SEOUL, Jan 1 (Reuters) - South Korean exports in December
rose for a second straight month, data showed on Sunday, adding
to hopes for a firm turnaround in shipments that have fallen for
most of the past two years.
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Saturday, December 31, 2016
UPDATE 1-Actor William Christopher, "M*A*S*H" chaplain, dead at 84
Dec 31 (Reuters) - William Christopher, who played the
unassuming U.S. Army chaplain, Father Mulcahy, struggling to
bring spiritual comfort to an anarchic surgical unit during the
Korean War on the long-running hit TV series "M*A*S*H," died on
Saturday. He was 84.
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unassuming U.S. Army chaplain, Father Mulcahy, struggling to
bring spiritual comfort to an anarchic surgical unit during the
Korean War on the long-running hit TV series "M*A*S*H," died on
Saturday. He was 84.
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Lebanese newspaper closes after 42 years, hit by financial woes
BEIRUT, Dec 31 (Reuters) - Lebanese daily newspaper As-Safir
printed its final edition on Saturday, forced to close after 42
years because of financial problems as other news outlets in the
country face similar difficulties.
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printed its final edition on Saturday, forced to close after 42
years because of financial problems as other news outlets in the
country face similar difficulties.
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UPDATE 1-China's CCTV launches global "soft power" media network to extend influence
SHANGHAI, Dec 31 (Reuters) - China Central Television
(CCTV), Beijing's largest TV network, said it would launch a new
global media platform on New Year's Day to help re-brand China
overseas.
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(CCTV), Beijing's largest TV network, said it would launch a new
global media platform on New Year's Day to help re-brand China
overseas.
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UPDATE 1-Syria rebels: ceasefire "void" if government violations persist
BEIRUT, Dec 31 (Reuters) - Syrian rebel groups said on
Saturday they would consider a ceasefire deal brokered by Russia
and Turkey "null and void" if the Damascus government's forces
and their allies continued to violate it.
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Saturday they would consider a ceasefire deal brokered by Russia
and Turkey "null and void" if the Damascus government's forces
and their allies continued to violate it.
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Chinese firms ordered to pay Disney, Pixar $194,000 for copying "Cars" - Xinhua
SHANGHAI, Dec 31 (Reuters) - A Shanghai court ordered two
Chinese firms to pay Walt Disney Co and Pixar more than
1.35 million yuan ($194,440) compensation for copying parts of
their hit movies "Cars" and "Cars 2", the official Xinhua news
agency reported on Saturday.
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Chinese firms to pay Walt Disney Co and Pixar more than
1.35 million yuan ($194,440) compensation for copying parts of
their hit movies "Cars" and "Cars 2", the official Xinhua news
agency reported on Saturday.
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Two killed, two wounded at rap concert in Connecticut - media
Dec 31 (Reuters) - Two people were shot and killed and two
others were wounded on Friday after a rap concert in southern
Connecticut, local media reported.
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others were wounded on Friday after a rap concert in southern
Connecticut, local media reported.
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Friday, December 30, 2016
China's CCTV launches global "soft power" media network to extend influence
SHANGHAI, Dec 31 (Reuters) - China Central Television
(CCTV), Beijing's largest and most important TV network, said it
will launch a new global media platform at the stroke of New
Year's Day to help re-brand China overseas.
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(CCTV), Beijing's largest and most important TV network, said it
will launch a new global media platform at the stroke of New
Year's Day to help re-brand China overseas.
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Debbie Reynolds and daughter Carrie Fisher to be buried side by side
LOS ANGELES, Dec 30 (Reuters) - A joint memorial service and
side-by-side burial are being planned for mother-and-daughter
Hollywood stars Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher, who died a
day apart earlier this week in Los Angeles, the family said on
Friday.
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side-by-side burial are being planned for mother-and-daughter
Hollywood stars Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher, who died a
day apart earlier this week in Los Angeles, the family said on
Friday.
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UPDATE 1-Tesla owner files lawsuit in California claiming sudden acceleration
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Tesla Motors Inc
was sued on Friday by a Model X owner who said his electric SUV
suddenly accelerated while being parked, causing it to crash
through the garage into the owner's living room, injuring the
driver and a passenger.
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was sued on Friday by a Model X owner who said his electric SUV
suddenly accelerated while being parked, causing it to crash
through the garage into the owner's living room, injuring the
driver and a passenger.
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Tesla owner files lawsuit in California claiming sudden acceleration
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Tesla Motors Inc
was sued on Friday by a Model X owner who said his electric SUV
suddenly accelerated while being parked, causing it to crash
through the garage into owner's living room, injuring the driver
and a passenger.
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was sued on Friday by a Model X owner who said his electric SUV
suddenly accelerated while being parked, causing it to crash
through the garage into owner's living room, injuring the driver
and a passenger.
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UPDATE 1-Threat of New Year attack in U.S. low but 'undeniable' -agencies
WASHINGTON, Dec 30 (Reuters) - U.S. defense and security
agencies said they believed the threat of militant attacks
inside the United States was low during this New Year's holiday,
yet some chance of an attack was "undeniable," according to
security assessments reviewed on Friday.
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agencies said they believed the threat of militant attacks
inside the United States was low during this New Year's holiday,
yet some chance of an attack was "undeniable," according to
security assessments reviewed on Friday.
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Trump praises 'delay' by Russia's Putin
PALM BEACH, Fla., Dec 30 (Reuters) - U.S. President-elect
Donald Trump on Friday praised the "delay" by Russian President
Vladimir Putin, apparently referring to Putin's refusal to
retaliate for the U.S. expulsion of 35 Russians over their
alleged involvement in hacking political groups before the Nov.
8 presidential election.
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Donald Trump on Friday praised the "delay" by Russian President
Vladimir Putin, apparently referring to Putin's refusal to
retaliate for the U.S. expulsion of 35 Russians over their
alleged involvement in hacking political groups before the Nov.
8 presidential election.
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Threat of New Year attack in U.S. low but 'undeniable' -agencies
WASHINGTON, Dec 30 (Reuters) - U.S. defense and security
agencies said they believed the threat of militant attacks
inside the United States was low during this New Year's holiday,
yet some chance of an attack was "undeniable," according to
security assessments reviewed on Friday.
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agencies said they believed the threat of militant attacks
inside the United States was low during this New Year's holiday,
yet some chance of an attack was "undeniable," according to
security assessments reviewed on Friday.
Read more
UPDATE 1-Apple to cut iPhone production in Jan-March quarter -report
Dec 30 (Reuters) - Apple Inc will trim production
of iPhones by about 10 percent in the January-March quarter of
2017, the Nikkei financial daily reported on Thursday, citing
calculations based on data from suppliers.
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of iPhones by about 10 percent in the January-March quarter of
2017, the Nikkei financial daily reported on Thursday, citing
calculations based on data from suppliers.
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UPDATE 2-U.S. to pursue Chinese plywood imports investigation
WASHINGTON, Dec 30 (Reuters) - U.S. trade officials on
Friday said they will continue their anti-dumping probe into
certain hardwood plywood products from China after deciding
there was a "reasonable indication" that the American plywood
industry was hurt by subsidized imports.
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Friday said they will continue their anti-dumping probe into
certain hardwood plywood products from China after deciding
there was a "reasonable indication" that the American plywood
industry was hurt by subsidized imports.
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Renaissance Capital buys into carmaker Avtovaz, helping Renault
MOSCOW/PARIS, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Russia's Renaissance
Capital has acquired a 24.1 percent stake in Russian carmaker
Avtovaz in a capital increase that also sees Renault
tighten its control over the loss-making manufacturer,
according to a regulatory filing on Friday.
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Capital has acquired a 24.1 percent stake in Russian carmaker
Avtovaz in a capital increase that also sees Renault
tighten its control over the loss-making manufacturer,
according to a regulatory filing on Friday.
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REFILE-Apple to cut iPhone production in Jan-March quarter - Nikkei
Dec 30 (Reuters) - Apple Inc will trim production
of iPhones by about 10 percent in the January-March quarter, the
Nikkei financial daily reported, citing calculations based on
data from suppliers.
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of iPhones by about 10 percent in the January-March quarter, the
Nikkei financial daily reported, citing calculations based on
data from suppliers.
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British police say George Michael autopsy 'inconclusive', more tests needed
LONDON, Dec 30 (Reuters) - The cause of singer George
Michael's death this week is unclear after an initial autopsy
and more tests are needed, British police said on Friday.
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Michael's death this week is unclear after an initial autopsy
and more tests are needed, British police said on Friday.
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UPDATE 1-British police say George Michael autopsy "inconclusive", more tests needed
LONDON, Dec 30 (Reuters) - The cause of singer George
Michael's death this week is unclear after an initial autopsy
and more tests are needed, British police said on Friday.
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Michael's death this week is unclear after an initial autopsy
and more tests are needed, British police said on Friday.
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Netanyahu says wrongdoing allegations will turn out to be fiction
JERUSALEM, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu on
Friday denied allegations of wrongdoing published by local media
outlets, who say the attorney-general will launch a criminal
investigation against the prime minister next week.
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Friday denied allegations of wrongdoing published by local media
outlets, who say the attorney-general will launch a criminal
investigation against the prime minister next week.
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FTC seeks more info on Bass Pro-Cabela's deal
Dec 30 (Reuters) - U.S. fishing and hunting equipment
retailer Cabela's Inc, which is being bought by
privately held rival Bass Pro Shops, said the Federal Trade
Commission had sought more information from the companies about
the deal.
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retailer Cabela's Inc, which is being bought by
privately held rival Bass Pro Shops, said the Federal Trade
Commission had sought more information from the companies about
the deal.
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UPDATE 1-Foxconn joint venture to build $8.8 bln LCD plant in China
BEIJING, Dec 30 (Reuters) - A joint venture between Hon Hai
Precision Industry Co, known as Foxconn, and Sharp
Corp plans to build a 61 billion yuan ($8.8 billion)
factory in China to produce liquid-crystal displays (LCDs).
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Precision Industry Co, known as Foxconn, and Sharp
Corp plans to build a 61 billion yuan ($8.8 billion)
factory in China to produce liquid-crystal displays (LCDs).
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Movie-mad Indians challenged to rewrite sexist Bollywood songs
MUMBAI, Dec 30 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - A women's
rights organisation is asking movie-mad Indians to rewrite
sexist Bollywood songs, the latest attempt in drawing attention
to gender stereotyping and misogyny portrayed by the country's
influential film industry.
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rights organisation is asking movie-mad Indians to rewrite
sexist Bollywood songs, the latest attempt in drawing attention
to gender stereotyping and misogyny portrayed by the country's
influential film industry.
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Foxconn JV to invest $8.8 bln to build new LCD plant in China
BEIJING, Dec 30 (Reuters) - A joint venture of Hon Hai
Precision Industries, known as Foxconn, and Sharp
said on Friday it plans to invest 61 billion yuan ($8.8
billion) to build a new factory in China to produce
liquid-crystal displays (LCDs).
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Precision Industries, known as Foxconn, and Sharp
said on Friday it plans to invest 61 billion yuan ($8.8
billion) to build a new factory in China to produce
liquid-crystal displays (LCDs).
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China unveils green vehicle subsidy caps; increases technical requirements
BEIJING, Dec 30 (Reuters) - China will cap subsidies and
increase technical requirements for green energy vehicles
starting next year in the wake of a subsidy cheating scandal,
according to documents posted on the Ministry of Finance website
on Thursday.
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increase technical requirements for green energy vehicles
starting next year in the wake of a subsidy cheating scandal,
according to documents posted on the Ministry of Finance website
on Thursday.
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Thursday, December 29, 2016
Cubans surf the web at home in Havana pilot project
HAVANA, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Downtown Havana resident
Margarita Marquez says she received a special Christmas gift
this year: web access at home, a rarity in a country with one of
the lowest internet penetration rates in the world.
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Margarita Marquez says she received a special Christmas gift
this year: web access at home, a rarity in a country with one of
the lowest internet penetration rates in the world.
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Taiwan stocks up, look set for 10 pct gain in 2016
TAIPEI, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Taiwan stocks rose on Friday in
the last trading day of the year, with the main index looking
set to post an annual gain of just over 10 percent,
outperforming most of its Asian peers.
The day's gains came as the government said it would halve
the transaction tax on day trades in local shares, in a bid to
bolster thin trading in the island's stock market.
Taiwan's financial markets will be shut on Monday for the
New Year holiday weekend. They resume trade on T
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the last trading day of the year, with the main index looking
set to post an annual gain of just over 10 percent,
outperforming most of its Asian peers.
The day's gains came as the government said it would halve
the transaction tax on day trades in local shares, in a bid to
bolster thin trading in the island's stock market.
Taiwan's financial markets will be shut on Monday for the
New Year holiday weekend. They resume trade on T
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Britain avoids M&A collapse as foreign buyers go Brexit bargain hunting
LONDON, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Britain avoided a collapse in
mergers and acquisitions activity after the shock Brexit vote as
foreign companies used sterling's spectacular devaluation
against the U.S. dollar to snap up British companies, Thomson
Reuters data shows.
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mergers and acquisitions activity after the shock Brexit vote as
foreign companies used sterling's spectacular devaluation
against the U.S. dollar to snap up British companies, Thomson
Reuters data shows.
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Mexico fuel price increase seen boosting sales of more efficient cars
MEXICO CITY, Dec 29 (Reuters) - An imminent jump in Mexican
gasoline prices should not reduce auto sales in the near term
but will ultimately boost the market for more fuel-efficient
cars, a leading Mexican auto industry group said on Thursday.
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gasoline prices should not reduce auto sales in the near term
but will ultimately boost the market for more fuel-efficient
cars, a leading Mexican auto industry group said on Thursday.
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Asia-Pacific IPO market to rebound from weak 2016 on China financial deals
HONG KONG, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Share sales in Asia ex-Japan
are set to rebound in 2017 from three-year lows this year,
driven by listings of financial firms in Greater China,
including the world's biggest fintech IPO, and a further revival
of offerings in India, bankers and investors said.
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are set to rebound in 2017 from three-year lows this year,
driven by listings of financial firms in Greater China,
including the world's biggest fintech IPO, and a further revival
of offerings in India, bankers and investors said.
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REFILE-Run-DMC founder sues Amazon.com, Wal-Mart over trademark
NEW YORK, Dec 29 (Reuters) - A founder of Run-DMC on
Thursday filed a lawsuit accusing Amazon.com Inc and
Wal-Mart Stores Inc of selling a wide variety of
clothing and accessories bearing the pioneering rap group's name
without permission.
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Thursday filed a lawsuit accusing Amazon.com Inc and
Wal-Mart Stores Inc of selling a wide variety of
clothing and accessories bearing the pioneering rap group's name
without permission.
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ESPN posts second-worst 'Monday Night Football' season
Dec 29 (Reuters) - If not for this past Monday night's
highly watched NFL game, The Walt Disney Co's ESPN
network would have had its smallest audience for "Monday Night
Football" in 2016 since the 2006 season.
