HONG KONG, Feb 1 (Reuters) - The world's biggest casino hub
of Macau posted a 3.1 percent rise in gambling revenue in
January as demand in China's only legal casino hub gained
further steam after a more than two-year slump bottomed out in
mid-2016.
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Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Cuban artists paint garments, not canvases for 'Fashion Art' show
HAVANA, Jan 31 (Reuters) - A fantastical blue bird emerges
from leaves in the latest work by Manuel Mendive, considered
Cuba's top living artist. But this isn't a framed canvas, it's a
painting on a dress, for the exhibit "Fashion Art Havana" that
opened on Tuesday.
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from leaves in the latest work by Manuel Mendive, considered
Cuba's top living artist. But this isn't a framed canvas, it's a
painting on a dress, for the exhibit "Fashion Art Havana" that
opened on Tuesday.
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REFILE-Mexico president challenges broadcasting regulations in lawsuit
MEXICO CITY, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Mexico's president on
Tuesday sought to overturn rules the country's
telecommunications agency imposed on broadcasting networks and
limit the regulator's power.
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Tuesday sought to overturn rules the country's
telecommunications agency imposed on broadcasting networks and
limit the regulator's power.
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UPDATE 3-Apple defies Wall St with strong revival in iPhone sales
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Apple Inc
reclaimed the throne as the world's top smartphone seller for
the first time in five years on Tuesday, beating out rival
Samsung in units shipped for the holiday quarter and boosting
revenues with a strong showing for its new, top-of-the-line
iPhone 7 Plus.
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reclaimed the throne as the world's top smartphone seller for
the first time in five years on Tuesday, beating out rival
Samsung in units shipped for the holiday quarter and boosting
revenues with a strong showing for its new, top-of-the-line
iPhone 7 Plus.
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Media unit of Canada's BCE cuts workforce in restructuring
TORONTO, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Bell Media, a unit of Canadian
telecom company BCE Inc, said on Tuesday it is reducing
its radio and television industry workforce in more than two
dozen locations across the country by an unspecified number.
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telecom company BCE Inc, said on Tuesday it is reducing
its radio and television industry workforce in more than two
dozen locations across the country by an unspecified number.
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AMD posts narrower loss on demand for graphic chips
Jan 31 (Reuters) - Chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices Inc
reported a smaller loss for the fourth quarter as its
revenue was boosted by strong demand for its graphic chips used
in gaming consoles and a stabilizing PC market.
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reported a smaller loss for the fourth quarter as its
revenue was boosted by strong demand for its graphic chips used
in gaming consoles and a stabilizing PC market.
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GNC out of Super Bowl after NFL nixes advertisement
Jan 31 (Reuters) - GNC Holdings Inc will not advertise during Sunday's Super Bowl after the National Football League rejected the retailer's advertisement due to its policy against promoting supplements, the league and GNC confirmed on Tuesday.
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UPDATE 2-Canada shooting suspect rented apartment close to mosque -neighbors
QUEBEC CITY, Jan 31 (Reuters) - The French-Canadian student
accused of killing six people during evening prayers in a Quebec
City mosque had rented an apartment nearby, neighbors said on
Tuesday, a sign he may have been targeting the house of worship.
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accused of killing six people during evening prayers in a Quebec
City mosque had rented an apartment nearby, neighbors said on
Tuesday, a sign he may have been targeting the house of worship.
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U.S. Senate panel postpones hearing for Labor nominee Puzder yet again
WASHINGTON, Jan 31 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate panel tasked
with vetting Andrew Puzder to head the Labor Department has
postponed its tentative plans to hold his confirmation hearing
yet again, a move that some political strategists say could
signal trouble for the fast-food executive.
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with vetting Andrew Puzder to head the Labor Department has
postponed its tentative plans to hold his confirmation hearing
yet again, a move that some political strategists say could
signal trouble for the fast-food executive.
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UPDATE 4-Harley forecasts dull 2017 after shipments fall short
* Shares fall as much as 5.4 pct to $54.79
(Adds details from conference call, updates share price)
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(Adds details from conference call, updates share price)
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Some nations affected by U.S. immigration order may stay on list -U.S. official
WASHINGTON, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Some of the seven
Muslim-majority countries affected by President Donald Trump's
executive action on immigration will not likely be taken off the
list any time soon, Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly said
on Tuesday.
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Muslim-majority countries affected by President Donald Trump's
executive action on immigration will not likely be taken off the
list any time soon, Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly said
on Tuesday.
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WIDER IMAGE-Chinese villagers honour married women with ancient chicken ceremony
GANTUAN VILLAGE, China, Jan 31 (Reuters) - A village in
southwest China staged a traditional wedding ritual this week
that pits ancient traditions against modern views on animal
welfare in a fast changing country.
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southwest China staged a traditional wedding ritual this week
that pits ancient traditions against modern views on animal
welfare in a fast changing country.
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France's Fillon hit with new allegations over wife's employment
PARIS, Jan 31 (Reuters) - The satirical weekly Le Canard
Enchaine wrote on Tuesday that the wife of French presidential
candidate Francois Fillon worked as his parliamentary aide for
longer than he has admitted and was paid 331,000 more euros for
the role than it originally reported.
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Enchaine wrote on Tuesday that the wife of French presidential
candidate Francois Fillon worked as his parliamentary aide for
longer than he has admitted and was paid 331,000 more euros for
the role than it originally reported.
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UPDATE 1-Ecobat, two other lead recylers face EU antitrust fines - sources
BRUSSELS, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Ecobat Technologies,
the world's biggest lead recycler, Belgian rival Campine
and France's Recylex are set to be fined by EU
antitrust regulators next month for taking part in a cartel, two
people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.
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the world's biggest lead recycler, Belgian rival Campine
and France's Recylex are set to be fined by EU
antitrust regulators next month for taking part in a cartel, two
people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.
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Quietly at first, music comes back to Saudi Arabia
RIYADH, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Concerts have long been an
underground affair in Saudi Arabia, where official adherence to
the severe Wahhabi school of Sunni Islam puts music in murky
legal territory.
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underground affair in Saudi Arabia, where official adherence to
the severe Wahhabi school of Sunni Islam puts music in murky
legal territory.
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REFILE-UPDATE 10-Fired: Trump dumps top lawyer who defied immigration order
WASHINGTON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump
fired top federal government lawyer Sally Yates on Monday after
she took the extraordinarily rare step of defying the White
House and refused to defend new travel restrictions targeting
seven Muslim-majority nations.
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fired top federal government lawyer Sally Yates on Monday after
she took the extraordinarily rare step of defying the White
House and refused to defend new travel restrictions targeting
seven Muslim-majority nations.
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UPDATE 2-Coach's profit lifted by cut backs in discounts
Jan 31 (Reuters) - Coach Inc posted a 17.4 percent
rise in quarterly profit as the company cut back on discounts in
the United States while selling more handbags in China and
Japan.
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rise in quarterly profit as the company cut back on discounts in
the United States while selling more handbags in China and
Japan.
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Netanyahu tweets like Trump. Great idea!
Jan 31 (Reuters) - Benjamin Netanyahu doesn't just
appreciate Donald Trump's politics. He is starting to sound like
him on Twitter.
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appreciate Donald Trump's politics. He is starting to sound like
him on Twitter.
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MOVES-Citi reshuffles top bankers in client relationship focus
LONDON, Jan 31 (Reuters) - U.S. bank Citi is moving
several senior investment bankers to client focused roles as
part of a reshuffle detailed in an internal staff memo seen by
Reuters.
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several senior investment bankers to client focused roles as
part of a reshuffle detailed in an internal staff memo seen by
Reuters.
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UPDATE 2-Iran will not use ballistic missiles to attack any country -foreign minister
* ATR/IranAir deal nearly done -France's Ayrault
(Adds further detail, more Ayrault comment)
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(Adds further detail, more Ayrault comment)
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UPDATE 2-Ocado says will deliver delayed overseas deal
* Says will outperform online market in year ahead
(Recasts with CEO, analyst comment, shares)
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(Recasts with CEO, analyst comment, shares)
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Poland's Walesa collaborated with communist secret police - institute
WARSAW, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Poland's government-affiliated
history institute said on Tuesday it had new evidence that Lech
Walesa, who led protests and strikes that shook communist rule
in the 1980s, had been a secret police informant in the 1970s.
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history institute said on Tuesday it had new evidence that Lech
Walesa, who led protests and strikes that shook communist rule
in the 1980s, had been a secret police informant in the 1970s.
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Turkey dismissed more than 90,000 public servants in post-coup purge - minister
ANKARA, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Turkish authorities have
dismissed more than 90,000 public servants for alleged
connections to a coup attempt in July as part of a purge critics
say has broadened to target any political opposition to
President Tayyip Erdogan.
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dismissed more than 90,000 public servants for alleged
connections to a coup attempt in July as part of a purge critics
say has broadened to target any political opposition to
President Tayyip Erdogan.
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European shares steady, Ocado rally offsets UPM losses
LONDON, Jan 31 (Reuters) - European shares steadied in early
trading on Tuesday as a rally in companies such as British
online supermarket Ocado on strong results was offset
by weaker firms like UPM-Kymmene and Givaudan following their
updates.
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trading on Tuesday as a rally in companies such as British
online supermarket Ocado on strong results was offset
by weaker firms like UPM-Kymmene and Givaudan following their
updates.
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RPT-UPDATE 1-Japan's JFE says plans for Mexico steel plant on track, but Trump in focus
TOKYO, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Japan's No.2 steelmaker JFE
Holdings on Tuesday said it was on track to build a
steel plant in Mexico with U.S. company Nucor, although
it is closely watching U.S. policy after President Donald Trump
threatened to tear up a regional trade pact.
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Holdings on Tuesday said it was on track to build a
steel plant in Mexico with U.S. company Nucor, although
it is closely watching U.S. policy after President Donald Trump
threatened to tear up a regional trade pact.
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German retail sales unexpectedly fall in December
BERLIN, Jan 31 (Reuters) - German retail sales unexpectedly
dropped in December, data showed on Tuesday, despite a
projection by Germany's HDE retail association that Christmas
sales in Europe's largest economy would reach record levels.
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dropped in December, data showed on Tuesday, despite a
projection by Germany's HDE retail association that Christmas
sales in Europe's largest economy would reach record levels.
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Monday, January 30, 2017
UPDATE 1-Thai Dec factory output up 0.54 pct, below f'cast
* Dec factory output +0.54 pct y/y vs +2.50 pct in Reuters
poll
* Dec capacity utilisation 63.26 pct vs Nov's 66.71 pct
* 2017 output seen up 0.5-1.0 pct - ministry
(Adds revised 2016 output change and 2017 outlook, in 6th
paragraph)
BANGKOK, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Thailand's industrial output
rose for a second straight month in December, boosted by
stronger demand for steel, electronics, rubber and jewellery,
but the gain was small, suggesting the economic recovery remains
fragile.
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poll
* Dec capacity utilisation 63.26 pct vs Nov's 66.71 pct
* 2017 output seen up 0.5-1.0 pct - ministry
(Adds revised 2016 output change and 2017 outlook, in 6th
paragraph)
BANGKOK, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Thailand's industrial output
rose for a second straight month in December, boosted by
stronger demand for steel, electronics, rubber and jewellery,
but the gain was small, suggesting the economic recovery remains
fragile.
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Canon CFO says difficult to invest in Toshiba chip business
TOKYO, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Investing in Toshiba Corp's
chips business would be a difficult proposition for
Canon Inc as it needs to prioritise investment for its
own growth, the camera and printer maker's chief financial
officer said Tuesday.
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chips business would be a difficult proposition for
Canon Inc as it needs to prioritise investment for its
own growth, the camera and printer maker's chief financial
officer said Tuesday.
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UPDATE 4-Sony takes $1 bln writedown on its movie business
* To record 37 bln yen gain within operating income from
sale
(Adds background on market share)
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sale
(Adds background on market share)
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Thailand's auto sales seen up 4 pct in 2017 - Toyota
BANGKOK, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Thailand's total domestic car
sales are expected at 800,000 units this year, up 4.06 percent
from 2016, Toyota Motor Corp's Thai unit said on
Tuesday.
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sales are expected at 800,000 units this year, up 4.06 percent
from 2016, Toyota Motor Corp's Thai unit said on
Tuesday.
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Thai rubber producers say can maintain exports despite floods
BANGKOK, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Thai rubber exporters say they
have enough of the commodity in stockpiles to ensure only
minimal disruption to scheduled shipments in the wake of deadly
floods in key growing regions.
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have enough of the commodity in stockpiles to ensure only
minimal disruption to scheduled shipments in the wake of deadly
floods in key growing regions.
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Tech companies to meet on legal challenge to Trump immigration order
Jan 30 (Reuters) - A group of technology companies is
planning to meet on Tuesday to discuss filing an amicus brief in
support of a lawsuit challenging U.S. President Donald Trump's
order restricting immigration from seven Muslim-majority
countries, said a spokesperson for GitHub, a company that makes
software development tools, which is organizing the meeting.
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planning to meet on Tuesday to discuss filing an amicus brief in
support of a lawsuit challenging U.S. President Donald Trump's
order restricting immigration from seven Muslim-majority
countries, said a spokesperson for GitHub, a company that makes
software development tools, which is organizing the meeting.
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HIGHLIGHTS-The Trump presidency on Jan 30 at 9:39 PM EST/0239 GMT
WASHINGTON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Highlights of the day for
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration on Monday:
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U.S. President Donald Trump's administration on Monday:
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UK asylum seeker housing a vermin-infested "disgrace", lawmakers say
LONDON, Jan 31 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Infested with
vermin, furnished with dirty carpets, broken beds and rotten
sofas - some of the accommodation Britain provides to asylum
seekers is a "disgrace", lawmakers said on Tuesday.
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vermin, furnished with dirty carpets, broken beds and rotten
sofas - some of the accommodation Britain provides to asylum
seekers is a "disgrace", lawmakers said on Tuesday.
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Japan to explain facts about its auto market to Trump -Seko
TOKYO, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Japan will explain the facts about
its auto market to U.S. President Donald Trump and seek his
understanding, trade minister Hiroshige Seko said on Tuesday.
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its auto market to U.S. President Donald Trump and seek his
understanding, trade minister Hiroshige Seko said on Tuesday.
