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September 2016

All posts published in September 2016

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Ice Hockey: Sweden top Russia, North America stun Finland

Sep 18, 2016- Toronto, Ontario, Canada- Team Sweden Goaltender Jacob Markstrom (25) makes the save against Team Russia in the first period during preliminary round play in the 2016 World Cup of Hockey at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Sousa-USA TOD... More »

Peterson suffers knee injury in Vikings` win

FILE PHOTO – Sep 11, 2016- Nashville, TN, USA- Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) runs for a short gain during the second half against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports Running b... More »

Singapore GP attendance falls as economic slowdown hurts

Formula One – F1 – Singapore Grand Prix – Marina Bay, Singapore- 18/9/16 Mercedes’ Nico Rosberg of Germany leads after the start of the race. REUTERS/Edgar Su Attendance at the Singapore Grand Prix, one of the most popular races on the calendar fell this year,... More »

Exhausted Murray desperate for a break

Tennis Britain – Great Britain v Argentina – Davis Cup Semi Final – Emirates Arena, Glasgow, Scotland – 18/9/16. Great Britain’s Andy Murray applauds during Dan Evans’ match against Argentina’s Leonardo Mayer. Action Images via Reuters / Andrew Boyers Andy Mur... More »

Valeant says discount program for heart drugs on track

A sign for the headquarters of Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc is seen in Laval, Quebec June 14, 2016. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc said its discount and rebates program for two high-priced heart drugs would cov... More »

Florida expands Zika zone in Miami Beach after five new cases

Aedes aegypti mosquitoes are seen at the Laboratory of Entomology and Ecology of the Dengue Branch of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in San Juan, Puerto Rico, March 6, 2016. REUTERS/Alvin Baez/File Photo State officials in Florida on Frida... More »

Novartis says MS drug cut risk of disability advance in study

A Novartis logo is pictured on its headquarters building in Mumbai April 1, 2013. REUTERS/Vivek Prakash/File Photo Novartis’s investigational multiple sclerosis drug cut the risk of disability progression in patients with a tough-to-treat form of the disease v... More »

Global fund raises $12.9 billion to fight AIDS, TB and malaria

Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau makes closing remarks to the Fifth Replenishment Conference of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria in Montreal, Quebec, Canada September 17, 2016. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi A global fund has raised ov... More »

Novartis intensifies Entresto push with new analysis

A Novartis logo is pictured on its headquarters building in Mumbai April 1, 2013. REUTERS/Vivek Prakash/File Photo Novartis on Monday intensified its bid to convince doctors to prescribe its heart failure drug Entresto, releasing an analysis that concluded the... More »

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Time Inc. CEO Joe Ripp (2nd L) claps after ringing the bell to open trading at the New York Stock Exchange in New York June 9, 2014. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri Time Inc, publisher of Sports Illustrated, People and Time magazines, appointed Rich Battista as its chie... More »

For one Zika patient, lingering symptoms and few answers

Aedes aegypti mosquitoes are seen at the Laboratory of Entomology and Ecology of the Dengue Branch of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in San Juan, Puerto Rico, March 6, 2016. REUTERS/Alvin Baez/File Photo It began with what felt like a punc... More »

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Car bomb targets government buildings in eastern Turkish city

Suspected Kurdish militants detonated a car bomb near local government offices in Turkey’s southeastern city of Van on Monday, wounding scores of people, a day after two dozen mayors from Kurdish-run municipalities were stripped of office. More »

Agrium and Potash Corp to merge

Chris McKay, PotashCorp load-out supervisor at the Cory Mine, examines potash inside one of the storage facilities near Saskatoon, Saskatchewan October 10, 2013. REUTERS/David Stobbe Canada’s Agrium Inc (AGU.TO) and Potash Corp of Saskatchewan Inc (POT.TO) sai... More »

Chinese policymakers square off as economic challenges grow

A staff member is seen at Alibaba Group’s new data centre in Zhangbei, Hebei province, China September 11, 2016. China Daily/via REUTERS Strong comments from China’s top state planner that the economy needed more support was most likely aimed at persuading the... More »