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highly watched NFL game, The Walt Disney Co's ESPN
network would have had its smallest audience for "Monday Night
Football" in 2016 since the 2006 season.
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Amazon looks to the sky to store products
Dec 29 (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc has filed for a
patent to use airships to store products and serve as a base for
delivery-drones.
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patent to use airships to store products and serve as a base for
delivery-drones.
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London street artist Pegasus paints memorial for George Michael
LONDON, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Street artist Pegasus has paid
tribute to George Michael with a mural of the Wham! singer, who
died on Sunday aged 53.
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tribute to George Michael with a mural of the Wham! singer, who
died on Sunday aged 53.
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UPDATE 2-Turkish journalist accused of spreading propaganda; leading writer freed
* Award-winning novelist released in separate court case
(Updates with release of writer Erdogan and linguist Alpay,
edits)
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(Updates with release of writer Erdogan and linguist Alpay,
edits)
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UPDATE 1-Man purporting to be Boko Haram leader denies Sambisa forest defeat
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria Dec 29 (Reuters) - A man purporting to be
the leader of Nigerian Islamist militant group Boko Haram,
Abubakar Shekau, denied the jihadist group has been pushed out
of its stronghold in the Sambisa forest.
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the leader of Nigerian Islamist militant group Boko Haram,
Abubakar Shekau, denied the jihadist group has been pushed out
of its stronghold in the Sambisa forest.
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Prominent Turkish journalist says detained over tweet
ISTANBUL, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Prominent Turkish journalist
Ahmet Sik on Thursday said he was being detained by authorities
over a Twitter statement he made while an opposition lawmaker
who spoke to him said the reporter was being accused of
terrorist propaganda.
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Ahmet Sik on Thursday said he was being detained by authorities
over a Twitter statement he made while an opposition lawmaker
who spoke to him said the reporter was being accused of
terrorist propaganda.
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As Trump moves up, 'Celebrity Apprentice' gets Schwarzenegger spin
LOS ANGELES, Dec 29 (Reuters) - As Donald Trump prepares to
take office as U.S. president, another celebrity turned
politician is about to take over his "Apprentice" TV show hot
seat, and is hoping for higher ratings.
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take office as U.S. president, another celebrity turned
politician is about to take over his "Apprentice" TV show hot
seat, and is hoping for higher ratings.
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Wednesday, December 28, 2016
Thai Nov factory output rises at best y/y pace in 43 months
* Nov factory output +3.81 pct y/y vs +0.2 pct in Reuters
poll
* Nov capacity utilisation 66.71 pct vs Oct's revised 65.35
pct
* Jan-Nov output +0.4 pct y/y
* 2016 output seen +0.5, +1.0 pct next year - ministry
BANGKOK, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Thailand's industrial output
rose for a fourth straight month in November and at the fastest
annual pace in 43 months, lifted by demand for steel,
electronics and autos.
The Industry Ministry said on Thursday its manufacturing
production i
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poll
* Nov capacity utilisation 66.71 pct vs Oct's revised 65.35
pct
* Jan-Nov output +0.4 pct y/y
* 2016 output seen +0.5, +1.0 pct next year - ministry
BANGKOK, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Thailand's industrial output
rose for a fourth straight month in November and at the fastest
annual pace in 43 months, lifted by demand for steel,
electronics and autos.
The Industry Ministry said on Thursday its manufacturing
production i
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UPDATE 1-Actress Debbie Reynolds, known for 'Singin' in the Rain,' dies at age 84
* Mother of Carrie "Princess Leia" Fisher of "Star Wars"
(Updates sourcing to her son; confirms she suffered a stroke)
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(Updates sourcing to her son; confirms she suffered a stroke)
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UPDATE 1-Head of Japan's largest ad agency resigns over 'death by overwork'
* Japan policymakers looking at labour reform to address
overwork
(Updates with background, details)
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overwork
(Updates with background, details)
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S.Korea Nov department store sales post sharpest drop in nearly 1 year
SEOUL, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Sales at South Korea's department
stores in November dropped at their fastest pace in nearly one
year amid declining consumer sentiment and due to fewer public
holidays, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy said on
Thursday.
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stores in November dropped at their fastest pace in nearly one
year amid declining consumer sentiment and due to fewer public
holidays, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy said on
Thursday.
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Actress Debbie Reynolds, known for 'Singin' in the Rain,' dies at age 84
Dec 28 (Reuters) - - Hollywood legend Debbie Reynolds, who
sang and danced her way into the hearts of millions of
moviegoers around the world in musicals like "Singin' in the
Rain," died on Wednesday at age 84, Variety reported citing her
son.
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sang and danced her way into the hearts of millions of
moviegoers around the world in musicals like "Singin' in the
Rain," died on Wednesday at age 84, Variety reported citing her
son.
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Actress Debbie Reynolds rushed to hospital day after daughter dies -media
Dec 28 (Reuters) - Debbie Reynolds, the leading lady of
Hollywood musicals and comedies in the 1950s and 1960s including
"Singin' in the Rain," was rushed to a hospital on Wednesday,
the day after her daughter, actress Carrie Fisher, died, TMZ and
E! News reported.
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Hollywood musicals and comedies in the 1950s and 1960s including
"Singin' in the Rain," was rushed to a hospital on Wednesday,
the day after her daughter, actress Carrie Fisher, died, TMZ and
E! News reported.
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UPDATE 1-Actress Debbie Reynolds rushed to hospital day after daughter dies -media
Dec 28 (Reuters) - Debbie Reynolds, a leading lady in
Hollywood musicals and comedies in the 1950s and 1960s including
"Singin' in the Rain," was rushed to a hospital on Wednesday,
according to media reports, a day after the death of her
daughter, actress Carrie Fisher.
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Hollywood musicals and comedies in the 1950s and 1960s including
"Singin' in the Rain," was rushed to a hospital on Wednesday,
according to media reports, a day after the death of her
daughter, actress Carrie Fisher.
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Burger King aims to curb antibiotics used in chicken supply
CHICAGO, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Restaurant Brands International
Inc's Burger King and Tim Hortons chains aim to switch
to chicken raised without antibiotics considered "critically
important" to human medicine in U.S. stores in 2017, the company
said on Wednesday.
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Inc's Burger King and Tim Hortons chains aim to switch
to chicken raised without antibiotics considered "critically
important" to human medicine in U.S. stores in 2017, the company
said on Wednesday.
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RPT-New York Times surpasses 100 million views on Facebook Live
NEW YORK, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Presidential politics and
celebrity interviews helped The New York Times Co
surpass 100 million views for its Facebook Live videos, the
company said on Wednesday.
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celebrity interviews helped The New York Times Co
surpass 100 million views for its Facebook Live videos, the
company said on Wednesday.
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UPDATE 2-Kate Spade exploring sale - WSJ
Dec 28 (Reuters) - Hand bag and accessories maker and
retailer Kate Spade & Co, under pressure from an
activist investor, is exploring a sale and is working with a
bank to sound out possible buyers, the Wall Street Journal
reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
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retailer Kate Spade & Co, under pressure from an
activist investor, is exploring a sale and is working with a
bank to sound out possible buyers, the Wall Street Journal
reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
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UPDATE 1-Takata could pay up to $1 bln to settle U.S. criminal probe - WSJ
Dec 28 (Reuters) - Japan's Takata Corp is nearing a
settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice and is expected
to pay up to $1 billion to resolve allegations of criminal
wrongdoing related to its faulty air bag inflators, the Wall
Street Journal reported.
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settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice and is expected
to pay up to $1 billion to resolve allegations of criminal
wrongdoing related to its faulty air bag inflators, the Wall
Street Journal reported.
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Kate Spade exploring sale - CNBC, citing Dow Jones
Dec 28 (Reuters) - Hand bag and accessories maker and
retailer Kate Spade & Co is exploring a sale and is
working with a bank to sound out possible acquirers, CNBC
reported, citing Dow Jones.
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retailer Kate Spade & Co is exploring a sale and is
working with a bank to sound out possible acquirers, CNBC
reported, citing Dow Jones.
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Alibaba entertainment affiliate to invest over 50 bln yuan over next 3 years
BEIJING, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Alibaba Digital Media and
Entertainment Group, the entertainment affiliate of Alibaba
Group Holding Ltd, plans to invest more than 50 billion
yuan ($7.2 billion) over the next three years, the affiliate's
chief executive said.
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Entertainment Group, the entertainment affiliate of Alibaba
Group Holding Ltd, plans to invest more than 50 billion
yuan ($7.2 billion) over the next three years, the affiliate's
chief executive said.
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Head of Japan's Dentsu resigns over employee's "death by overwork"
TOKYO, Dec 28 (Reuters) - The president of Dentsu Inc
, Japan's top advertising agency, said on Wednesday he
would step down in January over what the government has deemed
the "death by overwork" of a 24-year-old employee.
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, Japan's top advertising agency, said on Wednesday he
would step down in January over what the government has deemed
the "death by overwork" of a 24-year-old employee.
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UPDATE 1-Bovis Homes says December slowdown to hit full-year profit
LONDON, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Bovis Homes said it would
not deliver the number of houses it originally expected in 2016,
after about 180 sales failed to complete before the year end,
resulting in a likely miss against market profit forecasts.
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not deliver the number of houses it originally expected in 2016,
after about 180 sales failed to complete before the year end,
resulting in a likely miss against market profit forecasts.
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China regulator busts illegal FX transactions worth $2.7 bln in Shanghai
SHANGHAI, Dec 28 (Reuters) - China's foreign exchange
regulator said on Wednesday it busted illegal transactions
totalling $2.7 billion in Shanghai in cooperation with the
police in 2016, and suspended three unnamed banks involved from
selling foreign currency.
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regulator said on Wednesday it busted illegal transactions
totalling $2.7 billion in Shanghai in cooperation with the
police in 2016, and suspended three unnamed banks involved from
selling foreign currency.
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Bovis Homes says profit will be hit by December slowdown
LONDON, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Bovis Homes said it would
not deliver the number of houses it originally expected in 2016,
after about 180 sales failed to complete before the end of the
year, resulting in a likely miss against market profit
forecasts.
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not deliver the number of houses it originally expected in 2016,
after about 180 sales failed to complete before the end of the
year, resulting in a likely miss against market profit
forecasts.
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Tuesday, December 27, 2016
Last-minute spending surge lifts U.S. holiday shopping season
CHICAGO, Dec 27 (Reuters) - A jump in consumer spending in
the final stretch of December significantly offset a slow start
to the U.S. holiday shopping season, and is likely to help many
retailers beat sales forecasts, industry research groups said on
Tuesday.
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the final stretch of December significantly offset a slow start
to the U.S. holiday shopping season, and is likely to help many
retailers beat sales forecasts, industry research groups said on
Tuesday.
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Disney faces 'Star Wars'-size dilemma over loss of Carrie Fisher
NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Carrie Fisher's
unexpected death on Tuesday did not just leave "Star Wars" fans
heartbroken. It thrust movie studio Walt Disney Co into
a dilemma over the fate of her iconic character, Princess Leia,
as it moves forward with the blockbuster film franchise.
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unexpected death on Tuesday did not just leave "Star Wars" fans
heartbroken. It thrust movie studio Walt Disney Co into
a dilemma over the fate of her iconic character, Princess Leia,
as it moves forward with the blockbuster film franchise.
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CORRECTED-U.S. regulators open investigation on 2007-2009 Ford Fusion
DETROIT, Dec 27 (Reuters) - U.S. safety regulators are
investigating Ford Motor Co's Fusion and Mercury Milan
sedans from the 2007 to 2009 model years for brakes that may
fail in certain conditions, the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration said on Tuesday.
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investigating Ford Motor Co's Fusion and Mercury Milan
sedans from the 2007 to 2009 model years for brakes that may
fail in certain conditions, the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration said on Tuesday.
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Watership Down author Richard Adams dies at 96
LONDON, Dec 27 (Reuters) - British novelist Richard Adams,
the author of "Watership Down", which sold millions of copies
and captivated a generation of children, has died aged 96, his
family said.
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the author of "Watership Down", which sold millions of copies
and captivated a generation of children, has died aged 96, his
family said.
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Flight booking systems lack basic privacy safeguards, researchers say
HAMBURG, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Major travel booking systems
lack a proper way to authenticate air travellers, making it easy
to hack the short code used on many boarding passes to alter
flight details or steal sensitive personal data, security
researchers warned on Tuesday.
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lack a proper way to authenticate air travellers, making it easy
to hack the short code used on many boarding passes to alter
flight details or steal sensitive personal data, security
researchers warned on Tuesday.
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UPDATE 2-Carrie Fisher, Star Wars' Princess Leia, dies at 60
LOS ANGELES, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Carrie Fisher, who rose to
fame as Princess Leia in the "Star Wars" films and later endured
drug addiction and stormy romances with show business
heavyweights, died on Tuesday aged 60, her daughter said through
a family spokesman.
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fame as Princess Leia in the "Star Wars" films and later endured
drug addiction and stormy romances with show business
heavyweights, died on Tuesday aged 60, her daughter said through
a family spokesman.
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Scarlett Johansson is 2016 top-grossing movie star
NEW YORK, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Scarlett Johansson was named
the top-grossing actor of 2016 on Tuesday thanks to her roles in
superhero movie "Captain America: Civil War" and Hollywood
satire "Hail Caesar."
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the top-grossing actor of 2016 on Tuesday thanks to her roles in
superhero movie "Captain America: Civil War" and Hollywood
satire "Hail Caesar."
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Star Wars actor Carrie Fisher dies at 60 -People
NEW YORK, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Carrie Fisher, who rose to fame
as Princess Leia in the "Star Wars" films and later endured drug
addiction and stormy romances with show business heavyweights,
died on Tuesday, People magazine reported, citing the family's
publicist.
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as Princess Leia in the "Star Wars" films and later endured drug
addiction and stormy romances with show business heavyweights,
died on Tuesday, People magazine reported, citing the family's
publicist.
Read more
UPDATE 1-Amazon says 2016 holiday season "best-ever"
Dec 27 (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc said it had its
best-ever holiday season, shipping more than one billion items
worldwide through its Prime membership program.
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best-ever holiday season, shipping more than one billion items
worldwide through its Prime membership program.
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George Michael's partner tells of sadness at finding musician dead
LONDON, Dec 27 (Reuters) - George Michael's partner has
spoken of his sadness at discovering the 53-year-old musician, a
multi-million selling idol of 1980s and 1990s pop, dead at his
Oxfordshire home on Christmas morning.
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spoken of his sadness at discovering the 53-year-old musician, a
multi-million selling idol of 1980s and 1990s pop, dead at his
Oxfordshire home on Christmas morning.
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China tells top officials to lead corruption fight by example
BEIJING, Dec 27 (Reuters) - The top echelons of China's
ruling Communist Party must lead the fight against corruption by
accepting supervision for all they do, state media on Tuesday
quoted President Xi Jinping as saying.