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UPDATE 1-Trump expected to sign cyber security executive order Tuesday -source
WASHINGTON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump is
expected to sign an executive order on cyber security on
Tuesday, two sources familiar with the situation said, marking
the first action to address what he has called a top priority of
his administration.
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expected to sign an executive order on cyber security on
Tuesday, two sources familiar with the situation said, marking
the first action to address what he has called a top priority of
his administration.
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UPDATE 4-Washington state to sue over travel ban, pressures on Trump grow
Jan 30 (Reuters) - Pressure on U.S. President Donald Trump
grew on Monday over his order banning travel from seven
Muslim-majority nations, as the state of Washington announced a
legal challenge and former President Barack Obama
took a swipe at his successor.
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grew on Monday over his order banning travel from seven
Muslim-majority nations, as the state of Washington announced a
legal challenge and former President Barack Obama
took a swipe at his successor.
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UPDATE 1-France, worried by Trump, promises to defend Iran nuclear deal
* Ayrault says U.S. visa bans discriminate, are dangerous
(Adds Ayrault's comments on U.S. visa ban)
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(Adds Ayrault's comments on U.S. visa ban)
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Microsoft working with Washington State on suit against Trump immigration order
Jan 30 (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp said it has been
cooperating with the Washington State Attorney General's Office,
which is suing in federal court to stop President Donald Trump's
order restricting immigration from several Muslim countries.
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cooperating with the Washington State Attorney General's Office,
which is suing in federal court to stop President Donald Trump's
order restricting immigration from several Muslim countries.
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UPDATE 1-Mexico sees signs of U.S. change on wall payment
MEXICO CITY, Jan 30 (Reuters) - There are signs the U.S.
government is taking a more flexible view of how to pay for its
planned border wall with Mexico, and new meetings to craft
future bilateral relations could take place soon, a top Mexican
official said on Monday.
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government is taking a more flexible view of how to pay for its
planned border wall with Mexico, and new meetings to craft
future bilateral relations could take place soon, a top Mexican
official said on Monday.
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Abras cuts Brazil supermarket sales forecast as recession still bites
SAO PAULO, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Brazilian supermarkets on
Monday cut their sales growth forecast for this year, reflecting
efforts among households to funnel most of their disposable
income into paying off debt amid Brazil's worst recession on
record.
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Monday cut their sales growth forecast for this year, reflecting
efforts among households to funnel most of their disposable
income into paying off debt amid Brazil's worst recession on
record.
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Richemont to replace four brand chiefs -Bloomberg
ZURICH, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Richemont is replacing
the heads of four of its brands, Bloomberg reported on Monday,
as the luxury goods company continues a management overhaul
aimed at countering weak demand for expensive watches and
jewellery.
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the heads of four of its brands, Bloomberg reported on Monday,
as the luxury goods company continues a management overhaul
aimed at countering weak demand for expensive watches and
jewellery.
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UPDATE 3-Goldman Sachs CEO says bank does not support Trump travel ban
Jan 30 (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs Group Inc Chief
Executive Lloyd Blankfein became the first major Wall Street
leader to speak out against President Donald Trump's order to
halt arrivals from several Muslim-majority countries.
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Executive Lloyd Blankfein became the first major Wall Street
leader to speak out against President Donald Trump's order to
halt arrivals from several Muslim-majority countries.
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South Africa's Nandos plans stock market return -report
JOHANNESBURG, Jan 30 (Reuters) - South African fast-food
company Nandos Group is considering an initial public offering
(IPO), possibly in London, Bloomberg reported on Monday, as the
maker of Portuguese-style peri-peri chicken seeks to raise
funds.
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company Nandos Group is considering an initial public offering
(IPO), possibly in London, Bloomberg reported on Monday, as the
maker of Portuguese-style peri-peri chicken seeks to raise
funds.
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Ford Motor criticizes Trump immigration order
WASHINGTON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co on Monday
criticized President Donald Trump's controversial immigration
order, becoming one of the highest profile U.S. manufacturers to
question the order temporary banning travelers coming from seven
predominantly Muslim countries.
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criticized President Donald Trump's controversial immigration
order, becoming one of the highest profile U.S. manufacturers to
question the order temporary banning travelers coming from seven
predominantly Muslim countries.
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Film on Arab-Israeli women in Tel Aviv tests taboos
JERUSALEM, Jan 30 (Reuters) - A film about Arab-Israeli
women who left their villages to live in Tel Aviv has angered
some traditionalists in Israel's Arab community, who say its
depiction of homosexuality and independent single women is
insulting.
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women who left their villages to live in Tel Aviv has angered
some traditionalists in Israel's Arab community, who say its
depiction of homosexuality and independent single women is
insulting.
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U.S. pending home sales jump in December
WASHINGTON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Contracts to buy previously
owned U.S. homes rebounded in December following a drop a month
earlier, the National Association of Realtors said on Monday.
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owned U.S. homes rebounded in December following a drop a month
earlier, the National Association of Realtors said on Monday.
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UPDATE 1-Fitbit estimates lower fourth-quarter revenue, cuts jobs
Jan 30 (Reuters) - Wearable fitness device maker Fitbit Inc
estimated fourth-quarter revenue below its own forecast
and said it would cut about 6 percent of its workforce after a
weaker-than-expected holiday quarter.
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estimated fourth-quarter revenue below its own forecast
and said it would cut about 6 percent of its workforce after a
weaker-than-expected holiday quarter.
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UPDATE 1-Tempur Sealy terminates contracts with Mattress Firm Holdings
Jan 30 (Reuters) - Mattress maker Tempur Sealy International
Inc said it terminated its contracts with U.S. mattress
retailer Mattress Firm Holdings Corp, after disagreements over
changes, which asked for "significant economic concessions."
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Inc said it terminated its contracts with U.S. mattress
retailer Mattress Firm Holdings Corp, after disagreements over
changes, which asked for "significant economic concessions."
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RPT-Trump travel ban stirs faint corporate outcry beyond Silicon Valley
(Repeats story originally published overnight)
By Devika Krishna Kumar and Ross Kerber
NEW YORK/BOSTON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Most U.S. corporate
bosses have stayed silent on President Donald Trump's
immigration curbs, underscoring the sensitivities around
opposing policies that could provoke a backlash from the White
House.
While the leaders of Apple Inc, Google
and Facebook Inc emailed their staff to denounce the
suspension of the U.S. refugee program and the halting of
arrivals
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RPT-U.S. auto dealers look to Trump to ease vehicle emissions rules
NEW ORLEANS, Jan 29 (Reuters) - U.S. auto dealers gathered
for their annual convention in New Orleans said they want
President Donald Trump to ease federal regulation of vehicle
emissions and consumer lending, reversing action taken by his
predecessor.
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for their annual convention in New Orleans said they want
President Donald Trump to ease federal regulation of vehicle
emissions and consumer lending, reversing action taken by his
predecessor.
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Japan's Rakuten CEO tweets Trump move to ban refugees makes him cry
TOKYO, Jan 30 (Reuters) - In rare candour for a Japanese
executive, CEO Hiroshi Mikitani of e-commerce giant Rakuten Inc
condemned U.S. President Donald Trump's move to ban entry of
refugees and people from seven Muslim-majority countries, saying
it made him weep with sadness.
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executive, CEO Hiroshi Mikitani of e-commerce giant Rakuten Inc
condemned U.S. President Donald Trump's move to ban entry of
refugees and people from seven Muslim-majority countries, saying
it made him weep with sadness.
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Chinese battery maker CATL buys stake in Finnish car supplier
HELSINKI, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Chinese battery maker
Contemporary Amperex Technology Limited (CATL) has bought a 22
percent stake in Finnish auto supplier Valmet Automotive to
expand in the European electric car market.
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Contemporary Amperex Technology Limited (CATL) has bought a 22
percent stake in Finnish auto supplier Valmet Automotive to
expand in the European electric car market.
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France's Mediawan in talks to buy TV broadcaster Groupe AB
PARIS, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Mediawan, a media
acquisition vehicle founded by well-known personalities
including telecoms billionaire Xavier Niel and Lazard banker
Matthieu Pigasse, is in talks to buy Groupe AB to expand in the
television sector.
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acquisition vehicle founded by well-known personalities
including telecoms billionaire Xavier Niel and Lazard banker
Matthieu Pigasse, is in talks to buy Groupe AB to expand in the
television sector.
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RPT-Social media battle lines drawn ahead of Turkish vote
ANKARA/ISTANBUL, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Campaigning has not
officially started, but a string of video "selfies" by the likes
of sports stars, actors and cabinet ministers has already
launched a divisive debate on plans that would hand Turkish
President Tayyip Erdogan sweeping new powers.
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officially started, but a string of video "selfies" by the likes
of sports stars, actors and cabinet ministers has already
launched a divisive debate on plans that would hand Turkish
President Tayyip Erdogan sweeping new powers.
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In a corner, Patterson fights to keep BT transformation on track
LONDON, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Just weeks before a high stakes
auction for TV rights to top European soccer, the CEO of
Britain's BT is locked in a fight on multiple fronts,
leaving the communications giant with little room for manoeuvre.
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auction for TV rights to top European soccer, the CEO of
Britain's BT is locked in a fight on multiple fronts,
leaving the communications giant with little room for manoeuvre.
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UPDATE 3-Under U.S. pressure on trade, Japan scrambles ahead of White House visit
* Tokyo keen to stress contribution of Japanese business in
U.S.
(Adds detail on Japan/U.S. trade, vehicle market share, bullet
points)
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U.S.
(Adds detail on Japan/U.S. trade, vehicle market share, bullet
points)
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Sunday, January 29, 2017
Trump travel ban stirs faint corporate outcry beyond Silicon Valley
By Devika Krishna Kumar and Ross Kerber
NEW YORK/BOSTON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Most U.S. corporate
bosses have stayed silent on President Donald Trump's
immigration curbs, underscoring the sensitivities around
opposing policies that could provoke a backlash from the White
House.
While the leaders of Apple Inc, Google
and Facebook Inc emailed their staff to denounce the
suspension of the U.S. refugee program and the halting of
arrivals from seven Muslim-majority countries, many of their
co
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NEW YORK/BOSTON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Most U.S. corporate
bosses have stayed silent on President Donald Trump's
immigration curbs, underscoring the sensitivities around
opposing policies that could provoke a backlash from the White
House.
While the leaders of Apple Inc, Google
and Facebook Inc emailed their staff to denounce the
suspension of the U.S. refugee program and the halting of
arrivals from seven Muslim-majority countries, many of their
co
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Toyota relinquishes top global sales spot to VW in 2016
TOKYO, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp's
four-year run as the world's top-selling automaker has ended as
the Japanese company said on Monday its global sales for 2016
fell short of Volkswagen AG's.
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four-year run as the world's top-selling automaker has ended as
the Japanese company said on Monday its global sales for 2016
fell short of Volkswagen AG's.
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CORRECTED-UPDATE 2-Under U.S. pressure on trade, Japan scrambles ahead of White House visit
TOKYO, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Japan is scrambling to respond to
rising pressure on trade from U.S. President Donald Trump, with
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe planning to meet the head of Toyota
Motor Corp this week and business lobby Keidanren
setting up a Trump task force.
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rising pressure on trade from U.S. President Donald Trump, with
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe planning to meet the head of Toyota
Motor Corp this week and business lobby Keidanren
setting up a Trump task force.
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UPDATE 2-'Hidden Figures,' 'Fences' lead politically charged SAG awards
LOS ANGELES, Jan 29 (Reuters) - "Hidden Figures" was the
surprise best film ensemble winner at Sunday's Screen Actors
Guild awards, a show overshadowed by politics as stars slammed
U.S. President Donald Trump for restricting entry for travelers
from seven Muslim-majority nations.
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surprise best film ensemble winner at Sunday's Screen Actors
Guild awards, a show overshadowed by politics as stars slammed
U.S. President Donald Trump for restricting entry for travelers
from seven Muslim-majority nations.
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Starbucks CEO Schultz plans to hire 10,000 refugees after Trump ban
NEW YORK, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Starbucks Corp Chief
Executive Officer Howard Schultz said on Sunday that the company
planned to hire 10,000 refugees over five years in 75 countries,
two days after U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order
banning refugees from certain countries.
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Executive Officer Howard Schultz said on Sunday that the company
planned to hire 10,000 refugees over five years in 75 countries,
two days after U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order
banning refugees from certain countries.
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S.Korea Dec department store sales rebound from Nov, reverse two declining years
SEOUL, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Sales at South Korea's department
stores in December rebounded from November on year-end gift
purchases, trade ministry data showed on Monday, while sales for
the whole year ended on a positive note, reversing two years of
decline.
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stores in December rebounded from November on year-end gift
purchases, trade ministry data showed on Monday, while sales for
the whole year ended on a positive note, reversing two years of
decline.
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Japan PM Abe to meet with Toyota CEO this week - sources
TOKYO, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
and Toyota Motor Corp Chief Executive Akio Toyoda are
planning to meet this week, sources familiar with the matter
told Reuters.
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and Toyota Motor Corp Chief Executive Akio Toyoda are
planning to meet this week, sources familiar with the matter
told Reuters.
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REFILE-Poll of voting intentions shows France's Fillon lost ground to centrist Macron
PARIS, Jan 29 (Reuters) - French presidential frontrunner
Francois Fillon lost ground in his campaign for this spring's
election to centrist candidate Emmanuel Macron, according to a
Kantar-Sofres poll of voting intentions for Le Figaro newspaper
published on Sunday.
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Francois Fillon lost ground in his campaign for this spring's
election to centrist candidate Emmanuel Macron, according to a
Kantar-Sofres poll of voting intentions for Le Figaro newspaper
published on Sunday.
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U.S. auto dealers look to Trump to ease vehicle emissions rules
NEW ORLEANS, Jan 29 (Reuters) - U.S. auto dealers gathered
for their annual convention in New Orleans said they want
President Donald Trump to ease federal regulation of vehicle
emissions and consumer lending, reversing action taken by his
predecessor.
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for their annual convention in New Orleans said they want
President Donald Trump to ease federal regulation of vehicle
emissions and consumer lending, reversing action taken by his
predecessor.
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Brand Beckham? No, we stay together for love, says David
LONDON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Former England soccer captain David Beckham has rejected suggestions he and wife Victoria stay together for commercial reasons - the Beckham "brand" - saying they simply love each other.
