept 18 (Reuters) - It was a repeat for HBO at
television's Emmy awards on Sunday as the premium cable
network's "Game of Thrones" and "Veep" won the night's top
trophies, thwarting competition from deep-pocketed streaming
services for the industry's highest honors.
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television's Emmy awards on Sunday as the premium cable
network's "Game of Thrones" and "Veep" won the night's top
trophies, thwarting competition from deep-pocketed streaming
services for the industry's highest honors.
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Bold hues and cool cutouts stand out on Emmys red carpet
Sept 18 (Reuters) - Striking hues and subtle cutouts grabbed
the spotlight on the red carpet at the Emmy Awards on Sunday, as
television's stars managed to stay cool in the Los Angeles heat.
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the spotlight on the red carpet at the Emmy Awards on Sunday, as
television's stars managed to stay cool in the Los Angeles heat.
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UPDATE 1-Stars brave hot red carpet in countdown to colorful Emmy awards
LOS ANGELES, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Television's biggest stars
braved the red carpet heat ahead of the Primetime Emmy Awards on
Sunday, where the dramatization of O.J. Simpson's sensational
1995 double murder trial looked set to sweep to victory after an
extraordinarily colorful year for U.S. television.
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braved the red carpet heat ahead of the Primetime Emmy Awards on
Sunday, where the dramatization of O.J. Simpson's sensational
1995 double murder trial looked set to sweep to victory after an
extraordinarily colorful year for U.S. television.
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Charmian Carr, who played 'Sound of Music's Liesl, dies at age 73
LOS ANGELES, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Charmian Carr, beloved by
fans for her role as the rebellious daughter, Liesl Von Trapp,
in the Academy Award-winning film "The Sound of Music," has died
at the age of 73, her family said on Sunday.
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fans for her role as the rebellious daughter, Liesl Von Trapp,
in the Academy Award-winning film "The Sound of Music," has died
at the age of 73, her family said on Sunday.
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UPDATE 1-Strike deadline looms, GM and union make progress -report
TORONTO, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Contract negotiations between
Canada's Unifor union and General Motors Co were
scheduled to continue around the clock on Sunday ahead of a
Monday night strike deadline, as a newspaper reported the two
sides were making progress.
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Canada's Unifor union and General Motors Co were
scheduled to continue around the clock on Sunday ahead of a
Monday night strike deadline, as a newspaper reported the two
sides were making progress.
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Strike deadline looms as GM, Canada union auto talks continue
TORONTO, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Contract negotiations between
Canada's Unifor union and General Motors Co were going
around the clock, the labor group said on Sunday ahead of a
Monday night strike deadline at some of the automaker's Canadian
plants.
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Canada's Unifor union and General Motors Co were going
around the clock, the labor group said on Sunday ahead of a
Monday night strike deadline at some of the automaker's Canadian
plants.
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UPDATE 1-'La La Land' musical takes top prize at Toronto film festival
TORONTO, Sept 18 (Reuters) - "La La Land," a musical tale of
star-crossed lovers chasing their dreams in Hollywood, won the
top prize at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sunday.
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star-crossed lovers chasing their dreams in Hollywood, won the
top prize at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sunday.
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'La La Land' musical takes top prize at Toronto film festival
TORONTO, Sept 18 (Reuters) - "La La Land," a musical tale of
star-crossed lovers chasing their dreams in Hollywood, won the
top prize at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sunday.
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star-crossed lovers chasing their dreams in Hollywood, won the
top prize at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sunday.
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O.J. Simpson drama set to sweep Emmys in big year for TV diversity
LOS ANGELES, Sept 18 (Reuters) - The dramatization of O.J.
Simpson's sensational 1995 double murder trial looks set to
sweep Sunday's Emmy Awards, crowning an extraordinary year for
American television and actors of multiple ethnic hues.
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Simpson's sensational 1995 double murder trial looks set to
sweep Sunday's Emmy Awards, crowning an extraordinary year for
American television and actors of multiple ethnic hues.
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At least 12 dead in Thailand as tourist boat capsizes, dozens missing
BANGKOK, Sept 18 (Reuters) - At least 12 people have died
and dozens are missing in Thailand after a boat carrying 150
Thai Muslims capsized in the ancient tourist city of Ayutthaya,
officials said on Sunday.
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and dozens are missing in Thailand after a boat carrying 150
Thai Muslims capsized in the ancient tourist city of Ayutthaya,
officials said on Sunday.
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UPDATE 3-New York City shaken by 'intentional' explosion, 29 injured
NEW YORK, Sept 18 (Reuters) - An explosion rocked the
bustling Chelsea district of Manhattan on Saturday night,
injuring at least 29 people in what authorities described as a
deliberate, criminal act, while saying investigators had turned
up no evidence of a "terror connection."
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bustling Chelsea district of Manhattan on Saturday night,
injuring at least 29 people in what authorities described as a
deliberate, criminal act, while saying investigators had turned
up no evidence of a "terror connection."
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Saturday, September 17, 2016
S.Korean prosecutors to summon Lotte Group chairman - Yonhap
SEOUL, Sept 18 (Reuters) - South Korean prosecutors will
summon Lotte Group chairman Shin Dong-bin for questioning on
Tuesday, the Yonhap news agency reported on Sunday citing the
Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office.
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summon Lotte Group chairman Shin Dong-bin for questioning on
Tuesday, the Yonhap news agency reported on Sunday citing the
Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office.
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UPDATE 2-Samsung Electronics says sold shares in four companies
* Sales won't affect existing business relationships
-Samsung
(Updates with comment from Samsung on transaction)
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-Samsung
(Updates with comment from Samsung on transaction)
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UPDATE 6-Explosion rocks Manhattan neighborhood, at least 29 hurt
NEW YORK, Sept 17 (Reuters) - An explosion rocked the
Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan on Saturday night, injuring at
least 29 people, authorities said, adding that they are
investigating the blast as a criminal act not immediately linked
to any terror organization.
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Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan on Saturday night, injuring at
least 29 people, authorities said, adding that they are
investigating the blast as a criminal act not immediately linked
to any terror organization.
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New York City shaken by 'intentional' explosion, 29 injured
NEW YORK, Sept 18 (Reuters) - An explosion rocked the
Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan on Saturday night, injuring at
least 29 people, authorities said, adding that they are
investigating the blast as a criminal act not immediately linked
to any terror organization.
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Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan on Saturday night, injuring at
least 29 people, authorities said, adding that they are
investigating the blast as a criminal act not immediately linked
to any terror organization.
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Samsung Electronics says sold shares in four companies
SEOUL, Sept 18 (Reuters) - South Korean tech giant Samsung
Electronics Co Ltd said on Sunday it sold shares in
ASML Holding NV, Rambus Inc, Seagate
Technology Plc and Sharp Corp.
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Electronics Co Ltd said on Sunday it sold shares in
ASML Holding NV, Rambus Inc, Seagate
Technology Plc and Sharp Corp.
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Gunmen kill 2 policemen in Saudi Eastern Province -Arabiya TV
DUBAI, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Two policemen were shot dead in
Saudi Arabia's oil-producing Eastern Province by unknown
assailants, the Saudi-owned Al Arabiya television channel
reported on Sunday.
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Saudi Arabia's oil-producing Eastern Province by unknown
assailants, the Saudi-owned Al Arabiya television channel
reported on Sunday.
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VW's Audi R&D head to be suspended over emissions scandal -Bild am Sonntag
BERLIN, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Volkswagen's Audi
head of development will be suspended this coming week as part
of the investigation into an emissions scandal, Bild am Sonntag
reported citing sources.
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head of development will be suspended this coming week as part
of the investigation into an emissions scandal, Bild am Sonntag
reported citing sources.
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UPDATE 2-GM, Canada union continue final talks, no indication of progress
TORONTO, Sept 17 (Reuters) - General Motors Co and
the Canadian union Unifor kept negotiating on Saturday, divided
ahead of a looming strike deadline over union demands that the
U.S. carmaker commit to new vehicle models at its Oshawa,
Ontario, plant.
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the Canadian union Unifor kept negotiating on Saturday, divided
ahead of a looming strike deadline over union demands that the
U.S. carmaker commit to new vehicle models at its Oshawa,
Ontario, plant.
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Motor racing-Lizard adds to Formula One's track menagerie
SINGAPORE, Sept 17 (Reuters) - Formula One acquired an
exotic addition to its list of wildlife hazards on Saturday
after a large monitor lizard wandered onto the Singapore Grand
Prix circuit during final practice.
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exotic addition to its list of wildlife hazards on Saturday
after a large monitor lizard wandered onto the Singapore Grand
Prix circuit during final practice.
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GM, Canada union in final talks ahead of strike deadline
TORONTO, Sept 17 (Reuters) - General Motors Co and
the Canadian union Unifor began the final stretch of talks on
Saturday, divided ahead of a looming strike deadline over union
demands that the U.S. carmaker commit to new vehicle models at
its Oshawa, Ontario plant.
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the Canadian union Unifor began the final stretch of talks on
Saturday, divided ahead of a looming strike deadline over union
demands that the U.S. carmaker commit to new vehicle models at
its Oshawa, Ontario plant.
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Turkish soldiers, Kurdish militants killed in violence in Turkey's southeast
ISTANBUL, Sept 17 (Reuters) - Three Turkish soldiers and
four Kurdish militants were killed on Saturday in clashes in the
southeastern Hakkari province while Turkish gendarmerie launched
helicopter-backed security operations elsewhere in the region,
security sources said.
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four Kurdish militants were killed on Saturday in clashes in the
southeastern Hakkari province while Turkish gendarmerie launched
helicopter-backed security operations elsewhere in the region,
security sources said.
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Cyrus' comedic skills led Woody Allen to cast her as 'Crisis' leading lady
Sept 17 (Reuters) - Miley Cyrus may be better known these
days for her twerking dance moves and raunchy image, but veteran
director Woody Allen's memory of her comic delivery as a child
actress was what led him to cast her as his new leading lady.
