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Golf: Kirk records first LPGA win in seven years
(The Sports Xchange) – Seven years after Katherine Kirk’s last victory on the LPGA Tour, she returned to the winner’s circle for the first time since then on More »
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Trump not aware of 2016 meeting between son, Russian lawyer: legal spokesman
President Donald Trump was “not aware of and did not attend” a 2016 meeting between his son, Donald Trump Jr., and a Kremlin-connected lawyer that the New York Times reported on Sunday followed promises of damaging information on Hillary Clinton, Mark Corallo,... More »
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Republicans voice growing doubts on U.S. healthcare bill`s fate
U.S. Senator John McCain speaks during a news conference in Kabul, Afghanistan July 4, 2017. REUTERS/Mohammad Ismail Republicans expressed increasing pessimism on Sunday about the prospects for the healthcare bill in the U.S. Senate aimed at rolling back Obama... More »
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Britain`s Thomas crashes out of Tour de France
Cycling – The 104th Tour de France cycling race – The 216-km Stage 6 from Vesoul to Troyes, France – July 6, 2017 – Team Sky rider Geraint Thomas of Britain before the start of the stage. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann Briton Geraint Thomas has abandoned the Tour ... More »
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Goldman Sachs is 2017`s worst-selling fund manager with $27 billion in outflows: FT
The logo of Goldman Sachs is displayed in their office located in Sydney, Australia, May 18, 2016. REUTERS/David Gray/File Photo – RTSPELC Investors have pulled an estimated $26.7 billion from Goldman Sachs Asset Management’s mutual funds so far in 2017, accor... More »
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Box Office: `Spider-Man: Homecoming` Slings to Massive $117 Million Domestic Opening
The World Premiere of “Spider-Man: Homecoming” – Arrivals – Los Angeles, California, U.S., 28/06/2017 – Actor Tom Holland. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni By Seth KelleyLOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – Spider-Man is officially a box office overachiever.As of Sunday morning, ... More »
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Trump says discussed forming cyber security unit with Putin
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with Russian President Vladimir Putin during their bilateral meeting. REUTERS/Carlos Barria U.S. President Donald Trump said on Twitter on Sunday that he discussed forming a cyber security unit to guard against election hacki... More »
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Shire gets injunction against Roche over hemophilia drug
CEO of Shire, Dr Flemming Ornskov, poses for a photograph in London, Britain, July 3, 2017. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls – RTS19MDH Pharmaceutical group Shire (SHP.L) said on Sunday it had obtained a preliminary injunction in a Hamburg court against rival Roche (ROG... More »
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Thirty years on, U2 still find relevance in `The Joshua Tree`
U2 perform during their U2: The Joshua Tree Tour, at Twickenham Stadium, London, Britain, July 8, 2017. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez Irish rock group U2 kicked off the European leg of “The Joshua Tree” tour on Saturday by returning to the album that tackled their lo... More »
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Russia`s Bolshoi calls off premiere of Nureyev ballet
FILE PHOTO: A sculpture of the Greek God Apollo is seen above the entrance of the Bolshoi Theatre in central Moscow, Russia March 28, 2016. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov/Files Photo The Bolshoi Theatre has postponed the world premiere of Nureyev, a ballet about famou... More »
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China tests self-sustaining space station in Beijing
A volunteer checks on plants inside a simulated space cabin in which he temporarily lives with others as a part of the scientistic Lunar Palace 365 Project, at Beihang University in Beijing, China July 9, 2017. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj Sealed behind the steel door... More »
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Israel seeks managers for state-backed technology funds
Israel is looking for firms to manage four high-tech investment funds that will be traded on the stock exchange and given state protection for any losses, the government said on Sunday. More »
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Shia LaBeouf arrested in Georgia on disorderly conduct charge
Actor Shia LeBeouf is pictured in Savannah, Georgia, U.S. in this July 8, 2017 handout photo. Chatham County Sheriff’s Office/Handout via REUTERS Actor Shia LaBeouf was arrested in Georgia on charges of disorderly conduct and public intoxication early on Satur... More »
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Lupin sets off down Indian pharma`s long road to redemption
An employee inspects tablets as they move along the production line at a pharmaceutical plant of Lupin, India’s No. 2 drugmaker, in Verna, in the western state of Goa, India, June 9, 2017. Picture taken June 9, 2017. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui In 28 years in Indi... More »
