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Sirius XM wins dismissal of Turtles copyright lawsuit in New York

A Sirius Satellite Radio unit is shown installed in a private vehicle in Washington February 20, 2007. REUTERS/Jason Reed Sirius XM Holdings Inc on Thursday won the dismissal of a New York copyright lawsuit over the satellite radio company’s playing of older s... More »

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Williams hire former Ferrari aerodynamicist

Members of Williams Formula One team practice pit stop ahead of the Brazilian F1 Grand Prix in Sao Paulo, Brazil, November 12, 2015. REUTERS/Paulo Whitaker Former Ferrari chief aerodynamicist Dirk De Beer is joining Williams on Mar. 1 to head the aero departme... More »

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Big banks avoid hiring spree despite trading boom

FILE PHOTO: The Canary Wharf business district is seen reflected in windows at dusk in London, Britain December 11, 2016. REUTERS/Toby Melville/File Photo Market trading is booming at U.S. and European banks thanks to Donald Trump and Brexit, and yet the glory... More »

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Kremlin denies allegations it violated U.S. missile treaty

FILE PHOTO: Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov speaks during the annual end-of-year news conference of Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, Russia, December 23, 2016. REUTERS/Sergei Karpukhin Russia is committed to honoring its international obligations, i... More »

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Merck stopping late stage study as another Alzheimer`s drug fails

Merck & Co Inc said on Tuesday it will halt a late-stage trial of an Alzheimer’s drug after it was determined that it had no chance of working, marking the latest in a long line of crushing disappointments in efforts to find an effective treatment for the mind... More »

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Brazil judge rules Uber drivers are employees, deserve benefits

An Uber driver cleans his car as his cell phone shows the queue to pick up passengers departing Guarulhos International Airport in Sao Paulo, Brazil, February 13, 2017. REUTERS/Nacho Doce A Brazilian judge ruled that a driver using the Uber ride-hailing app is... More »

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U.S. House tax panel will not seek Trump tax returns: lawmaker

U.S. President Donald Trump addresses a joint news conference with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the White House in Washington, U.S., February 13, 2017. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque A congressional tax oversight committee will not seek U.S. President Don... More »

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U.S. wrestler in Mexico channels hatred of Trump in the ring

U.S. wrestler Sam Adonis, 27, role-playing as a fan of U.S. President Donald Trump, waves a flag with Trump’s face during a wrestling fight at the Coliseo Arena in Mexico City, Mexico, February 12, 2017. Picture taken, February 12, 2017. REUTERS/Edgard Garrido... More »

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U.S. Representatives vote against D.C. assisted suicide law

File Photo: Chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Jason Chaffetz (R-CA) before testimony on the ”Oversight of the State Department” in Washington, U.S. July 7, 2016. REUTERS/Gary Cameron/File Photo The U.S. House of Representatives’ O... More »

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Olympics: 2016 refugee team wins Laureus award

2016 Rio Olympics – Opening Ceremony – Maracana – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – 05/08/2016. The Refugee Olympic Athletes’ team arrives for the opening ceremony. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach A refugee team that competed at the 2016 Rio Olympics with 10 athletes from coun... More »

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Trump aide says endorsement of Ivanka`s brand was `light-hearted`

White House counselor Kellyanne Conway arrives for the joint news conference of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, U.S., February 10, 2017. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts A top aide to U.S. President Do... More »

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Bolivia reports first yellow fever case in a decade

Bolivia’s government on Friday said a Danish tourist had tested positive for yellow fever, its first case in a decade, after he visited a jungle area in the far west of the landlocked Andean country. More »

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Investors chase reflation trades via stocks, emerging assets: BAML

A commuter passes by the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in the financial district in New York City, U.S., February 7, 2017. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid Global investors poured money into stocks, emerging markets and corporate debt in the week to Wednesday, as the... More »

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Abe hopes to avoid landing in rough in golf outing with Trump

FILE PHOTO – U.S. property magnate Donald Trump practices his swing at the 13th tee of his new Trump International Golf Links course on the Menie Estate near Aberdeen, Scotland, Britain June 20, 2011. REUTERS/David Moir/File Photo With golf long regarded as a ... More »

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Kremlin says east Ukraine unlikely to be part of deal with Trump

Tanks are seen near the government-held town of Bakhmut, Ukraine, February 7, 2017. REUTERS/Gleb Garanich The Kremlin said on Thursday it was unlikely that the situation in eastern Ukraine, where pro-Russian separatists are ranged against the Ukrainian army, w... More »

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Eight countries sign up to counter Trump`s global anti-abortion move