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days for her twerking dance moves and raunchy image, but veteran
director Woody Allen's memory of her comic delivery as a child
actress was what led him to cast her as his new leading lady.
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Rolling Stones premiere Cuba concert documentary in Toronto
TORONTO, Sept 17 (Reuters) - Keith Richards returned to the
Toronto International Film Festival for a second straight year
on Friday, joining band mate Ronnie Wood at the premiere of a
documentary of their recent Latin America tour that culminated
in an historic Cuban concert.
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Toronto International Film Festival for a second straight year
on Friday, joining band mate Ronnie Wood at the premiere of a
documentary of their recent Latin America tour that culminated
in an historic Cuban concert.
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Friday, September 16, 2016
Brazil listed homebuilder Viver files for bankruptcy protection
SAO PAULO, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Viver Incorporadora &
Construtora SA filed for bankruptcy protection on Friday,
becoming the first listed Brazilian homebuilder ever to seek an
in-court reorganization amid a harsh recession, tough
refinancing conditions and slumping home prices.
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Construtora SA filed for bankruptcy protection on Friday,
becoming the first listed Brazilian homebuilder ever to seek an
in-court reorganization amid a harsh recession, tough
refinancing conditions and slumping home prices.
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UPDATE 2-Pulitzer-winning playwright Edward Albee dies at 88 at his NY home -reports
Sept 16 (Reuters) - Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Edward
Albee, whose provocative and often brutal look at American life
in works such as "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" earned him a
reputation as one of the greatest American dramatists, died on
Friday in Montauk, New York. He was 88.
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Albee, whose provocative and often brutal look at American life
in works such as "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" earned him a
reputation as one of the greatest American dramatists, died on
Friday in Montauk, New York. He was 88.
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Pulitzer-winning playwright Edward Albee dies at 88 in New York- reports
NEW YORK, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Pulitzer Prize-winning
playwright Edward Albee, whose provocative and often brutal look
at American life in works such as "Who's Afraid of Virginia
Woolf" earned him a reputation as one of the greatest American
dramatists, died on Friday at his home in Montauk, New York,
according to media reports. He was 88.
(Writing by Bill Trott in Washington; Reporting by Leslie Adler
in New York; Editing by Steve Gorman)
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playwright Edward Albee, whose provocative and often brutal look
at American life in works such as "Who's Afraid of Virginia
Woolf" earned him a reputation as one of the greatest American
dramatists, died on Friday at his home in Montauk, New York,
according to media reports. He was 88.
(Writing by Bill Trott in Washington; Reporting by Leslie Adler
in New York; Editing by Steve Gorman)
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Twitter grabs average 243,000 viewers in NFL livestream debut
NEW YORK, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Twitter Inc attracted an average of 243,000 viewers to Thursday's National Football League livestream of the New York Jets triumph over the Buffalo Bills, the first time the social media platform has broadcast an NFL game.
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UPDATE 1-U.S. presidential debate rules out 3rd party candidates
WASHINGTON, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Libertarian Party
presidential candidate Gary Johnson and Green Party hopeful Jill
Stein have failed to quality for the first planned U.S.
presidential debate on Sept. 26, the Commission on Presidential
Debates said on Friday.
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presidential candidate Gary Johnson and Green Party hopeful Jill
Stein have failed to quality for the first planned U.S.
presidential debate on Sept. 26, the Commission on Presidential
Debates said on Friday.
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U.S. Justice Dept loses fight with BMI over fractional music licensing
WASHINGTON, Sept 16 (Reuters) - The government lost a fight
with music licensing giant BMI on Friday over whether it needed
to change how it collects royalties for music.
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with music licensing giant BMI on Friday over whether it needed
to change how it collects royalties for music.
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UPDATE 2-Swedish court upholds Assange warrant, clears way for questioning in October
STOCKHOLM, Sept 16 (Reuters) - A Swedish appeals court
decided to uphold the arrest warrant for Wikileaks founder
Julian Assange on Friday, prolonging the six year long legal
stand off with prosecutors and clearing the way for the
Wikileaks founder to be questioned in London next month.
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decided to uphold the arrest warrant for Wikileaks founder
Julian Assange on Friday, prolonging the six year long legal
stand off with prosecutors and clearing the way for the
Wikileaks founder to be questioned in London next month.
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Mobileye says it warned Tesla against enabling 'hands-free' driving
FRANKFURT, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Mobileye NV said in
a U.S. securities filing on Friday that its top executives were
assured by Tesla Motors Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk
that drivers of the company's electric cars would not be allowed
to take their hands off the wheel when using the "Autopilot"
driving assistance system, but Tesla later allowed hands-free
driving over Mobileye's objections.
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a U.S. securities filing on Friday that its top executives were
assured by Tesla Motors Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk
that drivers of the company's electric cars would not be allowed
to take their hands off the wheel when using the "Autopilot"
driving assistance system, but Tesla later allowed hands-free
driving over Mobileye's objections.
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Sensing threat, UPS plans to expand its 3D printing operations
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Sept 16 (Reuters) - United Parcel Service
plans to expand its 3D printing service to Asia and
Europe, the U.S. shipping company has told Reuters, in a bid to
fully embrace and get ahead of a trend that threatens to eat
away a small but lucrative part of its business.
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plans to expand its 3D printing service to Asia and
Europe, the U.S. shipping company has told Reuters, in a bid to
fully embrace and get ahead of a trend that threatens to eat
away a small but lucrative part of its business.
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UPDATE 1-U.S. military says air strike killed Islamic State propaganda chief
WASHINGTON, Sept 16 (Reuters) - The Pentagon said on Friday
that a U.S.-led coalition air strike on Sept. 7 killed an
Islamic State leader who oversaw the militant group's
propaganda.
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that a U.S.-led coalition air strike on Sept. 7 killed an
Islamic State leader who oversaw the militant group's
propaganda.
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Merkel declines comment on U.S. penalty for Deutsche Bank
BERLIN, Sept 16 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel
declined to comment on Friday on the decision by the U.S.
Department of Justice to demand $14 billion from Deutsche Bank
to settle claims the lender missold mortgage-backed
securities.
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declined to comment on Friday on the decision by the U.S.
Department of Justice to demand $14 billion from Deutsche Bank
to settle claims the lender missold mortgage-backed
securities.
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UPDATE 1-Disney names ex-Warner Bros. executive Rosenblum to TV business post
LOS ANGELES, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Walt Disney Co has
hired former Warner Bros. executive Bruce Rosenblum as president
of business operations for the Disney/ABC Television Group, the
company said on Friday.
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hired former Warner Bros. executive Bruce Rosenblum as president
of business operations for the Disney/ABC Television Group, the
company said on Friday.
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Disney names ex-Warner Bros. executive Rosenblum to TV business post
LOS ANGELES, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Walt Disney Co has
hired former Warner Bros. executive Bruce Rosenblum as president
of business operations for the Disney/ABC Television Group, the
company said in a statement on Friday.
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hired former Warner Bros. executive Bruce Rosenblum as president
of business operations for the Disney/ABC Television Group, the
company said in a statement on Friday.
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GRAPHIC-A year after "dieselgate", Volkswagen shares stuck in neutral
LONDON, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Volkswagen shares remain mired well
below levels seen before its "dieselgate" emissions scandal broke 12 months ago,
and past crises at other blue-chip companies suggest it may take years before
prices recover.
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below levels seen before its "dieselgate" emissions scandal broke 12 months ago,
and past crises at other blue-chip companies suggest it may take years before
prices recover.
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UPDATE 1-Obama enlists Republican Kasich to strategize on TPP passage
WASHINGTON, Sept 16 (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama
on Friday engaged Ohio Governor John Kasich, a high-profile
political foe, to help press Republicans to approve the
12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal before he leaves
office in four months.
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on Friday engaged Ohio Governor John Kasich, a high-profile
political foe, to help press Republicans to approve the
12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal before he leaves
office in four months.
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Hunt for yield leads U.S. mutual fund managers to private assets
NEW YORK, Sept 16 (Reuters) - With traditional
dividend-paying stocks such as utilities and telecom companies
trading near record highs, U.S. mutual fund managers desperate
for income are increasingly taking a new tack: going private
instead.
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dividend-paying stocks such as utilities and telecom companies
trading near record highs, U.S. mutual fund managers desperate
for income are increasingly taking a new tack: going private
instead.
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Obama enlists Republican Kasich to press for TPP passage
WASHINGTON, Sept 16 (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama
on Friday engaged Ohio Governor John Kasich, a high-profile
political foe, to help press Republicans to approve the
12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal before he leaves
office in four months.
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on Friday engaged Ohio Governor John Kasich, a high-profile
political foe, to help press Republicans to approve the
12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal before he leaves
office in four months.
Read more
CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Mother seeks to inspire with film of photojournalist son
TORONTO, Sept 15 (Reuters) - The mother of a Reuters
photojournalist killed in Somalia in 1993 wants a film about her
son's life to empower others to strive to change the world.
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photojournalist killed in Somalia in 1993 wants a film about her
son's life to empower others to strive to change the world.
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UPDATE 1-Intel raises revenue forecast as PC market improves
Sept 16 (Reuters) - Intel Corp raised its quarterly
revenue forecast for the first time in more than two years,
citing improving demand for personal computers.
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revenue forecast for the first time in more than two years,
citing improving demand for personal computers.
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UPDATE 1-U.S. motorist miles traveled in July is most for month - gov't
NEW YORK, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Motorists logged 287.5 billion
miles on U.S. roads in July, the most ever for the month and a 2
percent increase over last year, according to data released
Friday by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
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miles on U.S. roads in July, the most ever for the month and a 2
percent increase over last year, according to data released
Friday by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
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Tea from a spray can promises end to soggy bags
LEATHERHEAD, England, Sept 16 (Reuters) - If there is one
thing the British enjoy, it is a good cup of tea and one English
drinks maker has come up with an unusual way of making the brew
- sprayed into a cup from an aerosol can.
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thing the British enjoy, it is a good cup of tea and one English
drinks maker has come up with an unusual way of making the brew
- sprayed into a cup from an aerosol can.