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ruling Communist Party must lead the fight against corruption by
accepting supervision for all they do, state media on Tuesday
quoted President Xi Jinping as saying.
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Fred's adopts poison pill after Alden Global announces stake
Dec 27 (Reuters) - Discount store operator Fred's Inc
adopted a poison pill, less than a week after hedge
fund Alden Global Capital LLC reported a 24.8 percent stake in
the company.
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adopted a poison pill, less than a week after hedge
fund Alden Global Capital LLC reported a 24.8 percent stake in
the company.
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Gunmen kidnap Iraqi journalist in Baghdad, PM orders investigation
BAGHDAD, Dec 27 (Reuters) - An Iraqi journalist was
kidnapped by unidentified gunmen from her home in Baghdad
overnight, police and relatives said on Tuesday, prompting Prime
Minister Haider al-Abadi to order an investigation.
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kidnapped by unidentified gunmen from her home in Baghdad
overnight, police and relatives said on Tuesday, prompting Prime
Minister Haider al-Abadi to order an investigation.
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UPDATE 1-Chinese investors buy stake in mapping firm HERE
* Tencent to use HERE's services in its products
(Adds further details on transaction, background)
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(Adds further details on transaction, background)
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Brazil Christmas mall sales fall for 2nd year -industry group
SAO PAULO, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Sales at Brazilian malls fell
in the Christmas period for a second straight year, a sign of
low consumer confidence in the face of unemployment and high
borrowing costs.
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in the Christmas period for a second straight year, a sign of
low consumer confidence in the face of unemployment and high
borrowing costs.
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Panasonic, Tesla to start production of solar cells in New York
TOKYO, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Panasonic Corp and Tesla
Motors said on Tuesday they have agreed to start
production of photovoltaic (PV) cells and modules at a factory
in Buffalo, New York.
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Motors said on Tuesday they have agreed to start
production of photovoltaic (PV) cells and modules at a factory
in Buffalo, New York.
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Six Indonesians found dead after being locked in bathroom during robbery
JAKARTA, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Police in the Indonesian capital
found on Tuesday six people, including a nine-year-old child,
dead from suffocation in a tiny bathroom where armed robbers had
locked them the previous day.
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found on Tuesday six people, including a nine-year-old child,
dead from suffocation in a tiny bathroom where armed robbers had
locked them the previous day.
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China stocks edge down as investors shrug off profit data
SHANGHAI, Dec 27 (Reuters) - China's main stock indexes
inched down in light trading on Tuesday as many investors
shrugged off data showing solid profit growth for the
industrial sector in November.
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inched down in light trading on Tuesday as many investors
shrugged off data showing solid profit growth for the
industrial sector in November.
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Monday, December 26, 2016
China share indexes barely move, solid industry profit data shrugged off
SHANGHAI, Dec 27 (Reuters) - China stocks were little
changed on Tuesday morning, and data showing solid industrial
profit growth in November failed to inject vigour into a
lethargic market in the year's final week.
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changed on Tuesday morning, and data showing solid industrial
profit growth in November failed to inject vigour into a
lethargic market in the year's final week.
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Panasonic to hold briefing at 0830 GMT on solar cell business
TOKYO, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Panasonic Corp said on
Tuesday that it will hold a news briefing at 5:30 p.m. in Japan
(0830 GMT) on its solar cell business.
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Tuesday that it will hold a news briefing at 5:30 p.m. in Japan
(0830 GMT) on its solar cell business.
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China's central bank proposes tighter rules for car loans
SHANGHAI, Dec 27 (Reuters) - China issued proposed new
guidelines on Tuesday aimed at tightening rules and
standardising criteria for granting car loans, in a move to
address concerns over the risk of borrowers defaulting.
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guidelines on Tuesday aimed at tightening rules and
standardising criteria for granting car loans, in a move to
address concerns over the risk of borrowers defaulting.
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Maids, brick makers, children: the faces of slavery in 2016 driving change
CHENNAI, India, Dec 27 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) -
H ousemaids, brick makers, labourers, textile workers, fleeing
migrants and children risking their lives in mica mines. These
were the faces of modern day slavery in 2016 when the world saw
a renewed resolve to combat all forms of human bondage.
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H ousemaids, brick makers, labourers, textile workers, fleeing
migrants and children risking their lives in mica mines. These
were the faces of modern day slavery in 2016 when the world saw
a renewed resolve to combat all forms of human bondage.
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J. Crew's shopping website down for several hours
Dec 26 (Reuters) - Apparel retailer J. Crew Group Inc's
shopping website was down for several hours on Monday.
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shopping website was down for several hours on Monday.
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Sony Music's Twitter hacked, fake Britney Spears death tweets sent
NEW YORK, Dec 26 (Reuters) - Sony Music Entertainment's
Twitter account was hacked on Monday, publishing fake statements
that pop music icon Britney Spears had died.
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Twitter account was hacked on Monday, publishing fake statements
that pop music icon Britney Spears had died.
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New Egyptian law establishes media regulator picked by president
CAIRO, Dec 26 (Reuters) - Egyptian President Abdel Fattah
al-Sisi will pick a regulator and members of a new media council
under a law passed on Monday, giving the body the power to fine
or suspend publications and broadcasters and give or revoke
licences for foreign media.
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al-Sisi will pick a regulator and members of a new media council
under a law passed on Monday, giving the body the power to fine
or suspend publications and broadcasters and give or revoke
licences for foreign media.
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MIDEAST STOCKS-Saudi post-budget rally stalls, UAE bourses firm
DUBAI, Dec 26 (Reuters) - The Saudi Arabian stock market's
post-budget rally ran out of steam on Monday as the index neared
technical resistance, while United Arab Emirates bourses
outperformed the region.
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post-budget rally ran out of steam on Monday as the index neared
technical resistance, while United Arab Emirates bourses
outperformed the region.
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UPDATE 1-Suicide bomber attacks market in northeast Nigeria's Maiduguri
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria, Dec 26 (Reuters) - A suicide bomber
attacked a cattle market on Monday in Maiduguri in northeastern
Nigeria, the city worst hit in the seven-year insurgency waged
by Islamist militant group Boko Haram.
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attacked a cattle market on Monday in Maiduguri in northeastern
Nigeria, the city worst hit in the seven-year insurgency waged
by Islamist militant group Boko Haram.
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REFILE-George Michael had his own cultural revolution in China
BEIJING, Dec 26 (Reuters) - It was strangely muted when
George Michael, as part of the British pop duo Wham!, took the
stage at the Workers Gymnasium in Beijing in April 1985,
recalled one of those who attended that now legendary first
Western pop act in communist China.
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George Michael, as part of the British pop duo Wham!, took the
stage at the Workers Gymnasium in Beijing in April 1985,
recalled one of those who attended that now legendary first
Western pop act in communist China.
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Sunday, December 25, 2016
Egypt confirms Al Jazeera producer's arrest for "provoking sedition"
CAIRO, Dec 25 (Reuters) - Egypt confirmed on Sunday that it
had arrested an Al Jazeera news producer, accusing him of
"provoking sedition" on behalf of the Qatar-based broadcaster
that it considers a mouthpiece of the banned Muslim Brotherhood.
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had arrested an Al Jazeera news producer, accusing him of
"provoking sedition" on behalf of the Qatar-based broadcaster
that it considers a mouthpiece of the banned Muslim Brotherhood.
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China to levy new taxes in bid to strengthen pollution fight
BEIJING, Dec 25 (Reuters) - China's largely rubber-stamp
parliament passed a law on Sunday that will levy specific
environmental protection taxes on industry for the first time
from 2018, as part of a renewed focus on fighting the country's
pollution woes.
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parliament passed a law on Sunday that will levy specific
environmental protection taxes on industry for the first time
from 2018, as part of a renewed focus on fighting the country's
pollution woes.
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UPDATE 1-Carrie Fisher's celebrity friends wish her a fast recovery
LOS ANGELES, Dec 24 (Reuters) - Friends and colleagues of
Hollywood actress Carrie Fisher shared their hopes for the "Star
Wars" star's swift recovery on Saturday, a day after she was
admitted to the intensive care unit of a Los Angeles hospital.
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Hollywood actress Carrie Fisher shared their hopes for the "Star
Wars" star's swift recovery on Saturday, a day after she was
admitted to the intensive care unit of a Los Angeles hospital.
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Saturday, December 24, 2016
REFILE-Carrie Fisher's celebrity friends wish her a fast recovery
LOS ANGELES, Dec 24 (Reuters) - Friends and colleagues of
Hollywood actress Carrie Fisher shared their hopes for a swift
recovery for the "Star Wars" star on Saturday, a day after she
was taken to a Los Angeles intensive care unit.
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Hollywood actress Carrie Fisher shared their hopes for a swift
recovery for the "Star Wars" star on Saturday, a day after she
was taken to a Los Angeles intensive care unit.
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Status Quo guitarist Rick Parfitt dies aged 68
LONDON, Dec 24 (Reuters) - Status Quo guitarist Rick Parfitt
died in hospital on Saturday in Spain aged 68 after suffering
from a severe infection, his manager said.
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died in hospital on Saturday in Spain aged 68 after suffering
from a severe infection, his manager said.
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UPDATE 1-Status Quo guitarist Rick Parfitt dies aged 68
LONDON, Dec 24 (Reuters) - Rick Parfitt, the guitarist of
British rock group Status Quo, died in hospital on Saturday in
Spain aged 68 after suffering from a severe infection.
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British rock group Status Quo, died in hospital on Saturday in
Spain aged 68 after suffering from a severe infection.
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Tunisian security forces arrest three for links to Berlin market attack suspect
TUNIS, Dec 24 (Reuters) - Tunisian security forces have
arrested three suspected militants after uncovering their links
to Anis Amri, the Tunisian national believed responsible for the
Berlin Christmas market attack that killed 12 people, Tunisia's
Interior Ministry said on Saturday.
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arrested three suspected militants after uncovering their links
to Anis Amri, the Tunisian national believed responsible for the
Berlin Christmas market attack that killed 12 people, Tunisia's
Interior Ministry said on Saturday.
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Nigeria's Buhari says army has captured key Boko Haram camp
ABUJA, Dec 24 (Reuters) - Nigeria's army has captured a key
Boko Haram camp that was the Islamist militant group's last
enclave in its northeastern Sambisa forest stronghold, President
Muhammadu Buhari said on Saturday.
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Boko Haram camp that was the Islamist militant group's last
enclave in its northeastern Sambisa forest stronghold, President
Muhammadu Buhari said on Saturday.
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UPDATE 5-Actress Carrie Fisher suffers medical emergency on London-to-L.A. flight
LOS ANGELES, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Hollywood actress and writer
Carrie Fisher, best known for her role as Princess Leia in the
"Star Wars" movies, suffered a cardiac episode on Friday during
a flight from London to Los Angeles, where she was rushed to a
hospital after landing.
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Carrie Fisher, best known for her role as Princess Leia in the
"Star Wars" movies, suffered a cardiac episode on Friday during
a flight from London to Los Angeles, where she was rushed to a
hospital after landing.
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Friday, December 23, 2016
UPDATE 2-Caesars unit resolves lender dispute, eyes bankruptcy exit
CHICAGO, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Caesars Entertainment Corp's
bankrupt operating unit resolved a dispute with its
lenders on Friday, paving the way for a consensual plan to push
the casino group out of its $18 billion Chapter 11.
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bankrupt operating unit resolved a dispute with its
lenders on Friday, paving the way for a consensual plan to push
the casino group out of its $18 billion Chapter 11.
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UPDATE 1-Former director at India's Tata group sues Tata Sons, board members for defamation
MUMBAI, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Nusli Wadia, a former independent
director on the boards of Tata Motors Ltd, Tata Steel
Ltd and Tata Chemicals Ltd, has filed a
defamation case against holding company Tata Sons and 11 of its
board members and executives.
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director on the boards of Tata Motors Ltd, Tata Steel
Ltd and Tata Chemicals Ltd, has filed a
defamation case against holding company Tata Sons and 11 of its
board members and executives.
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One man's vast Beatles hoard to go up for auction in France
PARIS, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Jacques Volcouve was a little boy
when he first heard 'A Hard Day's Night'. Now aged 60 and a
self-styled "Beatles historian", he is preparing to auction off
a collection of 15,000 items he has amassed on the legendary
band over half a century.
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when he first heard 'A Hard Day's Night'. Now aged 60 and a
self-styled "Beatles historian", he is preparing to auction off
a collection of 15,000 items he has amassed on the legendary
band over half a century.
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Caesars unit's creditors agree new recovery terms - court filing
CHICAGO, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Creditors of Caesars
Entertainment Corp's bankrupt operating unit have
reached an agreement to revise the terms of their recoveries,
according to a filing with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Chicago
on Friday.
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Entertainment Corp's bankrupt operating unit have
reached an agreement to revise the terms of their recoveries,
according to a filing with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Chicago
on Friday.
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"Clean Bandit" pop trio claim UK Christmas number one single
LONDON, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Clean Bandit a group that fuses
classical, electronic and pop music took the coveted Christmas
number one spot on the UK singles chart with their song
"Rockabye", on Friday.
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classical, electronic and pop music took the coveted Christmas
number one spot on the UK singles chart with their song
"Rockabye", on Friday.
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Egyptian police arrest Al Jazeera news producer
CAIRO, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Egyptian police arrested an Al
Jazeera news producer on Friday over accusations of attempting
to overthrow the country's government and being a member of the
banned Muslim Brotherhood, three security sources said.
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Jazeera news producer on Friday over accusations of attempting
to overthrow the country's government and being a member of the
banned Muslim Brotherhood, three security sources said.
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Deutsche rises on U.S. mortgage fraud deal, European shares steady
* NN Group, JCDecaux gain on merger deals
(Recasts, adds detail and updates prices at close)
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(Recasts, adds detail and updates prices at close)
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Libyan plane hijack ends in surrender at Maltese airport
VALLETTA, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Hijackers who took over a
domestic Libyan flight on Friday and forced it to land in Malta
have surrendered, Maltese Prime Minister Joseph Muscat said.
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domestic Libyan flight on Friday and forced it to land in Malta
have surrendered, Maltese Prime Minister Joseph Muscat said.
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Former director at India's Tata group sues Tata Sons, board members for defamation
MUMBAI, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Nuslia Wadia, a former
independent director on the boards of Tata Motors Ltd
and Tata Steel Ltd, has filed a defamation case
against holding company Tata Sons and 11 of its board members
and executives.
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independent director on the boards of Tata Motors Ltd
and Tata Steel Ltd, has filed a defamation case
against holding company Tata Sons and 11 of its board members
and executives.