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Ringo Starr celebrates birthday, talks McCartney reunion on new album
Musician Ringo Starr blows candles on a cake at a ‘Peace & Love’ event to celebrate Starr’s 77th birthday in Los Angeles, California, U.S., July 7, 2017. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni Former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr celebrated his 77th birthday on Friday by announc... More »
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Inotek to explore strategic options after eye drug fails trial
Inotek Pharmaceuticals Corp said on Friday it would evaluate strategic options after its sole experimental eye drug failed another trial, sending the company’s shares tumbling 45 percent in extended trading. More »
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Swiss museum readies for Nazi-era art trove show, seeks works` heirs
A man uses his mobile phone as he takes a picture of the painting ‘Maschka’ by late German artist Otto Mueller during a news conference, after the arrival of the first artworks from the Dossier Gurlitt, at the Kunstmuseum Bern art museum in Bern, Switzerland J... More »
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Facebook to build housing in Silicon Valley for first time
Architectural rendering of Facebook’s proposed Willow Campus is seen in Menlo Park, California, U.S. in this undated photo obtained by Reuters July 7, 2017. The goal for the Willow Campus is to create an integrated, mixed-use village that will provide housing,... More »
Platinum Partners receiver replaced after clashing with U.S. regulators
A U.S. judge has appointed a new receiver to oversee the unwinding of assets held by hedge fund firm Platinum Partners, after the first receiver resigned over disagreements with federal securities regulators. More »
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Kidney transplant rules may curb disparities
By Lisa Rapaport(Reuters Health) – A shift in how donor kidneys are allocated in the U.S. has been linked with higher transplant rates for black and More »
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Hobby Lobby to forfeit ancient Iraqi artifacts in settlement with U.S. DOJ
A cuneiform tablet, an ancient clay artifact that originated in modern-day Iraq is seen in this undated handout photo obtained by Reuters July 5, 2017. United States Attorney’s Office Eastern District of New York/Handout via REUTERS Arts and crafts retailer Ho... More »
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Qatar rejects Arab states` accusations, UK`s Johnson flies to Saudi
FILE PHOTO: A man walks on the corniche in Doha, Qatar, June 15, 2017. REUTERS/Naseem Zeitoon/File Photo Qatar on Friday dismissed as “baseless” accusations that it was financing terrorism, in its first public response to a statement from four Arab states whic... More »
Snack on some culture with a vending machine that sells art
A group of artists in the southern English coastal town of Brighton are taking their works off the gallery wall and offering them to the public via an unusual channel, through a vending machine. More »
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Lebanon kicks off renowned Baalbek music festival
Lebanese singer Rami Ayach performs at the opening of Baalbek International Festival, in Baalbek, Lebanon July 7, 2017. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir Thousands of music fans will pour into the stadium of the Roman Temple of Bacchus in Lebanon’s Baalbek on Friday nigh... More »
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Surgeon moms face special challenges
By Ronnie Cohen(Reuters Health) – Dr. Jennifer Davids went straight from high school to college to medical school and into training to become a color More »
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Insurance pays little for caregiving of elderly at end of life
By Ronnie Cohen(Reuters Health) – Unpaid family and friends provide the overwhelming majority of care to the elderly in their last year of life, acco More »
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Weird Science: First jobs of some leading scientists
FILE PHOTO – Conservationist and primatologist Jane Goodall speaks during a news conference at the National Geographic summit in Lisbon, Portugal May 25, 2017. REUTERS/Rafael Marchante While top scientists may be deploying their brainpower on critical projects... More »
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My Muslim faith, way of life reflect peace, says India`s Oscar-winning Rahman
A.R. Rahman performs during the Intel keynote address at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas January 5, 2016. REUTERS/Rick Wilking As he celebrates 25 years in the music industry, the Oscar and Grammy-winning Indian musician A R Rahman says his religiou... More »
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Brazil seeks meeting with USDA chief to discuss beef ban
The Brazilian government has requested a meeting with the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue to discuss a ban imposed on the country’s fresh beef, Agriculture Minister Blairo Maggi said on Friday. More »
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Driving under the influence in car powered by whisky biofuel