Read more
RPT-Millennials lead private media opening in Communist-run Cuba
HAVANA, Sept 16 (Reuters) - A handful of independent,
web-based news outlets in Cuba are chipping away at the
Communist-run island's half-century state media monopoly,
challenging the official version of reality.
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web-based news outlets in Cuba are chipping away at the
Communist-run island's half-century state media monopoly,
challenging the official version of reality.
Read more
Cost-cutting deal with unions key to VW's recovery
BERLIN, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Volkswagen's ability
to agree a big cost-cutting plan with its powerful labour unions
in the coming weeks could determine whether the German
carmaker's shares make a full recovery from its emissions
scandal.
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to agree a big cost-cutting plan with its powerful labour unions
in the coming weeks could determine whether the German
carmaker's shares make a full recovery from its emissions
scandal.
Read more
UPDATE 1-Samsung Elec to resume Galaxy Note 7 sales in S.Korea on Sept 28
* Recall could cost Samsung nearly $5 bln in revenue -
analysts
(Updates with background, details on recall process and SDI)
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analysts
(Updates with background, details on recall process and SDI)
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UPDATE 2-Knorr-Bremse trumps ZF in bid battle for Swedish brakes firm Haldex
* ZF says takes note of raised offer, considering next step
(Adds Knorr-Bremse CEO comments, advisors)
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(Adds Knorr-Bremse CEO comments, advisors)
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UPDATE 2-John Menzies to buy peer BBA's aircraft fuelling unit
Sept 16 (Reuters) - UK airport services and logistics group
John Menzies agreed to buy peer BBA Aviation's
ground handling and fuelling operations in a deal worth $202
million, taking a major step in consolidating a fragmented
industry.
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John Menzies agreed to buy peer BBA Aviation's
ground handling and fuelling operations in a deal worth $202
million, taking a major step in consolidating a fragmented
industry.
Read more
Tokyo gamers slapped down for virtual groping
TOKYO, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Virtual reality got a little too
real at the Tokyo Game Show on Friday when gamers lined up at
one exhibition and got touchy-feely with a mannequin that with
VR goggles transformed into a female anime character.
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real at the Tokyo Game Show on Friday when gamers lined up at
one exhibition and got touchy-feely with a mannequin that with
VR goggles transformed into a female anime character.
Read more
Belgian brewery's pipe dream brings relief to medieval Bruges
BRUGES, Belgium, Sept 16 (Reuters) - A Belgian brewery is
turning on the taps of a pipeline buried beneath the medieval
city of Bruges to transport its beer to a bottling plant some 3
km (2 miles) away.
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turning on the taps of a pipeline buried beneath the medieval
city of Bruges to transport its beer to a bottling plant some 3
km (2 miles) away.
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UPDATE 1-John Menzies to buy peer BBA's aircraft services unit
Sept 16 (Reuters) - UK airport services and logistics group
John Menzies Plc agreed to buy peer BBA Aviation Plc's
ASIG commercial aircraft services unit in a deal worth
$202 million, taking a major step in consolidating a fragmented
industry.
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John Menzies Plc agreed to buy peer BBA Aviation Plc's
ASIG commercial aircraft services unit in a deal worth
$202 million, taking a major step in consolidating a fragmented
industry.
Read more
German state of Hesse sues VW for damages caused by dieselgate
FRANKFURT, Sept 16 (Reuters) - The German state of Hesse
will sue Volkswagen for damages caused by its
emissions-test cheating scandal, its Finance Minister said on
Friday.
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will sue Volkswagen for damages caused by its
emissions-test cheating scandal, its Finance Minister said on
Friday.
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Thursday, September 15, 2016
Apple Japan unit ordered to pay $118 mln tax for underreporting income -media
TOKYO, Sept 16 (Reuters) - An Apple Inc iTunes unit
in Japan was ordered to pay some 12 billion yen ($118 million)
in tax by local authorities after underreporting income, media
reported Friday.
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in Japan was ordered to pay some 12 billion yen ($118 million)
in tax by local authorities after underreporting income, media
reported Friday.
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Millennials lead private media opening in Communist-run Cuba
HAVANA, Sept 16 (Reuters) - A handful of independent,
web-based news outlets in Cuba are chipping away at the
Communist-run island's half-century state media monopoly,
challenging the official version of reality.
Read more
web-based news outlets in Cuba are chipping away at the
Communist-run island's half-century state media monopoly,
challenging the official version of reality.
Read more
UPDATE 1- Fans cheer, but Asia gives iPhone 7 subdued welcome
SHANGHAI/SYDNEY, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Apple Inc fans
from Sydney to Shanghai, the first customers worldwide to snap
the new iPhone 7 off the shelves, cheered as they left stores on
Friday brandishing their purchases, flanked by applauding sales
staff.
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from Sydney to Shanghai, the first customers worldwide to snap
the new iPhone 7 off the shelves, cheered as they left stores on
Friday brandishing their purchases, flanked by applauding sales
staff.
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Asian fans snap up new iPhone but crowds smaller despite sell-out
SYDNEY/SHANGHAI, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Apple Inc fans from
Sydney to Tokyo, the first to snap the new iPhone 7 off the
shelves, cheered as they left stores on Friday brandishing their
purchases, flanked by applauding sales staff.
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Sydney to Tokyo, the first to snap the new iPhone 7 off the
shelves, cheered as they left stores on Friday brandishing their
purchases, flanked by applauding sales staff.
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RPT-UPDATE 2-U.S. House panel slams former NSA contractor Snowden
WASHINGTON, Sept 15 (Reuters) - A U.S congressional
intelligence committee on Thursday issued a scathing report
accusing former National Security Agency contractor Edward
Snowden of leaking information that "caused tremendous damage"
to U.S. national security, lying about his background and
feuding with co-workers.
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intelligence committee on Thursday issued a scathing report
accusing former National Security Agency contractor Edward
Snowden of leaking information that "caused tremendous damage"
to U.S. national security, lying about his background and
feuding with co-workers.
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Tesla says Mobileye balked after learning carmaker to make own cameras
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Tesla Motors Inc
on Thursday said its former camera supplier Mobileye
disparaged the safety of Tesla's assisted driving technology
Autopilot after learning the carmaker was developing its own
vision system.
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on Thursday said its former camera supplier Mobileye
disparaged the safety of Tesla's assisted driving technology
Autopilot after learning the carmaker was developing its own
vision system.
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REFILE-UPDATE 1-Snowden's leaks caused 'tremendous' damage to U.S. security - House panel
WASHINGTON, Sept 15 (Reuters) - A U.S. House committee
issued a scathing report on Thursday accusing National Security
Agency contractor Edward Snowden of lying about his background,
feuding with co-workers and leaking secrets that "caused
tremendous damage" to U.S. security.
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issued a scathing report on Thursday accusing National Security
Agency contractor Edward Snowden of lying about his background,
feuding with co-workers and leaking secrets that "caused
tremendous damage" to U.S. security.
Read more
New York Fashion Week breaks out designs for all seasons
NEW YORK, Sept 15 (Reuters) - More designers at New York
Fashion Week broke out of the industry's long-established mode
of showing clothes meant to be worn in six months' time by
sprinkling wear-now fall looks among catwalk presentations
largely focused on next spring.
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Fashion Week broke out of the industry's long-established mode
of showing clothes meant to be worn in six months' time by
sprinkling wear-now fall looks among catwalk presentations
largely focused on next spring.
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Ralph Lauren, inspired by American West, stops traffic during show
NEW YORK, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Veteran fashion designer Ralph
Lauren staged his first runway-to-retail show promoting his
September collection, an American West-influenced affair that
turned heads and stopped traffic on Madison Avenue during New
York Fashion Week on Wednesday night.
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Lauren staged his first runway-to-retail show promoting his
September collection, an American West-influenced affair that
turned heads and stopped traffic on Madison Avenue during New
York Fashion Week on Wednesday night.
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks gain with dimming chances of Sept rate hike
* Oil rises on short-covering, surge in gasoline futures
(Updates with U.S. afternoon trading, European close, Apple
share price)
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(Updates with U.S. afternoon trading, European close, Apple
share price)
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UPDATE 1-Fiat Chrysler recalling 1.9 million vehicles for air bag defect
WASHINGTON, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV
said on Thursday it is recalling 1.9 million vehicles
worldwide for an air bag defect that is linked to three deaths
and five injuries.
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said on Thursday it is recalling 1.9 million vehicles
worldwide for an air bag defect that is linked to three deaths
and five injuries.
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Baidu receives approval from California DMV to test self-driving cars
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 15 (Reuters) - China-based internet
company Baidu has received a permit to test its
self-driving cars in California from the state's Department of
Motor Vehicles, as the race to introduce driverless automobiles
accelerates.
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company Baidu has received a permit to test its
self-driving cars in California from the state's Department of
Motor Vehicles, as the race to introduce driverless automobiles
accelerates.
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Silicon Valley 3D printing startup gets $81 million in new funding
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Sept 15 (Reuters) - Carbon, a Silicon
Valley startup that is developing 3D printers to produce medical
devices and car parts on demand, said on Thursday it had closed
on $81 million in funding that brought the total it has raised
to $222 million.
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Valley startup that is developing 3D printers to produce medical
devices and car parts on demand, said on Thursday it had closed
on $81 million in funding that brought the total it has raised
to $222 million.
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WRAPUP 3-U.S. retail sales, factory output slump; Q3 growth forecast cut
WASHINGTON, Sept 15 (Reuters) - U.S. retail sales fell more
than expected in August amid weak purchases of automobiles and a
range of other goods, pointing to cooling domestic demand that
further diminishes expectations of a Federal Reserve interest
rate increase next week.
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than expected in August amid weak purchases of automobiles and a
range of other goods, pointing to cooling domestic demand that
further diminishes expectations of a Federal Reserve interest
rate increase next week.