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INSIGHT-Amazon starts flexing muscle in new space: air cargo
ALLENTOWN, Pa., Dec 23 (Reuters) - A cargo plane emblazoned
with "Prime Air" descended from an empty sky at Lehigh Valley
International Airport on Tuesday, ninety minutes from the bustle
of New York City, loaded with crates of goods during the peak
holiday shopping season.
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with "Prime Air" descended from an empty sky at Lehigh Valley
International Airport on Tuesday, ninety minutes from the bustle
of New York City, loaded with crates of goods during the peak
holiday shopping season.
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Berlin market attack suspect killed in shootout in Italy -security source
ROME, Dec 23 (Reuters) - A man believed to be the suspect in
the Berlin Christmas market truck attack was killed in a
shoot-out in a suburb of the northern Italian city of Milan on
Friday, a security source told Reuters.
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the Berlin Christmas market truck attack was killed in a
shoot-out in a suburb of the northern Italian city of Milan on
Friday, a security source told Reuters.
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UPDATE 1-Berlin market attack suspect killed in shootout in Italy -security source
BERLIN/MILAN, Dec 23 (Reuters) - A man believed to be the
suspect in the Berlin Christmas market truck attack was killed
in a shoot-out in a suburb of the northern Italian city of Milan
on Friday, a security source told Reuters.
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suspect in the Berlin Christmas market truck attack was killed
in a shoot-out in a suburb of the northern Italian city of Milan
on Friday, a security source told Reuters.
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German police suspect Christmas market attacker still in Berlin - media
BERLIN, Dec 23 (Reuters) - The Tunisian suspected of killing
12 people at a Berlin Christmas market was filmed by police in
the city shortly after the attack and investigators believe he
is still hiding in the German capital, media reported on Friday.
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12 people at a Berlin Christmas market was filmed by police in
the city shortly after the attack and investigators believe he
is still hiding in the German capital, media reported on Friday.
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China to require tougher new vehicle emission standards for 2020
SHANGHAI, Dec 23 (Reuters) - China will require all light
vehicles to adhere to tougher new "China VI" emission standards
by the middle of 2020, according to a notice published by
environment regulators on Friday.
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vehicles to adhere to tougher new "China VI" emission standards
by the middle of 2020, according to a notice published by
environment regulators on Friday.
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German consumer morale improves further heading into January
BERLIN, Dec 23 (Reuters) - The mood among German consumers
improved heading into January as they became more upbeat about
their future income, a survey showed on Friday, suggesting
household spending will continue to propel economic growth at
the beginning of next year.
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improved heading into January as they became more upbeat about
their future income, a survey showed on Friday, suggesting
household spending will continue to propel economic growth at
the beginning of next year.
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Thursday, December 22, 2016
Alden Global discloses stake in Fred's, says to discuss Rite Aid deal
Dec 22 (Reuters) - Alden Global Capital reported on Thursday
a stake of 24.8 percent in Fred's Inc, and said it
would engage in discussions with the discount store operator
over its $950 million acquisition of 865 stores from Rite Aid
Corp.
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a stake of 24.8 percent in Fred's Inc, and said it
would engage in discussions with the discount store operator
over its $950 million acquisition of 865 stores from Rite Aid
Corp.
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Nigeria in talks to secure release of more Chibok girls, official says
LAGOS, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Nigerian authorities are involved
in negotiations aimed at securing the release of some of the
more than 200 girls kidnapped by Boko Haram in 2014 in the
northeastern Nigerian town of Chibok, the president's spokesman
said on Thursday.
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in negotiations aimed at securing the release of some of the
more than 200 girls kidnapped by Boko Haram in 2014 in the
northeastern Nigerian town of Chibok, the president's spokesman
said on Thursday.
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UPDATE 1-Australia's Tatts rejects KKR-backed bid as inferior to Tabcorp's
SYDNEY, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Australia's Tatts on
Friday rejected a takeover bid worth up to A$7.3 billion ($5.27
billion) from a consortium backed by KKR and Macquarie
Group, saying it preferred an earlier offer from
Tabcorp Holdings Ltd.
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Friday rejected a takeover bid worth up to A$7.3 billion ($5.27
billion) from a consortium backed by KKR and Macquarie
Group, saying it preferred an earlier offer from
Tabcorp Holdings Ltd.
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UPDATE 2-Uber takes self-driving cars to Arizona after California demands permit
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Uber Technologies Inc
on Thursday removed its self-driving test cars from
California and put them on trucks bound for Arizona, shuttering
the autonomous vehicle project in its home state after a
week-long battle with regulators.
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on Thursday removed its self-driving test cars from
California and put them on trucks bound for Arizona, shuttering
the autonomous vehicle project in its home state after a
week-long battle with regulators.
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Australia's Tatts says KKR, Macquarie-led bid not superior to Tabcorp offer
SYDNEY, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Australia's Tatts on
Friday said a takeover bid worth up to A$7.3 billion ($5.27
billion) led by KKR and Macquarie Group was not superior to an
offer from Tabcorp.
($1 = 1.3860 Australian dollars)
(Reporting by Jamie Freed; Editing by Chris Reese)
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Friday said a takeover bid worth up to A$7.3 billion ($5.27
billion) led by KKR and Macquarie Group was not superior to an
offer from Tabcorp.
($1 = 1.3860 Australian dollars)
(Reporting by Jamie Freed; Editing by Chris Reese)
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UPDATE 2-Volkswagen reaches deal with 80,000 U.S. 3.0-liter vehicle owners
WASHINGTON, Dec 22 (Reuters) - A federal judge said on
Thursday that Volkswagen AG has reached an agreement
in principle to provide "substantial compensation" to the owners
of about 80,000 3.0-liter polluting diesel vehicles, a key
hurdle to resolve the German automaker's emissions scandal.
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Thursday that Volkswagen AG has reached an agreement
in principle to provide "substantial compensation" to the owners
of about 80,000 3.0-liter polluting diesel vehicles, a key
hurdle to resolve the German automaker's emissions scandal.
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UPDATE 1-WardsAuto sees dip in December U.S. auto sales vs year ago
DETROIT, Dec 22 (Reuters) - WardsAuto on Thursday forecast
that December U.S. auto sales would be down slightly from a year
ago, and show a seasonally adjusted annualized sales rate of
17.7 million vehicles.
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that December U.S. auto sales would be down slightly from a year
ago, and show a seasonally adjusted annualized sales rate of
17.7 million vehicles.
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UPDATE 1-Trump taps RNC's Spicer for White House spokesman
WASHINGTON, Dec 22 (Reuters) - The Republican National
Committee spokesman Sean Spicer will serve as U.S.
President-elect Donald Trump's press secretary in the White
House when he takes office next month, Trump announced on
Thursday.
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Committee spokesman Sean Spicer will serve as U.S.
President-elect Donald Trump's press secretary in the White
House when he takes office next month, Trump announced on
Thursday.
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UPDATE 1-Private equity firm takes control of Italian fashion brand Aspesi
MILAN, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Italian private equity firm
Armonia has bought a majority stake in high-end clothing brand
Aspesi and appointed as Aspesi's chief executive, Fabio
Gnocchi, the former commercial head at rival Brunello Cucinelli
.
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Armonia has bought a majority stake in high-end clothing brand
Aspesi and appointed as Aspesi's chief executive, Fabio
Gnocchi, the former commercial head at rival Brunello Cucinelli
.
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Racist rant at Kentucky mall prompts ban, apology from mayor
Dec 22 (Reuters) - A racist, expletive-filled rant caught on
camera at a Louisville, Kentucky, mall has led to a permanent
ban for a shopper and prompted an apology from the city's mayor.
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camera at a Louisville, Kentucky, mall has led to a permanent
ban for a shopper and prompted an apology from the city's mayor.
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UPDATE 2-U.S. auto sales dip in December; 2016 to set record -JD Power and LMC
DETROIT, Dec 22 (Reuters) - U.S. auto sales will probably
decline slightly for December as consumers keep snubbing sedans
despite record consumer discounts, industry consultancies J.D.
Power and LMC Automotive said on Thursday in a forecast that
highlights the pressure on Detroit automakers.
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decline slightly for December as consumers keep snubbing sedans
despite record consumer discounts, industry consultancies J.D.
Power and LMC Automotive said on Thursday in a forecast that
highlights the pressure on Detroit automakers.
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Nokia files more patent suits against Apple
HELSINKI, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Finnish telecoms networks
equipment maker Nokia said on Thursday it had filed a
new set of patent lawsuits against Apple Inc in Asia,
Europe and the United States.
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equipment maker Nokia said on Thursday it had filed a
new set of patent lawsuits against Apple Inc in Asia,
Europe and the United States.
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Now in Turkey, young Syrian Twitter star dreams of return to Aleppo
ANKARA, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Bana Alabed, the young Syrian
girl who drew global attention with her tweets from Aleppo
before being evacuated to Turkey this week, says she hopes to go
back to her hometown one day and fulfil a dream.
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girl who drew global attention with her tweets from Aleppo
before being evacuated to Turkey this week, says she hopes to go
back to her hometown one day and fulfil a dream.
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UPDATE 1-VW to launch ride hailing in Rwanda as part of Africa expansion
* VW to launch ride-hailing services in Kigali
(Adds comments from VW South Africa Chief Executive)
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(Adds comments from VW South Africa Chief Executive)
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China smog triggers demand for masks, filters, but hobbles deliveries
BEIJING, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Near-record pollution levels in
parts of China this week proved a two-edged sword for the
country's e-commerce titans: orders poured in for anti-smog
products, but transport restrictions meant it was a challenge to
get these delivered.
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parts of China this week proved a two-edged sword for the
country's e-commerce titans: orders poured in for anti-smog
products, but transport restrictions meant it was a challenge to
get these delivered.
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WRAPUP 1-Canada annual inflation cools in Nov, keeping rate cut odds alive
OTTAWA, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Canada's annual inflation rate
cooled in November, suggesting the Bank of Canada will maintain
its cautious stance and keeping alive the possibility of another
rate cut as new measures of underlying inflation also fell short
of the central bank's target.
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cooled in November, suggesting the Bank of Canada will maintain
its cautious stance and keeping alive the possibility of another
rate cut as new measures of underlying inflation also fell short
of the central bank's target.
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Spain's socialists cheer at last - they win El Gordo lottery
MADRID, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Staff from the Madrid
headquarters of Spain's PSOE socialist party were among the top
winners on Thursday of El Gordo, the world's biggest lottery
jackpot with prizes totalling 2.31 billion euros ($2.41 billion)
this year.
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headquarters of Spain's PSOE socialist party were among the top
winners on Thursday of El Gordo, the world's biggest lottery
jackpot with prizes totalling 2.31 billion euros ($2.41 billion)
this year.
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U.S. core capital goods orders jump in November
WASHINGTON, Dec 22 (Reuters) - New orders for U.S.-made
capital goods rose more than expected in November amid strong
demand for machinery and primary metals, suggesting some of the
oil-related drag on manufacturing was starting to fade.
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capital goods rose more than expected in November amid strong
demand for machinery and primary metals, suggesting some of the
oil-related drag on manufacturing was starting to fade.
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Nokia shares fall on patent dispute with Apple
HELSINKI/BELGRADE, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Nokia
shares fell more than 4 percent on Thursday as analysts warned a
legal battle with Apple could delay for years royalty
payments that are vital to shoring up the Finnish company's
profits.
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shares fell more than 4 percent on Thursday as analysts warned a
legal battle with Apple could delay for years royalty
payments that are vital to shoring up the Finnish company's
profits.
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Bahrain questions activist over criticism of Gulf states
DUBAI, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Bahraini authorities have
questioned detained activist Nabeel Rajab about an article under
his name in France's Le Monde daily containing what they called
misinformation and "false rumours" about Gulf Arab states.
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questioned detained activist Nabeel Rajab about an article under
his name in France's Le Monde daily containing what they called
misinformation and "false rumours" about Gulf Arab states.
Read more
Britain's FTSE slips from 2-month high
LONDON, Dec 22 (Reuters) - British shares retreated on
Thursday, slipping from a 2-month high hit in the previous
session as mining stocks tracked copper prices lower.
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Thursday, slipping from a 2-month high hit in the previous
session as mining stocks tracked copper prices lower.
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UPDATE 1-U.S. returns China's Taobao shopping website to market blacklist
WASHINGTON, Dec 21 (Reuters) - The United States on
Wednesday returned Taobao, China's most popular
consumer-to-consumer shopping website, to its blacklist of
"notorious marketplaces" known for the sale of counterfeit goods
and violations of intellectual property rights.
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Wednesday returned Taobao, China's most popular
consumer-to-consumer shopping website, to its blacklist of
"notorious marketplaces" known for the sale of counterfeit goods
and violations of intellectual property rights.
Read more
Wednesday, December 21, 2016
UPDATE 2-Uber removes self-driving cars from San Francisco roads
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Uber Technologies Inc
has removed its self-driving cars from San Francisco
streets, halting the autonomous program one week after its
launch as the company faced a regulatory crackdown.
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has removed its self-driving cars from San Francisco
streets, halting the autonomous program one week after its
launch as the company faced a regulatory crackdown.
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Ford expands Australian R&D budget after manufacturing halt
SYDNEY, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co said on
Thursday it will boost spending on design capability in
Australia by A$150 million ($109 million) in 2017 at a plant
where the company shuttered production in October.
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Thursday it will boost spending on design capability in
Australia by A$150 million ($109 million) in 2017 at a plant
where the company shuttered production in October.
Read more
UPDATE 1-Nintendo's mobile Mario game sets download record but pricing proves sticking point
* Users put off by one-time pricing model
(Updates with 40 mln download number from Nintendo, instead of
25 mln estimate from Sensor Tower)
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(Updates with 40 mln download number from Nintendo, instead of
25 mln estimate from Sensor Tower)
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Uber has removed its self-driving cars from San Francisco roads
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Uber Technologies Inc.
has removed its self-driving cars from San Francisco
streets after California regulators cracked down on the program
because the company had not obtained a permit to test autonomous
vehicles.
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has removed its self-driving cars from San Francisco
streets after California regulators cracked down on the program
because the company had not obtained a permit to test autonomous
vehicles.
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UPDATE 1-Hyundai's top U.S. executive resigns in management shake-up
* Analysts expect it to miss global sales target
(Add comments from U.S. dealer, company source, background)
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(Add comments from U.S. dealer, company source, background)
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UK car production hits 12-year high with Dec still to go
LONDON, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Britain built more cars in the
first eleven months of 2016 than any full year since 2004, data
from an industry body showed on Thursday, putting the sector on
course to make more vehicles this year than in any other since
1999.
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first eleven months of 2016 than any full year since 2004, data
from an industry body showed on Thursday, putting the sector on
course to make more vehicles this year than in any other since
1999.
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UPDATE 2-Trump hotels reach deal with unions, ending labor board cases
Dec 21 (Reuters) - Hotels in Las Vegas and Washington owned
by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump reached agreements with
their workers' unions that will end a series of cases alleging
the hotels violated federal labor law, the Trump Organization
and unions said on Wednesday.