Bourbon whiskey barrels in St. Philip, Barbados December 2, 2016. Picture taken December 2, 2016. REUTERS/Adrees Latif Alcohol and automobiles famously do not mix – but one Scottish scientist has disproved that maxim by driving a car powered by biofuel derived... More »
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London`s Great Ormond Street Hospital seeks new hearing for critically ill Charlie Gard
London’s Great Ormond Street Hospital applied to the High Court on Friday for a new hearing regarding a critically ill baby in light of fresh evidence concerning potential treatment for the 10 month-old, who has attracted international attention. More »
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U.S. bombers challenge China in South China Sea flyover
FILE PHOTO – A B-1B Lancer from the U.S. Air Force 28th Air Expeditionary Wing heads out on a combat mission in support of strikes on Afghanistan in this file picture released December 7, 2001. Cedric H.Rudisill/USAF/Handout via REUTERS Two U.S bombers have fl... More »
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IMF says Ukraine land reform will be key for next review
The International Monetary Fund logo is seen during the IMF/World Bank spring meetings in Washington, U.S., April 21, 2017. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas Overhauling land legislation will be key for Ukraine’s next review by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and shou... More »
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London`s Grenfell Tower insurer ups claims estimate to $65 million
The burnt out remains of the Grenfell apartment tower are seen in North Kensington, London, Britain, June 29, 2017. REUTERS/Hannah McKay The insurer of London’s Grenfell Tower, where at least 80 people died in a devastating fire, raised its estimate for proper... More »
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France advises against all travel to North Korea amid rising tensions
France’s foreign ministry on Friday warned its citizens to avoid all but essential travel to North Korea given the heightened tensions in the region. More »
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`We were so close,` says diplomat as another Cyprus reunification bid flops
Greek Cypriots take part in a protest against positions put forward by President Nicos Anastasiades in peace talks, at Ledra Palace checkpoint in the UN-controlled buffer zone in Nicosia, Cyprus July 6, 2017. The banner reads ‘No, the country is not for sale’.... More »
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All eyes on Trump-Putin dynamics as they meet for first time at G20
U.S. President Donald Trump arrives at the G20 summit in Hamburg, Germany July 7, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, a veteran businessman and a former spy, meet in person for the first time on Friday ... More »
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Inflation elusive, but central bankers getting twitchy
FILE PHOTO: Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz (L) speaks with Bank of England governor Mark Carney as they gather for a family photo after a meeting of G-20 finance ministers and central bank governors during the IMF-World Bank annual meetings in Washingto... More »
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Tencent to launch mega-hit game in U.S., EU amid regulatory chill in China
A child plays the game ”Honour of Kings” by Tencent at home in Dezhou, Shandong province, China July 2, 2017. REUTERS/Stringer Chinese gaming giant Tencent Holdings Ltd will launch its mega-hit smartphone game “Honour of Kings” in the EU and United States this... More »
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Putin critic Navalny released from jail after 25-day stint: spokeswoman
Navalny campaign manager, Nikolai Lyaskin (R), speaks with a police officer in front of a Moscow presidential campaign office for Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, where police conduct an investigation of the case, Moscow, Russia July 6, 2017. REUTERS/... More »
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ECB taper fears leave euro zone bonds battered and bruised
FILE PHOTO – The dismantled Euro sign sculpture stand in front of the headquarters of the former European Central Bank (ECB) in Frankfurt July 8, 2015. REUTERS/Ralph Orlowski Euro zone government bonds steadied on Friday from another battering that left market... More »
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U.S. taps ex-envoy to NATO Volker to resolve Ukraine crisis: report
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson speaks at the 2017 Trafficking in Persons Report (TIP) Ceremony at the State Department in Washington, U.S., June 27, 2017. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has appointed Kurt Volker, the former U.... More »
EBRD: Ukraine land reform to unlock $40-50 billion for agribusiness lending
Ukraine could unlock some $50 billion of collateral for lending to the country’s agricultural industry by overhauling its land legislation, Francis Malige, Managing Director at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), said on Friday. More »
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China, France eye Gambian port upgrade to rival Dakar
Port workers are seen in front of a shipping vessel unloading its cargo in the port of Banjul, Gambia June 29, 2017. Picture taken June 29, 2017. REUTERS/Emma Farge Chinese and French companies are bidding to help Gambia build up its Atlantic port Banjul to be... More »