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UPDATE 1-CBS CEO Moonves says 'no active discussions' with Viacom
Sept 15 (Reuters) - CBS Corp is not in "active
discussions," about recombining with Viacom Inc, CBS
Chief Executive Leslie Moonves said on Thursday.
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discussions," about recombining with Viacom Inc, CBS
Chief Executive Leslie Moonves said on Thursday.
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UPDATE 1-Investor pressure grows at SunOpta as 3rd hedge fund reports stake
TORONTO/NEW YORK, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Activist investor
Engaged Capital reported a 7.5 percent stake in SunOpta Inc
on Thursday and said it had signed a confidentiality
agreement with the Canadian organic food company to provide
strategic advice.
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Engaged Capital reported a 7.5 percent stake in SunOpta Inc
on Thursday and said it had signed a confidentiality
agreement with the Canadian organic food company to provide
strategic advice.
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MIDEAST STOCKS-Markets fall on oil, track global trend
DUBAI, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Stock markets in the United Arab
Emirates fell on Thursday as they reopened after the long Eid
al-Adha holidays, while Egypt continued sliding amid more bad
news about the economy.
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Emirates fell on Thursday as they reopened after the long Eid
al-Adha holidays, while Egypt continued sliding amid more bad
news about the economy.
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Anti-corruption prosecutors raid office of Greek cenbanker's wife
ATHENS, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Anti-corruption prosecutors
probing the finances of a Greek state entity raided the office
of the wife of Greek Central Banker Governor Yannis Stournaras
and confiscated documents and electronic data, court sources
said on Thursday.
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probing the finances of a Greek state entity raided the office
of the wife of Greek Central Banker Governor Yannis Stournaras
and confiscated documents and electronic data, court sources
said on Thursday.
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WRAPUP 1-Weather exposes holes in H&M, Next clothing order chains
STOCKHOLM/LONDON, Sept 15 (Reuters) - European fashion
retailers blamed the weather for below-forecast figures on
Thursday as Hennes & Mauritz sales were hit by a hot
second half of August and Britain's Next discounted
stock in July after a warm winter and cold spring.
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retailers blamed the weather for below-forecast figures on
Thursday as Hennes & Mauritz sales were hit by a hot
second half of August and Britain's Next discounted
stock in July after a warm winter and cold spring.
Read more
RPT-Labels release cut-rate music streaming service amid shift to flexible pricing
Sept 14 (Reuters) - Two major record labels are rolling out
a low-priced music streaming service in the United Kingdom, a
rare foray by record companies directly into the field and
another sign the industry is finally moving towards more
flexible pricing.
Read more
a low-priced music streaming service in the United Kingdom, a
rare foray by record companies directly into the field and
another sign the industry is finally moving towards more
flexible pricing.
Read more
U.S. retail sales fall more than expected on weak autos
WASHINGTON, Sept 15 (Reuters) - U.S. retail sales fell more
than expected in August amid weak purchases of automobiles and a
range of other goods, pointing to cooling domestic demand that
could further diminish expectations of a Federal Reserve
interest rate increase next week.
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than expected in August amid weak purchases of automobiles and a
range of other goods, pointing to cooling domestic demand that
could further diminish expectations of a Federal Reserve
interest rate increase next week.
Read more
Virtual reality in spotlight at Tokyo Game Show
TOKYO, Sept 15 (Reuters) - The Tokyo Game Show kicked off on
Thursday, with immersive virtual reality technology taking the
spotlight in the industry exhibition event.
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Thursday, with immersive virtual reality technology taking the
spotlight in the industry exhibition event.
Read more
COLUMN-India's new motorcycle owners drive gasoline boom: Kemp
LONDON, Sept 15 (Reuters) - India's gasoline consumption is
growing rapidly as millions of additional households buy motor
cars and especially motorcycles as a status symbol amid growing
prosperity.
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growing rapidly as millions of additional households buy motor
cars and especially motorcycles as a status symbol amid growing
prosperity.
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'Mr.Robot,' 'The Americans' challenge 'Game of Thrones' for Emmy crown
Sept 15 (Reuters) - A pair of Cold War Soviet spies and an
awkward cyber hacker challenge the warring nobles of the Iron
Throne at the Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, where more than
20 awards celebrating the best of television will be handed out.
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awkward cyber hacker challenge the warring nobles of the Iron
Throne at the Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, where more than
20 awards celebrating the best of television will be handed out.
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Sell last gasoline car by 2035 to meet climate goals, study says
OSLO, Sept 15 (Reuters) - The last gasoline-powered car will
have to be sold by about 2035 to put the world on track to limit
global warming to the most stringent goal set by world leaders
last year, a study said on Thursday.
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have to be sold by about 2035 to put the world on track to limit
global warming to the most stringent goal set by world leaders
last year, a study said on Thursday.
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Indonesia to look into Ford's sales after report on tax avoidance
JAKARTA, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Indonesia's tax office said it
will look into whether Ford Motor Co had avoided paying
appropriate taxes, after a local newspaper reported that the
U.S. car maker modified imported Everest model vehicles sold in
the country to pay a lower tax rate.
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will look into whether Ford Motor Co had avoided paying
appropriate taxes, after a local newspaper reported that the
U.S. car maker modified imported Everest model vehicles sold in
the country to pay a lower tax rate.
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UPDATE 2-UK's Informa to boost U.S. presence with Penton deal
* Deal to expand in U.S., grow exhibitions unit
(Adds details, CEO, analyst comments, updates share movement)
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(Adds details, CEO, analyst comments, updates share movement)
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Sony aims to extend VR content to films, no plans for smartphone-based headset
CHIBA, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Sony Corp aims to extend
content for its dedicated virtual-reality (VR) headset into
non-gaming areas such as TV and film, and has no plans to join
the burgeoning market for smartphone-based headsets, its gaming
division chief said.
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content for its dedicated virtual-reality (VR) headset into
non-gaming areas such as TV and film, and has no plans to join
the burgeoning market for smartphone-based headsets, its gaming
division chief said.
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Purplebricks latest British real estate firm to shrug off Brexit
LONDON, Sept 15 (Reuters) - British online real estate agent
Purplebricks Group Plc became the latest home seller to
play down the impact of Brexit on Thursday, saying there had
been little discernible impact on trading from the vote to leave
the EU.
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Purplebricks Group Plc became the latest home seller to
play down the impact of Brexit on Thursday, saying there had
been little discernible impact on trading from the vote to leave
the EU.
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UK's Informa to buy U.S.-based Penton for $1.56 bln
Sept 15 (Reuters) - British business media group Informa Plc
said it had agreed to buy U.S.-based information
services company Penton, from private equity firms MidOcean
Partners and Wasserstein & Co for 1.18 billion pounds ($1.56
billion).
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said it had agreed to buy U.S.-based information
services company Penton, from private equity firms MidOcean
Partners and Wasserstein & Co for 1.18 billion pounds ($1.56
billion).
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UK's John Lewis in write down for scrapped Waitrose stores
LONDON, Sept 15 (Reuters) - British retailer John Lewis's
said on Thursday it was taking an exceptional charge of
25 million pounds ($33.10 million) after deciding to write down
property assets it no longer plans to develop for its upmarket
grocer Waitrose.
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said on Thursday it was taking an exceptional charge of
25 million pounds ($33.10 million) after deciding to write down
property assets it no longer plans to develop for its upmarket
grocer Waitrose.
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Wednesday, September 14, 2016
UPDATE 2-Apple says initial quantities of iPhone 7 Plus sold out
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Initial quantities of the
iPhone 7 Plus have sold out globally as Apple Inc
prepares to roll out its new gadget in stores, the company said
Wednesday.
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iPhone 7 Plus have sold out globally as Apple Inc
prepares to roll out its new gadget in stores, the company said
Wednesday.
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McDonald's gets final bids for N.Asia stores -sources
HONG KONG, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Fast-food giant McDonald's
Corp has received final offers from at least three
bidding groups for its China and Hong Kong outlets, with global
private equity firms Carlyle Group and TPG Capital
teaming up with Chinese partners for the business worth up to $3
billion, sources told Reuters.
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Corp has received final offers from at least three
bidding groups for its China and Hong Kong outlets, with global
private equity firms Carlyle Group and TPG Capital
teaming up with Chinese partners for the business worth up to $3
billion, sources told Reuters.
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Japan auto lobby slashes FY vehicle sales forecast
TOKYO, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Japan's auto industry lobby on
Thursday slashed its forecast for new vehicle sales by 8 percent
to 4.845 million for the current business year citing a delay in
the sales tax hike originally scheduled for next April.
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Thursday slashed its forecast for new vehicle sales by 8 percent
to 4.845 million for the current business year citing a delay in
the sales tax hike originally scheduled for next April.
Read more
Labels release cut-rate music streaming service amid shift to flexible pricing
Sept 14 (Reuters) - Two major record labels are rolling out
a low-priced music streaming service in the United Kingdom, a
rare foray by record companies directly into the field and
another sign the industry is finally moving towards more
flexible pricing.
Read more
a low-priced music streaming service in the United Kingdom, a
rare foray by record companies directly into the field and
another sign the industry is finally moving towards more
flexible pricing.
Read more
Director, star defend controversial sex change film in Toronto
TORONTO, Sept 14 (Reuters) - The director and star of a
controversial film about a hitman who is put through gender
reassignment surgery by a relative of one of his victims
defended the project as it had its world premiere at the Toronto
International Film Festival on Wednesday.
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controversial film about a hitman who is put through gender
reassignment surgery by a relative of one of his victims
defended the project as it had its world premiere at the Toronto
International Film Festival on Wednesday.
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Toyota to ramp up Mexico pickup truck output for $150 mln
TOKYO, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp said
on Thursday it would spend about $150 million to ramp up
production capacity of Tacoma pickup trucks in Mexico by more
than 60,000 vehicles a year by 2018.
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on Thursday it would spend about $150 million to ramp up
production capacity of Tacoma pickup trucks in Mexico by more
than 60,000 vehicles a year by 2018.