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Box Office: "Split' Tops 'Dog's Purpose' With $26 Million
LOS ANGELES, Jan 29 (Variety.com) - Despite the TMZ videos
and boycott threats, "A Dog's Purpose" still managed to pull in
family audiences, who apparently were not convinced of the
significance of footage of a cowering German Shepherd being
forced into rushing water.
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and boycott threats, "A Dog's Purpose" still managed to pull in
family audiences, who apparently were not convinced of the
significance of footage of a cowering German Shepherd being
forced into rushing water.
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UPDATE 2-Supporters cheer embattled Fillons at French election rally
PARIS, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Thousands of supporters gave
embattled French presidential candidate Francois Fillon and his
wife a standing ovation at a rally on Sunday, in a show of
support after his campaign was thrown off track by allegations
of misuse of public funds.
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embattled French presidential candidate Francois Fillon and his
wife a standing ovation at a rally on Sunday, in a show of
support after his campaign was thrown off track by allegations
of misuse of public funds.
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UPDATE 2-Syrian military says recaptures valley near Damascus, rebels leave
BEIRUT, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Syrian government forces have
recaptured all the towns and villages in the Wadi Barada valley
near Damascus, the Syrian military said on Sunday, in another
blow to rebels who have fought for years to unseat President
Bashar al-Assad.
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recaptured all the towns and villages in the Wadi Barada valley
near Damascus, the Syrian military said on Sunday, in another
blow to rebels who have fought for years to unseat President
Bashar al-Assad.
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Supporters cheer embattled Fillon couple at French election rally
PARIS, Jan 29 (Reuters) - A crowd of several thousand party
supporters gave embattled French presidential candidate Francois
Fillon and his wife a standing ovation as they arrived at his
first major rally for this spring's vote.
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supporters gave embattled French presidential candidate Francois
Fillon and his wife a standing ovation as they arrived at his
first major rally for this spring's vote.
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UPDATE 3-23 Chinese among Borneo shipwreck survivors, six people missing -Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR/BEIJING, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Malaysian rescuers
on Sunday found 23 Chinese tourists and two crewmembers alive
after their boat sank in rough seas off the coast of Borneo a
day earlier, but five Chinese tourists and one Malaysian crew
member are still missing, officials said.
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on Sunday found 23 Chinese tourists and two crewmembers alive
after their boat sank in rough seas off the coast of Borneo a
day earlier, but five Chinese tourists and one Malaysian crew
member are still missing, officials said.
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Pakistan acquits 112 in case of torching Christian homes over blasphemy rumour
LAHORE, Pakistan Jan 29 (Reuters) - A Pakistani court
acquitted 112 suspects in the 2013 torching of hundreds of
Christian homes in the eastern city of Lahore over a rumour that
one of the residents there had blasphemed, a lawyer said on
Sunday.
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acquitted 112 suspects in the 2013 torching of hundreds of
Christian homes in the eastern city of Lahore over a rumour that
one of the residents there had blasphemed, a lawyer said on
Sunday.
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RPT-Social media battle lines drawn ahead of Turkish vote
ANKARA/ISTANBUL, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Campaigning has not
officially started, but a string of video "selfies" by the likes
of sports stars, actors and cabinet ministers has already
launched a divisive debate on plans that would hand Turkish
President Tayyip Erdogan sweeping new powers.
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officially started, but a string of video "selfies" by the likes
of sports stars, actors and cabinet ministers has already
launched a divisive debate on plans that would hand Turkish
President Tayyip Erdogan sweeping new powers.
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Second missing Pakistani blogger found, leaves country fearing for life: family
ISLAMABAD, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Pakistani blogger Aasim Saeed
who went missing earlier this month has been found but has
quickly left the country fearing for his life, his family said
on Sunday.
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who went missing earlier this month has been found but has
quickly left the country fearing for his life, his family said
on Sunday.
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Hollywood producers name "La La Land" the year's best film
LOS ANGELES, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Hollywood producers named
the musical "La La Land" the best film of 2016 on Saturday at a
ceremony marked by criticism of President Donald Trump's
immigration policies.
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the musical "La La Land" the best film of 2016 on Saturday at a
ceremony marked by criticism of President Donald Trump's
immigration policies.
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Saturday, January 28, 2017
French presidential front-runner warns accusations play into far-right hands
PARIS, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Embattled French presidential
front-runner Francois Fillon warned on Sunday that muck-racking
against mainstream candidates in the race for the Elysee palace
could end up propelling the far-right National Front party to
power.
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front-runner Francois Fillon warned on Sunday that muck-racking
against mainstream candidates in the race for the Elysee palace
could end up propelling the far-right National Front party to
power.
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UPDATE 1-Missing Pakistani activist Salman Haider recovered: family
ISLAMABAD, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Pakistani poet and activist
Salman Haider who went missing from the capital Islamabad
earlier this month, just days after four other human rights
campaigners disappeared, has been found, his family said on
Saturday.
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Salman Haider who went missing from the capital Islamabad
earlier this month, just days after four other human rights
campaigners disappeared, has been found, his family said on
Saturday.
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UPDATE 2-U.S. tech leaders sound alarm over Trump immigration ban
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 28 (Reuters) - The U.S. technology
industry, a major employer of foreign workers, hit back on
Saturday at President Donald Trump's sudden executive order on
immigration, with some leaders calling it immoral and
un-American.
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industry, a major employer of foreign workers, hit back on
Saturday at President Donald Trump's sudden executive order on
immigration, with some leaders calling it immoral and
un-American.
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Former Italy PM Berlusconi to stand trial in sex bribery case
MILAN, Jan 28 (Reuters) - An Italian court on Saturday
ordered ex-prime minister Silvio Berlusconi to stand trial on
charges he bribed witnesses to silence them over accusations he
paid for sex with young women.
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ordered ex-prime minister Silvio Berlusconi to stand trial on
charges he bribed witnesses to silence them over accusations he
paid for sex with young women.
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UPDATE 1-German watchdog suspected VW scam on CO2 emissions- report
BERLIN, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Germany's motor industry watchdog
raised suspicions Volkswagen was using prototype
vehicles to lower carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in tests in
2015 soon after VW's manipulation of diesel emissions tests was
uncovered, the Berliner Zeitung newspaper reported on Saturday.
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raised suspicions Volkswagen was using prototype
vehicles to lower carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in tests in
2015 soon after VW's manipulation of diesel emissions tests was
uncovered, the Berliner Zeitung newspaper reported on Saturday.
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German watchdog suspected VW scam on CO2 emissions- report
BERLIN, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Germany's motor industry watchdog
raised suspicions Volkswagen was using prototype
vehicles to lower carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in tests in
2015, soon after the carmaker's manipulation of diesel emissions
tests was uncovered, the Berliner Zeitung newspaper reported on
Saturday.
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raised suspicions Volkswagen was using prototype
vehicles to lower carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in tests in
2015, soon after the carmaker's manipulation of diesel emissions
tests was uncovered, the Berliner Zeitung newspaper reported on
Saturday.
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Missing Pakistani activist Salman Haider "recovered" in capital
ISLAMABAD, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Pakistani poet and activist
Salman Haider who went missing from the capital Islamabad
earlier this month, just days after four other human rights
campaigners disappeared, has been found, local media reported on
Saturday.
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Salman Haider who went missing from the capital Islamabad
earlier this month, just days after four other human rights
campaigners disappeared, has been found, local media reported on
Saturday.
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Abdication letter and papers give insight into Britain's "mad" King George
LONDON, Jan 28 (Reuters) - A handwritten draft letter of
abdication penned by King George III is to go on display for the
first time as part of a huge cache of documents from the reign
of the last British monarch to rule over America, the royal
household said on Saturday.
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abdication penned by King George III is to go on display for the
first time as part of a huge cache of documents from the reign
of the last British monarch to rule over America, the royal
household said on Saturday.
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Friday, January 27, 2017
McDonald's to sell Nordic restaurants to Terra Firma founder
Jan 27 (Reuters) - The world's largest fast-food retailer
McDonald's Corp said it would sell its Nordic
restaurants to British equity firm Terra Firma Capital Partners
Ltd's founder and chairman Guy Hands as part of a turnaround
plan it had previously announced.
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McDonald's Corp said it would sell its Nordic
restaurants to British equity firm Terra Firma Capital Partners
Ltd's founder and chairman Guy Hands as part of a turnaround
plan it had previously announced.
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UPDATE 2-GM to cut 625 jobs in Canada, move some work to Mexico -union
TORONTO, Jan 27 (Reuters) - General Motors Co will
cut 625 jobs at its auto assembly plant in Ingersoll, Ontario,
by the end of July as it moves some production work to Mexico,
the president of Canada's largest auto workers union said on
Friday.
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cut 625 jobs at its auto assembly plant in Ingersoll, Ontario,
by the end of July as it moves some production work to Mexico,
the president of Canada's largest auto workers union said on
Friday.
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REFILE-Ford braced for $600 mln Brexit currency hit
PARIS, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Ford's 2017 earnings will be
hit by a delayed currency impact of at least $600 million from
Britain's vote to leave the European Union, the U.S. carmaker
told Reuters, putting last year's record European profit levels
beyond reach.
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hit by a delayed currency impact of at least $600 million from
Britain's vote to leave the European Union, the U.S. carmaker
told Reuters, putting last year's record European profit levels
beyond reach.
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COLUMN-National security in an 'alt-facts' world
Jan 27 (Reuters) - Imagine, for a moment, that you are a
senior Central Intelligence Agency officer standing at attention
for President Trump at CIA headquarters. (Remain standing.
Trump, against protocol, never said: "Please be seated.") You
think on your feet. You weigh what you know to be true against
the evidence of your eyes and ears.
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senior Central Intelligence Agency officer standing at attention
for President Trump at CIA headquarters. (Remain standing.
Trump, against protocol, never said: "Please be seated.") You
think on your feet. You weigh what you know to be true against
the evidence of your eyes and ears.
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UPDATE 1-Ford sees return to Russian market growth in 2017
PARIS, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Ford expects the embattled
Russian car market to return to growth this year as improved
stability in exchange rates and prices brings customers back
into showrooms.
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Russian car market to return to growth this year as improved
stability in exchange rates and prices brings customers back
into showrooms.
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REFILE-Apple shares back in vogue as Wall Street bets on iPhone surge
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Wall Street has regained
an appetite for Apple as investors bet that the release
of a 10th-anniversary iPhone and pent up customer demand will
shore up shrinking sales.
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an appetite for Apple as investors bet that the release
of a 10th-anniversary iPhone and pent up customer demand will
shore up shrinking sales.
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UPDATE 1-Colgate-Palmolive sales lose shine, shares slide
Jan 27 (Reuters) - Colgate-Palmolive Co, which makes
toothpaste, soaps and detergents, reported lower-than-expected
quarterly sales, hurt by a strong dollar and weak demand for its
products in Europe, sending its shares to a 17-month low.
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toothpaste, soaps and detergents, reported lower-than-expected
quarterly sales, hurt by a strong dollar and weak demand for its
products in Europe, sending its shares to a 17-month low.
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Probe presses on against France's Fillon as his ratings dip
PARIS, Jan 27 (Reuters) - A financial probe into past
employment held by the wife of French presidential frontrunner
Francois Fillon pressed ahead on Friday as an opinion poll
showed the affair may be hurting his campaign for the Elysee.
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employment held by the wife of French presidential frontrunner
Francois Fillon pressed ahead on Friday as an opinion poll
showed the affair may be hurting his campaign for the Elysee.
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US 2017 auto sales seen at record 17.6 mln -JD Power, LMC Automotive
DETROIT, Jan 27 (Reuters) - U.S. auto sales are expected to
remain robust and set a new record high of 17.6 million vehicles
in 2017, boosted by the expected fiscal stimulus and
deregulatory policies of President Donald Trump, consultancies
J.D. Power and LMC Automotive said on Friday.
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remain robust and set a new record high of 17.6 million vehicles
in 2017, boosted by the expected fiscal stimulus and
deregulatory policies of President Donald Trump, consultancies
J.D. Power and LMC Automotive said on Friday.
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Police question Netanyahu for third time in criminal case
Jan 27 (Reuters) - Israeli police questioned Prime Minister
Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday for the third time this month as
part of a criminal investigation into abuse of office, Israeli
media reported.
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Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday for the third time this month as
part of a criminal investigation into abuse of office, Israeli
media reported.
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FEATURE-By migrants for migrants: The new faces of Italian media
LONDON, Jan 27 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Kilap Gueye
and Abdellatif Yakoubou arrived in Italy at two very different
moments in history.
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and Abdellatif Yakoubou arrived in Italy at two very different
moments in history.
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UPDATE 1-Honeywell revenue stays flat on weak aerospace, energy sales
Jan 27 (Reuters) - Diversified manufacturer Honeywell
International Inc posted fourth-quarter revenue that was
roughly flat compared with a year earlier, while analysts were
expecting an increase, hurt by weakness in its aerospace and
energy businesses.
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International Inc posted fourth-quarter revenue that was
roughly flat compared with a year earlier, while analysts were
expecting an increase, hurt by weakness in its aerospace and
energy businesses.
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Restaurant Brands to launch Tim Hortons in Mexico
Jan 27 (Reuters) - Restaurant Brands International Inc
said it would launch its coffee and doughnut chain, Tim
Hortons, in Mexico as a part of its expansion plans.
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said it would launch its coffee and doughnut chain, Tim
Hortons, in Mexico as a part of its expansion plans.
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Bosch posts slide in 2016 profits on investments in e-mobility
STUTTGART, Jan 27 (Reuters) - German car parts maker Bosch
reported a slide in profits for 2016 as it invested in
the development of products for connected and electric vehicles.
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reported a slide in profits for 2016 as it invested in
the development of products for connected and electric vehicles.
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Brazil homebuilding hovers near record low in November
SAO PAULO, Jan 27 (Reuters) - An indicator of homebuilding
activity in Brazil hovered near the lowest levels on record in
November as a prolonged recession eroded the confidence of
potential homebuyers.
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activity in Brazil hovered near the lowest levels on record in
November as a prolonged recession eroded the confidence of
potential homebuyers.
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Japan watchdog fines Mitsubishi Motors $4.2 mln over mileage cheating
TOKYO, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Japan's consumer watchdog ordered
Mitsubishi Motors Corp on Friday to pay a 480 million
yen ($4.2 million) fine for false advertising of its vehicles
sold in the domestic market, after the automaker last year
admitted to overstating their mileage readings.