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Motor racing: Sainz staying at Toro Rosso, says Horner
Formula One – F1 – Chinese Grand Prix – Shanghai, China – 6/4/17 – Toro Rosso’s Carlos Sainz Jr. of Spain walks at the Shanghai International Circuit ahead of the Chinese F1 Grand Prix. REUTERS/Aly Song Red Bull have slapped down “disingenuous” Carlos Sainz af... More »
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Japan`s MUFG to leverage Morgan Stanley expertise in wealth management foray
FILE PHOTO: Children walk past a branch of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) in Tokyo November 14, 2012. REUTERS/Yuriko Nakao/File Photo Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc (MUFG) aims to tap into the expertise of partner Morgan Stanley and expand into weal... More »
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Turkey detains 29 suspected Islamic State militants in Istanbul: Anadolu
Turkish police have detained 29 suspected Islamic State militants in Istanbul, 22 of them foreign nationals, believed to be preparing to travel to Syria, the state-run Anadolu news agency said on Friday. More »
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Facing defeat in Mosul, Islamic State mounts diversionary attack to the south
Members of Iraqi federal police carry their weapons during fighting with Islamic State militants in the Old City of Mosul, Iraq July 7, 2017. REUTERS/Ahmed Saad Islamic State militants attacked a village south of Mosul, killing several people including two jou... More »
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WBO agree to review Pacquiao-Horn bout but cannot overturn decision
Boxing – Manny Pacquiao v Jeff Horn – WBO World Welterweight Title – Brisbane, Australia – July 2, 2017. Jeff Horn of Australia punches Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines. AAP/Dave Hunt/via REUTERS The World Boxing Organization (WBO) has agreed to review the co... More »
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Munich prosecutors arrest Audi employee in emissions probe
Flags with the Audi logo are pictured in Ingolstadt, the home of German carmaker Audi March 3, 2016. REUTERS/Michael Dalder Munich prosecutors arrested an Audi employee on suspicion of fraud and false advertising in connection with the carmaker’s emissions sca... More »
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France unveils new measures to lure bankers from London
Businessmen walk on the esplanade of La Defense financial and business district in Puteaux, near Paris, France June 16, 2017. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes The French government on Friday pledged to remove some of the charges banks pay in France and make sure they a... More »
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Central banks in focus as oil slump, spiking bond yields dent risk appetite
Picture of the German share price index, DAX board, at the stock exchange in Frankfurt, Germany, July 6, 2017. REUTERS/Staff/Remote World stocks are poised to end the week at six-week lows in the face of oil weakness, a spike in bond yields and anticipation of... More »
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Pakistan orders Shell subsidiary to pay $2.4 million for tanker blast
A general view of the scene of an oil tanker explosion in Bahawalpur, Pakistan June 25, 2017. REUTERS/Stringer Pakistan’s oil and gas regulator on Friday ordered a subsidiary of Royal Dutch Shell to pay about 257 million rupees ($2.4 million) in damages and co... More »
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Germany says cyber threat greater than expected, more firms affected
A hooded man holds a laptop computer as cyber code is projected on him in this illustration picture taken on May 13, 2017. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel/Illustration Germany’s BSI federal cyber agency said on Friday that the threat posed to German firms by recent cybe... More »
Hillhouse Capital plans new yuan fund to tap demand for China exposure: sources
Hillhouse Capital Group, an early investor in top Chinese technology firms including Tencent, Baidu and JD.com, plans to raise a new yuan-denominated fund and is currently pitching it to prospective investors, sources familiar with the plans said. More »
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Hamilton on top in Austrian GP practice
Formula One – F1 – Austrian Grand Prix 2017 – Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Austria – July 7, 2017 Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton during practice Reuters/Dominic Ebenbichler Triple world champion Lewis Hamilton put Mercedes on top of the timesheets in first practice for... More »
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Toshiba under pressure to consider `Plan B` as chip sale falters: sources
FILE PHOTO- A logo of Toshiba Corp is seen on a printed circuit board in this photo illustration taken in Tokyo July 31, 2012. REUTERS/Yuriko Nakao/File Photo As the $18 billion sale of Toshiba Corp’s memory chip unit to a government-approved consortium falter... More »
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Mattek-Sands undergoing tests after Wimbledon fall
Bethanie Mattek-Sands was undergoing tests on Friday to assess the extent of the knee injury that left her screaming in agony on court during her second round match on day four of the Wimbledon championships. More »