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by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump reached agreements with
their workers' unions that will end a series of cases alleging
the hotels violated federal labor law, the Trump Organization
and unions said on Wednesday.
Read more
UPDATE 3-Canada telecoms regulator rules broadband basic service, sets up fund
GATINEAU, Quebec, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Broadband internet
access will be considered a basic service in Canada, the
country's telecom regulator ruled on Wednesday, paving the way
for universal access to high-speed services in rural and
isolated areas of the country.
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access will be considered a basic service in Canada, the
country's telecom regulator ruled on Wednesday, paving the way
for universal access to high-speed services in rural and
isolated areas of the country.
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UPDATE 2-Honda, Alphabet's Waymo in talks over self-driving technology
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Honda Motor Co
said on Wednesday it had entered into formal talks with Alphabet
Inc's new self-driving division Waymo to add
self-driving technology to its vehicles, marking the second
potential customer for the automation software.
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said on Wednesday it had entered into formal talks with Alphabet
Inc's new self-driving division Waymo to add
self-driving technology to its vehicles, marking the second
potential customer for the automation software.
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Berkshire Partners to buy stake in Kendra Scott
NEW YORK, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Private equity firm Berkshire
Partners LLC said on Wednesday it would acquire a significant
minority stake in Kendra Scott Design Inc, in a deal that
sources said values the Austin, Texas-based jewelry company at
more than $1 billion.
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Partners LLC said on Wednesday it would acquire a significant
minority stake in Kendra Scott Design Inc, in a deal that
sources said values the Austin, Texas-based jewelry company at
more than $1 billion.
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CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Trump hotels reach deal with unions, ending labor board cases
Dec 21 (Reuters) - Hotels in Las Vegas and Washington owned
by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump have reached agreements
with their workers' unions that will bring an end to a series of
cases claiming the hotels violated federal labor law, the unions
said on Wednesday.
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by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump have reached agreements
with their workers' unions that will bring an end to a series of
cases claiming the hotels violated federal labor law, the unions
said on Wednesday.
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UPDATE 1-Nokia sues Apple for infringing technology patents
HELSINKI/SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Nokia Corp
said on Wednesday it had filed a number of lawsuits
against Apple Inc for violating 32 technology patents.
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said on Wednesday it had filed a number of lawsuits
against Apple Inc for violating 32 technology patents.
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Britain's FTSE holds close to two-month high
* QinetiQ rises after deal for Meggitt defence unit
(Recasts, adds quote and detail, updates prices at close)
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(Recasts, adds quote and detail, updates prices at close)
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What-ever! Poll tracks Americans' language pet peeves
BOSTON, Dec 21 (Reuters) - No offense, but Americans are
seriously ticking each other off with their huge overuse of the
word "whatever." I mean, we can't even. Ya know, right?
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seriously ticking each other off with their huge overuse of the
word "whatever." I mean, we can't even. Ya know, right?
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Running a new style of face mask through China's smog
BEIJING, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Sick of running in China's heavy
smog with masks that didn't quite fit, Beijing-based designer
Wang Zhijun decided to make his own - using sneakers.
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smog with masks that didn't quite fit, Beijing-based designer
Wang Zhijun decided to make his own - using sneakers.
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REFILE-Thousands gather at Stonehenge for winter solstice
STONEHENGE, England, Dec 21 (Reuters) - More than five
thousand pagans, druids and revellers gathered at Britain's
ancient monument Stonehenge on Wednesday to celebrate the winter
solstice.
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thousand pagans, druids and revellers gathered at Britain's
ancient monument Stonehenge on Wednesday to celebrate the winter
solstice.
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Hacker group takes over Netflix Twitter account
Dec 21 (Reuters) - One of Netflix Inc's Twitter
accounts was hacked on Wednesday by an entity calling itself
"OurMine".
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accounts was hacked on Wednesday by an entity calling itself
"OurMine".
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Canadian Mint joins private blockchain platform
TORONTO, Dec 21 (Reuters) - The Royal Canadian Mint has
joined a blockchain platform run by Goldmoney Inc, the
first time in the world that mint-vaulted bullion has been
traded on such a private digital ledger, the Canadian fintech
company said on Wednesday.
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joined a blockchain platform run by Goldmoney Inc, the
first time in the world that mint-vaulted bullion has been
traded on such a private digital ledger, the Canadian fintech
company said on Wednesday.
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UPDATE 1-Vivendi's CEO to talk to markets regulator about Mediaset on Friday -sources
PARIS/MILAN, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Vivendi's Chief
Executive Arnaud de Puyfontaine will meet Italian financial
markets regulator Consob in Rome on Friday following complaints
over the French media group's stakebuilding in TV broadcaster
Mediaset, said two sources close to the matter.
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Executive Arnaud de Puyfontaine will meet Italian financial
markets regulator Consob in Rome on Friday following complaints
over the French media group's stakebuilding in TV broadcaster
Mediaset, said two sources close to the matter.
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Vivendi CEO slated to meet Consob Italian markets regulators on Friday -sources
PARIS/MILAN, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Vivendi Chief
Executive Officer Arnaud de Puyfontaine will meet Consob Italian
market regulators in Rome on Friday, following complaints lodged
by Italian broadcaster Mediaset, said two sources close
to the matter.
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Executive Officer Arnaud de Puyfontaine will meet Consob Italian
market regulators in Rome on Friday, following complaints lodged
by Italian broadcaster Mediaset, said two sources close
to the matter.
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UPDATE 2-Nokian Tyres names interim CEO, may postpone plant decision
* Says some issues need clarifying on new plant plans
(Adds comments from chairman, executive and analyst)
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(Adds comments from chairman, executive and analyst)
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UPDATE 1-Union calls new strikes at Amazon's German warehouses
BERLIN, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Workers at German warehouses of
U.S. online retailer Amazon.com Inc were called out on
strike by labour union Verdi on Wednesday as part of a
long-running dispute over pay and conditions.
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U.S. online retailer Amazon.com Inc were called out on
strike by labour union Verdi on Wednesday as part of a
long-running dispute over pay and conditions.
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VW gets final clearance from KBA watchdog for diesel fixes
BERLIN, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Volkswagen said on
Wednesday it has received all clearances from Germany's motor
vehicle authority KBA to fix diesel cars fitted with illicit
emission-control software.
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Wednesday it has received all clearances from Germany's motor
vehicle authority KBA to fix diesel cars fitted with illicit
emission-control software.
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British police to close some roads around Buckingham Palace after Berlin attack
LONDON, Dec 21 (Reuters) - British police said they would
temporarily close roads around Queen Elizabeth's London
residence Buckingham Palace during a military ceremony on
Wednesday, bringing forward plans to do so in response to a
truck attack in Berlin.
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temporarily close roads around Queen Elizabeth's London
residence Buckingham Palace during a military ceremony on
Wednesday, bringing forward plans to do so in response to a
truck attack in Berlin.
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Tropical Thailand expects up to 6 pct rise in tourists in 2017
BANGKOK, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Thailand's tourist arrivals are
forecast to rise between 3.75 percent to 5.8 percent next year,
the Tourism Council said on Wednesday, driven largely by Chinese
visitors.
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forecast to rise between 3.75 percent to 5.8 percent next year,
the Tourism Council said on Wednesday, driven largely by Chinese
visitors.
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Tuesday, December 20, 2016
UPDATE 1-China to tighten green car subsidy programme following scandal
* To issue policy setting upper limits on local, central
subsidies
(Adds details on tightening measures, context, details)
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subsidies
(Adds details on tightening measures, context, details)
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China to adjust subsidy programme for green cars, raise requirements
BEIJING, Dec 21 (Reuters) - China's industry ministry said
on Wednesday it would make a variety of adjustments to its
subsidy program for green energy vehicles, including raising
technical requirements.
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on Wednesday it would make a variety of adjustments to its
subsidy program for green energy vehicles, including raising
technical requirements.
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UPDATE 2-Nike revenue beats; sees rebound in basketball category
Dec 20 (Reuters) - Nike Inc, the world's largest
footwear maker, reported better-than-expected quarterly revenue
and profit, and indicated a rebound in its basketball category.
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footwear maker, reported better-than-expected quarterly revenue
and profit, and indicated a rebound in its basketball category.
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UPDATE 1-Twitter CTO Adam Messinger to leave company
Dec 20 (Reuters) - Twitter Inc's Chief Technology
Officer Adam Messinger said in a tweet on Tuesday he would be
leaving the company, the latest in a string of high-profile
executive departures since founder Jack Dorsey returned as
permanent CEO last year.
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Officer Adam Messinger said in a tweet on Tuesday he would be
leaving the company, the latest in a string of high-profile
executive departures since founder Jack Dorsey returned as
permanent CEO last year.
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UPDATE 2-VW will fix, buy back more polluting U.S. diesel vehicles
WASHINGTON, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Volkswagen AG has
agreed to a $1 billion settlement to fix or buy back another
80,000 polluting U.S. diesel vehicles as the German automaker on
Tuesday took new steps to put its emissions cheating scandal
behind it.
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agreed to a $1 billion settlement to fix or buy back another
80,000 polluting U.S. diesel vehicles as the German automaker on
Tuesday took new steps to put its emissions cheating scandal
behind it.
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UPDATE 1-Ford halting Venezuela production until April, executive says
SAO PAULO, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co halted
auto production in Venezuela last week and will not resume it
until April, a company executive said on Tuesday, in another
blow to the crisis-wracked country's manufacturing sector.
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auto production in Venezuela last week and will not resume it
until April, a company executive said on Tuesday, in another
blow to the crisis-wracked country's manufacturing sector.
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UPDATE 3-U.S. probes 1 million Fiat Chrysler vehicles for roll-away crashes
WASHINGTON, Dec 20 (Reuters) - U.S. vehicle safety officials
said on Tuesday they have launched an investigation into about a
million Fiat Chrysler Ram pickup trucks and SUVs prompted by
complaints by some owners that the vehicles rolled away and
crashed after being parked.
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said on Tuesday they have launched an investigation into about a
million Fiat Chrysler Ram pickup trucks and SUVs prompted by
complaints by some owners that the vehicles rolled away and
crashed after being parked.
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UPDATE 1-AMC wins U.S. antitrust approval to buy Carmike Cinemas with conditions
WASHINGTON, Dec 20 (Reuters) - AMC Entertainment Holdings
on Tuesday won U.S. antitrust approval with conditions
to buy smaller competitor Carmike Cinemas Inc in a $1.2
billion deal that would create the biggest U.S. movie theater
chain.
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on Tuesday won U.S. antitrust approval with conditions
to buy smaller competitor Carmike Cinemas Inc in a $1.2
billion deal that would create the biggest U.S. movie theater
chain.
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UPDATE 2-Weak demand for heavy-duty trucks weighs on Navistar revenue
* Shares fall as much as 11.59 pct in morning trade
(Adds background, CEO and analyst comments, shares)
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(Adds background, CEO and analyst comments, shares)
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Britain's FTSE hits two-month high, boosted by banks after Lloyds deal
* Precious metals miners
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With Slovak jobless lowest since 2008, firms worry about worker crunch
BRATISLAVA, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Slovakia's jobless rate fell
to 8.8 percent in November, the lowest level since December
2008, data showed on Tuesday, as a strong-growing economy puts
more people in work but is leaving companies concerned over a
looming worker shortage.
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to 8.8 percent in November, the lowest level since December
2008, data showed on Tuesday, as a strong-growing economy puts
more people in work but is leaving companies concerned over a
looming worker shortage.
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UPDATE 2-Yoplait yogurt, Progresso soups drag on General Mills' sales
Dec 20 (Reuters) - General Mills Inc reported
lower-than-expected quarterly profit and revenue as intense
competition and lower spending on promotions hurt sales of its
Yoplait yogurt and Progresso soups in the United States, its
biggest market.
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lower-than-expected quarterly profit and revenue as intense
competition and lower spending on promotions hurt sales of its
Yoplait yogurt and Progresso soups in the United States, its
biggest market.
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Refugees plead with Germans not to tar them with suspicion
BERLIN, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Refugees in Berlin pleaded with
their host nation to avoid placing migrants under a blanket of
suspicion after police commandos raided their shelter, which had
been home to a man arrested over a truck attack on a crowded
Christmas market.
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their host nation to avoid placing migrants under a blanket of
suspicion after police commandos raided their shelter, which had
been home to a man arrested over a truck attack on a crowded
Christmas market.
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UPDATE 1-Carnival Corp quarterly profit, revenue beat estimates
Dec 20 (Reuters) - Carnival Corp, the world's
largest cruise operator, reported higher-than-expected quarterly
revenue and profit, helped by an increase in ticket prices and
onboard spending.
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largest cruise operator, reported higher-than-expected quarterly
revenue and profit, helped by an increase in ticket prices and
onboard spending.
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Deal-making to drive 2017 Middle Eastern banking fee fest
DUBAI, Dec 20 (Reuters) - A Middle Eastern investment
banking fee bonanza should extend into 2017, spurred by a
combination of bond and share sales and mergers and acquisitions
as the region adjusts to lower oil prices, bankers say.
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banking fee bonanza should extend into 2017, spurred by a
combination of bond and share sales and mergers and acquisitions
as the region adjusts to lower oil prices, bankers say.
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RPT-UPDATE 1-EU accuses Facebook of giving misleading information during WhatsApp takeover
BRUSSELS, Dec 20 (Reuters) - The European Commission has
charged Facebook Inc with providing misleading
information during its takeover of the online messaging service
WhatsApp, opening the company to a possible fine of 1 percent of
its turnover.
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charged Facebook Inc with providing misleading
information during its takeover of the online messaging service
WhatsApp, opening the company to a possible fine of 1 percent of
its turnover.
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General Mills sales fall 7 pct
Dec 20 (Reuters) - General Mills Inc reported a 7
percent fall in quarterly sales on Tuesday, hurt by weak demand
for its Yoplait yogurt, and Progresso soups and the divestiture
of its North American Green Giant canned and frozen vegetable
business.
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percent fall in quarterly sales on Tuesday, hurt by weak demand
for its Yoplait yogurt, and Progresso soups and the divestiture
of its North American Green Giant canned and frozen vegetable
business.
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UPDATE 2-Canada's CCL to buy British bank note maker Innovia for $842 mln
* Innovia's polymer bank notes faces objections by
vegetarians
(Updates dateline, adds analyst comment, details from stake
seller Electra, bullet points)
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vegetarians
(Updates dateline, adds analyst comment, details from stake
seller Electra, bullet points)
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Britain's FTSE falls, miners in the doldrums
LONDON, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Britain's top share index fell on
Tuesday as miners pulled back, though Lloyds rose after
a deal to buy a credit card business.
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Tuesday as miners pulled back, though Lloyds rose after
a deal to buy a credit card business.