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Mitsubishi Motors Corp on Friday to pay a 480 million
yen ($4.2 million) fine for false advertising of its vehicles
sold in the domestic market, after the automaker last year
admitted to overstating their mileage readings.
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Oaktree sells about 10 pct stake in UK's Countryside -bookrunner
Jan 27 (Reuters) - An entity controlled by investor Oaktree
Capital Management LP has sold an about 10 percent
stake in British property developer Countryside Properties Plc
via a placing, one of the bookrunners said on Friday.
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Capital Management LP has sold an about 10 percent
stake in British property developer Countryside Properties Plc
via a placing, one of the bookrunners said on Friday.
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Ford device to boost connectivity in its models without modems
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co said
on Friday it would sell a plug-in device to enable features like
remote start, security alerts, a Wifi hotspot and vehicle
location assistance on 2010-2016 model year Ford and Lincoln
cars.
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on Friday it would sell a plug-in device to enable features like
remote start, security alerts, a Wifi hotspot and vehicle
location assistance on 2010-2016 model year Ford and Lincoln
cars.
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Thursday, January 26, 2017
Amid rising bilateral tensions, Mexico mogul Slim calls news conference
MEXICO CITY, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Mexican mogul Carlos Slim,
who was attacked by President Donald Trump during his election
campaign but who later met with the U.S. leader in Florida, on
Thursday called a press conference for Friday amid growing
tensions between the two nations.
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who was attacked by President Donald Trump during his election
campaign but who later met with the U.S. leader in Florida, on
Thursday called a press conference for Friday amid growing
tensions between the two nations.
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Chinese Lunar New Year "ticket snatching" apps raise hackles
BEIJING, Jan 27 (Reuters) - As China gears up for Lunar New
Year, when hundreds of millions of people head home, popular
software charging extra to improve the odds of getting coveted
rail tickets has been criticised by state media and some users
as being akin to modern-day touting.
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Year, when hundreds of millions of people head home, popular
software charging extra to improve the odds of getting coveted
rail tickets has been criticised by state media and some users
as being akin to modern-day touting.
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Japan to monitor impact on its firms from US-Mexico relationship
TOKYO, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Japan will continue to monitor
closely how the relationship between the United States and
Mexico affects Japanese companies, chief government spokesman
Yoshihide Suga said on Friday.
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closely how the relationship between the United States and
Mexico affects Japanese companies, chief government spokesman
Yoshihide Suga said on Friday.
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REFILE-UPDATE 5-Starbucks curbs 2017 revenue forecast after U.S. store visits drop
LOS ANGELES, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Starbucks Corp on
Thursday trimmed its full-year revenue forecast and reported a
smaller-than-expected rise in quarterly sales at established
restaurants in the Americas, sending its shares down 3.8 percent
in after-hours trade.
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Thursday trimmed its full-year revenue forecast and reported a
smaller-than-expected rise in quarterly sales at established
restaurants in the Americas, sending its shares down 3.8 percent
in after-hours trade.
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Starbucks must ease mobile order pileup to get customers in line
LOS ANGELES, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Starbucks' coffee shops are
suffering from a feared consequence of the mobile revolution:
the digital world can dump an avalanche of orders in a short
period of time, creating delays and lines that scare away
customers.
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suffering from a feared consequence of the mobile revolution:
the digital world can dump an avalanche of orders in a short
period of time, creating delays and lines that scare away
customers.
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UPDATE 1-Trump to seek quick progress with Japan's Abe on replacement trade deal
WASHINGTON, Jan 26 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump will
seek quick progress toward a bilateral trade agreement with
Japan in place of a broader Asia-Pacific deal he abandoned this
week, when Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visits the White
House next month, an official in the Trump administration said
on Thursday.
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seek quick progress toward a bilateral trade agreement with
Japan in place of a broader Asia-Pacific deal he abandoned this
week, when Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visits the White
House next month, an official in the Trump administration said
on Thursday.
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UPDATE 5-Starbucks curbs 2017 revenue forecast after U.S. store visits drop
LOS ANGELES, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Starbucks Corp on
Thursday trimmed its full-year revenue forecast and reported a
smaller-than-expected rise in quarterly sales at established
restaurants in the Americas, sending its shares down 3.8 percent
in after-hours trade trade.
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Thursday trimmed its full-year revenue forecast and reported a
smaller-than-expected rise in quarterly sales at established
restaurants in the Americas, sending its shares down 3.8 percent
in after-hours trade trade.
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As regulators waver, Apple takes on Qualcomm in courts
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Apple Inc's new legal
assault on Qualcomm in the United States and China reflects its
conclusion that regulators are unlikely to put an end to what it
considers the chip maker's unfair business practices, analysts
said.
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assault on Qualcomm in the United States and China reflects its
conclusion that regulators are unlikely to put an end to what it
considers the chip maker's unfair business practices, analysts
said.
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COLUMN-How companies should respond to Trump's attacks - and praises
Jan 26 (Reuters) - In a meeting with automakers on the
fourth day of his presidency, Donald Trump appeared eager to
cooperate with executives. But that tone was in stark contrast
to his messaging on Twitter and at a pre-presidential news
conference, where he targeted some businesses for attack and
embraced others.
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fourth day of his presidency, Donald Trump appeared eager to
cooperate with executives. But that tone was in stark contrast
to his messaging on Twitter and at a pre-presidential news
conference, where he targeted some businesses for attack and
embraced others.
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UPDATE 1-Starbucks Americas cafe sales disappoint
LOS ANGELES, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Starbucks Corp on
Thursday reported a smaller-than-expected rise in quarterly
sales at established restaurants in its U.S.-dominated Americas
region amid a persistent restaurant slump.
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Thursday reported a smaller-than-expected rise in quarterly
sales at established restaurants in its U.S.-dominated Americas
region amid a persistent restaurant slump.
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Trump names temporary chairs for U.S. labor agencies
Jan 26 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump has appointed
Republican members of two federal labor agencies to serve as
their acting chairs, an early signal of a shift to more
business-friendly policies.
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Republican members of two federal labor agencies to serve as
their acting chairs, an early signal of a shift to more
business-friendly policies.
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Telia bid for TDC? Please hold...
STOCKHOLM, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Speculation that Telia
is lining up a bid for Danish rival TDC is
wide of the mark, as the Swedish telecoms firm believes a deal
would face of a host of legal, financial and political
obstacles, sources familiar with the matter said.
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is lining up a bid for Danish rival TDC is
wide of the mark, as the Swedish telecoms firm believes a deal
would face of a host of legal, financial and political
obstacles, sources familiar with the matter said.
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War movie 'Apocalypse Now' getting its own videogame
Jan 26 (Reuters) - Francis Ford Coppola is developing an
interactive, psychological horror videogame based on his epic
Vietnam War film "Apocalypse Now," and is asking the public to
contribute $900,000 toward the cost of making it.
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interactive, psychological horror videogame based on his epic
Vietnam War film "Apocalypse Now," and is asking the public to
contribute $900,000 toward the cost of making it.
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David Bowie appears on British postage stamps, year after his death
LONDON, Jan 26 (Reuters) - David Bowie is to appear on a
range of British postage stamps as a tribute to the musician who
died last year, the postal service has announced.
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range of British postage stamps as a tribute to the musician who
died last year, the postal service has announced.
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UPDATE 2-Higher home sales, prices drive PulteGroup's profit beat
* Shares rise as much as 7.5 pct
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UPDATE 2-Speculation builds on a Verizon-Charter tie-up, no offer made
Jan 26 (Reuters) - U.S. cable company Charter Communication
Inc shares rose as much as 10 percent on Thursday after the Wall
Street Journal reported a preliminary approach by Verizon
Communications Inc about a tie-up, but Reuters sources said no
proposal was made.
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Inc shares rose as much as 10 percent on Thursday after the Wall
Street Journal reported a preliminary approach by Verizon
Communications Inc about a tie-up, but Reuters sources said no
proposal was made.
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EU gets tougher with its members over policing carmakers
BRUSSELS, Jan 26 (Reuters) - The European Commission issued
guidance on Thursday on how EU members should be policing
carmakers, a move EU officials said would likely lead to legal
action against countries that fail to clamp down on cheating of
diesel emissions regulations.
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guidance on Thursday on how EU members should be policing
carmakers, a move EU officials said would likely lead to legal
action against countries that fail to clamp down on cheating of
diesel emissions regulations.
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Soccer-Small-town Brazil team returns to pitch after crash
CHAPECO, Brazil, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Brazilian striker Tulio de Melo had a long career in soccer clubs across Europe but when his former team Chapecoense called last month in the wake of a devastating air disaster, he knew he had no choice but to go back.
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HIGHLIGHTS-The Trump presidency on Jan 26 at 9:01 AM ET/1401 GMT
Jan 26 (Reuters) - Highlights of the day for U.S. President
Donald Trump's administration on Thursday:
FOREIGN RELATIONS
Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto disapproves of Trump's
plan for a border wall but the foreign minister says a
Trump-Pena Nieto summit is still on the schedule "for now."
A Kremlin spokesman says direct contacts between the White
House and the Russian government have not been established since
Trump took office but routine diplomatic work is under way.
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Donald Trump's administration on Thursday:
FOREIGN RELATIONS
Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto disapproves of Trump's
plan for a border wall but the foreign minister says a
Trump-Pena Nieto summit is still on the schedule "for now."
A Kremlin spokesman says direct contacts between the White
House and the Russian government have not been established since
Trump took office but routine diplomatic work is under way.
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UPDATE 1-Alibaba affiliate Ant Financial agrees to buy MoneyGram
Jan 26 (Reuters) - Ant Financial Services Group, an
affiliate of Chinese e-commerce firm Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
, said on Thursday it would buy U.S. money-transfer
company MoneyGram International Inc in a deal valued at
about $880 million.
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affiliate of Chinese e-commerce firm Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
, said on Thursday it would buy U.S. money-transfer
company MoneyGram International Inc in a deal valued at
about $880 million.
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Cruise operator Royal Caribbean's profit rises 26 pct
Jan 26 (Reuters) - Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd, the
second-largest U.S. cruise operator, reported a 26 percent rise
in quarterly profit, helped by demand for its pricier Caribbean
cruises and higher onboard spending.
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second-largest U.S. cruise operator, reported a 26 percent rise
in quarterly profit, helped by demand for its pricier Caribbean
cruises and higher onboard spending.
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UPDATE 2-Ford sees lower 2017 profits, takes hit from pensions, Mexico
DETROIT, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co on Thursday
reported a fourth-quarter loss, reflecting pension accounting
and writedowns for abandoning a planned factory in Mexico, and
reaffirmed its forecast that profits for 2017 would be lower.
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reported a fourth-quarter loss, reflecting pension accounting
and writedowns for abandoning a planned factory in Mexico, and
reaffirmed its forecast that profits for 2017 would be lower.
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Indian film heroes tackle land rights, champion underdog
MUMBAI, Jan 26 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - A villainous
company. Corrupt government officials. A heroic defender of
farmers emerging victorious from a fight over land.
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company. Corrupt government officials. A heroic defender of
farmers emerging victorious from a fight over land.
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Japan doll maker offers mini Trump ahead of Girls Day holiday
TOKYO, Jan 26 (Reuters) - A traditional Japanese doll
modelled after U.S. President Donald Trump has raised eyebrows
among some Tokyo shoppers ahead of "Girls Day", a holiday meant
to celebrate the health and happiness of girls.
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modelled after U.S. President Donald Trump has raised eyebrows
among some Tokyo shoppers ahead of "Girls Day", a holiday meant
to celebrate the health and happiness of girls.
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Whirlpool posts flat quarterly profit, hurt by acquisition costs
Jan 26 (Reuters) - Whirlpool Corp, the world's
largest maker of home appliances, said its fourth-quarter profit
remained unchanged as acquisition costs offset higher sales from
North America, its largest market.
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largest maker of home appliances, said its fourth-quarter profit
remained unchanged as acquisition costs offset higher sales from
North America, its largest market.
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Auspicious brush strokes to usher in Lunar New Year in Taiwan
TAIPEI, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Red scrolls with auspicious
inscriptions for Lunar New Year celebrations this weekend may be
easier and cheaper to buy, but calligraphy enthusiasts in Taiwan
are opting to make their own.
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inscriptions for Lunar New Year celebrations this weekend may be
easier and cheaper to buy, but calligraphy enthusiasts in Taiwan
are opting to make their own.
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UPDATE 1-Casino operator Rank's H1 core profit falls 5 pct as costs rise
Jan 26 (Reuters) - Casino operator Rank Group Plc
said core operating profit for the first half fell 5 percent as
increased inflationary and employment costs hurt the company,
sending its shares down more than 6 percent in early trading.
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said core operating profit for the first half fell 5 percent as
increased inflationary and employment costs hurt the company,
sending its shares down more than 6 percent in early trading.
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UPDATE 1-ITE Group says Turkey attacks, India note ban hurt bookings
Jan 26 (Reuters) - Exhibition organiser ITE Group Plc
said on Thursday the unrest in Turkey and the scrapping
of high-value banknotes in India could affect some planned
events but added it was comfortable with the market revenue
expectations for the year.
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said on Thursday the unrest in Turkey and the scrapping
of high-value banknotes in India could affect some planned
events but added it was comfortable with the market revenue
expectations for the year.
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UPDATE 1-STMicro sees "better than normal" Q1; sets plant expansion
FRANKFURT/PARIS, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Franco-Italian chipmaker
STMicroelectronics on Thursday posted in-line results
for the final quarter of 2016, driven by solid phone and car
part sales and improved factory utilisation and said it will
boost plant capacity to meet stronger demand.
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STMicroelectronics on Thursday posted in-line results
for the final quarter of 2016, driven by solid phone and car
part sales and improved factory utilisation and said it will
boost plant capacity to meet stronger demand.
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Lego rooster to feature in Hong Kong's Lunar New Year parade
HONGKONG, Jan 26 (Reuters) - A Lego rooster made of 220,000
red, white, yellow and green toy bricks will be the centrepiece
of a float in Hong Kong's Lunar New Year parade to usher in the
Year of the Rooster.