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Tesla wins giant battery contract in Australia, has 100-day deadline
South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill (R) listens to Tesla Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk speak during an official ceremony in Adelaide, Australia, July 7, 2017 to announce that Tesla will install the world’s largest grid-scale battery in the South Austra... More »
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Naked skydivers bid for world record in plea for British unity
British skydivers Olly Ayllot, Pete Sherwood and Pete Cheek carry their parachutes after skydiving from a plane some 22,400 feet above Diani beach, near Mombasa, Kenya July 6, 2017. REUTERS/Joseph Okanga As gloomy headlines multiplied in the wake of last year’... More »
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Mondelez 2nd-qtr revenue growth hit by global cyber attack
The logo of Mondelez International is pictured at the company’s building in Zurich November 14, 2012. REUTERS/Michael Buholzer Mondelez International Inc (MDLZ.O), the world’s second-largest confectionary company, said its second-quarter revenue growth would b... More »
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Indonesian state firms securitize assets in bid for big inflows
Cars pass through a new toll road Salatiga-Bawen section in Semarang, Central Java province, Indonesia June 15, 2017 in this photo taken by Antara Foto. Antara Foto/Aditya Pradana Putra via REUTERS Indonesian state firms aim to get big international pension fu... More »
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Maersk says too early to predict financial impact of cyber attack
FILE PHOTO: Empty Maersk shipping containers are seen stacked at Peel Ports container terminal in Liverpool northern England, December 9, 2016. REUTERS/Phil Noble/File Photo Maersk said it was too early to predict the financial impact of last month’s global Pe... More »
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Elliott Advisors makes fresh legal move against Akzo Nobel`s chairman
FILE PHOTO: The sign of AkzoNobel is pictured at its headquarters in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, February 6, 2014. REUTERS/Toussaint Kluiters/United Photos/ X02506/File Photo Activist hedge fund Elliott Advisors has filed a second lawsuit in its attempt to ous... More »
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British fans face nerve-shredding day five at Wimbledon
Tennis – Wimbledon – London, Britain – July 6, 2017 Great Britain’s Andy Murray during a practice session REUTERS/Andrew Couldridge Home fans were in for a nail-biting day five at Wimbledon on Friday with four Britons in third round action, including defending... More »
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Oil prices fall 2 percent on signs market still oversupplied
FILE PHOTO: Eighteen oil pumpjacks are seen on a Hess well pad near Tioga, North Dakota April 30, 2016. REUTERS/Andrew Cullen/File Photo Oil prices fell more than 2 percent on Friday after data showed U.S. production rose last week just as OPEC exports hit a 2... More »
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Samsung Electronics tips record second-quarter profit as memory prices surge
Employees walk in the main office building of Samsung Electronics in Seoul, South Korea, in this file photo taken on January 6, 2016. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (005930.KS) on Friday said its second-quarter operating profit likely rose 72 p... More »
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U.S. seeks funds tied to North Korea from eight big banks
A Bank Of America sign is pictured in the Manhattan borough of New York August 21, 2014. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri U.S. authorities have tried to seize millions of dollars associated with several companies that deal with North Korea, including the country’s milita... More »
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Mayweather vs. McGregor is great for boxing – Khan
Britain Boxing – Gervonta Davis & Liam Walsh Public Work-Outs – York Hall, Bethnal Green – 17/5/17 Floyd Mayweather during the work out Action Images via Reuters / Andrew Couldridge Livepic Amir Khan spent years trying to nail down a showdown with Floyd Maywea... More »
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LG Electronics second quarter profit likely to miss estimates on mobile unit woes
LG Electronics smartphones seen inside the Class cellphone store in Beirut, Lebanon July 6, 2017. REUTERS/Aziz Taher South Korea’s LG Electronics Inc estimated that its second-quarter operating profit rose 14 percent from a year ago, but fell short of expectat... More »
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Nishikori`s eye on the prize ahead of Bautista Agut clash
Tennis – Wimbledon – London, Britain – July 5, 2017 Japan’s Kei Nishikori in action during his second round match against Ukraine’s Sergiy Stakhovsky REUTERS/Matthew Childs Kei Nishikori has his eye on the main prize at Wimbledon this year and, if his body hol... More »
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Japan`s Ichiro takes MLB hits record for foreign-born player