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Japan report shows Apple, Google hinder app competition - Nikkei
Sept 14 (Reuters) - Apple Inc and Alphabet Inc's
Google engage in practices that undermine competition
in the smartphone app market, Nikkei said, citing a report by
Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
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Google engage in practices that undermine competition
in the smartphone app market, Nikkei said, citing a report by
Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
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Designer Brandon Maxwell feels the love for Spring/Summer 2017
NEW YORK, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Fashion designer Brandon
Maxwell kicked off his Spring/Summer 2017 collection at New
York's Russian Tea Room restaurant on Tuesday, with his "best
friend" Lady Gaga sitting in the front row.
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Maxwell kicked off his Spring/Summer 2017 collection at New
York's Russian Tea Room restaurant on Tuesday, with his "best
friend" Lady Gaga sitting in the front row.
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Fox News co-presidents signed to long-term contracts
NEW YORK, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Twenty-first Century Fox Inc
said on Wednesday that Jack Abernethy and Bill Shine
have signed new multiyear contracts to head up Fox News, deals
that put to rest some uncertainty about the cable channel's
direction after the departure of former Chairman Roger Ailes.
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said on Wednesday that Jack Abernethy and Bill Shine
have signed new multiyear contracts to head up Fox News, deals
that put to rest some uncertainty about the cable channel's
direction after the departure of former Chairman Roger Ailes.
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Market rally has U.S. fund managers eyeing smaller companies
NEW YORK, Sept 14 (Reuters) - With the U.S. stock market
near record highs, some mutual fund managers say they are opting
to go small, picking up the shares of companies with tiny market
values that may have more room to grow.
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near record highs, some mutual fund managers say they are opting
to go small, picking up the shares of companies with tiny market
values that may have more room to grow.
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UPDATE 1-iPhone optimism blasts Apple stock to 2016 high
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Apple's stock
hit a 2016 high on Wednesday, with its market value peaking
above $600 billion for the first time since April as Wall Street
bet the technology company's newest iPhone would help shore up
falling sales.
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hit a 2016 high on Wednesday, with its market value peaking
above $600 billion for the first time since April as Wall Street
bet the technology company's newest iPhone would help shore up
falling sales.
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Comcast's NBCU books $250 mln in profit from Rio Olympics coverage
Sept 14 (Reuters) - NBC Universal, a unit of Comcast Corp
, said the company booked more than $250 million in
profit from the Rio Olympics coverage, helped by strong
advertising sales.
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, said the company booked more than $250 million in
profit from the Rio Olympics coverage, helped by strong
advertising sales.
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Ford sees 'substantial headwinds' from 2017 commodity costs
DETROIT, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co <F.N. Chief
Financial Officer Bob Shanks said that the company sees
"substantial headwinds" in 2017 on North American commodity
costs.
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Financial Officer Bob Shanks said that the company sees
"substantial headwinds" in 2017 on North American commodity
costs.
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CORRECTED-U.S. Democratic Party says more documents leaked, blames Russians
WASHINGTON, Sept 13 (Reuters) - The head of the Democratic
National Committee said on Tuesday the organization had been
hacked by Russian state-sponsored agents who were trying to
influence the U.S. presidential election and they may have
released more documents after a similar leak in July roiled the
party.
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National Committee said on Tuesday the organization had been
hacked by Russian state-sponsored agents who were trying to
influence the U.S. presidential election and they may have
released more documents after a similar leak in July roiled the
party.
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iPhone optimism blasts Apple stock to 2016 high
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Apple's stock
hit a 2016 high on Wednesday, with its market value peaking
above $600 billion for the first time since April as Wall Street
bet the technology company's newest iPhone would help shore up
falling sales.
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hit a 2016 high on Wednesday, with its market value peaking
above $600 billion for the first time since April as Wall Street
bet the technology company's newest iPhone would help shore up
falling sales.
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Mexican band Maná urges Latinos to vote in U.S. election
Sept 14 (Reuters) - Members of Maná, the Spanish-language
pop band, are embarking on what they hope will be their most
influential series of performances - the U.S. "Latino Power
Tour" - seeking to encourage Latinos to use their power at the
polls in the Nov. 8 presidential election.
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pop band, are embarking on what they hope will be their most
influential series of performances - the U.S. "Latino Power
Tour" - seeking to encourage Latinos to use their power at the
polls in the Nov. 8 presidential election.
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Damon gave up acting role in "Manchester by the Sea" due to schedule
TORONTO, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Actor and producer Matt Damon
says scheduling prevented him from starring in "Manchester by
the Sea," a film about a man consumed by grief over the death of
his brother and who is made legal guardian of a teenage nephew.
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says scheduling prevented him from starring in "Manchester by
the Sea," a film about a man consumed by grief over the death of
his brother and who is made legal guardian of a teenage nephew.
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Builders go back in time to construct castle the medieval way
TREIGNY, France, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Blacksmiths,
stonemasons and quarrymen are hard at work in a Burgundy forest
building a 13th century-style castle using the most basic tools
and materials, replicating the methods used hundreds of years
ago to better understand them.
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stonemasons and quarrymen are hard at work in a Burgundy forest
building a 13th century-style castle using the most basic tools
and materials, replicating the methods used hundreds of years
ago to better understand them.
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Twitter launches video app for Apple and Amazon TV, Xbox One
Sept 14 (Reuters) - Twitter Inc launched a new
video streaming application for Apple Inc and
Amazon.com Inc TV platforms, as well as Microsoft
Corp's Xbox One gaming console as it brings its video
content to the forefront.
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video streaming application for Apple Inc and
Amazon.com Inc TV platforms, as well as Microsoft
Corp's Xbox One gaming console as it brings its video
content to the forefront.
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UPDATE 1-Golfsmith files for bankruptcy protection, to sell retail chain
Sept 14 (Reuters) - Specialty golf retailer Golfsmith
International Inc filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Wednesday
and agreed to sell its Canadian retail chain to a group led by
Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd and a unit of CI
Investments Inc.
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International Inc filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Wednesday
and agreed to sell its Canadian retail chain to a group led by
Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd and a unit of CI
Investments Inc.
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UPDATE 1-Citigroup says market revenue is exceeding expectations
NEW YORK, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Citigroup Inc expects
its third-quarter market revenue to show a mid-single-digit
percentage point rise from a year earlier on strength in
interest rates and currency trading, Chief Financial Officer
John Gerspach said on Wednesday.
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its third-quarter market revenue to show a mid-single-digit
percentage point rise from a year earlier on strength in
interest rates and currency trading, Chief Financial Officer
John Gerspach said on Wednesday.
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MIDEAST STOCKS-Egypt drops in holiday-thinned trade
DUBAI, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Egypt's stock market fell in very
thin trade on Wednesday with many investors absent for Eid
al-Adha holidays, while bourses in the Gulf stayed closed.
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thin trade on Wednesday with many investors absent for Eid
al-Adha holidays, while bourses in the Gulf stayed closed.
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Former Murdoch executives misled UK parliament over phone-hacking, lawmakers say
LONDON, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Two former executives from
Rupert Murdoch's British newspaper arm should be formally
admonished after misleading a parliamentary committee
investigating claims of phone-hacking, lawmakers said on
Wednesday.
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Rupert Murdoch's British newspaper arm should be formally
admonished after misleading a parliamentary committee
investigating claims of phone-hacking, lawmakers said on
Wednesday.
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Golfsmith Intl may file for Chapter 11 as early as Wednesday-WSJ
Sept 14 (Reuters) - Specialty golf retailer Golfsmith
International Inc plans to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and
creditor protection in Canada as early as Wednesday, the Wall
Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
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International Inc plans to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and
creditor protection in Canada as early as Wednesday, the Wall
Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
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Pirate booty? Startups see new ad market in illegal downloaders
Sept 14 (Reuters) - A small number of U.S.-based startups
are harvesting data about the hundreds of millions people who
illegally stream movies, TV shows and music in a bid to create a
new advertising market.
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are harvesting data about the hundreds of millions people who
illegally stream movies, TV shows and music in a bid to create a
new advertising market.
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UPDATE 1-Ford Motor says 2017 financial results to drop from 2016 levels
DETROIT, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co's 2017
financial performance will decline from this year's results,
because of increased spending on "emerging opportunities" and
other costs, the No. 2 U.S.-based automaker said on Wednesday.
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financial performance will decline from this year's results,
because of increased spending on "emerging opportunities" and
other costs, the No. 2 U.S.-based automaker said on Wednesday.
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Soccer, Formula 1, drone racing - Sky takes to air with new sport
LONDON, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Europe's leading pay-TV group
Sky, known for splashing out billions of pounds on
coverage of glamorous sports to keep an edge over its rivals,
said on Wednesday it had identified the next big thing: drone
racing.
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Sky, known for splashing out billions of pounds on
coverage of glamorous sports to keep an edge over its rivals,
said on Wednesday it had identified the next big thing: drone
racing.
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UPDATE 1-BBC to get new boss as PM May reverses Cameron decision
LONDON, Sept 14 (Reuters) - The BBC is to get a new boss
after British Prime Minister Theresa May chose not to make her
predecessor David Cameron's nominee an automatic pick for the
role, the latest of several breaks with his legacy.
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after British Prime Minister Theresa May chose not to make her
predecessor David Cameron's nominee an automatic pick for the
role, the latest of several breaks with his legacy.
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British lettings agent MartinCo sees signs of market recovery
Sept 14 (Reuters) - British lettings agent MartinCo Plc
said there were signs of a recovery in transactions
after a short-lived downturn in the wake of Britain's June 23
vote to leave the European Union.
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said there were signs of a recovery in transactions
after a short-lived downturn in the wake of Britain's June 23
vote to leave the European Union.
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China investigates former statistics chief, charges two execs with graft
SHANGHAI, Sept 14 (Reuters) - China has detained the former
head of the National Bureau of Statistics on suspicion of
corruption, the state prosecutor said on Wednesday, as state
media reported two senior executives from major state-owned
companies had also been charged with graft.
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head of the National Bureau of Statistics on suspicion of
corruption, the state prosecutor said on Wednesday, as state
media reported two senior executives from major state-owned
companies had also been charged with graft.