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red, white, yellow and green toy bricks will be the centrepiece
of a float in Hong Kong's Lunar New Year parade to usher in the
Year of the Rooster.
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Wednesday, January 25, 2017
UK's Rank Group H1 pretax profit down 9 pct amid increased costs
Jan 26 (Reuters) - Casino operator Rank Group Plc
said it aimed to improve operating profit for the second half of
the financial year amid increased inflationary and employment
costs and expected full-year results to be in line with market
forecasts.
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said it aimed to improve operating profit for the second half of
the financial year amid increased inflationary and employment
costs and expected full-year results to be in line with market
forecasts.
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UPDATE 1-Japan hotel chain could remove books denying Nanjing Massacre from some hotels
TOKYO, Jan 26 (Reuters) - A Japanese hotel chain at the
centre of a furore over books its president wrote denying the
Nanjing Massacre in wartime China is prepared to consider
removing the books from at least some hotels if it receives a
formal written request to do so.
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centre of a furore over books its president wrote denying the
Nanjing Massacre in wartime China is prepared to consider
removing the books from at least some hotels if it receives a
formal written request to do so.
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Japan PM says free trade talks with U.S. possible
TOKYO, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
said on Thursday it was possible Tokyo and Washington could hold
bilateral free trade talks in the wake of U.S. President Donald
Trump's withdrawal from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) this
week.
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said on Thursday it was possible Tokyo and Washington could hold
bilateral free trade talks in the wake of U.S. President Donald
Trump's withdrawal from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) this
week.
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UPDATE 5-Mary Tyler Moore, Emmy-winning U.S. sitcom star, dead at 80
Jan 25 (Reuters) - Emmy-winning actress Mary Tyler Moore,
who brightened American television screens as the perky suburban
housewife on "The Dick Van Dyke Show," and then as a fledgling
feminist on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," died on Wednesday at
the age of 80, a representative said.
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who brightened American television screens as the perky suburban
housewife on "The Dick Van Dyke Show," and then as a fledgling
feminist on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," died on Wednesday at
the age of 80, a representative said.
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UPDATE 1-Mary Tyler Moore mourned as America's smiling TV pioneer
(Updates with comment from Dick Van Dyke)
NEW YORK, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Mary Tyler Moore was remembered
as America's sweetheart, a comedy pioneer and for her glorious
smile on Wednesday in tributes by fellow actors, friends and
fans.
Less than an hour after news broke of her death at the age
of 80, the actress was the top trending item on Twitter.
Following are some reactions from social media, statements,
and television:
DICK VAN DYKE, WHO PLAYED HER HUSBAND ON "THE DIC
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Whole Foods to shut three regional kitchens
Jan 25 (Reuters) - Whole Foods Market Inc said it
would close three remaining regional kitchen facilities as part
of an ongoing plan to streamline its operations.
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would close three remaining regional kitchen facilities as part
of an ongoing plan to streamline its operations.
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Takata shares indicated higher, company says doesn't foresee court-led turnaround
TOKYO, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Shares in Japanese air bag maker
Takata Corp were untraded with a glut of buy orders on
Thursday after the company, which is in the process of looking
for a financial sponsor, said it did not foresee a court-ordered
turnaround.
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Takata Corp were untraded with a glut of buy orders on
Thursday after the company, which is in the process of looking
for a financial sponsor, said it did not foresee a court-ordered
turnaround.
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CORRECTED-UPDATE 2-Barbie maker Mattel's holiday quarter sales miss estimates
Jan 25 (Reuters) - Mattel Inc, the largest U.S.
toymaker, reported holiday quarter sales and profit that fell
far short of analysts' estimates, hurt by weak demand for its
Barbie dolls and Fisher Price toys.
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toymaker, reported holiday quarter sales and profit that fell
far short of analysts' estimates, hurt by weak demand for its
Barbie dolls and Fisher Price toys.
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UPDATE 3-Mattel's holiday quarter sales miss to hit current quarter
Jan 25 (Reuters) - Mattel Inc, the largest U.S.
toymaker, reported holiday-quarter sales and profit that fell
far short of analysts' estimates, hurt by increased competition
and weak demand in North America.
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toymaker, reported holiday-quarter sales and profit that fell
far short of analysts' estimates, hurt by increased competition
and weak demand in North America.
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UPDATE 2-Qualcomm misses revenue estimates, defends licensing model
Jan 25 (Reuters) - Qualcomm Inc reported a
lower-than-expected 3.9 percent rise in quarterly revenue on
Wednesday, and defended its licensing model in the face of
multiple legal challenges over its alleged "anticompetitive"
tactics.
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lower-than-expected 3.9 percent rise in quarterly revenue on
Wednesday, and defended its licensing model in the face of
multiple legal challenges over its alleged "anticompetitive"
tactics.
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UK pay deals stay low even as inflation starts to bite
LONDON, Jan 26 (Reuters) - British workers are continuing to
get subdued pay settlements even as inflation starts to pick up,
a report from pay analysts XpertHR said on Thursday.
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get subdued pay settlements even as inflation starts to pick up,
a report from pay analysts XpertHR said on Thursday.
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UPDATE 2-Trump names Ohlhausen as acting chair of Federal Trade Commission
WASHINGTON, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Commissioner Maureen
Ohlhausen, a Republican on the Federal Trade Commission, has
been named the FTC's acting chairman, the agency said on
Wednesday.
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Ohlhausen, a Republican on the Federal Trade Commission, has
been named the FTC's acting chairman, the agency said on
Wednesday.
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UPDATE 1-EBay holiday quarter revenue rises 3.1 pct
Jan 25 (Reuters) - EBay Inc reported a 3.1 percent
rise in quarterly revenue for the holiday period, offering a
bright spot for investors as the company's revamped online
marketplace attracted more buyers and helped sell more products.
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rise in quarterly revenue for the holiday period, offering a
bright spot for investors as the company's revamped online
marketplace attracted more buyers and helped sell more products.
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Discovery in price dispute with Sky, signals full blackout
Jan 25 (Reuters) - Discovery Communications Inc's
UK unit said on Wednesday negotiations with Sky Plc for
a new carriage deal reached an impasse over a price dispute,
threatening a blackout of Discovery channels from Sky's
platform.
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UK unit said on Wednesday negotiations with Sky Plc for
a new carriage deal reached an impasse over a price dispute,
threatening a blackout of Discovery channels from Sky's
platform.
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Chipmaker Qualcomm's revenue rises 3.9 pct amid legal challenges
Jan 25 (Reuters) - Qualcomm Inc reported a 3.9
percent rise in quarterly revenue, boosted by strong demand for
its chips used in smartphones, at a time when the company is
facing multiple legal challenges over its alleged
"anticompetitive" tactics.
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percent rise in quarterly revenue, boosted by strong demand for
its chips used in smartphones, at a time when the company is
facing multiple legal challenges over its alleged
"anticompetitive" tactics.
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Orwell's '1984' back as bestseller amid focus on 'alternative facts'
NEW YORK, Jan 25 (Reuters) - George Orwell's "1984" novel
about a dystopian future under an authoritarian regime is back
as a bestseller and being reprinted decades after it was written
as readers grapple with Donald Trump administration's defense of
"alternative facts."
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about a dystopian future under an authoritarian regime is back
as a bestseller and being reprinted decades after it was written
as readers grapple with Donald Trump administration's defense of
"alternative facts."
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HIGHLIGHTS-The Trump presidency on Jan. 25
Jan 25 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday
is expected to address two major themes of his campaign -
limiting refugees entering the country and a wall on the Mexican
border.
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is expected to address two major themes of his campaign -
limiting refugees entering the country and a wall on the Mexican
border.
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UPDATE 1-Apple sues Qualcomm in Beijing seeking 1 billion yuan
WASHINGTON, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Apple Inc filed a
lawsuit against Qualcomm Inc in Beijing, alleging the
chip supplier abused its clout in the chip industry and seeking
1 billion yuan ($145.32 million) in damages, Beijing's
Intellectual Property Court said in a statement on Wednesday.
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lawsuit against Qualcomm Inc in Beijing, alleging the
chip supplier abused its clout in the chip industry and seeking
1 billion yuan ($145.32 million) in damages, Beijing's
Intellectual Property Court said in a statement on Wednesday.
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UPDATE 2-German police search homes in crackdown on far-right extremists
BERLIN, Jan 25 (Reuters) - About 200 German police searched
a dozen homes in six states on Wednesday as part of an
investigation into a far-right extremist group suspected of
planning armed attacks against police, Jews and asylum seekers,
the chief federal prosecutor's office said.
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a dozen homes in six states on Wednesday as part of an
investigation into a far-right extremist group suspected of
planning armed attacks against police, Jews and asylum seekers,
the chief federal prosecutor's office said.
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UPDATE 2-New York prosecutor drops charges against Fiat heir Lapo Elkann
NEW YORK, Jan 25 (Reuters) - New York prosecutors have
dropped charges that Lapo Elkann, grandson of late Fiat
patriarch Gianni Agnelli, falsely reported he was kidnapped in
November in an effort to get ransom money.
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dropped charges that Lapo Elkann, grandson of late Fiat
patriarch Gianni Agnelli, falsely reported he was kidnapped in
November in an effort to get ransom money.
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Golf-Woods now a TaylorMade man
Jan 25 (Reuters) - Tiger Woods will return to the PGA Tour this week as a member of the TaylorMade stable after announcing on Wednesday that he had made the switch after years of using Nike equipment.
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UAE's NIMR aiming to crack European market for military vehicles
PRAGUE, Jan 25 (Reuters) - United Arab Emirates-based
military vehicles maker NIMR Automotive is teaming up with Czech
state defence equipment company VOP CZ to try to break into
European markets in the coming years, the head of NIMR said in
an interview.
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military vehicles maker NIMR Automotive is teaming up with Czech
state defence equipment company VOP CZ to try to break into
European markets in the coming years, the head of NIMR said in
an interview.
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New York prosecutor drops charges against Fiat heir
NEW YORK, Jan 25 (Reuters) - New York prosecutors have
dropped charges that Lapo Elkann, grandson of late Fiat
patriarch Gianni Agnelli, falsely reported that he had been
kidnapped in November in an effort to get ransom money, the
prosecutors' office said on Wednesday.
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dropped charges that Lapo Elkann, grandson of late Fiat
patriarch Gianni Agnelli, falsely reported that he had been
kidnapped in November in an effort to get ransom money, the
prosecutors' office said on Wednesday.
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UPDATE 1-Gambian President Barrow to return home Thursday -aide
DAKAR, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Gambian President Adama Barrow,
who was inaugurated in neighbouring Senegal as mediators
engineered an exit deal for predecessor Yahya Jammeh, is to
return to Gambia on Thursday, a senior aide said.
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who was inaugurated in neighbouring Senegal as mediators
engineered an exit deal for predecessor Yahya Jammeh, is to
return to Gambia on Thursday, a senior aide said.
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German govt agrees plans for highway toll after deal with EU
BERLIN, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Germany's cabinet approved plans
on Wednesday to introduce a highway toll for cars after
resolving a dispute with the European Commission that had said
the planned charge would discriminate against foreign drivers.
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on Wednesday to introduce a highway toll for cars after
resolving a dispute with the European Commission that had said
the planned charge would discriminate against foreign drivers.
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Gambia's President Barrow to return home on Thursday, says aide
DAKAR, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Gambia's President Adama Barrow,
who was inaugurated in neighbouring Senegal as mediators sought
an exit deal for his predecessor Yayha Jammeh, is due to return
to Gambia on Thursday, a senior aide told Reuters.
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who was inaugurated in neighbouring Senegal as mediators sought
an exit deal for his predecessor Yayha Jammeh, is due to return
to Gambia on Thursday, a senior aide told Reuters.
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Textron to buy ATV maker Arctic Cat, posts profit drop
Jan 25 (Reuters) - Cessna aircraft maker Textron Inc
reported a 4.4 percent fall in quarterly profit, and said it
would buy snowmobile and all-terrain vehicle maker Arctic Cat
Inc for $247 million in cash.
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reported a 4.4 percent fall in quarterly profit, and said it
would buy snowmobile and all-terrain vehicle maker Arctic Cat
Inc for $247 million in cash.
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Apple says dialogue with India on local expansion plans was "constructive"
MUMBAI, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Apple Inc said on
Wednesday it appreciates the open and constructive dialogue that
it held with Indian officials, around the expansion of its local
operations in the country.
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Wednesday it appreciates the open and constructive dialogue that
it held with Indian officials, around the expansion of its local
operations in the country.
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Japan's Line swings to full-year profit on higher ad revenue
TOKYO, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Japanese messaging app operator
Line Corp announced on Wednesday it swung to a
full-year net profit on the back of growth in advertising
revenue, although operating profit undershot forecasts due to
higher operating costs and payment settlement issues.
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Line Corp announced on Wednesday it swung to a
full-year net profit on the back of growth in advertising
revenue, although operating profit undershot forecasts due to
higher operating costs and payment settlement issues.
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Hamburg Airport flights disrupted due to server problems
FRANKFURT, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Travellers faced delays at
Hamburg Airport on Wednesday after a partial server failure
disrupted flight operations, the airport said on Twitter.
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Hamburg Airport on Wednesday after a partial server failure
disrupted flight operations, the airport said on Twitter.
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UPDATE 2-WH Smith's profit forecast brightens after strong Christmas sales
Jan 25 (Reuters) - British books, newspapers and stationery
retailer WH Smith Plc firmed up its profit forecast on
Wednesday after reporting strong sales from its stores at
airports and train stations over the Christmas period.
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retailer WH Smith Plc firmed up its profit forecast on
Wednesday after reporting strong sales from its stores at
airports and train stations over the Christmas period.
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UPDATE 1-Maruti Suzuki Q3 profit soars 48 pct on sales of pricier cars
* Sales volume in Q3 rose 3.5 pct from year ago period
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North Korean elite turning against leader Kim - defector
SEOUL, Jan 25 (Reuters) - The North Korean elite are
outwardly expressing their discontent towards young leader Kim
Jong Un and his government as more outside information trickles
into the isolated country, North Korea's former deputy
ambassador to London said on Wednesday.
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outwardly expressing their discontent towards young leader Kim
Jong Un and his government as more outside information trickles
into the isolated country, North Korea's former deputy
ambassador to London said on Wednesday.