Jul 6, 2017- St. Louis, MO, USA- Miami Marlins right fielder Ichiro Suzuki (51) looks on from the on deck circle during the ninth inning at Busch Stadium. Suzuki hit a single in the eighth inning to become the all time hits leader among foreign born players wi... More »
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Outbreak of hantavirus infections kills three in Washington state
A micrographic study of liver tissue seen from a Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) patient seen in this undated photo obtained by Reuters, July 6, 2017. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/Handout via REUTERS Five people have been stricken with the ra... More »
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Canon drops to more than two-month low after EU threatens huge fine
FILE PHOTO: A logo of Canon Inc is pictured on a Canon EOS Kiss X50 displayed at an electronics store in Tokyo October 23, 2012. REUTERS/Yuriko Nakao WX/File Photo Canon Inc’s stock fell to its lowest levels in more than two months on Friday after EU regulator... More »
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Belgian rookie Gonzalez Escallon shares LPGA lead with Kim
Golf – LPGA KEB Hana Bank Championship – Fourth Round – Incheon, South Korea – 16/10/16. Kim Sei-young of South Korea hits a shot on the ninth hole. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji July 6 (The Sports Xchange) – South Korean Kim Sei-young and rookie Laura Gonzalez Escallon... More »
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Google says its service disruption issue resolved
FILE PHOTO – A Google Drive and Youtube logo is seen during Google I/O Conference at Moscone Center in San Francisco, California June 28, 2012. REUTERS/Stephen Lam Some of Alphabet Inc’s Google services including, Admin Console, Calendar and Hangouts, suffered... More »
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Hobby Lobby to forfeit ancient Iraqi artifacts in settlement with DOJ
A cuneiform tablet, an ancient clay artifact that originated in modern-day Iraq is seen in this undated handout photo obtained by Reuters July 5, 2017. United States Attorney’s Office Eastern District of New York/Handout via REUTERS Arts and crafts retailer Ho... More »
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China urges GM, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen to recall cars with faulty air bags
The GM logo is seen in Warren, Michigan, U.S. on October 26, 2015. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo China’s top quality watchdog has asked General Motors, Daimler’s Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen to fulfill their obligations to recall vehicles in China affected b... More »
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An eager teenage Spider-Man swings into Marvel`s `Homecoming`
The World Premiere of “Spider-Man: Homecoming” – Arrivals – Los Angeles, California, U.S., 28/06/2017 – Actress and singer Zendaya and actor Michael Keaton. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni Roy More »
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Illinois lawmakers override vetoes to enact first budget in two years
FILE PHOTO: Bruce Rauner speaks to the media in Washington December 5, 2014. REUTERS/Larry Downing/File Photo Illinois ended its historic budget drought on Thursday after the House of Representatives enacted the state’s first complete spending plan since 2015 ... More »
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Four Arab states leading Qatar boycott say initial demands void, vow more measures
Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir, UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan and Bahraini Foreign Minister Khalid bin Ahmed al-Khalifa attend a press conference after their meeting that discussed the diplomatic situation with Qatar, in Cairo, Egypt... More »
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WHO warns of imminent spread of untreatable superbug gonorrhoea
At least three people worldwide are infected with totally untreatable “superbug” strains of gonorrhoea which they are likely to be spreading to others through sex, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday. More »
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Bill Cosby to be retried on sex assault charges in November: judge
FILE PHOTO: Actor and comedian Bill Cosby arrives at his sexual assault trial at the Montgomery County Courthouse in Norristown, Pennsylvania, U.S., on June 16, 2017. REUTERS/Tom Mihalek/File Photo Entertainer Bill Cosby will be retried on charges of sexually ... More »
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Narrow health insurance networks more likely to exclude top cancer docs
By Andrew M. Seaman(Reuters Health) – People who want access to the best cancer treatment centers in the U.S. may want to avoid health insurance pla More »
Non-domestic stock funds favored over U.S. equities in latest week: Lipper
Investors soured on U.S.-based stock funds for a third straight week and opted for non-domestic equity funds as compelling valuations in overseas markets lured new money, data from Thomson Reuters’ Lipper service showed on Thursday. More »
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Congress must shore up insurance markets if Obamacare repeal fails: McConnell