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Pure Gym Group plans to raise 190 mln stg via IPO
Sept 14 (Reuters) - Fitness club chain Pure Gym Group Plc
said on Wednesday it would raise about 190 million pounds ($251
million) in an initial public offering of its stock on the
London Stock Exchange.
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said on Wednesday it would raise about 190 million pounds ($251
million) in an initial public offering of its stock on the
London Stock Exchange.
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Tuesday, September 13, 2016
China charges former senior PetroChina, FAW Group officials with graft-Xinhua
BEIJING, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Chinese prosecutors have
indicted Xu Jianyi, the former chairman of state-owned FAW Group
Corp, on corruption charges, the official Xinhua
news agency said on Wednesday.
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indicted Xu Jianyi, the former chairman of state-owned FAW Group
Corp, on corruption charges, the official Xinhua
news agency said on Wednesday.
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Colorado's civil litigation over movie theater massacre ends
DENVER, Sept 13 (Reuters) - The movie theater chain that
owns a Colorado cinema where 12 people were killed in a 2012
shooting spree will not pursue $700,000 in legal costs the
company incurred fighting an unsuccessful lawsuit, court records
showed on Tuesday.
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owns a Colorado cinema where 12 people were killed in a 2012
shooting spree will not pursue $700,000 in legal costs the
company incurred fighting an unsuccessful lawsuit, court records
showed on Tuesday.
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Hanjin crisis brings new headache to U.S. importers; trailer shortage looms
Sept 13 (Reuters) - The bankruptcy of Korea's Hanjin
Shipping Co Ltd is causing ripple effects for
importers bringing goods from Asian factories to U.S. malls by
creating a shortage of trailers to move ocean-shipping
containers on U.S. roads.
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Shipping Co Ltd is causing ripple effects for
importers bringing goods from Asian factories to U.S. malls by
creating a shortage of trailers to move ocean-shipping
containers on U.S. roads.
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Australia consumer confidence edges higher in Sept-survey
SYDNEY, Sept 14 (Reuters) - A measure of Australian consumer
sentiment edged higher in September as an improvement in
personal finances made people more likely to splash out on big
ticket items, a survey showed on Wednesday.
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sentiment edged higher in September as an improvement in
personal finances made people more likely to splash out on big
ticket items, a survey showed on Wednesday.
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Facebook, Twitter join network to tackle fake news
NEW YORK, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Facebook Inc and
Twitter Inc have joined a network of over 30 news and
technology companies to tackle fake news and improve the quality
of information on social media, the group said on Tuesday.
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Twitter Inc have joined a network of over 30 news and
technology companies to tackle fake news and improve the quality
of information on social media, the group said on Tuesday.
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SpaceX aims to resume launches in November, president says
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., Sept 13 (Reuters) - SpaceX is aiming
to resume flights in November following a launch pad fire that
destroyed a Falcon 9 rocket and an Israeli communications
satellite it was due to lift into orbit, the company's president
said on Tuesday.
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to resume flights in November following a launch pad fire that
destroyed a Falcon 9 rocket and an Israeli communications
satellite it was due to lift into orbit, the company's president
said on Tuesday.
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Lawmakers aim to delay U.S. ceding control of Internet's management
WASHINGTON, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Critics of a plan for the
U.S. government to cede control of the Internet's technical
management to other countries might succeed in delaying such a
move in Congress, a senior lawmaker said on Tuesday.
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U.S. government to cede control of the Internet's technical
management to other countries might succeed in delaying such a
move in Congress, a senior lawmaker said on Tuesday.
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Rona Fairhead to step down as chair of the BBC Trust
Sept 13 (Reuters) - Rona Fairhead is to step down as chair
of the BBC Trust and will not take part in the new appointment
process for a new four year term as chair, according to a
statement by Fairhead on BBC Trust's Twitter account on Tuesday.
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of the BBC Trust and will not take part in the new appointment
process for a new four year term as chair, according to a
statement by Fairhead on BBC Trust's Twitter account on Tuesday.
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Obama would veto House bill to block funding of Guantanamo transfers -White House
WASHINGTON, Sept 13 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's
advisers would recommend he veto a bill in the House of
Representatives that prohibits use of funds to transfer
individuals detained at the Guantanamo Bay military prison to
the United States or any foreign country, the White House said
on Tuesday.
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advisers would recommend he veto a bill in the House of
Representatives that prohibits use of funds to transfer
individuals detained at the Guantanamo Bay military prison to
the United States or any foreign country, the White House said
on Tuesday.
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INTERVIEW-Britain's WPP praises 'significant' reforms in Argentina
BUENOS AIRES, Sept 13 (Reuters) - The chief executive of the
world's largest advertising company WPP told Reuters
that Argentina's new government has made "significant" reforms
in a short period of time and his group would like to make more
acquisitions and investments in the country.
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world's largest advertising company WPP told Reuters
that Argentina's new government has made "significant" reforms
in a short period of time and his group would like to make more
acquisitions and investments in the country.
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Gosling, Stone spin modern twist on old Hollywood in 'La La Land'
TORONTO, Sept 13 (Reuters) - While intense dramas and true
life stories have dominated this year's Toronto International
Film Festival, a vibrant love story inspired by the golden age
of Hollywood musicals has found a warm welcome.
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life stories have dominated this year's Toronto International
Film Festival, a vibrant love story inspired by the golden age
of Hollywood musicals has found a warm welcome.
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WRAPUP 5-Syria truce largely holds, aid preparations underway
BEIRUT/GENEVA, Sept 13 (Reuters) - A new ceasefire in Syria
brought a full day with no combat deaths in the war between
President Bashar al-Assad and his opponents, a monitoring body
said on Tuesday, and efforts to deliver aid to besieged areas
got cautiously underway.
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brought a full day with no combat deaths in the war between
President Bashar al-Assad and his opponents, a monitoring body
said on Tuesday, and efforts to deliver aid to besieged areas
got cautiously underway.
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B&G Foods in bid to buy Mazola cooking oil maker -sources
Sept 13 (Reuters) - Snack foods company B&G Foods Inc
is in talks to acquire ACH Food Companies Inc, the
producer of Mazola cooking oil, from food supplier and retailer
Associated British Foods Plc, according to people
familiar with the situation.
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is in talks to acquire ACH Food Companies Inc, the
producer of Mazola cooking oil, from food supplier and retailer
Associated British Foods Plc, according to people
familiar with the situation.
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Chile ad thanking military in dictatorship years causes stir
SANTIAGO, Sept 13 (Reuters) - A two-page newspaper
advertisement in Chile commemorating members of the armed forces
killed during the nation's 1973 to 1990 right-wing military
dictatorship is causing a stir in a country still divided by its
political history.
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advertisement in Chile commemorating members of the armed forces
killed during the nation's 1973 to 1990 right-wing military
dictatorship is causing a stir in a country still divided by its
political history.
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Brazil's Globo buys out partner in Valor Econômico newspaper
SAO PAULO, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Grupo Globo SA, Latin
America's largest media conglomerate, agreed on Tuesday to buy
out the stake that partner Grupo Folha had in Valor Econômico
newspaper for an undisclosed sum, just as a harsh recession hits
the nation's largest publishing firms.
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America's largest media conglomerate, agreed on Tuesday to buy
out the stake that partner Grupo Folha had in Valor Econômico
newspaper for an undisclosed sum, just as a harsh recession hits
the nation's largest publishing firms.
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UPDATE 1-Trump steps up bid to highlight Clinton's "deplorables" remark
DES MOINES, Iowa/WESTCHESTER, N.Y., Sept 13 (Reuters) -
R epublican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Tuesday
stepped up efforts to wring maximum advantage from Democratic
rival Hillary Clinton's comment that his supporters are
"deplorables" as he seeks to portray her as out of touch with
ordinary Americans
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R epublican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Tuesday
stepped up efforts to wring maximum advantage from Democratic
rival Hillary Clinton's comment that his supporters are
"deplorables" as he seeks to portray her as out of touch with
ordinary Americans
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UPDATE 1-Russia says tense ceasefire largely holds in Syria's Aleppo
MOSCOW, Sept 13 (Reuters) - The Russian military said a
ceasefire in Syria brokered by Russia and the United States was
being largely observed in the city of Aleppo on Tuesday, despite
Islamist militants shooting at residential areas and Syrian
government troops.
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ceasefire in Syria brokered by Russia and the United States was
being largely observed in the city of Aleppo on Tuesday, despite
Islamist militants shooting at residential areas and Syrian
government troops.
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Horse racing-Jockeys take to the beach at Ireland's Laytown Races
Sept 13 (Reuters) - Jockeys took to a sandy track for the
Laytown Strand Races on Tuesday, horse racing down a beach in
Ireland.
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Laytown Strand Races on Tuesday, horse racing down a beach in
Ireland.
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Protester hit at rally as Trump decries "deplorables" comment
WASHINGTON, Sept 13 (Reuters) - A protester was punched at a
campaign rally for Donald Trump in North Carolina as the
Republican presidential candidate decried his Democratic rival
Hillary Clinton for dismissing his supporters as "deplorables."
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campaign rally for Donald Trump in North Carolina as the
Republican presidential candidate decried his Democratic rival
Hillary Clinton for dismissing his supporters as "deplorables."
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Sprint, T-Mobile iPhone pre-orders boost Apple shares
Sept 13 (Reuters) - U.S. wireless carriers Sprint Corp
and T-Mobile US Inc said on Tuesday they received
strong pre-orders for Apple Inc's iPhone 7, sending
shares of the world's most valuable listed company up 3 percent.
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and T-Mobile US Inc said on Tuesday they received
strong pre-orders for Apple Inc's iPhone 7, sending
shares of the world's most valuable listed company up 3 percent.
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Bollywood should make more "socially conscious films", says Om Puri
LONDON, Sept 13 (Reuters) - The Indian film industry needs
to break out of its mould and produce more hard-hitting films
that challenge its audience, veteran actor Om Puri said.