Sweden’s Deputy Prime Minister for International Development Cooperation and Climate Isabella Lovin delivers remarks at the ‘Our Ocean’ conference at Georgetown University in Washington, U.S., September 16, 2016. REUTERS/Gary Cameron Eight countries have joine... More »

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Trump`s Supreme Court pick dispirited by president`s tweets

FILE PHOTO: Supreme Court Nominee Judge Neil Gorsuch arrives for a meeting with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and U.S. Vice President Mike Pence on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., February 1, 2017. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts/File Photo Donald Tru... More »

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Intel uses White House Oval Office for splash on Arizona factory

U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with Chief Executive Officer of Intel Brian Krzanich the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, U.S., February 8, 2017. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts Intel Corp (INTC.O) chose the White House Oval Office as its backdrop... More »

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I will never feel great again, says Woods

Jan 26, 2017- La Jolla, CA, USA- Tiger Woods lines up a putt on the 1st green during the first round of the Farmers Insurance Open golf tournament at Torrey Pines Municipal Golf Course. Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports Former world number one Tiger Woods has a... More »

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Trump to meet with Intel CEO on Wednesday: White House

Brian Krzanich, Intel CEO, speaks during the Intel press conference at CES in Las Vegas, January 4, 2017. REUTERS/Rick Wilking President Donald Trump will meet with Intel Corp (INTC.O) chief executive Brian Krzanich on Wednesday afternoon, the White House said... More »

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Appeals court presses Trump administration on travel ban

Shanez Tabarsi (L) is greeted by her daughter Negin after traveling to the U.S. from Iran following a federal court’s temporary stay of U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order travel ban at Logan Airport in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. February 6, 2017. R... More »

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U.S., Mexican security officials speak despite diplomatic rift

U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis waits to welcome Canada’s Minister of National Defense Harjit Sajjan at the Pentagon in Washington, U.S., February 6, 2017. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas Senior Mexican and American military and interior officials spoke on Tuesday, Me... More »

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Bell Media says Super Bowl ratings drop, cites ruling on commercials

New England Patriots’ James White scores a touchdown during overtime to win Super Bowl LI against the Atlanta Falcons. REUTERS/Adrees Latif The Canadian broadcaster of Sunday’s U.S. National Football League’s Super Bowl game said its ratings fell 39 percent fr... More »

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Olympic champion Park ready for LPGA return

Park In-bee of South Korea hits off the sixth tee during the first round of the LPGA Canadian Women’s Open golf tournament in Coquitlam, British Columbia August 23, 2012. REUTERS/Andy Clark Olympic champion and seven-times major winner Park In-bee has a relati... More »

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Appeals court to hear arguments on Trump`s travel ban

Iranian citizen and U.S green card holder Cyrus Khosravi (C) greets his brother, Hamidreza Khosravi (L), and niece, Dena Khosravi (R), 2, after they were detained for additional screening following their arrival to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to visit... More »

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Ex-NBA star Rodman gets three years probation on driving charges

FILE PHOTO: Former NBA basketball player Dennis Rodman speaks to the media after returning from his trip to North Korea at Beijing airport, December 23, 2013. REUTERS/Jason Lee/File Photo Former pro basketball star Dennis Rodman pleaded guilty and was sentence... More »

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U.S. tech titans lead legal brief against Trump travel ban

People hold protest signs during Friday prayers to show solidarity with the Muslim community at the Islamic Center of Southern California in Los Angeles, California, U.S. February 3, 2017. REUTERS/Kevork Djansezian More than 100 companies, including most of hi... More »

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IAAF stops changes of allegiance, will set up new system

Sebastian Coe (C), IAAF’s President, Rune Andersen, head of the IAAF taskforce on Russia (R) and Hamad Kalkaba Malboum (L), President of the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) attend a press conference as part of the International Association of Athletic... More »

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Legal battles to test Trump and his immigration ban

12-year old Eman Ali of Yemen, is reunited with her sister Salma (R) at San Francisco International Airport in San Francisco, California, February 5, 2017. REUTERS/Kate Munsch President Donald Trump’s temporary immigration ban faced on Monday the first of seve... More »

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Kremlin says it wants apology from Fox News over Putin comments

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a news conference after a meeting with his Moldovan counterpart Igor Dodon at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, January 17, 2017. REUTERS/Sergei Ilnitsky/Pool The Kremlin said on Monday it wanted an apology from Fox ... More »

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U.S. tech firms file legal brief opposing Trump`s immigration ban

People hold protest signs during Friday prayers to show solidarity with the Muslim community at the Islamic Center of Southern California in Los Angeles, California, U.S. February 3, 2017. REUTERS/Kevork Djansezian Several technology giants, including Apple, G... More »