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UK's Restaurant Group sees cost pressure this year
Jan 25 (Reuters) - Britain's Restaurant Group, the
owner of the Frankie & Benny's chain, said it expects rising
costs in 2017 due to a hike in Britain's minimum wage as it
reported a 3.9 percent fall in like-for-like sales for the 53
weeks ended Jan. 1.
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owner of the Frankie & Benny's chain, said it expects rising
costs in 2017 due to a hike in Britain's minimum wage as it
reported a 3.9 percent fall in like-for-like sales for the 53
weeks ended Jan. 1.
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India's Maruti Suzuki Q3 profit up 48 pct on sales of pricier cars
NEW DELHI, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Maruti Suzuki India Ltd
posted a 47.5 percent rise in third-quarter profit,
the country's top-selling car maker said on Wednesday, helped by
strong sales of its new, pricier cars and sport-utility
vehicles.
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posted a 47.5 percent rise in third-quarter profit,
the country's top-selling car maker said on Wednesday, helped by
strong sales of its new, pricier cars and sport-utility
vehicles.
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Tuesday, January 24, 2017
LG Electronics reports first quarterly operating loss in six years
SEOUL, Jan 25 (Reuters) - South Korea's LG Electronics Inc
said on Wednesday it swung to an operating loss of
35 billion won ($30.06 million) in the fourth quarter, in line
with its guidance earlier this month.
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said on Wednesday it swung to an operating loss of
35 billion won ($30.06 million) in the fourth quarter, in line
with its guidance earlier this month.
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Hyundai Motor Q4 profit skids 39 pct as steep discounts hurt
SEOUL, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Hyundai Motor on
Wednesday posted a 39 percent drop in its quarterly net profit,
missing a consensus forecast, hit by heavy discounts to sell
their smaller sedans that are losing ground in South Korea and
the United States.
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Wednesday posted a 39 percent drop in its quarterly net profit,
missing a consensus forecast, hit by heavy discounts to sell
their smaller sedans that are losing ground in South Korea and
the United States.
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Probate judge holds off appointing lawyer for Prince's siblings
Jan 24 (Reuters) - The Minnesota probate judge overseeing
the estate of Prince has refused to appoint either of two
lawyers vying to represent the late music star's likely heirs in
managing his legacy, citing disagreement among the siblings over
whom they prefer.
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the estate of Prince has refused to appoint either of two
lawyers vying to represent the late music star's likely heirs in
managing his legacy, citing disagreement among the siblings over
whom they prefer.
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UPDATE 5-Trump administration seeks to muzzle U.S. agency employees
WASHINGTON/CHICAGO, Jan 24 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald
Trump's administration has moved in the past week to curb the
flow of information from several government agencies involved in
environmental issues in actions that may have been designed to
discourage dissenting views.
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Trump's administration has moved in the past week to curb the
flow of information from several government agencies involved in
environmental issues in actions that may have been designed to
discourage dissenting views.
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UPDATE 5-Trump talks to U.S. automakers, pushes for new American plants
WASHINGTON, Jan 24 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump
urged the chief executives of the Big Three U.S. automakers on
Tuesday to build more cars in the country, pressing his pledge
to bring jobs to America and discourage the car industry from
investing in Mexico.
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urged the chief executives of the Big Three U.S. automakers on
Tuesday to build more cars in the country, pressing his pledge
to bring jobs to America and discourage the car industry from
investing in Mexico.
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UPDATE 1-Bob Evans to sell restaurant unit for $565 mln
Jan 24 (Reuters) - Bob Evans Farms Inc said it
would sell its restaurants unit to private-equity firm Golden
Globe Capital for $565 million including debt, to focus on its
refrigerated food business.
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would sell its restaurants unit to private-equity firm Golden
Globe Capital for $565 million including debt, to focus on its
refrigerated food business.
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Pressured by Trump, Mexico ready to discuss NAFTA rules in U.S. talks
MEXICO CITY, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Under pressure from
President Donald Trump, Mexico is preparing to discuss changes
to trade rules about a product's country of origin to try to
avoid a disruptive fight with the United States over commerce.
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President Donald Trump, Mexico is preparing to discuss changes
to trade rules about a product's country of origin to try to
avoid a disruptive fight with the United States over commerce.
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Golden Globe Capital to buy Bob Evans Restaurants for $565 mln
Jan 24 (Reuters) - Restaurants and packaged food company Bob
Evans Farms Inc said it would sell its unit Bob Evans
Restaurants to Golden Globe Capital for $565 million.
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Evans Farms Inc said it would sell its unit Bob Evans
Restaurants to Golden Globe Capital for $565 million.
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PepsiCo using Super Bowl to launch new premium water brand
Jan 24 (Reuters) - PepsiCo said on Tuesday it will
use its pricey spot during next month's Super Bowl to unveil a
premium bottled water brand, Lifewtr, as the beverage industry
faces declining consumption of sugary sodas.
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use its pricey spot during next month's Super Bowl to unveil a
premium bottled water brand, Lifewtr, as the beverage industry
faces declining consumption of sugary sodas.
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Italy court puts Rome's 5-Star mayor under investigation for abuse of office
ROME, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Virginia Raggi, the
anti-establishment mayor of Rome elected by a landslide last
year after pledging to crack down on rampant corruption, has
been put under investigation for abuse of office and false
testimony.
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anti-establishment mayor of Rome elected by a landslide last
year after pledging to crack down on rampant corruption, has
been put under investigation for abuse of office and false
testimony.
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Canada says TPP trade deal dead without United States
CALGARY, Alberta, Jan 24 (Reuters) - The Trans-Pacific
Partnership (TPP) trade deal cannot proceed without the United
States, Canada said on Tuesday, even as Australia and New
Zealand pledged to salvage it.
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Partnership (TPP) trade deal cannot proceed without the United
States, Canada said on Tuesday, even as Australia and New
Zealand pledged to salvage it.
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WRAPUP 2-U.S. home sales drop as supply tumbles to 17-year low
WASHINGTON, Jan 24 (Reuters) - U.S. home resales fell more
than expected in December as the supply of houses on the market
dropped to levels last seen in 1999, but the housing market
recovery remained intact against the backdrop of a tightening
labor market.
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than expected in December as the supply of houses on the market
dropped to levels last seen in 1999, but the housing market
recovery remained intact against the backdrop of a tightening
labor market.
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UPDATE 1-Real Madrid logo won't feature Christian cross in Middle East clothing deal
DUBAI, Jan 24 (Reuters) - The club crest of Spanish soccer team Real Madrid will not feature the traditional Christian cross on clothing sold in some Middle East countries under a regional deal.
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UPDATE 1-U.S. Republican ties lower business tax rate to border adjustment
WASHINGTON, Jan 24 (Reuters) - A leading Republican lawmaker
warned on Tuesday that Congress will not be able to lower the
U.S. corporate tax rate to the 15 to 20 percent range sought by
President Donald Trump unless a controversial "border
adjustment" proposal remains part of tax reform.
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warned on Tuesday that Congress will not be able to lower the
U.S. corporate tax rate to the 15 to 20 percent range sought by
President Donald Trump unless a controversial "border
adjustment" proposal remains part of tax reform.
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U.S. House tax chief: lower tax rates vulnerable without border adjustment
WASHINGTON, Jan 24 (Reuters) - A top congressional
Republican on tax policy warned on Tuesday that tax reform would
not be able to achieve the 15 percent and 20 percent corporate
tax rates proposed by President Donald Trump and Republicans in
Congress without a border-adjustment provision.
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Republican on tax policy warned on Tuesday that tax reform would
not be able to achieve the 15 percent and 20 percent corporate
tax rates proposed by President Donald Trump and Republicans in
Congress without a border-adjustment provision.
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Toyota Motor to add 400 jobs at Indiana assembly plant
TOKYO/WASHINGTON, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp
on Tuesday said it would add 400 jobs to build more
SUVs at one of its U.S. plants, highlighting its expansion plans
just as U.S. President Donald Trump calls on manufacturers to
build more cars in the country.
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on Tuesday said it would add 400 jobs to build more
SUVs at one of its U.S. plants, highlighting its expansion plans
just as U.S. President Donald Trump calls on manufacturers to
build more cars in the country.
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Christian cross dropped from Real Madrid logo in Middle East clothing deal
DUBAI, Jan 24 (Reuters) - The club crest of Spanish soccer team Real Madrid will be altered to remove the traditional Christian cross from clothing apparel sold in some Middle East countries under a regional deal.
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CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-'La La Land' leads diverse Oscar nominations line-up
LOS ANGELES, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Romantic musical "La La
Land" led the Oscar nominations on Tuesday with 14 nods,
including the top prize of best picture and best actor
nominations for its stars, Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone.
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Land" led the Oscar nominations on Tuesday with 14 nods,
including the top prize of best picture and best actor
nominations for its stars, Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone.
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HIGHLIGHTS-The Trump presidency on Jan. 24
U.S. President Donald Trump, continuing his intervention in
corporate America, meets with auto executives on Tuesday.
Highlights of the day follow:
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corporate America, meets with auto executives on Tuesday.
Highlights of the day follow:
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UPDATE 1-D.R. Horton profit beats estimates on higher home sales
Jan 24 (Reuters) - D.R. Horton Inc, the largest U.S.
homebuilder, reported a better-than-expected quarterly profit as
it sold more homes, sending its shares up 2.1 percent in
premarket trading.
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homebuilder, reported a better-than-expected quarterly profit as
it sold more homes, sending its shares up 2.1 percent in
premarket trading.
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UPDATE 1-French retailer Vivarte to sell Andre and Naf Naf brands -unions
* Vivarte's fate could become French election issue
(adds Naf Naf sale, more details on job cuts)
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(adds Naf Naf sale, more details on job cuts)
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D.R. Horton profit jumps 31.2 pct on higher home sales
Jan 24 (Reuters) - D.R. Horton Inc, the largest U.S.
homebuilder, reported a 31.2 percent rise in quarterly profit as
the company sold more homes.
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homebuilder, reported a 31.2 percent rise in quarterly profit as
the company sold more homes.
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UPDATE 1-Alibaba posts 54 percent rise in Q3 revenue, raises 2017 guidance
* Income attributable to shareholders rises 43 pct to $2.57
billion, or $1 per share.
(Adds Alibaba comment, further earnings figures, context)
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billion, or $1 per share.
(Adds Alibaba comment, further earnings figures, context)
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UPDATE 1-Pokemon Go unleashed on game-mad South Korea six months late
SEOUL, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Nintendo Co's smash hit
Pokemon Go was unleashed on South Korea on Tuesday, six months
after it was released elsewhere in the world, a delay caused by
security fears over Google Maps.
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Pokemon Go was unleashed on South Korea on Tuesday, six months
after it was released elsewhere in the world, a delay caused by
security fears over Google Maps.
Read more
Motor racing-Ecclestone exit sets F1 on a new course
LONDON, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Bernie Ecclestone's ousting as Formula One supremo will take the sport in a different, digital direction under new American owners Liberty Media but there is much work to be done in the months and years ahead.
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China tourism body backs boycott of Japanese hotel group APA
SHANGHAI, Jan 24 (Reuters) - China's tourism administration
has urged tour operators to sever ties with a Japanese hotel
chain after an escalating row over the hotelier's denial of the
1937 massacre by Japanese troops in the Chinese city of Nanjing.
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has urged tour operators to sever ties with a Japanese hotel
chain after an escalating row over the hotelier's denial of the
1937 massacre by Japanese troops in the Chinese city of Nanjing.
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Workers at Audi's Hungarian arm set up strike committee
BUDAPEST, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Workers at the Hungarian arm of
German carmaker Audi have set up a strike committee
to push for higher salaries, the AHFSZ union said, the latest
sign of how labour shortages in the country are driving up wage
expectations.
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German carmaker Audi have set up a strike committee
to push for higher salaries, the AHFSZ union said, the latest
sign of how labour shortages in the country are driving up wage
expectations.
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Monday, January 23, 2017
Scandal, gaffes mar ex-UN chief's presidential prospects in S.Korea
SEOUL, Jan 24 (Reuters) - It has been an inauspicious return
to crisis-plagued South Korea for former U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon,
once the odds-on favourite to be the next president, who has
been ensnared in a family corruption scandal and struggled with
a sceptical press.
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to crisis-plagued South Korea for former U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon,
once the odds-on favourite to be the next president, who has
been ensnared in a family corruption scandal and struggled with
a sceptical press.
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UPDATE 1-Philips discloses conflict with US over defibrillators; Q4 earnings miss estimates
AMSTERDAM, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Medical equipment maker
Philips on Tuesday disclosed a conflict with the U.S.
government over defibrillators it sold in 2015 and before, along
with fourth-quarter earnings in which it missed analysts'
estimates.
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Philips on Tuesday disclosed a conflict with the U.S.
government over defibrillators it sold in 2015 and before, along
with fourth-quarter earnings in which it missed analysts'
estimates.
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More businesses must work with suppliers to curb climate change -study
OSLO, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Too few businesses are working with
their suppliers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, according to
study that praised 29 companies including General Motors,
Sky and Sony Corp for taking the lead.
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their suppliers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, according to
study that praised 29 companies including General Motors,
Sky and Sony Corp for taking the lead.
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Red vs black: Thai Chinese face New Year fashion dilemma
BANGKOK, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Bright red garments, gold
embroidery and colourful accessories would normally have been
the mode du jour for Thailand's ethnic Chinese celebrating Lunar
New Year on Saturday.
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embroidery and colourful accessories would normally have been
the mode du jour for Thailand's ethnic Chinese celebrating Lunar
New Year on Saturday.
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Pokemon Go unleashed on game-mad South Korea six months late
SEOUL, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Nintendo Co's smash hit
Pokemon Go was unleashed on South Korea on Tuesday, six months
after it was released elsewhere in the world, a delay caused by
security fears over Google Maps.
Read more
Pokemon Go was unleashed on South Korea on Tuesday, six months
after it was released elsewhere in the world, a delay caused by
security fears over Google Maps.
Read more
Ford launches brand to sell auto parts to fix competitors' vehicles
DETROIT, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co, in a bid
for a piece of the rapidly growing global auto parts market, is
launching a new brand called Omnicraft to sell parts to Ford
dealers and independent repair shops to fix competitors'
vehicles.
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for a piece of the rapidly growing global auto parts market, is
launching a new brand called Omnicraft to sell parts to Ford
dealers and independent repair shops to fix competitors'
vehicles.