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Polish police force protesters away from parliament, put up barriers
WARSAW, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Polish erected metal barriers
around parliament early on Tuesday, forcing demonstrators away
from the building where they were protesting against government
plans to restrict media access to the debating chamber.
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around parliament early on Tuesday, forcing demonstrators away
from the building where they were protesting against government
plans to restrict media access to the debating chamber.
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Poland's lower chamber of parliament removes ban on reporters
WARSAW, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Poland's lower chamber of
parliament, the Sejm, removed a temporary ban on access for the
media on Tuesday and said any changes to rules governing
journalists' access would not be implemented without prior
consultations with reporters.
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parliament, the Sejm, removed a temporary ban on access for the
media on Tuesday and said any changes to rules governing
journalists' access would not be implemented without prior
consultations with reporters.
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Monday, December 19, 2016
Chinese turn to gallows humour and superheroes as they hunker down in smog
BEIJING, Dec 20 (Reuters) - A Beijing driver calls a radio
station in a panic. The smog is so thick he's just shot through
five red lights because he couldn't see properly and wants to
know what to do.
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station in a panic. The smog is so thick he's just shot through
five red lights because he couldn't see properly and wants to
know what to do.
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Goldman, JPMorgan to invest in blockchain startup Axoni -sources
Dec 19 (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs Group Inc, JPMorgan
Chase & Co and a group of other financial institutions
including inter-dealer broker ICAP Plc's venture arm
are finalizing an investment in blockchain startup Axoni, people
familiar with the deal said this week.
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Chase & Co and a group of other financial institutions
including inter-dealer broker ICAP Plc's venture arm
are finalizing an investment in blockchain startup Axoni, people
familiar with the deal said this week.
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UPDATE 1-China TV report targets global automakers for faulty brake pads
BEIJING, Dec 19 (Reuters) - A China Central Television
(CCTV) report on Sunday highlighted complaints by the country's
safety watchdog this year that some imported brake pads destined
for vehicles sold by global automakers, including Volkswagen AG
and Toyota Motor, were found to be faulty.
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(CCTV) report on Sunday highlighted complaints by the country's
safety watchdog this year that some imported brake pads destined
for vehicles sold by global automakers, including Volkswagen AG
and Toyota Motor, were found to be faulty.
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From beauty pageants to bathroom battles, 5 major gains for LGBTI rights in 2016
DAKAR, Dec 20 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - From bathrooms
and beauty pageants to diplomatic disputes and Donald Trump's
U.S. presidential victory, 2016 was a turbulent year for
lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people
worldwide.
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and beauty pageants to diplomatic disputes and Donald Trump's
U.S. presidential victory, 2016 was a turbulent year for
lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people
worldwide.
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Honda begins deliveries of fuel-cell cars in Southern California
Dec 19 (Reuters) - Honda Motor Co Ltd said customer
deliveries of its hydrogen fuel-cell car, dubbed Clarity Fuel
Cell, began on Monday at select Honda dealerships across
Southern California.
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deliveries of its hydrogen fuel-cell car, dubbed Clarity Fuel
Cell, began on Monday at select Honda dealerships across
Southern California.
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Whippocalypse? U.S. ready-made whipped cream in short supply
NEW YORK, Dec 19 (Reuters) - American sweet tooths may
suffer this holiday season as a ready-made whipped cream
shortage could leave such favorites as apple pie or a mug of hot
chocolate without a little extra on top.
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suffer this holiday season as a ready-made whipped cream
shortage could leave such favorites as apple pie or a mug of hot
chocolate without a little extra on top.
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'Surreal' declared Merriam-Webster's 2016 word of the year
Surreal, meaning "marked by the intense irrational reality
of a dream" was looked up so much by online users that
Merriam-Webster on Monday dubbed it the 2016 word of the year.
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of a dream" was looked up so much by online users that
Merriam-Webster on Monday dubbed it the 2016 word of the year.
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UPDATE 1-BlackBerry spending $75 million on autos hub over several years
OTTAWA, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Canada's BlackBerry Ltd
plans to invest C$100 million ($75 million) in a new autonomous
vehicle testing hub over several years, the company's chief
executive said on Monday, as the fallen smartphone pioneer looks
elsewhere for growth.
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plans to invest C$100 million ($75 million) in a new autonomous
vehicle testing hub over several years, the company's chief
executive said on Monday, as the fallen smartphone pioneer looks
elsewhere for growth.
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UPDATE 1-Bollore adds pressure on Berlusconi in battle for Mediaset
PARIS, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Vivendi Chairman Vincent
Bollore added pressure on Italian tycoon Silvio Berlusconi on
Monday as the French media giant said it would beef up its stake
in Mediaset up to the threshold triggering an all-share
bid.
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Bollore added pressure on Italian tycoon Silvio Berlusconi on
Monday as the French media giant said it would beef up its stake
in Mediaset up to the threshold triggering an all-share
bid.
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UPDATE 1-Volkswagen agrees to spend up to C$2.1 billion over Canadian emissions
WASHINGTON, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Volkswagen AG has agreed to
spend up to $2.1 billion Canadian dollars to buy back or fix
105,000 polluting diesels and compensate owners in Canada, the
company said Monday.
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spend up to $2.1 billion Canadian dollars to buy back or fix
105,000 polluting diesels and compensate owners in Canada, the
company said Monday.
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J.Cole tops Billboard 200 chart: Taylor Swift, Zayn have hot single
NEW YORK, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Hip hop artist J.Cole grabbed
the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 album charts on Monday with
"4 Your Eyez Only," while Taylor Swift and Zayn's single for
movie "Fifty Shades Darker" was top of the digital songs chart.
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the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 album charts on Monday with
"4 Your Eyez Only," while Taylor Swift and Zayn's single for
movie "Fifty Shades Darker" was top of the digital songs chart.
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Vivendi says decides to increase stake in Mediaset up to 30 pct
PARIS, Dec 19 (Reuters) - France's Vivendi said on
Monday that it decided to increase its stake in Mediaset
within the limits of 30 percent of its share capital and voting
rights.
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Monday that it decided to increase its stake in Mediaset
within the limits of 30 percent of its share capital and voting
rights.
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WPP receives U.S. DoJ subpoenas over video production practices
LONDON, Dec 19 (Reuters) - WPP, the world's largest
advertising agency, said on Monday that three of its
subsidiaries had received subpoenas from the U.S. Department of
Justice as part of an investigation into video production
practices in the industry.
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advertising agency, said on Monday that three of its
subsidiaries had received subpoenas from the U.S. Department of
Justice as part of an investigation into video production
practices in the industry.
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UPDATE 1-Bosch expected to settle U.S. VW diesel claims for $300 mln -source
WASHINGTON, Dec 19 (Reuters) - German auto supplier Robert
Bosch GmbH is expected to settle a lawsuit filed by
U.S. owners related to the Volkswagen pollution
scandal for more than $300 million, a source briefed on the
matter said on Monday.
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Bosch GmbH is expected to settle a lawsuit filed by
U.S. owners related to the Volkswagen pollution
scandal for more than $300 million, a source briefed on the
matter said on Monday.
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UPDATE 1-SoftBank to invest $1 billion in U.S. venture OneWeb as part of $50 billion pledge
Dec 19 (Reuters) - SoftBank Group Corp has agreed
to invest $1 billion in U.S. satellite venture OneWeb Ltd,
marking the first tranche of a $50 billion U.S. investment the
Japanese telecoms and technology company's founder Masayoshi Son
pledged to President-elect Donald Trump.
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to invest $1 billion in U.S. satellite venture OneWeb Ltd,
marking the first tranche of a $50 billion U.S. investment the
Japanese telecoms and technology company's founder Masayoshi Son
pledged to President-elect Donald Trump.
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YOUR MONEY-Would you sell your prized possessions to pay for college?
NEW YORK, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Just how much would you give up
for your children to go to their dream schools?
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for your children to go to their dream schools?
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Last board member jumps from scandal-hit South African broadcaster
JOHANNESBURG, Dec 19 (Reuters) - The last board member at
South Africa's state broadcaster, the SABC, has quit after a
parliamentary investigation into the board's failure to look
into allegations of misspending and censorship, the presidency
said on Monday.
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South Africa's state broadcaster, the SABC, has quit after a
parliamentary investigation into the board's failure to look
into allegations of misspending and censorship, the presidency
said on Monday.
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Sci-fi, sex and celebs, yet 'Passengers' disappoints critics
LOS ANGELES, Dec 19 (Reuters) - It seemed like a match made
in heaven having two of the hottest young Hollywood stars,
Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt, working together.
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in heaven having two of the hottest young Hollywood stars,
Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt, working together.
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UPDATE 2-Malaysia calls for ASEAN to coordinate aid for Myanmar's Rohingya
YANGON, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Malaysia said on Monday the
plight of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar was a regional concern and
called for the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN)
to coordinate humanitarian aid and investigate alleged
atrocities committed against them.
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plight of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar was a regional concern and
called for the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN)
to coordinate humanitarian aid and investigate alleged
atrocities committed against them.
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Trump's infrastructure splurge would collide with U.S. skilled labor crunch
WASHINGTON, Dec 19 (Reuters) - President-elect Donald
Trump's drive to rebuild U.S. roads, bridges, ports and other
public works projects with a $1 trillion infrastructure
investment plan would come as the country faces a shortage of
skilled laborers.
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Trump's drive to rebuild U.S. roads, bridges, ports and other
public works projects with a $1 trillion infrastructure
investment plan would come as the country faces a shortage of
skilled laborers.
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UPDATE 1-Malaysia calls for ASEAN to coordinate aid for Myanmar's Rohingya
YANGON, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Malaysia said on Monday the
plight of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar was a regional concern and
called for the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN)
to coordinate humanitarian aid and investigate alleged
atrocities committed against them.
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plight of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar was a regional concern and
called for the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN)
to coordinate humanitarian aid and investigate alleged
atrocities committed against them.
Read more
UPDATE 1-Miss Puerto Rico crowned Miss World 2016
WASHINGTON, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Puerto Rico's Stephanie Del
Valle was crowned Miss World 2016 on Sunday, winning the top
prize in the 66th edition of the pageant held this year in the
United States.
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Valle was crowned Miss World 2016 on Sunday, winning the top
prize in the 66th edition of the pageant held this year in the
United States.
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Malaysia calls for ASEAN to coordinate aid for Myanmar's Rohingya
YANGON, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Malaysia said on Monday the
plight of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar was a regional concern and
called for the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN)
to coordinate humanitarian aid and investigate alleged
atrocities committed against them.
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plight of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar was a regional concern and
called for the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN)
to coordinate humanitarian aid and investigate alleged
atrocities committed against them.
Read more
Electra's manager Epiris to sell Parkdean Resorts for 1.35 bln stg
Dec 19 (Reuters) - British buyout fund Electra Private
Equity said its portfolio manager Epiris had agreed to
sell Parkdean Resorts, an operator of caravan holiday parks, to
private equity firm Onex Corporation for 1.35 billion pounds
($1.69 billion).
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Equity said its portfolio manager Epiris had agreed to
sell Parkdean Resorts, an operator of caravan holiday parks, to
private equity firm Onex Corporation for 1.35 billion pounds
($1.69 billion).
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Sunday, December 18, 2016
China TV report targets global automakers for faulty brake pads
BEIJING, Dec 19 (Reuters) - A China Central Television
(CCTV) report on Sunday highlighted complaints by the country's
safety watchdog this year that some imported brake pads destined
for vehicles sold by global automakers, including Volkswagen AG
and Toyota Motor were found to be faulty.
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(CCTV) report on Sunday highlighted complaints by the country's
safety watchdog this year that some imported brake pads destined
for vehicles sold by global automakers, including Volkswagen AG
and Toyota Motor were found to be faulty.
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China smog brings halt at some cotton mills in Hebei, Shandong - trade website
BEIJING, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Cotton mills in two provinces in
China have suspended output as part of measures to curb smog
that has blanketed the north of the country in the past few
days, triggering official pollution alerts, according to an
industry website.
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China have suspended output as part of measures to curb smog
that has blanketed the north of the country in the past few
days, triggering official pollution alerts, according to an
industry website.
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AMC Entertainment, Equity Commonwealth are stocks to watch: Barron's
Dec 18 (Reuters) - Stocks slated to deliver large gains in
2017 range from movie-theater chain AMC Entertainment Holdings
Inc to two companies with ties to billionaire Sam Zell -
Equity Commonwealth and Real Industry Inc,
Barron's said in a report.
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2017 range from movie-theater chain AMC Entertainment Holdings
Inc to two companies with ties to billionaire Sam Zell -
Equity Commonwealth and Real Industry Inc,
Barron's said in a report.
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Ireland accuses EU of exceeding power in Apple tax case
DUBLIN, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Ireland accused the European
Commission on Monday of exceeding its powers and interfering
with the EU member's national sovereignty over tax affairs in
ruling that Apple owes Dublin billions of euros in
taxes, saying it had failed to give proper reasons for its
decision.
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Commission on Monday of exceeding its powers and interfering
with the EU member's national sovereignty over tax affairs in
ruling that Apple owes Dublin billions of euros in
taxes, saying it had failed to give proper reasons for its
decision.
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UPDATE 2-Air Berlin appoints new CEO following restructuring
* Winkelmann comes to Air Berlin from Lufthansa
(Adds German media reports on Lufthansa interest in Air Berlin
operations, paragraphs 6-7)
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(Adds German media reports on Lufthansa interest in Air Berlin
operations, paragraphs 6-7)
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Switching gears, Canada's BlackBerry to open autonomous vehicle hub
OTTAWA, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Canada's BlackBerry Ltd
will open an autonomous driving research center on Monday, as it
tries to make itself an indispensable under-the-hood piece of
the automotive industry's weaponry in the self-driving vehicle
arms race.
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will open an autonomous driving research center on Monday, as it
tries to make itself an indispensable under-the-hood piece of
the automotive industry's weaponry in the self-driving vehicle
arms race.
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INSIGHT-Yahoo security problems a story of too little, too late
SAN FRANCISCO/BOSTON/WASHINGTON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - In the
summer of 2013, Yahoo Inc launched a project to better
secure the passwords of its customers, abandoning the use of a
discredited technology for encrypting data known as MD5.
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summer of 2013, Yahoo Inc launched a project to better
secure the passwords of its customers, abandoning the use of a
discredited technology for encrypting data known as MD5.
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Braas Monier accepts improved $1.2 bln offer from Standard Industries
BERLIN, Dec 18 (Reuters) - German-based roof tile maker
Braas Monier Building Group has agreed to be taken
over by U.S. rival Standard Industries, ending its
resistance to the bid after Standard Industries raised its
offer, valuing the company at around $1.2 billion.
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Braas Monier Building Group has agreed to be taken
over by U.S. rival Standard Industries, ending its
resistance to the bid after Standard Industries raised its
offer, valuing the company at around $1.2 billion.