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Trump steps up attack on judge, court system over travel ban

Demonstrators in support of the immigration rules implemented by U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration, rally at Los Angeles international airport in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 4, 2017. REUTERS/Ringo Chiu President Donald Trump on Sunday ra... More »

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Delta resumes limited U.S. domestic operations after systems outage

Delta planes line up at their gates while on the tarmac of Salt Lake City International Airport in Utah September 28, 2013. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson/File Photo Delta Air Lines Inc said it had resumed limited operations after a systems outage grounded its domestic... More »

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Canada has `very special status,` not a NAFTA target: Trump adviser

FILE PHOTO – Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during a meeting with representatives of the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada on January 10, 2017. REUTERS/Chris Wattie/File Photo Canada has a “very special... More »

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Serena grinds down dogged Strycova to reach quarter-finals

Tennis – Australian Open – Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia – 23/1/17 Serena Williams of the U.S. hits a shot during her Women’s singles fourth round match against Czech Republic’s Barbora Strycova. REUTERS/Issei Kato Serena Williams battled a misbehaving ... More »

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Trump to begin renegotiating NAFTA pact soon with Mexico, Canada

U.S. President Donald Trump attends a swearing-in ceremony for senior staff with Vice President Mike Pence at the White House in Washington, DC January 22, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday he plans talks soon with the lead... More »

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Canada is not the focus of Trump team`s trade worries: envoy

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the Inaugural Law Enforcement Officers and First Responders Reception in the Blue Room of the White House in Washington, U.S., January 22, 2017. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts The Trump administration’s main concerns about tra... More »

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UK PM May promises frank talk with Trump after women protest

Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May arrives at the BBC’s Broadcasting House in London, Britain January 22, 2017. REUTERS/Neil Hall Prime Minister Theresa May promised on Sunday to challenge any “unacceptable” talk when she meets President Donald Trump later t... More »

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Paul McCartney sues Sony/ATV for Beatles music rights

Musician Paul McCartney waves as he takes the stage to perform at the Desert Trip music festival at Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, U.S., October 8, 2016. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni Former Beatle Paul McCartney sued Sony Corp’s music publishing arm on Wednes... More »

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Small moth with yellowish coif named after Donald Trump

A small moth with a yellowish-white coif of scales, dubbed Neopalpa donaldtrumpi and named after U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, is seen in an undated combination photo provided by evolutionary biologist Vazrick Nazari. Courtesy of evolutionary biologist Va... More »

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Indonesia`s worried about market `psychology` with JPMorgan report

FILE PHOTO – A man walks into the JP Morgan headquarters at Canary Wharf in London May 11, 2012. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez/File Photo Indonesia’s reform-minded finance minister seemed to invoke memories of the 1997-98 Asian financial crisis this week when explain... More »

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Bare-breasted FEMEN activist grabs Trump statue by crotch

A topless activist from the feminist group FEMEN runs to grab the crotch of a life-sized wax statue of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump during an unveiling ceremony at Madrid’s wax museum in Madrid, Spain, January 17, 2017. REUTERS/Susana Vera A topless activ... More »

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Russian lawmakers give mixed reaction to Trump`s nuclear cuts offer

FILE PHOTO – Russia’s Konstantin Kosachev addresses the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe during a debate on the consequences of war between Georgia and Russia in Strasbourg September 30, 2008. REUTERS/Vincent Kessler Parliamentarians in Russia g... More »

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Muttering Murray puts down Marchenko to reach second round

Tennis – Australian Open – Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia – 16/1/17 Sweat flies off Britain’s Andy Murray during his Men’s singles first round match against Ukraine’s Illya Marchenko. REUTERS/Thomas Peter Andy Murray dug himself out of a number of holes ... More »

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Germany urges China to match anti-protectionist talk with action

Chinese President Xi Jinping listens to a speech of Swiss President Doris Leuthard at the seat of the Swiss federal parliament Bundeshaus in Bern, Switzerland January 15, 2017. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann Germany’s embassy in Beijing on Monday urged China to take ac... More »

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Allianz economy adviser says strong U.S. dollar biggest risk in 2017

FILE PHOTO – Mohamed El-Erian speaks during the ”Financial Recovery: When and How?” panel at the 2009 Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California April 27, 2009. REUTERS/Phil McCarten/File Photo Global growth could be better than expected i... More »

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Harden`s triple-double leads Rockets past Nets

Jan 15, 2017- Brooklyn, NY, USA- Brooklyn Nets guard Sean Kilpatrick (6) goes up for a shot against Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) during the second half at Barclays Center. The Rockets won 137-112. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports Eric ... More »

