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Highlights: U.S. Open day one

NEW YORK(Reuters) – Highlights of the first day at the U.S. Open on Monday (times ET- GMT-4). The Grand Slam, the second this year after Wimbledon was cancelled and the French Open was postponed, is being played without spectators due to the COVID-19 pandemic:... More »

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Lagarde comments at ECB press conference

(Reuters) – The European Central Bank beefed up its bond-buying programme on Thursday in its latest effort to support a euro zone economy pummelled by more than two months of shutdowns to cope with the coronavirus pandemic. Following are highlights of ECB Pres... More »

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Highlights: BOJ Governor Kuroda’s comments at news conference

(Reuters) – The Bank of Japan eased monetary policy on Monday by pledging to buy risky assets such as exchange-traded funds (ETF) at double the current pace, joining global central banks in combating the widening economic fallout from the coronavirus epidemic.... More »

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Highlights: Day eight at the Australian Open

MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Highlights of the eighth day at the Australian Open, the first Grand Slam tournament of the year, on Monday (times AEDT- GMT+11): 1633 MUGURUZA MARCHES INTO LAST EIGHT Unseeded Spaniard Garbine Muguruza continued her charge toward a third... More »

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Highlights: Key quotes from the U.S. House impeachment memo

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Here are highlights from the 111-page House Impeachment Brief filed Saturday afternoon. ON IMPEACHMENT: “President Trump has demonstrated his continued willingness to corrupt free and fair elections, betray our national security, and sub... More »

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Hong Kong police seal off university, raising fears of crackdown

HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong police fired tear gas and rubber bullets on Monday to force back anti-government protesters trying to escape a university where hundreds are holed up with petrol bombs and other homemade weapons amid fears of a bloody crackdown.... More »

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Highlights: Draghi comments at ECB press conference

FRANKFURT (Reuters) – The European Central Bank approved a fresh stimulus package as expected on Thursday, cutting interest rates and approving a new round of bond purchases to prop up euro zone growth and halt a worrisome drop in inflation expectations. Follo... More »

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Highlights: Tennis-U.S. Open day seven

(Reuters) – Novak Djokovic’s U.S. Open title defense ended in agony on Sunday when the Serb retired from his fourth round match against Swiss Stan Wawrinka because of a shoulder injury. Wawrinka converted his fourth break point to lead 6-4 7-5 2-1 when world n... More »

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On Cannes red carpet, ‘go big’ is this year’s fashion buzzword

CANNES, France (Reuters) – Enormous bouffant dresses decked out in lace or feathers ruled the red carpet at this year’s Cannes film festival, one of the of the world’s most glamorous stages for actors as well as fashion designers. As well as oversized gowns, m... More »

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EU leaders arrive for second day of summit dominated by Brexit

BRUSSELS (Reuters) – European Union leaders arrive in Brussels for a second day of day of talks on Brexit, the euro zone, migration and Russia, among others. Below are some of their comments made on arrival. AUSTRIAN CHANCELLOR SEBASTIAN KURZ “I think it was g... More »

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Highlights: EU leaders arrive for two-day summit dominated by Brexit

BRUSSELS (Reuters) – European Union leaders arrive in Brussels for two days of talks on Brexit, the euro zone, migration and Russia, among others. Below are some of their comments made on arrival. FRENCH PRESIDENT EMMANUEL MACRON “We can have a political discu... More »

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Highlights of Merkel interview on Europe

BERLIN (Reuters) – German Chancellor Angela Merkel gave her most detailed response to French President Emmanuel Macron’s proposal to reform the euro zone in an interview with the Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung newspaper published on Sunday. The followi... More »

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The wit and wisdom of Warren Buffett, ‘Oracle of Omaha’

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Billionaire investor Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway Inc Vice Chairman Charlie Munger are answering five hours of questions from shareholders, journalists and analysts at Berkshire’s annual meeting in Omaha, Nebraska. The weekend kno... More »

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Draghi comments at ECB press conference

European Central Bank (ECB) President Mario Draghi and Vice President Vitor Constancio arrive for a news conference at the ECB headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, March 7, 2018. REUTERS/Ralph Orlowski FRANKFURT, (Reuters) – The European Central Bank dropped a ... More »

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Highlights: Buffett craves acquisitions, flags bond risks in…

FILE PHOTO: Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett visits the BNSF booth before the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, U.S., May 6, 2017. REUTERS/Rick Wilking/File Photo NEW YORK (Reuters) – Below is a selection of comments from Warren Buffet... More »

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Highlights: Australian Open day one

MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Highlights of Monday’s opening day of the Australian Open, the first grand slam tournament of the year: 0955 NADAL KICKSTARTS 2018 IN STYLE World number one Rafa Nadal, playing his first competitive match of the year, hit top form as he c... More »

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NFL: Highlights of Sunday’s National Football League games

Nov 26, 2017- Pittsburgh, PA, USA- Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell (9) and wide receiver Antonio Bryant (84) meet on the field after defeating the Green Bay Packers at Heinz Field. A game-winning kick by Boswell as time expired gave the Steelers a 31-... More »

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Highlights of Sunday’s National Football League games

Nov 19, 2017- New Orleans, LA, USA- Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws the ball in the first quarter against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports (The Sports Xchange) – Highli... More »

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Factbox: Highlights of Derek Jeter`s career

Aug 13, 2016- Bronx, NY, USA- Former New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter stands at his position during a ceremony for the reunion of the 1996 World Series Championship Team prior to a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam... More »

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Warriors in big comeback beat Spurs 113-111 in Game One

May 14, 2017- Oakland, CA, USA- Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) high fives guard Shaun Livingston (34), forward Draymond Green (23) and forward Kevin Durant (35) after a basket against the San Antonio Spurs during the fourth quarter in game one ... More »

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Highlights of Sunday`s NBA games

Apr 23, 2017- Indianapolis, IN, USA- Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) battles for a rebound against Indiana Pacers forward Thaddeus Young (21) and guard Jeff Teague (44) in game four of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Bankers Life Fiel... More »

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Highlights of Tuesday`s MLB games

Apr 11, 2017- Philadelphia, PA, USA- New York Mets left fielder Yoenis Cespedes (52) hits a three RBI home run against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports (The Sports Xchang... More »

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Highlights of Tuesday`s NBA games

Apr 11, 2017- Atlanta, GA, USA- Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard (8) dunks against the Charlotte Hornets in the first half at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports (The Sports Xchange) – Highlights of Tuesday’s National Basketball Ass... More »

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Highlights: The Trump presidency on March 14 at 9:25 p.m. ET

U.S. President Donald Trump (C), flanked by Secretary of State Rex Tillerson (L) and Defense Secretary James Mattis (R), holds a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, U.S. March 13, 2017. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst Highlights of the day for U.S. Presid... More »

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Highlights: The Trump presidency on March 12 at 8:42 p.m. EST

U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence (L) attend a healthcare meeting with key House Committee Chairmen at the White House in Washington, U.S., March 10, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria Highlights of the day for U.S. President Donald Trump’s ad... More »

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The Trump presidency on Feb 16 at 8:08 p.m. EST

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a listening session with the Retail Industry Leaders Association and member company CEOs in the Rosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, U.S., February 15, 2017. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts – Highlights of the day fo... More »

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The Trump presidency on Feb. 5 at 7:10 P.M. EST

U.S. President Donald Trump pauses as he talks to journalists who are members of the White house travel pool on board Air Force One during his flight to Palm Beach, Florida while over South Carolina, U.S., February 3, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria Highlights of ... More »

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Highlights of Sunday`s NHL games

(The Sports Xchange) – Highlights of National Hockey League games on Sunday:Blue Jackets 7, Senators 6Cam Atkinson’s second goal of t More »

Highlights of Saturday’s NHL games

(The Sports Xchange) – Highlights of Saturday’s National Hockey League games: Red Wings 3, Rangers 2 (overtime) Detroit collected a second consecutive come-from-behind win when a Darren Helm goal with 1:57 left in overtime gave the Red Wings a 3-2 home victory... More »

Highlights of Saturday’s NBA games

(The Sports Xchange) – Highlights of Saturday’s National Basketball Association games: Pacers 112, Mavericks 105 Indiana star Paul George shook off a cold-shooting first half, George Hill knocked down three crucial 3-pointers and three players with Dallas ties... More »

Plekanec grabs double as Montreal beat Ottawa

(The Sports Xchange) – Center Tomas Plekanec led the Canadiens with two goals, while Torrey Mitchell had the other as Montreal spoiled the Ottawa Senators home opener with a 3-1 victory on Sunday Both teams rested their first choice goalies, with rookie Mike C... More »

From ‘Star Wars’ to horror scares, six Comic-Con highlights

LOS ANGELES Superhero movies made the biggest splash at San Diego’s Comic-Con this year, but the convention’s 130,000 comic book and pop culture fans were also treated to a smorgasbord of experiences, surprises and scares. As the 35th Comic-Con wrapped up its ... More »