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UPDATE 2-British Air, union to hold talks over planned cabin crew strike
LONDON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Talks aimed at averting a planned
Christmas strike by British Airways cabin crews will be
held on Monday, conciliation service Acas said.
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Christmas strike by British Airways cabin crews will be
held on Monday, conciliation service Acas said.
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UPDATE 1-Box Office: 'Rogue One' Scores Massive $155 Million Debut as Star Wars Fans Flock to Theaters
LOS ANGELES, Dec 18 (Variety.com) - "Rogue One: A Star Wars
Story" sold out multiplexes around the country and brought
fanboys and fangirls out in force over the weekend. The "Star
Wars" prequel scored the second largest December opening in
history, the second largest launch of the year, and one of the
top debuts in history, opening to a massive $155 million.
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Story" sold out multiplexes around the country and brought
fanboys and fangirls out in force over the weekend. The "Star
Wars" prequel scored the second largest December opening in
history, the second largest launch of the year, and one of the
top debuts in history, opening to a massive $155 million.
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Box Office: 'Rogue One' Scores Massive $155 Million Debut as Star Wars Fans Flock to Theaters
LOS ANGELES, Dec 18 (Variety.com) - "Rogue One: A Star Wars
Story" sold out multiplexes around the country and brought
fanboys and fangirls out in force over the weekend. The "Star
Wars" prequel scored the second largest December opening in
history, the second largest launch of the year, and one of the
top debuts in history, opening to a massive $155 million.
Read more
Story" sold out multiplexes around the country and brought
fanboys and fangirls out in force over the weekend. The "Star
Wars" prequel scored the second largest December opening in
history, the second largest launch of the year, and one of the
top debuts in history, opening to a massive $155 million.
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Trump team collusion with Russia an 'open question,' says Clinton aide
WASHINGTON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - A top aide to Hillary
Clinton's presidential campaign said on Sunday it was an "open
question" whether President-elect Donald Trump's advisers
colluded with Russia to hack into Democratic Party emails to try
to sway the Nov. 8 election.
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Clinton's presidential campaign said on Sunday it was an "open
question" whether President-elect Donald Trump's advisers
colluded with Russia to hack into Democratic Party emails to try
to sway the Nov. 8 election.
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RPT-Daimler CEO doesn't expect Trump to disadvantage European carmakers
BERLIN, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Daimler does not
expect Donald Trump to favour U.S. carmakers over their European
counterparts, the carmaker's chief executive told a German
paper, shrugging off concerns over the president-elect's
protectionist rhetoric during his campaign.
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expect Donald Trump to favour U.S. carmakers over their European
counterparts, the carmaker's chief executive told a German
paper, shrugging off concerns over the president-elect's
protectionist rhetoric during his campaign.
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Celebrities toast tradition, getting "love going" in Christmas wishes
LONDON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - From hoping the world can "get it
together" in 2017 to reminiscing about Christmases filled with
food and gifts, celebrities sent holiday greetings to fans as
the festive season kicked into high gear.
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together" in 2017 to reminiscing about Christmases filled with
food and gifts, celebrities sent holiday greetings to fans as
the festive season kicked into high gear.
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Polish opposition extends parliamentary protest after media access row
WARSAW, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Around two dozen members of
Poland's main opposition party extended their sit-in protest in
parliament on Sunday after talks to resolve a dispute over
proposed restrictions on media access failed to produce an
agreement.
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Poland's main opposition party extended their sit-in protest in
parliament on Sunday after talks to resolve a dispute over
proposed restrictions on media access failed to produce an
agreement.
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German courts should go after fake news on Facebook now - minister
BERLIN, Dec 18 (Reuters) - German judges and state
prosecutors need to crack down straight away on fake news
disseminated through social media platforms such as Facebook
, Germany's Justice Minister Heiko Maas said in an
interview published on Sunday.
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prosecutors need to crack down straight away on fake news
disseminated through social media platforms such as Facebook
, Germany's Justice Minister Heiko Maas said in an
interview published on Sunday.
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British companies absorb Brexit shock, get on with business for 2017
LONDON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Richard Bunce says he felt sick
when voters decided to take Britain out of the European Union in
June, forcing him into a emergency review of his firm's
expansion plans.
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when voters decided to take Britain out of the European Union in
June, forcing him into a emergency review of his firm's
expansion plans.
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Saturday, December 17, 2016
With water cannons and Southern belles, Trump ends 'thank you' tour
MOBILE, Ala., Dec 17 (Reuters) - U.S. President-elect Donald
Trump wrapped up his post-election "thank you" tour on Saturday
with celebratory geysers from water cannons, greetings from
hoop-skirted Southern belles and some gloating over the TV
newscasters who had expected him to lose.
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Trump wrapped up his post-election "thank you" tour on Saturday
with celebratory geysers from water cannons, greetings from
hoop-skirted Southern belles and some gloating over the TV
newscasters who had expected him to lose.
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Daimler CEO doesn't expect Trump to disadvantage European carmakers
BERLIN, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Daimler does not expect Donald
Trump to favour U.S. carmakers over their European counterparts,
the carmaker's chief executive told a German paper, shrugging
off concerns over the president-elect's protectionist rhetoric
during his campaign.
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Trump to favour U.S. carmakers over their European counterparts,
the carmaker's chief executive told a German paper, shrugging
off concerns over the president-elect's protectionist rhetoric
during his campaign.
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Nissan, Renault, Mitsubishi to share electric car platform -Nikkei
TOKYO, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Nissan Motor Co, Renault
SA and Mitsubishi Motors Corp will combine
their electric vehicle platforms in an effort to slash prices
down to levels comparable to conventional gasoline cars, the
Nikkei newspaper said.
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SA and Mitsubishi Motors Corp will combine
their electric vehicle platforms in an effort to slash prices
down to levels comparable to conventional gasoline cars, the
Nikkei newspaper said.
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Polish PM calls opposition's parliament protest "scandalous"
WARSAW, Dec 17 (Reuters) - Polish Prime Minister Beata
Szydlo on Saturday called the actions of the opposition, which
is blocking access to parliament's main hall, "scandalous".
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Szydlo on Saturday called the actions of the opposition, which
is blocking access to parliament's main hall, "scandalous".
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EU Tusk urges Polish authorities to respect people, constitution
WARSAW, Dec 17 (Reuters) - European Union Council President
Donald Tusk, commenting on a standoff between Poland's
opposition and the ruling party, called on the country's
authorities on Saturday to respect the constitution.
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Donald Tusk, commenting on a standoff between Poland's
opposition and the ruling party, called on the country's
authorities on Saturday to respect the constitution.
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UPDATE 2-Vivendi denies plan to take over Italian broadcaster Mediaset
MILAN, Dec 17 (Reuters) - Vivendi denied on
Saturday it was planning to take over Mediaset after
buying a fifth of the Italian broadcaster in a move that has
riled the government and stoked an ongoing row between the
companies over a pay-TV deal.
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Saturday it was planning to take over Mediaset after
buying a fifth of the Italian broadcaster in a move that has
riled the government and stoked an ongoing row between the
companies over a pay-TV deal.
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EU sees Japan free-trade deal in early 2017
BRUSSELS, Dec 17 (Reuters) - The European Union said on
Saturday it is close to an agreement with Japan on a free-trade
deal that has taken on greater significance after
President-elect Donald Trump announced U.S. plans to withdraw
from a separate pact with Pacific nations.
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Saturday it is close to an agreement with Japan on a free-trade
deal that has taken on greater significance after
President-elect Donald Trump announced U.S. plans to withdraw
from a separate pact with Pacific nations.
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China considers national appeals court on intellectual property rights - paper
BEIJING, Dec 17 (Reuters) - China is considering a national
appeals court specializing in intellectual property rights, the
China Daily has cited a senior Chinese judge as saying, as the
world's second-largest economy tightens regulation of patents
and trademarks.
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appeals court specializing in intellectual property rights, the
China Daily has cited a senior Chinese judge as saying, as the
world's second-largest economy tightens regulation of patents
and trademarks.
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Philippines' Duterte fires 2 immigration officials "tainted with corruption"
MANILA, Dec 17 (Reuters) - Philippine President Rodrigo
Duterte on Saturday fired two immigration officials facing
allegations of corruption as he reaffirmed his commitment to
ensure a clean government.
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Duterte on Saturday fired two immigration officials facing
allegations of corruption as he reaffirmed his commitment to
ensure a clean government.
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Friday, December 16, 2016
UPDATE 1-Uber fires back at California DMV in self-driving car spat
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Uber Technolgies Inc
on Friday again defied a demand by California
regulators that the ride-services firm apply for a permit to
test self-driving cars, setting up a possible legal battle.
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on Friday again defied a demand by California
regulators that the ride-services firm apply for a permit to
test self-driving cars, setting up a possible legal battle.
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Airbnb seeks to raise an additional $153 mln
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Airbnb Inc is looking to
raise an additional $153 million as an extension of a recent
funding round, boosting its coffers as the company pushes
forward with global expansion.
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raise an additional $153 million as an extension of a recent
funding round, boosting its coffers as the company pushes
forward with global expansion.
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UPDATE 1-FBI agent leaked insider trading probe involving gambler, pro golfer - U.S.
NEW YORK, Dec 16 (Reuters) - U.S. prosecutors said on Friday that an FBI agent had confessed to being a "significant source" of leaks to journalists covering an insider trading probe involving a famed Las Vegas sports gambler as well as professional golfer Phil Mickelson.
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Uber fires back at California DMV in self-driving car spat
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Uber Technolgies Inc
on Friday again defied a demand by California
regulators that the ride-services firm apply for a permit to
test self-driving cars, setting up a possible legal battle.
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on Friday again defied a demand by California
regulators that the ride-services firm apply for a permit to
test self-driving cars, setting up a possible legal battle.
Read more
UPDATE 1-China to review film limits as box office growth slows
* Execs still see huge potential, want more access
(Adds details on previous agreement, possible outcomes
paragraphs 15-18)
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(Adds details on previous agreement, possible outcomes
paragraphs 15-18)
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UPDATE 3-Omnicom, Publicis get DoJ subpoenas over video production practices
Dec 16 (Reuters) - Subsidiaries for advertising companies
Omnicom Group Inc and Publicis Groupe SA were
subpoenaed by the U.S. Department of Justice, both companies
said on Friday.
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Omnicom Group Inc and Publicis Groupe SA were
subpoenaed by the U.S. Department of Justice, both companies
said on Friday.
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Canadian marijuana companies look to get creative with brand building
OTTAWA, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Canadian marijuana firms, facing
potential limits on advertising for recreational pot, are
selling health food products and cultivating a lifestyle image
to win customers in an anticipated multibillion dollar market.
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potential limits on advertising for recreational pot, are
selling health food products and cultivating a lifestyle image
to win customers in an anticipated multibillion dollar market.
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Former Rio governor Cabral to stand trial on corruption charges
RIO DE JANEIRO, Dec 16 (Reuters) - A former governor of Rio
de Janeiro state will face trial on corruption and money
laundering charges, a crusading anti-graft judge ruled on
Friday.
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de Janeiro state will face trial on corruption and money
laundering charges, a crusading anti-graft judge ruled on
Friday.
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UPDATE 2-VW agrees to pay $200 million to offset U.S. emissions
WASHINGTON, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Volkswagen AG has agreed to
pay just over $200 million to offset emissions from about 80,000
3.0-liter diesel U.S. vehicles, a person briefed on the
settlement told Reuters.
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pay just over $200 million to offset emissions from about 80,000
3.0-liter diesel U.S. vehicles, a person briefed on the
settlement told Reuters.
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EU court ruling on Spanish tax breaks may affect Starbucks, Apple appeals
BRUSSELS, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Europe's top court will decide
next week on Spanish tax breaks for foreign takeovers in a
ruling that may give clues as to how judges will deal with more
complex tax cases involving Starbucks and Apple
.
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next week on Spanish tax breaks for foreign takeovers in a
ruling that may give clues as to how judges will deal with more
complex tax cases involving Starbucks and Apple
.
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VW agrees to pay $200 million to offset U.S. emissions
WASHINGTON, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Volkswagen AG has agreed to
pay just over $200 million to offset emissions from about 80,000
3.0 liter diesel U.S. vehicles, a source told Reuters.
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pay just over $200 million to offset emissions from about 80,000
3.0 liter diesel U.S. vehicles, a source told Reuters.
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Vivendi mandated BNP, Natixis in its all-cash Mediaset raid-sources
PARIS/LONDON, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Vivendi mandated
BNP Paribas and Natixis in an 800
million-euro ($835 million) raid on Mediaset to seize a
20 percent stake in the Italian broadcaster earlier this week,
according to two sources close to the matter.
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BNP Paribas and Natixis in an 800
million-euro ($835 million) raid on Mediaset to seize a
20 percent stake in the Italian broadcaster earlier this week,
according to two sources close to the matter.
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Britain's FTSE posts 2nd week of gains, oil lends support
* Micro Focus falls after downgrade
(Recasts, adds quote and detail, updates prices at close)
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(Recasts, adds quote and detail, updates prices at close)
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China's OnePlus to make 3T phone in India from early 2017
MUMBAI, Dec 16 (Reuters) - China's OnePlus plans to make its
3T model in India from early next year to meet growing demand in
the world's second-biggest smartphone market by users.
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3T model in India from early next year to meet growing demand in
the world's second-biggest smartphone market by users.
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Viacom Chair Emeritus Sumner Redstone to step down from board
Dec 16 (Reuters) - Viacom Chairman Sumner Redstone
will step down from the board of directors after the company's
annual meeting in February, according to a company filing
Friday.
(Reporting By Jessica Toonkel; Editing by Nick Zieminski)
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will step down from the board of directors after the company's
annual meeting in February, according to a company filing
Friday.
(Reporting By Jessica Toonkel; Editing by Nick Zieminski)
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UPDATE 1-Sumner Redstone to step down from Viacom board
Dec 16 (Reuters) - Sumner Redstone will step down from the
Viacom board of directors after the company's annual
meeting in February, according to a company filing Friday.
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Viacom board of directors after the company's annual
meeting in February, according to a company filing Friday.
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Lights, Santa, action! English village puts on show for charity
LONDON, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Residents in the southeast
English village of Westfield have transformed their homes into a
vast Christmas light show in order to raise money for charity.
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English village of Westfield have transformed their homes into a
vast Christmas light show in order to raise money for charity.
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With bylaw tweaks, Apple grants activist one of three wishes
BOSTON/SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Apple Inc's
board relaxed some rules for director nominations by
outside investors but stopped short of broader changes sought by
an activist shareholder.
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board relaxed some rules for director nominations by
outside investors but stopped short of broader changes sought by
an activist shareholder.
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Omnicom gets DoJ subpoena over video production practices
Dec 16 (Reuters) - Advertising company Omnicom Group Inc
said on Friday two subsidiaries had received subpoenas
from the U.S. Department of Justice's antitrust division related
to an examination of video production and post-production
practices in the ad industry.