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Olympic champion Puig hopes for golden form in Melbourne

Tennis – Pan Pacific Open Women’s Singles Round 2 match – Ariake Coliseum, Tokyo, Japan – 21/09/16. Monica Puig of Puerto Rico serves the ball against Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic. REUTERS/Issei Kato Monica Puig would never trade her surprise singles go... More »

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BlackRock profit beats as investors race to low-cost funds

The BlackRock logo is seen at the BlackRock Japan headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, October 20, 2016. REUTERS/Toru Hanai BlackRock Inc, the world’s biggest asset manager, reported better-than-expected quarterly profits on Friday as it clamped down on expenses and ... More »

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Giant telescope in Chile to seek habitable planets in Alpha Centauri

This artist’s impression shows the planet orbiting the star Alpha Centauri B, a member of the triple star system that is the closest to Earth in this image released on October 17, 2012. REUTERS/ESO/L. Calcada/N. Risinger The European Southern Observatory’s Ver... More »

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Westbrook, Thunder breeze past shorthanded Bulls

Jan 9, 2017- Chicago, IL, USA- Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) celebrates during the first quarter of the game against the Chicago Bulls at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Caylor Arnold-USA TODAY Sports (The Sports Xchange) – The anticipated... More »

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Taiwan courts Central America after U.S. visit angers China

Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen (L) shakes hands with her Honduran counterpart Juan Orlando Hernandez during a visit to the Presidential House in Tegucigalpa, Honduras January 9, 2017. REUTERS/Jorge Cabrera Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen praised Honduras for... More »

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Peterhansel increases Dakar lead after stage seven

Dakar Rally – 2017 Paraguay-Bolivia-Argentina Dakar rally – 39th Dakar Edition – Seventh stage from Oruro to Uyuni, Bolivia 09/01/17. Stephane Peterhansel and co-pilot Jean Paul Cottret, both of France, drive their Peugeot . REUTERS/Martin Mejia/Pool French dr... More »

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U2 take `operatic` Joshua Tree album on tour 30 years on

FILE PHOTO – Lead singer Bono (C) of Irish rock band U2 performs with Edge (L) and Adam Clayton (R) during their 360 Degree Tour at King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels September 22, 2010. REUTERS/Thierry Roge/File photo Irish rockers U2 said on Monday they would... More »

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At least 100 homes burned as fire erupts in Valparaiso, Chile

A resident watches dozens of houses burned on a hill, where more than 100 homes were burned due to a forest fire but there have been no reports of death, local authorities said in Valparaiso, Chile January 2, 2017. REUTERS/Rodrigo Garrido A large fire broke ou... More »

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Brazil drug gangs spark prison riot, 56 dead

Relatives of prisoners gather near riot police at a checkpoint close to the prison where around 60 people were killed in a prison riot in the Amazon jungle city of Manaus, Brazil, January 2, 2017. REUTERS/Michael Dantas Drug gangs sparked a prison riot that ki... More »

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Peru demands cash from Odebrecht ahead of plea deal talks

A general view of the headquarters of Odebrecht, a large private Brazilian construction firm, in Lima, Peru, February 24, 2016. REUTERS/Janine Costa Peru has demanded a “significant sum” of cash from Brazilian builder Odebrecht before starting talks toward a p... More »

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Venezuela issues $5 billion to state-run bank: source

People line up to get into a Banco de Venezuela branch in San Antonio del Tachira, Venezuela December 13, 2016. REUTERS/Carlos Eduardo Ramirez Venezuela has issued $5 billion in bonds maturing in 2036 to a state-owned bank, a source familiar with the situation... More »

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Trump praises Putin for holding back in U.S.-Russia spy dispute

U.S. President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin walk into a photo opportunity before their meeting at the United Nations General Assembly in New York September 28, 2015. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Friday praise... More »

Delta to cancel order for 18 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft

Delta planes line up at their gates while on the tarmac of Salt Lake City International Airport in Utah September 28, 2013. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson/File Photo Delta Air Lines Inc (DAL.N) said on Tuesday that in agreement with Boeing Co (BA.N) it would cancel an ... More »

Regional jet makers eye China market boost but obstacles loom

An ARJ21-700, China’s first domestically produced regional jet, arrives at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport after making its first flight from Chengdu to Shanghai, China June 28, 2016. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo New rules governing Chinese airline startups are fueli... More »

Inflatable doll `gift` to minister sparks anger in Chile

Chile’s economy minister Luis Cespedes (C) holds up an inflatable doll during an event of the exporters’ association Asexma in Santiago, Chile, December 13, 2016. REUTERS/Jorge Cadenas A prominent Chilean business leader presented the country’s economy ministe... More »