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UPDATE 2-Samsung Elec warns of political risks as chips boost Q4 profit
* Warns of political risks amid bribery scandal
(Recasts with outlook, adds quotes, details on earnings,
background)
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(Recasts with outlook, adds quotes, details on earnings,
background)
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UPDATE 1-U.S. Senate confirms Pompeo to be Trump's CIA director
WASHINGTON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate confirmed
Representative Mike Pompeo as President Donald Trump's CIA
director on Monday, after a delay tied to some lawmakers'
worries he might expand surveillance or allow the use of certain
interrogation techniques widely considered torture.
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Representative Mike Pompeo as President Donald Trump's CIA
director on Monday, after a delay tied to some lawmakers'
worries he might expand surveillance or allow the use of certain
interrogation techniques widely considered torture.
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UPDATE 1-U.S. judge approves VW dealers $1.2 bln settlement
WASHINGTON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Volkswagen AG's
dealers will receive an average of $1.85 million in a $1.2
billion settlement approved by a U.S. judge on Monday over its
diesel emissions scandal.
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dealers will receive an average of $1.85 million in a $1.2
billion settlement approved by a U.S. judge on Monday over its
diesel emissions scandal.
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Takata shares lose nearly half their value in less than a week
TOKYO, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Takata Corp's shares have
lost nearly half their value in less than a week, hit by a
report that bidders are seeking a court-mediated turnaround for
the embattled Japanese air bag maker.
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lost nearly half their value in less than a week, hit by a
report that bidders are seeking a court-mediated turnaround for
the embattled Japanese air bag maker.
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China takes 5,500 porn, violent apps offline - Xinhua
SHANGHAI, Jan 24 (Reuters) - China's internet supervisors
have taken down more than 5,500 illegal apps for disseminating
pornographic and violent content among other things, the
official Xinhua news agency said on Tuesday.
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have taken down more than 5,500 illegal apps for disseminating
pornographic and violent content among other things, the
official Xinhua news agency said on Tuesday.
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NEWSMAKER-Motor racing-Ecclestone's exit marks end of an era for F1
LONDON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Bernie Ecclestone used to joke that retirement would come on the day of his funeral but in the end it was an American businessman in a suit who quietly ushered Formula One's 86-year-old ringmaster towards the exit.
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UPDATE 2-Trump taps net neutrality opponent Ajit Pai to head FCC
WASHINGTON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on
Monday tapped Republican Commissioner Ajit Pai to head the U.S.
Federal Communications Commission, which is expected to roll
back many of the Obama Administration's telecommunications and
internet policies.
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Monday tapped Republican Commissioner Ajit Pai to head the U.S.
Federal Communications Commission, which is expected to roll
back many of the Obama Administration's telecommunications and
internet policies.
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HIGHLIGHTS-Donald Trump in first full week as U.S. president
Jan 23 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump addressed
business and trade issues on Monday. Highlights of the day
follow:
TRADE
Trump formally withdraws the United States from the
Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal, distancing America from
Asian allies as China's influence in the region rises.
Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto says his country will
aim to keep tariff-free commerce with North American Free Trade
Agreement partners Canada and the United States in its talks
wi
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business and trade issues on Monday. Highlights of the day
follow:
TRADE
Trump formally withdraws the United States from the
Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal, distancing America from
Asian allies as China's influence in the region rises.
Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto says his country will
aim to keep tariff-free commerce with North American Free Trade
Agreement partners Canada and the United States in its talks
wi
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Crowd controversy: The making of an Inauguration Day photo
Jan 23 (Reuters) - The picture that lit up social media and
unsettled the White House began with a trek up 50 flights of
stairs, nearly to the top of the Washington Monument, for a
bird's eye view of Donald Trump's inauguration on Friday as the
45th U.S. president.
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unsettled the White House began with a trek up 50 flights of
stairs, nearly to the top of the Washington Monument, for a
bird's eye view of Donald Trump's inauguration on Friday as the
45th U.S. president.
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U.S. judge approves VW dealers $1.2B settlement
WASHINGTON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - U.S. District Judge Charles
Breyer on Monday granted final approval to Volkswagen AG's
(VOWG_p.DE) settlement worth up to $1.21 billion with 652 U.S.
dealers over its diesel emissions scandal.
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Breyer on Monday granted final approval to Volkswagen AG's
(VOWG_p.DE) settlement worth up to $1.21 billion with 652 U.S.
dealers over its diesel emissions scandal.
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Yahoo revenue rises 15.4 pct amid Verizon deal uncertainty
Jan 23 (Reuters) - Yahoo Inc reported a 15.4
percent rise in quarterly revenue on Monday, ahead of a proposed
sale of its core internet business to Verizon Communications Inc
.
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percent rise in quarterly revenue on Monday, ahead of a proposed
sale of its core internet business to Verizon Communications Inc
.
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White House defends statement on audience for Trump's inaugural
WASHINGTON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - White House spokesman Sean
Spicer on Monday defended his statement that President Donald
Trump's inauguration was the most-watched ever, citing
viewership on television and other media and insisting that "our
intention is never to lie to you."
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Spicer on Monday defended his statement that President Donald
Trump's inauguration was the most-watched ever, citing
viewership on television and other media and insisting that "our
intention is never to lie to you."
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UPDATE 3-Eastern U.S. battered by winds, heavy rain; 20 dead in South
WASHINGTON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - A powerful storm with
pounding rains and high winds roared up the U.S. East Coast on
Monday, threatening travel for millions, after killing at least
20 people in the South and flattening a mobile home park in
southwest Georgia.
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pounding rains and high winds roared up the U.S. East Coast on
Monday, threatening travel for millions, after killing at least
20 people in the South and flattening a mobile home park in
southwest Georgia.
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Trump to meet with U.S. auto CEOs amid jobs push
WASHINGTON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump will
have breakfast Tuesday with the chief executives of General
Motors Co, Ford Motor Co and Fiat Chrysler
Automobiles NV as he pressures automakers to boost
U.S. employment.
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have breakfast Tuesday with the chief executives of General
Motors Co, Ford Motor Co and Fiat Chrysler
Automobiles NV as he pressures automakers to boost
U.S. employment.
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Trump moving U.S. toward era of bilateral trade -White House
WASHINGTON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump met
with key business leaders on Monday and signed an executive
order withdrawing the United States from the Trans-Pacific
Partnership trade deal, moving the country toward an era of
bilateral trade and job creation at home, the White House said.
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with key business leaders on Monday and signed an executive
order withdrawing the United States from the Trans-Pacific
Partnership trade deal, moving the country toward an era of
bilateral trade and job creation at home, the White House said.
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UK workers making clothes for high street brands on paltry wages: TV investigation
LONDON, Jan 23 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Workers in
Britain making clothes for popular high street retailers like
River Island and New Look are being paid less than half the
minimum wage, an investigation by Britain's Channel 4 television
has found.
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Britain making clothes for popular high street retailers like
River Island and New Look are being paid less than half the
minimum wage, an investigation by Britain's Channel 4 television
has found.
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U.S. auto parts sellers skid after report on Amazon's entry
Jan 23 (Reuters) - Shares of U.S. auto part retailers fell
sharply on Monday following a report that Amazon.com Inc
had set its sights on the $50 billion do-it-yourself
after-market auto parts business.
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sharply on Monday following a report that Amazon.com Inc
had set its sights on the $50 billion do-it-yourself
after-market auto parts business.
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar, stocks slide on Trump's protectionist stance
* Oil dips, signs of U.S. output rise offset OPEC-led cuts
(Updates to U.S. market open, adds details, changes dateline,
previous LONDON)
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(Updates to U.S. market open, adds details, changes dateline,
previous LONDON)
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UPDATE 1-Trump is sued over foreign government payments to his firms
NEW YORK, Jan 23 (Reuters) - A group of prominent
constitutional and ethics lawyers sued U.S. President Donald
Trump on Monday, accusing him of violating the U.S. Constitution
by allowing his hotels and other businesses to accept payments
from foreign governments.
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constitutional and ethics lawyers sued U.S. President Donald
Trump on Monday, accusing him of violating the U.S. Constitution
by allowing his hotels and other businesses to accept payments
from foreign governments.
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Trump tells manufacturers he will cut regulations, taxes
WASHINGTON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump
met with a dozen prominent American manufacturers at the White
House on Monday, promising them he would slash regulations and
cut corporate taxes, but warning them of penalties if they moved
production outside the country.
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met with a dozen prominent American manufacturers at the White
House on Monday, promising them he would slash regulations and
cut corporate taxes, but warning them of penalties if they moved
production outside the country.
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UPDATE 2-"Brexit, so what?" German firms expect little fallout, says poll
BERLIN, Jan 23 (Reuters) - A large majority of German
companies expect Britain's divorce from the European Union to
cause little if any damage to their business, according to a
poll published by the Cologne Institute for Economic Research
(IW) on Monday.
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companies expect Britain's divorce from the European Union to
cause little if any damage to their business, according to a
poll published by the Cologne Institute for Economic Research
(IW) on Monday.
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Three detained in Sweden on suspicion of broadcasting rape on Facebook
STOCKHOLM, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Three men have been arrested
in Sweden on suspicion of raping a woman in an assault that was
broadcast live on Facebook, police said.
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in Sweden on suspicion of raping a woman in an assault that was
broadcast live on Facebook, police said.
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British-Iranian aid worker sentenced to jail for "cooperation with BBC" - family
DUBAI, Jan 23 (Reuters) - The family of British-Iranian aid
worker Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, who has been sentenced to five
years in jail in Iran on undisclosed charges, said she has been
accused by a Revolutionary Court of acting against national
security by cooperating with the BBC.
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worker Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, who has been sentenced to five
years in jail in Iran on undisclosed charges, said she has been
accused by a Revolutionary Court of acting against national
security by cooperating with the BBC.
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UPDATE 1-Turkey dismisses deputy head of TMSF state fund in post-coup decree
ISTANBUL, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Turkey has dismissed a deputy
head of the state fund which runs seized companies and shut down
two local television stations in decrees issued on Monday under
the emergency rule imposed in the wake of last July's failed
coup.
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head of the state fund which runs seized companies and shut down
two local television stations in decrees issued on Monday under
the emergency rule imposed in the wake of last July's failed
coup.
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McDonald's Q4 U.S. comparable store sales fall less than expected
Jan 23 (Reuters) - McDonald's Corp's U.S. comparable
restaurant sales fell less than analysts had expected in the
fourth quarter as strong demand for its all-day breakfast
brought more people to its restaurants.
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restaurant sales fell less than analysts had expected in the
fourth quarter as strong demand for its all-day breakfast
brought more people to its restaurants.
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UPDATE 1-Philips Lighting misses on Q4, sees growth in 2017
AMSTERDAM, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Philips Lighting's
fourth-quarter profit fell short of expectations on Monday,
sending its shares down despite a positive outlook and a
proposed solid dividend.
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fourth-quarter profit fell short of expectations on Monday,
sending its shares down despite a positive outlook and a
proposed solid dividend.
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Lloyds a victim of cyber attack that hit banking services
LONDON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Lloyds Banking Group is
working with law enforcement agencies to trace who may be behind
a cyber attack that caused intermittent outages for customers of
its personal banking websites almost two weeks ago, according to
a source familiar with the incident.
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working with law enforcement agencies to trace who may be behind
a cyber attack that caused intermittent outages for customers of
its personal banking websites almost two weeks ago, according to
a source familiar with the incident.
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China cracks down on unauthorised internet connections
HONG KONG, Jan 23 (Reuters) - China is reinforcing its
censorship of the internet with a campaign to crack down on
unauthorised connections, including virtual private network
(VPN) services, that allow users to bypass restrictions known as
the Great Firewall.
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censorship of the internet with a campaign to crack down on
unauthorised connections, including virtual private network
(VPN) services, that allow users to bypass restrictions known as
the Great Firewall.
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China approves first list of green car models for subsidies this year
BEIJING, Jan 23 (Reuters) - China released on Monday this
year's first list of "recommended" green energy vehicles, paving
the way for 185 car models to receive government subsidies.
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year's first list of "recommended" green energy vehicles, paving
the way for 185 car models to receive government subsidies.
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Oxford historian Garton Ash to receive Germany's Charlemagne prize
BERLIN, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Oxford University historian
Timothy Garton Ash, an outspoken opponent of Britain's vote to
leave the European Union, is to receive the 2017 Charlemagne
Prize conferred annually by the German city of Aachen.
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Timothy Garton Ash, an outspoken opponent of Britain's vote to
leave the European Union, is to receive the 2017 Charlemagne
Prize conferred annually by the German city of Aachen.
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UPDATE 4-Samsung says batteries caused Note 7 fires, may delay new phone launch
* Samsung Electronics shares end up 2.3 pct
(Updates with ATL no comment; adds further comments including
from Samsung and source on recycling Note 7 devices and parts)
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(Updates with ATL no comment; adds further comments including
from Samsung and source on recycling Note 7 devices and parts)
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UPDATE 4-Shootout at Texas mall leaves one dead, seven wounded
SAN ANTONIO, Jan 22 (Reuters) - A bystander to a botched
robbery at a Texas jewelry store was killed on Sunday, before
one of the two robbers involved shot and wounded six other
people while fleeing, police said on Sunday.
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robbery at a Texas jewelry store was killed on Sunday, before
one of the two robbers involved shot and wounded six other
people while fleeing, police said on Sunday.
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Sunday, January 22, 2017
UPDATE 1-Ethics lawyers to sue Trump over foreign payments
Jan 22 (Reuters) - A group including former White House
ethics attorneys will file a lawsuit on Monday accusing
President Donald Trump of allowing his businesses to accept
payments from foreign governments, in violation of the U.S.
Constitution.
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ethics attorneys will file a lawsuit on Monday accusing
President Donald Trump of allowing his businesses to accept
payments from foreign governments, in violation of the U.S.
Constitution.
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RPT-INSIGHT-Crumbling lira pressures Turkish retailers as economy slows
ISTANBUL, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Turkish businessman Tekin Acar
had contracts to open branches of his leading cosmetics chain in
ten new shopping malls this year. A few days ago he cancelled
nine of them after sharp falls in the lira meant he would
struggle to afford the rents.
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had contracts to open branches of his leading cosmetics chain in
ten new shopping malls this year. A few days ago he cancelled
nine of them after sharp falls in the lira meant he would
struggle to afford the rents.