Gulf states condemn law letting 9/11 families sue Saudi Arabia

A person touches the south reflecting pool at the National September 11 Memorial and Museum on the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks in Manhattan, New York, U.S., September 11, 2016. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly The Saudi-dominated Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on... More »

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Syrian state determined to recover all areas: Assad

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said on Monday the state was determined to recover all areas from terrorist groups, the presidency said in a statement on its social media accounts, hours before a U.S.-Russian ceasefire deal was due to take effect. More »

Syria rebels guardedly agree on truce but battles persist

A fighter from the Free Syrian Army’s Al Rahman legion walks past damaged buildings in the rebel held Jobar, a suburb of Damascus, Syria September 6, 2016. Picture taken September 6, 2016. REUTERS/Bassam Khabieh Government troops and insurgents fought in sever... More »

North Korea ready for another nuclear test any time: South Korea

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un gives a speech at the 9th Congress of the Kim Il Sung Socialist Youth League in this undated photo released by North Korea’s Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) in Pyongyang on August 29, 2016. KCNA/ via REUTERS min Park and Jack ... More »

Belgian Paralympian says not ready for euthanasia

2016 Rio Paralympics – Women’s 400m – T52 Final – Olympic Stadium – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – 10/09/2016. Queen Mathilde of Belgium poses with Marieke Vervoort of Belgium as she celebrates with her silver medal during the presentation ceremony. REUTERS/Jason Ca... More »

Wawrinka seals spot in ATP World Tour Finals

Sep 11, 2016- New York, NY, USA- Stanislas Wawrinka (SUI) reacts during his match against Novak Djokovic (SRB) on day fourteen of the 2016 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sp... More »

Wawrinka wins U.S. Open, tops Djokovic in four sets

Sept 11, 2016- New York, NY, USA- Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland celebrates with the championship trophy after beating Novak Djokovic of Serbia in the men’s singles final on day fourteen of the 2016 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National T... More »

Bank of England deputy governor Shafik to step down in Feb 2017

Bank of England Deputy Governor Minouche Shafik speaks during the bank’s quarterly inflation report news conference at the Bank of England in London August 13, 2014. REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett Bank of England deputy governor Minouche Shafik will step down at the... More »

Oil falls as U.S. drills more

Rigging equipment is pictured in a field outside of Sweetwater, Texas June 4, 2015. REUTERS/Cooper Neill Oil fell for a second trading day in a row on Monday, after speculators cut their bullish bets by the most in three months last week and U.S. crude driller... More »

Selloff gathers pace as stimulus pullback fears deepen

Passersby walk past in front of electronic boards showing Japan’s Nikkei share average (L), the Japanese yen’s exchange rate against the U.S. dollar (C), British pound (R) and Euro (2nd R) outside a brokerage in Tokyo, Japan, July 6, 2016. REUTERS/Issei Kato –... More »

Clinton`s bout of pneumonia raises worries for Democrats

U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton leaves her daughter Chelsea’s home in New York, New York, United States September 11, 2016, after Clinton left ceremonies commemorating the 15th anniversary of the September 11 attacks feeling ‘overheated.... More »

Hanjin ship unloads in U.S. as fresh funds pledged

A Hanjin Shipping Co ship is seen stranded outside the Port of Long Beach, California, September 8, 2016. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson A Hanjin Shipping Co Ltd (117930.KS) vessel is finishing unloading in California and scheduled to leave port on Monday, shipping in... More »

GSK sells anesthetics to Aspen for up to $370 million

The GlaxoSmithKline building is pictured in Hounslow, west London June 18, 2013. REUTERS/Luke MacGregor/File Photo GlaxoSmithKline is to sell its portfolio of anesthetic drugs to South Africa’s Aspen Pharmacare for up to 280 million pounds ($372 million) as pa... More »

Factbox: Hanjin Shipping collapse – by numbers

Container vessel Hanjin Rome sits in the eastern anchorage area in Singapore September 9, 2016. REUTERS/Edgar Su The collapse of South Korea’s Hanjin Shipping (117930.KS), the world’s seventh-largest container carrier, has disrupted global trade networks and d... More »