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell speaks at a Harden County Republican party fundraiser in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, U.S., June 30, 2017. REUTERS/Bryan Woolston U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said on Thursday that Congress must act to shore ... More »
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Show producers, historians clash over newly discovered Earhart photo
A woman who, according to a new History Channel documentary, is said to resemble pilot Amelia Earhart (C) sitting on the dock is seen in this undated photo taken in the Marshall Islands. Earhart vanished while attempting a round-the-world flight 80 years ago. ... More »
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Illinois House enacts FY 2018 budget, ending record impasse
FILE PHOTO: A general view of the joint session of the General Assembly in the House Chambers of the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, Illinois February 1, 2012. REUTERS/Sarah Conard/File Photo Illinois’ first full-year budget since 2015 became law on Thu... More »
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U.S. official who confronted Trump on ethics resigning for new job
Undated handout photo of Walter Shaub. REUTERS/U.S. Office of Government Ethics/Handout The head of the U.S. Office of Government Ethics, who clashed with President Donald Trump and his administration, said on Thursday he would resign before his five-year term... More »
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Endo pulls opioid as U.S. seeks to tackle abuse epidemic
Endo International Plc said on Thursday it agreed to withdraw its long-acting opioid painkiller Opana ER from the market after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration declared its benefit did not outweigh public health risks associated with opioid abuse. More »
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Seven U.S. states still without budgets a week into new fiscal year
FILE PHOTO: A general view of the joint session of the General Assembly in the House Chambers of the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, Illinois February 1, 2012. REUTERS/Sarah Conard/File Photo Seven U.S. states are still without budgets, nearly a week in... More »
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Golf – Mickelson`s former caddie `Bones` lands broadcasting job
Jun 14, 2017- Erin, WI, USA- Jim Mackay known as ”Bones” as the caddie for Phil Mickelson (not pictured) looks over the 12th green during a practice round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Erin Hills. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports Jim “Bo... More »
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Generic drug group sues to block Maryland price-gouging law
The main U.S. trade group for generic pharmaceutical companies filed a lawsuit on Thursday seeking to block a recently adopted Maryland law that lets the state attorney general sue generic drugmakers that sharply raise prices. More »
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Concussions tied to menstrual problems in young women
By Andrew M. Seaman(Reuters Health) – Young women who suffer a concussion may be at increased risk of menstrual irregularities, at least for a few m More »
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Resistance exercise may help stave off heart, diabetes risks
By Carolyn Crist(Reuters Health) – Middle aged adults who do even a small amount of regular strength training exercise may be lowering their risk of More »
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U.S., China to meet in Washington on July 19 for economic talks
FILE PHOTO – Flags of U.S. and China are placed for a meeting in Beijing, China June 30, 2017. REUTERS/Jason Lee Senior U.S. and Chinese officials will meet to discuss bilateral economic issues this month after threats by U.S. President Donald Trump to use tra... More »
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Drop in cancer deaths in rural America slower than urban areas: CDC
Cancer deaths in America’s rural areas are not falling as much as they are in urban areas even though the total deaths from the disease are dropping across the country, a U.S health agency report showed, emphasizing the gap in access to healthcare. More »
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Robot wars: knee surgery marks new battleground for companies
FILE PHOTO: Doctors and medical staff work during knee prosthesis surgery in an operation room at the hospital of the Canton of Nidwalden in Stans, Switzerland October 27, 2011. Picture taken October 27, 2011. REUTERS/Michael Buholzer/File Photo The world’s to... More »
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Before Putin talks, Trump plays down interference in U.S. election
FILE PHOTO: Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a news conference at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, on January 17, 2017 and U.S. President Donald Trump seen at a reception ceremony in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on May 20, 2017, as seen in this combination phot... More »
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Atlanta Fed lowers U.S. second-quarter GDP view to 2.7 percent
A crane flies an American flag over a construction site in downtown Los Angeles, California October 29, 2014. REUTERS/Mike Blake The U.S. economy is expanding at 2.7 percent annualized pace in the second quarter based on the latest data on vehicle sales, facto... More »