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U.S. SEC probing Yahoo over previously disclosed cyber breach -filing
Jan 22 (Reuters) - The U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission is investigating a previously disclosed data breach
at Yahoo Inc, the company said in a filing.
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Commission is investigating a previously disclosed data breach
at Yahoo Inc, the company said in a filing.
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UPDATE 2-Samsung Elec says battery caused Note 7 fires, may delay new phone launch
* Samsung says no other problems besides batteries found
(Updates with comments from Samsung, analysts)
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(Updates with comments from Samsung, analysts)
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UPDATE 1-Samsung Elec says battery defects caused Note 7 fires
* Samsung says no other problems besides batteries found
(Updates with comments from Samsung, adds background)
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(Updates with comments from Samsung, adds background)
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Samsung Elec won't unveil Galaxy S8 smartphone at MWC show - exec
SEOUL, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Tech giant Samsung Electronics Co
Ltd said on Monday it will not unveil its Galaxy S8
smartphone at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) trade show this
year, suggesting the flagship model's launch may be later in the
year than its 2016 version.
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Ltd said on Monday it will not unveil its Galaxy S8
smartphone at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) trade show this
year, suggesting the flagship model's launch may be later in the
year than its 2016 version.
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Ethics lawyers to sue Trump over foreign payments
Jan 22 (Reuters) - A group including former White House
ethics attorneys will file a lawsuit on Monday accusing
President Donald Trump of allowing his businesses to accept
payments from foreign governments, in violation of the U.S.
Constitution.
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ethics attorneys will file a lawsuit on Monday accusing
President Donald Trump of allowing his businesses to accept
payments from foreign governments, in violation of the U.S.
Constitution.
Read more
UPDATE 1-UK seeks interventionist approach to drive post-Brexit industrial revival
LONDON, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Britain will on Monday outline a
new, interventionist approach to balancing its heavily
services-based economy for the post-Brexit era, seeking to
reinvigorate industrial production and stimulate investment in
technology and R&D.
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new, interventionist approach to balancing its heavily
services-based economy for the post-Brexit era, seeking to
reinvigorate industrial production and stimulate investment in
technology and R&D.
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Singer Madonna defends 'blowing up the White House' remark
Jan 22 (Reuters) - Pop singer Madonna, who said in a
profanity-laced speech at Saturday's Women's March in
Washington, D.C., that she had thought about "blowing up the
White House," said on Sunday that she was speaking
metaphorically.
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profanity-laced speech at Saturday's Women's March in
Washington, D.C., that she had thought about "blowing up the
White House," said on Sunday that she was speaking
metaphorically.
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T2 Trainspotting charts era-defining anti-heroes 20 years on
EDINBURGH, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Fans and stars braved freezing
Scottish weather to flock to the premiere of T2 Trainspotting on
Sunday, the sequel to the era-defining story of Edinburgh drug
addicts Renton, Spud, Sick Boy and thug Begbie two decades on.
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Scottish weather to flock to the premiere of T2 Trainspotting on
Sunday, the sequel to the era-defining story of Edinburgh drug
addicts Renton, Spud, Sick Boy and thug Begbie two decades on.
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Samsung burning to regain trust with results of Note 7 fires probe
SEOUL, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
plans on Monday to reveal reasons behind the
spontaneous combustion of its recalled Galaxy Note 7, as the
world's biggest smartphone maker works to regain consumer trust
before launching its next premium model.
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plans on Monday to reveal reasons behind the
spontaneous combustion of its recalled Galaxy Note 7, as the
world's biggest smartphone maker works to regain consumer trust
before launching its next premium model.
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UPDATE 2-White House vows to fight media "tooth and nail" over Trump attacks
WASHINGTON, Jan 22 (Reuters) - The White House vowed on
Sunday to fight the news media "tooth and nail" over what it
sees as unfair attacks, with a top adviser saying the Trump
administration had presented "alternative facts" to counter low
inauguration crowd estimates.
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Sunday to fight the news media "tooth and nail" over what it
sees as unfair attacks, with a top adviser saying the Trump
administration had presented "alternative facts" to counter low
inauguration crowd estimates.
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Investor Schroders plots Bovis merger with Berkeley - Sunday Times
Jan 22 (Reuters) - Bovis Homes Group Plc investor
Schroder Investment Management has written to Berkeley
Group Holdings Plc, urging the London builder to
consider an all-share merger with its smaller rival, the Sunday
Times reported.
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Schroder Investment Management has written to Berkeley
Group Holdings Plc, urging the London builder to
consider an all-share merger with its smaller rival, the Sunday
Times reported.
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UPDATE 1-White House says media delegitimizing Trump, won't 'take it'
WASHINGTON, Jan 22 (Reuters) - The White House vowed on
Sunday to fight the news media "tooth and nail" over what
officials see as unfair attacks on President Donald Trump,
setting a tone that could ratchet up a traditionally adversarial
relationship to a new level of rancor.
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Sunday to fight the news media "tooth and nail" over what
officials see as unfair attacks on President Donald Trump,
setting a tone that could ratchet up a traditionally adversarial
relationship to a new level of rancor.
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UPDATE 1-West African troops near Gambia's capital after Jammeh flees
* Regional operation securing country for new president
(Recasts with troops nearing Banjul)
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(Recasts with troops nearing Banjul)
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West African troops near Gambia's capital - witnesses
BANJUL, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Scores of West African soldiers
were seen preparing to make a ferry crossing to Gambia's
capital, Banjul, on Sunday, several witnesses said, as part of a
mission to secure the country and allow new President Adama
Barrow take up his office.
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were seen preparing to make a ferry crossing to Gambia's
capital, Banjul, on Sunday, several witnesses said, as part of a
mission to secure the country and allow new President Adama
Barrow take up his office.
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White House says media delegitimizing Trump, says won't 'take it'
WASHINGTON, Jan 22 (Reuters) - White House Chief of Staff
Reince Priebus intensified the Trump administration's criticism
of the news media on Sunday, accusing it of trying to
delegitimize Donald Trump's presidency and vowing to fight such
coverage "tooth and nail."
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Reince Priebus intensified the Trump administration's criticism
of the news media on Sunday, accusing it of trying to
delegitimize Donald Trump's presidency and vowing to fight such
coverage "tooth and nail."
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No immunity deal agreed for Gambia's Jammeh, Senegal minister says
DAKAR/BANJUL, Jan 22 (Reuters) - West African leaders did
not agree to immunity for Yahya Jammeh during negotiations that
convinced Gambia's longtime ruler to flee into exile, Senegal's
foreign minister said on Sunday.
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not agree to immunity for Yahya Jammeh during negotiations that
convinced Gambia's longtime ruler to flee into exile, Senegal's
foreign minister said on Sunday.
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UPDATE 1-Foxconn CEO says investment for display plant in U.S. would exceed $7 bln
* Has considered plan for years; leaked by Softbank in
December
(Adds further comment from Foxconn CEO)
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December
(Adds further comment from Foxconn CEO)
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Indian regulator may bolster rules on removing company directors - CNBC-TV18
MUMBAI, Jan 22 (Reuters) - India's market regulator is
looking to tighten regulations related to the appointment and
removal of directors from company boards amid an ongoing spat
between the Tata group and its ousted chairman Cyrus Mistry,
CNBC-TV 18 cited sources as saying on Sunday.
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looking to tighten regulations related to the appointment and
removal of directors from company boards amid an ongoing spat
between the Tata group and its ousted chairman Cyrus Mistry,
CNBC-TV 18 cited sources as saying on Sunday.
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Foxconn CEO says investment for display plant in U.S. would exceed $7 bln
TAIPEI, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Foxconn, the world's largest
contract electronics maker, is considering setting up a
display-making plant in the United States in an investment that
would exceed $7 billion, company chairman and chief executive
Terry Gou said on Sunday.
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contract electronics maker, is considering setting up a
display-making plant in the United States in an investment that
would exceed $7 billion, company chairman and chief executive
Terry Gou said on Sunday.
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INSIGHT-Crumbling lira pressures Turkish retailers as economy slows
ISTANBUL, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Turkish businessman Tekin Acar
had contracts to open branches of his leading cosmetics chain in
ten new shopping malls this year. A few days ago he cancelled
nine of them after sharp falls in the lira meant he would
struggle to afford the rents.
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had contracts to open branches of his leading cosmetics chain in
ten new shopping malls this year. A few days ago he cancelled
nine of them after sharp falls in the lira meant he would
struggle to afford the rents.
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UK high street retailers race to keep up with online demand
LONDON, Jan 22 (Reuters) - British fashion retailers will
switch their spending firepower to technology from the high
street in 2017 after online shopping became the key driver of
sales growth over the all-important festive period.
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switch their spending firepower to technology from the high
street in 2017 after online shopping became the key driver of
sales growth over the all-important festive period.
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Chief of Taiwan's Foxconn says rise of protectionism unavoidable
TAIPEI, Jan 22 (Reuters) - The head of Foxconn, the world's
largest contract manufacturer of electronic goods and a major
Apple Inc supplier, said on Sunday that the rise of
protectionism is unavoidable.
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largest contract manufacturer of electronic goods and a major
Apple Inc supplier, said on Sunday that the rise of
protectionism is unavoidable.
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Saturday, January 21, 2017
Japan enters uncharted waters as emperor's abdication pondered
TOKYO, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Japan is moving to adopt a law
allowing its octogenarian Emperor Akihito to abdicate but many
touchy topics, such as his title and duties, remain to be
settled before the monarch can retire in a step unprecedented
for two centuries.
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allowing its octogenarian Emperor Akihito to abdicate but many
touchy topics, such as his title and duties, remain to be
settled before the monarch can retire in a step unprecedented
for two centuries.
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Ferguson film 'Whose Streets?' aims to show humanity of community
PARK CITY, Utah, Jan 21 (Reuters) - The filmmakers of "Whose
Streets?," chronicling the uprising in Ferguson, Missouri after
the 2014 police killing of unarmed black teenager Michael Brown,
said the documentary attempts to show the humanity behind a
community in crisis.
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Streets?," chronicling the uprising in Ferguson, Missouri after
the 2014 police killing of unarmed black teenager Michael Brown,
said the documentary attempts to show the humanity behind a
community in crisis.
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White House accuses media of playing down inauguration crowds
WASHINGTON, Jan 21 (Reuters) - The White House on Saturday
accused the media of framing photographs to understate the crowd
that attended Donald Trump's inauguration, a new jab in a
long-running fight between the new president and the news
organizations who cover him.
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accused the media of framing photographs to understate the crowd
that attended Donald Trump's inauguration, a new jab in a
long-running fight between the new president and the news
organizations who cover him.
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Gambia's Jammeh heads to exile in Equatorial Guinea -ECOWAS
DAKAR, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Gambia's former authoritarian
leader Yahya Jammeh was heading to exile in Equatorial Guinea
with a stop in Guinea after he stepped down in the face of
pressure from West African states to recognize his election
defeat, the regional bloc ECOWAS said on Saturday.
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leader Yahya Jammeh was heading to exile in Equatorial Guinea
with a stop in Guinea after he stepped down in the face of
pressure from West African states to recognize his election
defeat, the regional bloc ECOWAS said on Saturday.
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Trump to meet with British Prime Minister May next week - White House
WASHINGTON, Jan 21 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump
is set to meet next week with British Prime Minister Theresa May
and has talked about meeting Mexican President Enrique Pena
Nieto on Jan. 31, White House spokesman Sean Spicer told
reporters on Saturday.
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is set to meet next week with British Prime Minister Theresa May
and has talked about meeting Mexican President Enrique Pena
Nieto on Jan. 31, White House spokesman Sean Spicer told
reporters on Saturday.
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UPDATE 5-Trump vows his full support to CIA after feud about Russia hacking
LANGLEY, Va./WASHINGTON, Jan 21 (Reuters) - U.S. President
Donald Trump sought to mend fences with the CIA on Saturday,
telling officers he had their back after he criticized spy
agencies for their investigation into Russian hacking.
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Donald Trump sought to mend fences with the CIA on Saturday,
telling officers he had their back after he criticized spy
agencies for their investigation into Russian hacking.
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Gambia's Jammeh flies into exile after leaving power
BANJUL, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Gambia's former leader Yahya
Jammeh flew out of the capital Banjul on Saturday and into exile
after stepping down from power, a Reuters witness and mediators
said.
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Jammeh flew out of the capital Banjul on Saturday and into exile
after stepping down from power, a Reuters witness and mediators
said.
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Asian media decry isolationist Trump, fear economic, diplomatic turmoil
TOKYO, Jan 21 (Reuters) - A day after Donald Trump became
U.S. President and vowed to put "America First", Asian media
decried his isolationist policies, fearing they will chill the
global economy and sow widespread international discord.
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U.S. President and vowed to put "America First", Asian media
decried his isolationist policies, fearing they will chill the
global economy and sow widespread international discord.
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UPDATE 1-Italy avalanche death toll rises to five, four more survivors rescued
PENNE, Italy, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Five people have been
confirmed dead at the hotel demolished by an avalanche in
central Italy this week, and nine survivors have been pulled
from the rubble, the national fire service said on Saturday.
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confirmed dead at the hotel demolished by an avalanche in
central Italy this week, and nine survivors have been pulled
from the rubble, the national fire service said on Saturday.
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Four more survivors extracted from Italian hotel hit by avalanche
PENNE, Italy, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Four people were pulled
alive from the wreckage of a luxury hotel that was demolished on
Wednesday by a deadly avalanche, bringing the number of
survivors to nine, the national fire service said on Saturday.
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alive from the wreckage of a luxury hotel that was demolished on
Wednesday by a deadly avalanche, bringing the number of
survivors to nine, the national fire service said on Saturday.
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Friday, January 20, 2017
UPDATE 2-As Trump takes over, U.S. ends plan to cut mortgage premiums
WASHINGTON, Jan 20 (Reuters) - The Trump administration,
hours after taking office on Friday, suspended a plan to cut
mortgage insurance premiums on federally insured home loans that
the U.S. government had estimated would save eligible homeowners
an average of $500 a year.
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hours after taking office on Friday, suspended a plan to cut
mortgage insurance premiums on federally insured home loans that
the U.S. government had estimated would save eligible homeowners
an average of $500 a year.
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