Jobless recovery looms for white-collar U.S. oil workers

An oil refinery is seen in Carson, California March 4, 2015. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson Elizabeth Huber lost her job inspecting oilfield pipes nearly 20 months ago and her prospects remain bleak even as oil executives cautiously plot production and budget increase... More »

Thai authorities downplay Zika risk, worried by tourism impact

A worker sprays insecticide for mosquitos at a village in Bangkok, Thailand, January 13, 2016. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha Health and city officials in Thailand downplayed risks from rising infections from the mosquito-borne Zika virus, which is linked to seri... More »

Sanofi, Google parent in $500 million diabetes joint venture

A logo is seen in front of the entrance at the headquarters French drugmaker Sanofi in Paris October 30, 2014. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann/File Photo French drugmaker Sanofi and Google owner Alphabet’s life sciences firm Verily are to invest about $500 million ... More »

Short-handed Patriots hang on to defeat Cardinals

Sep 11, 2016- Glendale, AZ, USA- New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount (29) runs the ball against the Arizona Cardinals in the second quarter at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Even without their ... More »

After buying SABMiller, AB InBev could see more deals

Beer flows from a bottle of Stella Artois into a glass in this picture illustration taken in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina November 5, 2015. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic Once Anheuser-Busch InBev (ABI.BR) seals its 79 billion pound ($104.8 billion) takeover of rival ... More »

Rookies and veteran quarterbacks shine at new teams

Sep 11, 2016- Philadelphia, PA, USA- Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) during a break in action against the Cleveland Browns in the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field.The Philadelphia Eagles won 29-10. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-US... More »

Membership in Big Four not of huge interest for Wawrinka

Sep 11, 2016- New York, NY, USA- Stan Wawrinka (SUI) poses with the trophy after his match against Novak Djokovic (SRB) on day fourteen of the 2016 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-USA... More »

Samsung Electronics shares slide as Note 7 recall takes toll

A Samsung Electronics’ Galaxy Note 7 new smartphone is displayed at its store in Seoul, South Korea, September 2, 2016. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/File Photo Samsung Electronics Co Ltd’s (005930.KS) shares fell to their lowest level in nearly two months on Monday aft... More »

Despite fresh legs, Djokovic fades in U.S. Open final

Sep 11, 2016- New York, NY, USA- Novak Djokovic of Serbia returns a shot to Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland in the championship match on day fourteen of the 2016 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Anthon... More »

Clinton cancels California trip after pneumonia: aide

U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton climbs into her van outside her daughter Chelsea’s home in New York, New York, United States September 11, 2016, after Clinton left ceremonies commemorating the 15th anniversary of the September 11 attacks... More »

European soccer split as UEFA elects new president

A logo is pictured on UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland, April 15, 2016. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse UEFA elects a new president on Wednesday whose main task will be to stop what European officials say is an inexorable slide toward a breakaway soccer Super Le... More »

History does not repeat itself as Giants edge Cowboys 20-19

Sep 11, 2016- Arlington, TX, USA- New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) reacts after catching a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. New York won 20-19. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports (The Sp... More »

Hits keep coming as `Sing` premieres at Toronto Film Festival

Actor Matthew McConaughey arrives on the red carpet for the film ‘Sing’ during the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in Toronto, Canada, September 11, 2016. REUTERS/Mark Blinch Comedy animation feature “Sing” premiered at the Toronto Film Festival on ... More »

`Sully` Flies High to $35.5 Million U.S. Opening

Cast member Tom Hanks poses at the premiere of ‘Sully’ in Los Angeles, California U.S., September 8, 2016. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni By Dave McNaryLOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – Tom Hanks’ “Sully” has taken off with a stellar $35.5 million at 3,525 North American loc... More »

Philippine revenge drama wins Venice Film Festival`s top prize

Director Lav Diaz (C) poses with actress Charo Santos-Concio (L) and actor John Lloyd Cruz (R) as they attend the photo call for the movie ‘Ang Babaeng Humayo’ (The Woman Who Left) at the 73rd Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy September 9, 2016. REUTERS/Al... More »