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to break out of its mould and produce more hard-hitting films
that challenge its audience, veteran actor Om Puri said.
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UPDATE 2-GM says Bolt EV to have 238-mile range, more than Tesla Model 3
DETROIT, Sept 13 (Reuters) - General Motors Co said
on Tuesday its electric subcompact Chevrolet Bolt EV will have
an average range of 238 miles on a full charge, farther than
rival Tesla Motors Inc expects for its upcoming Model
3.
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on Tuesday its electric subcompact Chevrolet Bolt EV will have
an average range of 238 miles on a full charge, farther than
rival Tesla Motors Inc expects for its upcoming Model
3.
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US STOCKS-Wall St set to open lower as oil dips
* Futures down: Dow 111 pts, S&P 13.5 pts, Nasdaq 25.25 pts
(Adds details, changes comment, updates prices)
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Scottish killings and Californian satire on shortlist for Man Booker Prize
Sept 13 (Reuters) - Novels on subjects ranging from murder
in 19th century Scotland to classical music in revolutionary
China were short-listed on Tuesday for the 2016 Man Booker
Prize, considered one of the world's most prestigious literary
awards.
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in 19th century Scotland to classical music in revolutionary
China were short-listed on Tuesday for the 2016 Man Booker
Prize, considered one of the world's most prestigious literary
awards.
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Austria blames ballot card printer for "gluegate" election fiasco
VIENNA, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Austria's interior minister put
the blame for yet another delay to the presidential election -
termed "gluegate" by local reporters - on the company that made
the postal ballots, many of which fell apart due to faulty
adhesive.
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the blame for yet another delay to the presidential election -
termed "gluegate" by local reporters - on the company that made
the postal ballots, many of which fell apart due to faulty
adhesive.
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UPDATE 1-India's tech capital, companies shut down after violent protests
BENGALURU, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Indian and foreign technology
companies including global outsourcing firm Accenture
closed offices and told staff to stay at home in the technology
hub of Bengaluru on Tuesday after riots over the diversion of
water from a river.
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companies including global outsourcing firm Accenture
closed offices and told staff to stay at home in the technology
hub of Bengaluru on Tuesday after riots over the diversion of
water from a river.
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UPDATE 3-Japan's Renesas pushes into autos with $3.2 bln Intersil buy
* Renesas beats US suitor Maxim Integrated Products
(Adds fund manager comment, Maxim comment)
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(Adds fund manager comment, Maxim comment)
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JD Sports first-half pretax profit jumps 73 percent
Sept 13 (Reuters) - British sportswear firm JD Sports
Fashion Plc posted a 73 percent jump in first-half pretax
profit on Tuesday, led by a strong performance in its sports
fashion business.
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Fashion Plc posted a 73 percent jump in first-half pretax
profit on Tuesday, led by a strong performance in its sports
fashion business.
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Monday, September 12, 2016
RPT-UK grocer Morrisons on cusp of quiet revolution, but doubts remain
LONDON, Sept 12 (Reuters) - While investors have had their
sights trained on the biggest names slugging it out in Britain's
supermarket price war, one former struggler, Morrisons,
may be embarking on a quiet revolution.
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sights trained on the biggest names slugging it out in Britain's
supermarket price war, one former struggler, Morrisons,
may be embarking on a quiet revolution.
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Samsung Elec to halt S.Korea Note 7 TV ads until new sales resume - source
SEOUL, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
has decided to halt television advertisements for
the Galaxy Note 7 smartphone in South Korea until the firm can
resume new sales of the phone, a person familiar with the matter
told Reuters on Tuesday.
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has decided to halt television advertisements for
the Galaxy Note 7 smartphone in South Korea until the firm can
resume new sales of the phone, a person familiar with the matter
told Reuters on Tuesday.
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UPDATE 2-China August factory output, retail sales beat expectations
* China says downward pressure on economy still large
(Adds analysts' analysis of the data, details)
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(Adds analysts' analysis of the data, details)
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Indonesia motorbike sales down 15.2 pct y/y in Aug
JAKARTA, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Motorcycle sales in Indonesia
fell 15.2 percent in August from a year earlier, data from an
industry association showed on Tuesday.
Motorbike sales stood at 527,536 units in August, down from
622,089 units sold in the same month last year, but showed some
recovery from 305,153 units sold in July.
Motorcycles are hugely popular in Southeast Asia's biggest
economy and their sales are a key indicator of consumption.
Sales in August were led by Honda Motor Co
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fell 15.2 percent in August from a year earlier, data from an
industry association showed on Tuesday.
Motorbike sales stood at 527,536 units in August, down from
622,089 units sold in the same month last year, but showed some
recovery from 305,153 units sold in July.
Motorcycles are hugely popular in Southeast Asia's biggest
economy and their sales are a key indicator of consumption.
Sales in August were led by Honda Motor Co
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UPDATE 1-Oprah to help Weight Watchers find new leader after CEO resigns
CHICAGO, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Oprah Winfrey will help Weight
Watchers International Inc pick a new leader, the diet
company said on Monday, about a year after the media mogul
announced she had bought a 10 percent stake in the company.
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Watchers International Inc pick a new leader, the diet
company said on Monday, about a year after the media mogul
announced she had bought a 10 percent stake in the company.
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Australia business conditions ease, but confidence rises-survey
SYDNEY, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Australian business conditions
softened for a second month in August though confidence picked
up following a cut in interest rates early in the month, a
survey showed on Tuesday.
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softened for a second month in August though confidence picked
up following a cut in interest rates early in the month, a
survey showed on Tuesday.
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UPDATE 2-UAW will support Unifor in talks with GM in Canada -UAW president
DETROIT, Sept 12 (Reuters) - United Auto Workers President
Dennis Williams said on Monday the U.S. union will support
Canada's unionized auto workers during contract talks with
General Motors Co but declined to say whether the UAW
would refuse work at GM plants in the event of a Canadian
strike.
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Dennis Williams said on Monday the U.S. union will support
Canada's unionized auto workers during contract talks with
General Motors Co but declined to say whether the UAW
would refuse work at GM plants in the event of a Canadian
strike.
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Samsung Elec shares open up as group scion poised to take board seat
SEOUL, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Shares of tech giant Samsung
Electronics Co Ltd opened higher on Tuesday, clawing
back some losses from a day earlier following news that Samsung
Group de facto leader Jay Y. Lee is poised to take a board seat.
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Electronics Co Ltd opened higher on Tuesday, clawing
back some losses from a day earlier following news that Samsung
Group de facto leader Jay Y. Lee is poised to take a board seat.
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Apple Corps is sued over Beatles' 1965 Shea Stadium film rights
NEW YORK, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Apple Corps Ltd, the music
company founded by members of The Beatles, was accused in a
lawsuit on Monday of infringing copyrights of a company claiming
to own a master recording of the group's famous 1965 concert in
New York's Shea Stadium.
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company founded by members of The Beatles, was accused in a
lawsuit on Monday of infringing copyrights of a company claiming
to own a master recording of the group's famous 1965 concert in
New York's Shea Stadium.
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Oprah to help Weight Watchers find new leader after CEO resigns
CHICAGO, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Weight Watchers International
Inc said its chief executive, James Chambers, will step
down at the end of September after three years on the job, and
board member Oprah Winfrey will help the diet company look for
his successor.
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Inc said its chief executive, James Chambers, will step
down at the end of September after three years on the job, and
board member Oprah Winfrey will help the diet company look for
his successor.
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Designers Carolina Herrera and Jeremy Scott reveal new collections
Sept 12 (Reuters) - Fashion designer Carolina Herrera
celebrated 35 years in the business by taking over The Frick
Collection, a museum on Manhattan's upper eastside, to debut her
collection at New York Fashion week on Monday.
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celebrated 35 years in the business by taking over The Frick
Collection, a museum on Manhattan's upper eastside, to debut her
collection at New York Fashion week on Monday.
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'Hotel Rwanda' director revisits historic tragedy in 'The Promise'
TORONTO, Sept 12 (Reuters) - A new film that addresses the
massacre of Armenians by Ottoman forces during World War One is
meant to spur discussion about a historical tragedy that still
has the power to stir political tensions, its director says.
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massacre of Armenians by Ottoman forces during World War One is
meant to spur discussion about a historical tragedy that still
has the power to stir political tensions, its director says.
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CORRECTED-UPDATE 9-Suffering from pneumonia, Clinton falls ill at 9/11 memorial, cancels California trip
NEW YORK, Sept 11 (Reuters) - Hillary Clinton is suffering
from pneumonia, the Democratic presidential candidate's personal
doctor said on Sunday after she fell ill at a Sept. 11 memorial,
an episode that renewed focus on her health less than two months
before the election.
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from pneumonia, the Democratic presidential candidate's personal
doctor said on Sunday after she fell ill at a Sept. 11 memorial,
an episode that renewed focus on her health less than two months
before the election.
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Four U.S. lawmakers urge safety agency to address vehicle hacking
WASHINGTON, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Four Republican members of
Congress on Monday urged U.S. auto safety regulators to convene
an industry-wide effort to prevent possible attacks on computer
systems in vehicles.
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Congress on Monday urged U.S. auto safety regulators to convene
an industry-wide effort to prevent possible attacks on computer
systems in vehicles.
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UPDATE 1-Trump opens luxury hotel, just blocks from the White House
WASHINGTON, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Republican U.S. presidential
candidate Donald Trump opened the latest outpost in his real
estate empire on Monday, a luxury hotel in a historic building
five blocks from the White House that underwent a two-year, $200
million renovation.
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candidate Donald Trump opened the latest outpost in his real
estate empire on Monday, a luxury hotel in a historic building
five blocks from the White House that underwent a two-year, $200
million renovation.
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JPMorgan exec says digital wallets have yet to catch on
NEW YORK, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Digital payment apps in
smartphones, so-called digital wallets, have yet to catch on
with customers, the chief executive of consumer banking for
JPMorgan Chase & Co said on Monday.
