(Reuters) – Major U.S. freight railroads and unions representing 115,000 workers secured a tentative deal after 20 hours of intense talks brokered by the Biden administration to avert a shutdown. …
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Exclusive-Biden urges Mexico to take migrants under COVID expulsion order he promised to end
by Reutersby ReutersBy Ted Hesson, Dave Graham and Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON/MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -As border crossings have soared to record highs, U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration is quietly pressing Mexico to accept …
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Barclays: $7 billion worth of securities sold in error have been claimed
by Reutersby ReutersLONDON (Reuters) – Barclays said investors have submitted claims for $7 billion out of $17.7 billion worth of securities it sold in error, under the terms of a so-called rescission …
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Porsche IPO to comprise 911 million shares in nod to its most famous model
by Reutersby ReutersBy Jan Schwartz, Emma-Victoria Farr and Lucy Raitano HAMBURG/FRANKFURT/LONDON (Reuters) -Volkswagen’s supervisory board is due to meet on Sunday to move forward with the IPO of its Porsche brand, which …
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UK watchdog wants deeper probe into Microsoft’s $69-billion Activision deal
by Reutersby ReutersBy Amna Karimi and Radhika Anilkumar (Reuters) -Britain’s antitrust watchdog said on Thursday it would launch an in-depth probe into Xbox maker Microsoft’s $69-billion purchase of “Call of Duty” maker …
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Tennis-Federer to call time on glittering career after next week’s Laver Cup
by Reutersby ReutersBy Martyn Herman (Reuters) – Roger Federer, regarded by many as the greatest male player to wield a tennis racket and who took the sport to new heights during a …
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By Scott DiSavino NEW YORK (Reuters) -Oil futures fell over 3% to a one-week low on Thursday on a tentative agreement that would avert a U.S. rail strike, expectations for …
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After South African dam collapse, mine waste to be pumped into historical pit
by Reutersby ReutersBy Nelson Banya and Helen Reid (Reuters) – A South African company is dumping the sludgy byproduct of mining into a historical diamond pit after the tailings dam that had …
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Boeing plans to remarket some 737 MAX jets earmarked for Chinese airlines
by Reutersby ReutersBy David Shepardson and Rajesh Kumar Singh WASHINGTON/CHICAGO (Reuters) – Boeing will begin to remarket some 737 MAX jets earmarked for Chinese customers, as it cannot wait indefinitely while political …
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Biden to meet with relatives of two Americans jailed in Russia – White House
by Reutersby ReutersBy Steve Holland and Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Joe Biden plans to meet with family members of two Americans jailed in Russia: basketball star Brittney Griner and former U.S. …
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‘Queen’s Counsel’ no more, ‘King’s Counsel’ return to UK courts after 70 years
by Reutersby Reuters(This Sept. 14 story refiles to correct number of barristers to 16,500 in paragraph 3) By Karen Sloan (Reuters) – (This September 14 story refiles to correct number of barristers …
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IAEA board passes resolution calling on Russia to leave Zaporizhzhia
by Reutersby ReutersBy Francois Murphy VIENNA (Reuters) – The U.N. nuclear watchdog’s 35-nation Board of Governors on Thursday passed a resolution demanding that Russia end its occupation of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power …
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Immigrants land on Martha’s Vineyard; Florida’s DeSantis takes credit
by Reutersby ReutersBy Daniel Trotta (Reuters) – A group of immigrants landed on the wealthy Massachusetts island of Martha’s Vineyard on Wednesday, part of a campaign by Republican governors to shift the …
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European energy crisis should be no surprise – Zurich Insurance chairman
by Reutersby ReutersLONDON (Reuters) – The European energy crisis following Russia’s war in Ukraine should come as no surprise and is a reminder that governments and companies should have switched more quickly …
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(Reuters) – The Biden administration on Thursday unveiled a plan to accelerate development of next-generation floating offshore wind farms by slashing the cost of the technology by 70% and setting …
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French central bank sees slowdown next year, risk of recession
by Reutersby ReutersPARIS (Reuters) – The French economy will slow sharply next year in the face of Europe’s energy crisis, with a risk of a “limited and temporary” recession in the worst-case …
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Mexico has released nearly 2,700 prisoners early as overall jail population grows
by Reutersby ReutersBy Brendan O’Boyle MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexico has released thousands of prisoners during Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador’s presidency as part of an effort to free those who have not …
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Thousands track ‘mother of all queues’ for Queen Elizabeth online
by Reutersby ReutersLONDON (Reuters) – More than 10,000 people on Thursday tuned into a YouTube video feed giving live updates about a miles-long queue snaking through central London to pay respects to …
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World Bank’s Gill worried about ‘generalized stagflation’ in global economy
by Reutersby ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) -World Bank Chief Economist Indermit Gill on Thursday said he was concerned about “generalized stagflation,” a period of low growth and high inflation, in the global economy, noting …
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Monte dei Paschi investors back latest cash call in stormy markets
by Reutersby ReutersBy Silvia Ognibene and Valentina Za SIENA, Italy (Reuters) -Shareholders in Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS) on Thursday approved a new share sale for up to 2.5 billion euros …
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Monte dei Paschi shareholders approve seventh cash call in 14 years
by Reutersby ReutersMILAN (Reuters) – Shareholders in state-owned Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS) on Thursday approved a 2.5 billion euro ($2.5 billion) cash call. Here is a timeline of key events …
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AIG unit Corebridge valued at over $13 billion after shares fall in NYSE debut
by Reutersby ReutersBy Niket Nishant (Reuters) -Shares of Corebridge Financial Inc opened 2% below the IPO price in their New York Stock Exchange debut on Thursday, giving the company a valuation of …
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KYIV (Reuters) – Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday air defence systems were a priority for his country as it attempts to protect its cities and towns from Russian …
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U.S. does not have infinite patience on renewal of Venezuela talks – official
by Reutersby ReutersBy Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. State Department official put pressure on Venezuela leader Nicolas Maduro in a congressional hearing on Thursday, threatening more sanctions if talks with …
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GM to invest $491 million on metal stamping facility to help EV production
by Reutersby Reuters(Reuters) -General Motors Co said on Thursday it would invest $491 million to boost production of steel and aluminum stamped parts for future products, including electric vehicles, at its Marion …