VW`s Audi steps up collaboration with Chinese tech groups

The logo of Audi is pictured at the Auto China 2016 auto show in Beijing, April 25, 2016. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon Volkswagen’s (VOWG_p.DE) luxury car unit Audi has agreed to deepen collaboration with Chinese internet technology groups to offer more digital serv... More »

Would-be Reagan assassin released from psychiatric hospital

John Hinckley Jr. arrives at the E. Barrett Prettyman U.S. District Court in Washington D.C. November 19, 2003. REUTERS/Brendan Smialowski/File Photo Would-be presidential assassin John Hinckley Jr. was released from a psychiatric hospital on Saturday, media r... More »

Bullets trump rehab as Asia quickens `failing` war on drugs

A man injects heroin into his arm along a street in Man Sam, northern Shan state, Myanmar July 11, 2016. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun The Philippines has launched a bloody “war on drugs” that has killed at least 2,400 people in just two months, while neighboring Indon... More »

Actor Ewan McGregor admits to nerves in debut as director

Director Ewan McGregor attends a press conference to promote the film American Pastoral at TIFF the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, September 10, 2016. REUTERS/Fred Thornhill Scottish actor Ewan McGregor admitted to being “very nervous” about m... More »

U.S. tells consumers to stop using fire-prone Samsung phones

A model poses for photographs with a Galaxy Note 7 new smartphone during its launching ceremony in Seoul, South Korea, August 11, 2016. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/File Photo A U.S. government safety agency on Friday urged all consumers to stop using Samsung Galaxy No... More »

Univision deletes Gawker Media posts subject to lawsuits

People walk past a building that lists offices for Gawker Media in New York City, U.S., June 10, 2016. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid Univision Communications Inc said on Saturday it has deleted postings subject to active litigation against Gawker Media Group Inc to... More »

Clinton regrets calling `half` of Trump supporters `deplorable`

U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks at a LBGT for Hillary Gala at Cipriani in New York, New York, United States September 9, 2016. REUTERS/Brian Snyder Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton on Saturday said she regretted s... More »

`A United Kingdom` tells historic tale of love defying prejudice

Actor David Oyelowo arrives at the 73rd Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California January 10, 2016. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/File Photo A new film about the true story of an African king and white British woman whose marriage triggered a political crisis i... More »

Samsung urges Note 7 users to switch off phones and turn them in

An employee poses for photographs with Samsung Electronics’ Galaxy Note 7 new smartphone at its store in Seoul, South Korea, September 2, 2016. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/File Photo Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (005930.KS) on Saturday urged users of its Galaxy Note 7 p... More »

Trump says Clinton could shoot someone, not be prosecuted

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally in Pensacola, Florida, U.S., September 9, 2016. REUTERS/Mike Segar Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump once famously said he could shoot someone on New York’s Fifth Avenue and not... More »

Bad parking job leaves car dangling from Austin garage

Firefighters lower a car from a nine-story parking lot in Austin, Texas September 9, 2016 after the driver broke through protective wires while parking on the roof and the vehicle avoided crashing to the ground when one of the wires attached itself to the axle... More »

Lynn Tilton sues SEC again, calls cases unconstitutional

New York financier Lynn Tilton arrives for an appeal hearing at the U.S. District courthouse in New York, September 16, 2015. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid Lynn Tilton, the New York financier accused by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission of defrauding her ... More »

Bill Gross wants Pimco, lawyers punished for `bad-faith` tactics

The offices of Pacific Investment Management Co (PIMCO) are shown in Newport Beach, California August 4, 2015. REUTERS/Mike Blake Bond fund manager Bill Gross on Friday said Pacific Investment Management Co and its lawyers should be punished for unfairly imped... More »

NASA asteroid probe may find clues to origins of life on Earth

The Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, Security-Regolith Explorer (OSIRIS-REx) spacecraft which will travel to the near-Earth asteroid Bennu and bring a sample back to Earth for study into the origins of life. NASA/Handout via Reuters A... More »