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smartphones, so-called digital wallets, have yet to catch on
with customers, the chief executive of consumer banking for
JPMorgan Chase & Co said on Monday.
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UPDATE 2-SolarCity raises $305 mln in deal advised by Soros' firm
Sept 12 (Reuters) - Solar panel installer SolarCity Corp
, which is being bought by Tesla Motors Inc, on
Monday said it had raised $305 million by selling the future
cash flows for a portfolio of solar projects to a fund advised
by billionaire investor George Soros' hedge fund.
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, which is being bought by Tesla Motors Inc, on
Monday said it had raised $305 million by selling the future
cash flows for a portfolio of solar projects to a fund advised
by billionaire investor George Soros' hedge fund.
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Options Clearing CEO Donohue to stay on for three more years
Sept 12 (Reuters) - Equity derivatives clearing organization
Options Clearing Corp said on Monday it had extended Chief
Executive and Executive Chairman Craig Donohue's term by three
years.
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Options Clearing Corp said on Monday it had extended Chief
Executive and Executive Chairman Craig Donohue's term by three
years.
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UK grocer Morrisons on cusp of quiet revolution, but doubts remain
LONDON, Sept 12 (Reuters) - While investors have had their
sights trained on the biggest names slugging it out in Britain's
supermarket price war, one former struggler, Morrisons,
may be embarking on a quiet revolution.
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sights trained on the biggest names slugging it out in Britain's
supermarket price war, one former struggler, Morrisons,
may be embarking on a quiet revolution.
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UPDATE 1-Samsung, LG sued over U.S. employee recruiting policies
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co
Ltd and LG Electronics were accused of
agreeing to avoid poaching each other's U.S. employees,
according to a U.S. civil lawsuit filed last week, in what has
become a familiar allegation in Silicon Valley.
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Ltd and LG Electronics were accused of
agreeing to avoid poaching each other's U.S. employees,
according to a U.S. civil lawsuit filed last week, in what has
become a familiar allegation in Silicon Valley.
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Fantasy meets tragedy in surreal drama 'A Monster Calls'
TORONTO, Sept 12 (Reuters) - A teenage boy's struggle with
his mother's terminal illness takes a surreal turn when he finds
comfort in a giant talking tree monster, in the emotional
fantasy drama "A Monster Calls."
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his mother's terminal illness takes a surreal turn when he finds
comfort in a giant talking tree monster, in the emotional
fantasy drama "A Monster Calls."
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U.S. to keep up economic pressure on N.Korea after nuclear blast
NEW YORK, Sept 12 (Reuters) - The United States will do all
it can to oppose North Korea's nuclear weapons policy by using
financial tools since coordinated economic sactions have shown
to work, U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew said on Monday.
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it can to oppose North Korea's nuclear weapons policy by using
financial tools since coordinated economic sactions have shown
to work, U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew said on Monday.
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UPDATE 1-Italian quake town may sue Charlie Hebdo over "lasagne" cartoon
* Amatrice says that was defamation of the almost 300 dead
(Adds Charlie Hebdo declining to comment)
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(Adds Charlie Hebdo declining to comment)
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SolarCity raises $305 mln to fund solar projects
Sept 12 (Reuters) - Solar panel installer SolarCity Corp
, which is being bought by Tesla Motors Inc for
$2.6 billion, said on Monday it had raised $305 million to fund
its projects.
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, which is being bought by Tesla Motors Inc for
$2.6 billion, said on Monday it had raised $305 million to fund
its projects.
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Payments app Venmo launches ads, ramps up competition for banks
NEW YORK, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Payments app Venmo will roll
out its first major promotional campaign on Monday, intensifying
its battle over young customers' wallets with big banks.
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out its first major promotional campaign on Monday, intensifying
its battle over young customers' wallets with big banks.
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UPDATE 1-AB Food sells China sugar cane ops for $500 mln -sources
HONG KONG, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Associated British Foods
(ABF) plans to sell its cane sugar business in China to
a consortium led by Nanning Sugar Industry Co Ltd,
in a partial exit from the world's No. 2 sugar market after more
than 20 years.
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(ABF) plans to sell its cane sugar business in China to
a consortium led by Nanning Sugar Industry Co Ltd,
in a partial exit from the world's No. 2 sugar market after more
than 20 years.
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UPDATE 1-Finnish retailer Stockmann names Veijalainen as CEO
HELSINKI, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Finnish retailer Stockmann
appointed its interim chief executive Lauri
Veijalainen as the company's new CEO on Monday.
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appointed its interim chief executive Lauri
Veijalainen as the company's new CEO on Monday.
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Samsung Electronics proposes Jay Y. Lee as board director
SEOUL, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
said on Monday its board of directors has nominated
Vice Chairman Jay Y. Lee as an inside director, signalling the
group's de facto head would officially cement his role as leader
of South Korea's top conglomerate.
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said on Monday its board of directors has nominated
Vice Chairman Jay Y. Lee as an inside director, signalling the
group's de facto head would officially cement his role as leader
of South Korea's top conglomerate.
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Associated British Food sells part of China business for $500 mln -sources
HONG KONG, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Associated British Foods
(ABF) said on Monday it has agreed to sell its cane
sugar business in southern China to a consortium led by
Shenzhen-listed Nanning Sugar Industry Co Ltd.
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(ABF) said on Monday it has agreed to sell its cane
sugar business in southern China to a consortium led by
Shenzhen-listed Nanning Sugar Industry Co Ltd.
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Finnish retailer Stockmann appoints new CEO
HELSINKI, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Stockmann, the
Finnish fashion and department store group, said on Monday its
had appointed Lauri Veijalainen as the company's new chief
executive.
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Finnish fashion and department store group, said on Monday its
had appointed Lauri Veijalainen as the company's new chief
executive.
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Primark owner AB Foods raises earnings outlook
LONDON, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Primark-owner Associated British
Foods on Monday raised its earnings outlook for the
second time in two months, benefiting from better-than-expected
second-half trading and favourable currency moves.
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Foods on Monday raised its earnings outlook for the
second time in two months, benefiting from better-than-expected
second-half trading and favourable currency moves.
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Sunday, September 11, 2016
UPDATE 1-Miss Arkansas crowned Miss America 2017 in pageant's 96th year
Sept 11 (Reuters) - Savvy Shields, a college student from
Arkansas, won the annual Miss America pageant on Sunday after
impressing judges with a jazz dance routine and her answer to a
question about her take on presidential candidate Hillary
Clinton.
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Arkansas, won the annual Miss America pageant on Sunday after
impressing judges with a jazz dance routine and her answer to a
question about her take on presidential candidate Hillary
Clinton.
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Fiji opposition MPs freed after what Amnesty calls "brazen crackdown" on rights
SYDNEY, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Fijian police have released
three opposition lawmakers detained over the weekend for
criticising the constitution in what Amnesty International
described as a "brazen crackdown" on freedom of expression.
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three opposition lawmakers detained over the weekend for
criticising the constitution in what Amnesty International
described as a "brazen crackdown" on freedom of expression.
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Hits keep coming as 'Sing' premieres at Toronto Film Festival
TORONTO, Sept 11 (Reuters) - Comedy animation feature "Sing"
premiered at the Toronto Film Festival on Sunday to an
enthusiastic reception from filmgoers before Academy award
winner Jennifer Hudson and singer-songwriter Tori Kelly
performed songs from the movie.
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premiered at the Toronto Film Festival on Sunday to an
enthusiastic reception from filmgoers before Academy award
winner Jennifer Hudson and singer-songwriter Tori Kelly
performed songs from the movie.
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Amazon and Pandora set to launch new music streaming services -NY Times
Sept 11 (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc and Pandora
Media Inc are planning to launch new versions of their
streaming music services in coming weeks, the New York Times
reported on Sunday, citing several anonymous people with
knowledge of the matter.
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Media Inc are planning to launch new versions of their
streaming music services in coming weeks, the New York Times
reported on Sunday, citing several anonymous people with
knowledge of the matter.
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Global ad spend strengthens on U.S. demand-Zenith
LONDON, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Spending on global advertising
will grow by a better-than-expected 4.4 percent this year, led
by the United States, a leading forecaster said on Monday.
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will grow by a better-than-expected 4.4 percent this year, led
by the United States, a leading forecaster said on Monday.
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UPDATE 4-Croatia's conservatives take clear lead in preliminary results
ZAGREB, Sept 11 (Reuters) - Croatia's conservative Croatian
Democratic Union (HDZ) had a clear lead in Sunday's snap
parliamentary elections, preliminary results showed, suggesting
the party was on course to head a more stable government after a
turbulent period for the country.
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Democratic Union (HDZ) had a clear lead in Sunday's snap
parliamentary elections, preliminary results showed, suggesting
the party was on course to head a more stable government after a
turbulent period for the country.
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UPDATE 1-Tesla says new Autopilot would likely have prevented fatality
SAN FRANCISCO/WASHINGTON, Sept 11 (Reuters) - Tesla Motors
Co Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Sunday the
automaker was updating its semi-autonomous driving system
Autopilot with new limits on hands-off driving that likely would
have prevented a fatality in May.
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Co Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Sunday the
automaker was updating its semi-autonomous driving system
Autopilot with new limits on hands-off driving that likely would
have prevented a fatality in May.
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Box Office: 'Sully' Flies High to $35.5 Million U.S. Opening
LOS ANGELES, Sept 11 (Variety.com) - Tom Hanks' "Sully" has
taken off with a stellar $35.5 million at 3,525 North American
locations, marking a solid start to the fall box office season.
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taken off with a stellar $35.5 million at 3,525 North American
locations, marking a solid start to the fall box office season.
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UPDATE 4-Clinton falls ill at 9/11 memorial, later says 'feeling great'
NEW YORK, Sept 11 (Reuters) - Democratic presidential
candidate Hillary Clinton fell ill on Sunday as she became
"overheated" and had to leave early from a September 11 memorial
ceremony in New York City.
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candidate Hillary Clinton fell ill on Sunday as she became
"overheated" and had to leave early from a September 11 memorial
ceremony in New York City.
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