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said on Friday two subsidiaries had received subpoenas
from the U.S. Department of Justice's antitrust division related
to an examination of video production and post-production
practices in the ad industry.
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Elderly French couple convicted over Picasso works kept in garage for decades
AIX-EN-PROVENCE, France, Dec 16 (Reuters) - An elderly
French electrician and his wife were convicted on Friday of
illicitly procuring hundreds of Picasso artworks that they kept
for almost 40 years in the garage of their home.
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French electrician and his wife were convicted on Friday of
illicitly procuring hundreds of Picasso artworks that they kept
for almost 40 years in the garage of their home.
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U.S. rapper Common on teaming up with "13TH" director
NEW YORK, Dec 16 (Reuters) - American rapper Common said it
was "very special" to team up again with director Ava DuVernay
on her latest documentary "13TH", which deals with issues of
race and the U.S. criminal justice system.
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was "very special" to team up again with director Ava DuVernay
on her latest documentary "13TH", which deals with issues of
race and the U.S. criminal justice system.
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Apple can sell iPhone 7s in Indonesia after R&D investment commitment
JAKARTA, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Apple Inc has committed
to invest around $44 million in a research and development
center in Indonesia over the next three years, a senior
government official said, enabling it to start selling its
latest iPhone 7 in the Southeast Asian nation.
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to invest around $44 million in a research and development
center in Indonesia over the next three years, a senior
government official said, enabling it to start selling its
latest iPhone 7 in the Southeast Asian nation.
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UPDATE 1-Trinity Mirror, like peers, feels the pinch of lower ad spend
Dec 16 (Reuters) - British newspaper publisher Trinity
Mirror said it expected print advertising revenue to
fall 17 percent in the final quarter, underscoring financial
pressures on newspapers and digital media.
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Mirror said it expected print advertising revenue to
fall 17 percent in the final quarter, underscoring financial
pressures on newspapers and digital media.
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UPDATE 1-Johnston Press sells East Anglia unit to Iliffe Media for 17 mln stg
Dec 16 (Reuters) - Johnston Press Plc, publisher of
the Scotsman, the Yorkshire Post and a string of local
newspapers, said it had agreed to sell its unit Johnston
Publishing East Anglia Ltd to family-owned publisher Iliffe News
and Media Ltd for 17 million pounds ($21.13 million) in cash.
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the Scotsman, the Yorkshire Post and a string of local
newspapers, said it had agreed to sell its unit Johnston
Publishing East Anglia Ltd to family-owned publisher Iliffe News
and Media Ltd for 17 million pounds ($21.13 million) in cash.
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Thursday, December 15, 2016
REFILE-UK's Hammond says WTO option would not be best outcome of Brexit
SEOUL, Dec 16 (Reuters) - World Trade Organisation access,
whereby Britain would rely on its WTO membership for access to
European markets, would not be the best outcome of Brexit,
Britain's finance minister, Philip Hammond, said on Friday.
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whereby Britain would rely on its WTO membership for access to
European markets, would not be the best outcome of Brexit,
Britain's finance minister, Philip Hammond, said on Friday.
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UPDATE 1-Trivago's IPO falls below expectations - source
Dec 15 (Reuters) - Trivago GmbH, the hotel search
platform that is majority owned by U.S. online travel firm
Expedia Inc, raised $287 million in an initial public
offering (IPO) on Thursday, far below expectations, according to
a person familiar with the matter.
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platform that is majority owned by U.S. online travel firm
Expedia Inc, raised $287 million in an initial public
offering (IPO) on Thursday, far below expectations, according to
a person familiar with the matter.
Read more
Actor Ryan Reynolds makes Hollywood star ceremony a family affair
LOS ANGELES, Dec 15 (Reuters) - "Deadpool" star Ryan
Reynolds made the unveiling of his star on the Hollywood Walk of
Fame on Thursday a family affair.
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Reynolds made the unveiling of his star on the Hollywood Walk of
Fame on Thursday a family affair.
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Trivago's IPO falls below expectations - source
Dec 15 (Reuters) - Trivago GmbH, the hotel search
platform that is majority owned by U.S. online travel firm
Expedia Inc, raised $287 million in an initial public
offering (IPO) on Thursday, far below expectations, according to
a person familiar with the matter.
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platform that is majority owned by U.S. online travel firm
Expedia Inc, raised $287 million in an initial public
offering (IPO) on Thursday, far below expectations, according to
a person familiar with the matter.
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Study finds UK sugar tax could save thousands from obesity, diabetes
LONDON, Dec 15 (Reuters) - A planned levy on sugary drinks
due to be introduced in Britain in April 2018 could
significantly reduce the number of people who become obese and
develop diabetes and tooth decay, scientists said on Thursday.
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due to be introduced in Britain in April 2018 could
significantly reduce the number of people who become obese and
develop diabetes and tooth decay, scientists said on Thursday.
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Italy's PM says Mediaset important, justifies monitoring over Vivendi raid
BRUSSELS, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Italy's Prime Minister Paolo
Gentiloni said on Thursday he considers Mediaset and the
telecommunications sector as important and will monitor it
against hostile takeovers, but this should not be interpreted as
an undue interference.
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Gentiloni said on Thursday he considers Mediaset and the
telecommunications sector as important and will monitor it
against hostile takeovers, but this should not be interpreted as
an undue interference.
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Pricline Group names Glenn Fogel CEO
Dec 15 (Reuters) - Travel website operator Priceline Group
Inc said on Thursday that Glenn Fogel, the company's
current head of strategy has been named chief executive,
effective Jan. 1.
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Inc said on Thursday that Glenn Fogel, the company's
current head of strategy has been named chief executive,
effective Jan. 1.
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Springsteen's 'Born to Run' Chevy up for auction
NEW YORK, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Bruce Springsteen's 1957
Chevrolet Bel Air convertible, referenced in his iconic song
"Born to Run," is up for auction and is expected to fetch
several hundred thousand dollars.
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Chevrolet Bel Air convertible, referenced in his iconic song
"Born to Run," is up for auction and is expected to fetch
several hundred thousand dollars.
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UPDATE 1-Colorful U.S. sports broadcaster Craig Sager dies at 65
Dec 15 (Reuters) - Dapper U.S. television sports broadcaster Craig Sager, who donned flamboyant outfits as he interviewed coaches and players during decades as an NBA sideline reporter and resolutely worked even as he underwent treatment for leukemia, has died at age 65, Turner Sports said on Thursday.
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Trump taps retired general, TV analyst for National Security Council posts
Dec 15 (Reuters) - U.S. President-elect Donald Trump
announced two appointments to the National Security Council on
Thursday: retired Army Lieutenant General Keith Kellogg as chief
of staff and executive secretary, and Fox News Channel analyst
Monica Crowley as senior director of strategic communications.
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announced two appointments to the National Security Council on
Thursday: retired Army Lieutenant General Keith Kellogg as chief
of staff and executive secretary, and Fox News Channel analyst
Monica Crowley as senior director of strategic communications.
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UPDATE 1-Facebook to roll out new tools to tackle fake news
Dec 15 (Reuters) - Facebook Inc said on Thursday it
will roll out a number of new tools to prevent fake news stories
from spreading on the social media network.
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will roll out a number of new tools to prevent fake news stories
from spreading on the social media network.
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UPDATE 3-Yahoo shares fall on worries new breach will kill Verizon deal
Dec 15 (Reuters) - Yahoo Inc shares fell more than
5 percent on Thursday after the technology company disclosed a
second massive data breach that raised fears Verizon might kill
a deal to buy its core internet business.
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5 percent on Thursday after the technology company disclosed a
second massive data breach that raised fears Verizon might kill
a deal to buy its core internet business.
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UPDATE 2-Trump renews questions about U.S. hacking tied to Russia
WASHINGTON, Dec 15 (Reuters) - U.S. President-elect Donald
Trump on Thursday raised more questions about Russia's reported
role in cyber attacks on U.S. political parties and individuals
as well as the timing of the White House's response under
President Barack Obama.
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Trump on Thursday raised more questions about Russia's reported
role in cyber attacks on U.S. political parties and individuals
as well as the timing of the White House's response under
President Barack Obama.
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After 28 year-journey, Scorsese's faith movie 'Silence' arrives
NEW YORK, Dec 15 (Reuters) - After 28 years of false starts,
director Martin Scorsese has finally brought a passion project
about faith and religion to the big screen with "Silence."
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director Martin Scorsese has finally brought a passion project
about faith and religion to the big screen with "Silence."
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UPDATE 1-Uber expects Indian profit soon in fierce fight with Ola
NEW DELHI, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Uber Technologies
expects to turn a profit in India soon as the ride-hailing firm
takes on home-grown rival Ola, the United States-based company's
CEO Travis Kalanick said.
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expects to turn a profit in India soon as the ride-hailing firm
takes on home-grown rival Ola, the United States-based company's
CEO Travis Kalanick said.
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Motor racing-Mercedes to wait until 2017 on Rosberg replacement
LONDON, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Mercedes will wait until the New Year before making any announcement on a replacement for retired Formula One world champion Nico Rosberg, with Finland's Valtteri Bottas still the favourite.
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UPDATE 2-Murdoch's Fox agrees $14.6 bln deal to buy Sky and bolster empire
LONDON, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Rupert Murdoch's Twenty-First
Century Fox has struck a $14.6 billion deal to buy
European pay-TV firm Sky that consolidates a media
empire across two continents and helps it take on rivals like
Netflix in the battle for viewers.
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Century Fox has struck a $14.6 billion deal to buy
European pay-TV firm Sky that consolidates a media
empire across two continents and helps it take on rivals like
Netflix in the battle for viewers.
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Launch of mini-satellites gives forecasters eye into hurricanes
Dec 15 (Reuters) - Eight small satellites, designed to
improve hurricane forecasts by detecting the wind speeds within
storms, blasted off on Thursday aboard an air-launched Pegasus
rocket, a NASA TV broadcast showed.
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improve hurricane forecasts by detecting the wind speeds within
storms, blasted off on Thursday aboard an air-launched Pegasus
rocket, a NASA TV broadcast showed.
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Murdoch's Fox agrees deal to buy Sky for $14.6 bln
LONDON, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Rupert Murdoch's Twenty-First
Century Fox said on Thursday it had agreed to buy
European pay-TV firm Sky for $14.6 billion, sticking to
its 10.75 pounds per share offer despite complaints from some
investors.
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Century Fox said on Thursday it had agreed to buy
European pay-TV firm Sky for $14.6 billion, sticking to
its 10.75 pounds per share offer despite complaints from some
investors.
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Heineken wins takeover battle for Punch Taverns - FT
Dec 15 (Reuters) - Dutch brewer Heineken NV has
won the struggle to take over Punch Taverns Plc, beating
a higher bid from one of the British pub operator's founders,
the Financial Times reported on Thursday, citing people close to
the companies.
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won the struggle to take over Punch Taverns Plc, beating
a higher bid from one of the British pub operator's founders,
the Financial Times reported on Thursday, citing people close to
the companies.
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China takes action on thousands of websites for "harmful", obscene content
BEIJING, Dec 15 (Reuters) - China has shut down or "dealt
with" thousands of websites for sharing "harmful" erotic or
obscene content since April, the state's office for combating
pornography and illegal publications announced on Thursday.
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with" thousands of websites for sharing "harmful" erotic or
obscene content since April, the state's office for combating
pornography and illegal publications announced on Thursday.
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UPDATE 1-Italy's Mediaset shares slip as raider Vivendi reaches goal
MILAN, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Mediaset shares fell on
Thursday after France's Vivendi said it had reached its
initial goal of amassing a 20 percent stake in Italy's biggest
private broadcaster.
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Thursday after France's Vivendi said it had reached its
initial goal of amassing a 20 percent stake in Italy's biggest
private broadcaster.
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Volkswagen takes stake in e-mobility service group Hubject
FRANKFURT, Dec 15 (Reuters) - German carmaker Volkswagen
has taken a stake in Hubject, which develops a
standard payment method for electric charging stations, joining
fellow carmakers, engineering groups and utilities that prepare
for an expected e-car boom.
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has taken a stake in Hubject, which develops a
standard payment method for electric charging stations, joining
fellow carmakers, engineering groups and utilities that prepare
for an expected e-car boom.
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UPDATE 1-UK's competition watchdog raises concerns over Menzies-BBA deal
Dec 15 (Reuters) - Britain's competition watchdog on
Thursday raised objections against UK airport services and
logistics group John Menzies' acquisition of some
operations of BBA Aviation, saying the deal could lessen
competition in the market.
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Thursday raised objections against UK airport services and
logistics group John Menzies' acquisition of some
operations of BBA Aviation, saying the deal could lessen
competition in the market.
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UPDATE 1-H&M monthly sales growth lags expectations
* H&M struggling to keep pace with Zara-owner Inditex
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Continental sees no profit from e-car products before 2020 - CEO
FRANKFURT, Dec 15 (Reuters) - German automotive supplier
Continental will continue to post losses with products
for electric cars until at least 2019, its Chief Executive Elmar
Degenhart told German weekly magazine WirtschaftsWoche.
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Continental will continue to post losses with products
for electric cars until at least 2019, its Chief Executive Elmar
Degenhart told German weekly magazine WirtschaftsWoche.
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Toyota plans 2017 global sales of 10.2 mln vehicles, up 1 pct y/y
TOKYO, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp said on
Thursday it plans to sell 10.202 million vehicles globally next
year, up 1 percent from an estimated tally of 10.091 million for
2016.
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Thursday it plans to sell 10.202 million vehicles globally next
year, up 1 percent from an estimated tally of 10.091 million for
2016.
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Metro consumer electronics unit to seek acquisitions
BERLIN, Dec 15 (Reuters) - German retailer Metro
said it expects its consumer electronics unit, to be renamed
Ceconomy, to lead consolidation in the sector after it is split
from the wholesale and hypermarket food business next year.
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said it expects its consumer electronics unit, to be renamed
Ceconomy, to lead consolidation in the sector after it is split
from the wholesale and hypermarket food business next year.
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Australian court cracks down on illegal downloads
SYDNEY, Dec 15 (Reuters) - More than 60 websites devoted to
helping people illegally download films and television shows
will be blocked in Australia, the country's Federal Court ruled
on Thursday, in a landmark victory for content providers.
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helping people illegally download films and television shows
will be blocked in Australia, the country's Federal Court ruled
on Thursday, in a landmark victory for content providers.
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UPDATE 2-Chinese ambassador to U.S.: Sovereignty not a 'bargaining chip'
WASHINGTON, Dec 14 (Reuters) - In a veiled warning to U.S.
President-elect Donald Trump, China's ambassador to the United
States said on Wednesday that Beijing would never bargain with
Washington over issues involving its national sovereignty or
territorial integrity.
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President-elect Donald Trump, China's ambassador to the United
States said on Wednesday that Beijing would never bargain with
Washington over issues involving its national sovereignty or
territorial integrity.
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