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Astrazeneca Says Tozorakimab Meets Primary Endpoint In Oberon And Titania Phase III COPD Trials
March 27 (Reuters) - AstraZeneca PLC AZN.L:ASTRAZENECA PLC - TOZORAKIMAB MET OBERON/TITANIA PRIMARY ENDPOINTSASTRAZENECA - TOZORAKIMAB WAS GENERALLY WELL TOLERATED WITH A FAVOURABLE SAFETY PROFILEASTRAZENECA - TOZORAKIMAB DEMONSTRATES SIGNIFICANT REDUCTION IN COPD EXACERBATIONS IN TWO PHASE III TRI...Reuters
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REFILE-Soccer-Jordan dream of Morocco-style run as World Cup debut nears
By Ece ToksabayANTALYA, Turkey, March 27 (Reuters) - Jordan head coach Jamal Sellami has called on his players to emulate Morocco's shock run to the World Cup semi-finals four years ago as they prepare for their first appearance at the global soccer showpiece in North America. Jordan will face A...Reuters
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UK regulator investigates five companies for fake reviews and misleading ratings
March 27 (Reuters) - The British competition regulator on Friday said it is investigating five companies including, Autotrader AUTOA.L and Just Eat JTKWY.PK, as part of its crackdown on "fake reviews and misleading star ratings".Reuters
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EU hopes Hungarian election will bring end to Orban's blockades
Election on April 12 will be watched across EuropePolls show Orban's Fidesz could lose to opposition Tisza partyOrban's blocking of loan to Kyiv angered EU partnersChanges in tone but no full policy shift seen if Orban losesOpposition leader Magyar wants to boost EU, NATO tiesBy Lili Bayer a...Reuters
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In London's pubs, love gets a PowerPoint makeover
By Natasha MontagueLONDON, March 27 (Reuters) - Fed up of swiping left or right on dating apps, young London singles are returning to a classic British way of meeting people--the pub--with a modern twist: a PowerPoint presentation by a close friend pitching them as dating material.Putting together a...Reuters
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China boycotts top AI conference after ban on papers from US-sanctioned entities
By Eduardo Baptista SHANGHAI, March 27 (Reuters) - China's largest federation for science and technology professionals on Friday announced a boycott of a top artificial intelligence conference after the California-based foundation that runs the gathering stopped accepting submissions from ent...Reuters
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US Senate agrees to end shutdown for most of DHS, Politico reports
March 27 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate passed legislation early Friday approving a funding package for most of the Department of Homeland Security, except for ICE and part of Customs and Border Protection, Politico reported on Friday.Reuters
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German foreign minister: US, Iran have been in contact indirectly and plan to meet
FRANKFURT, March 27 (Reuters) - Germany's foreign minister said on Friday that the United States and Iran have had indirect negotiations and that representatives from both sides plan to meet shortly in Pakistan."Based on my information there have been indirect contacts, and preparations have...Reuters
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Novartis to buy U.S.-based biotech firm Excellergy for up to $2 billion
March 27 (Reuters) - Swiss pharma company Novartis NOVN.S said on Friday it will acquire California-based biotech company Excellergy in a deal worth up to $2 billion.Under the agreement, Novartis said it would pay up to $2 billion in upfront and milestone payments. The transaction is expected to clo...Reuters
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South Korea's Lee to pursue wartime command transfer, selective conscription
SEOUL, March 27 (Reuters) - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Friday said the country would seek to restore the transfer of wartime operational control to Seoul at an early date, underscoring the need for greater military self-reliance.In a meeting with top brass at the defence ministry, Lee a...Reuters
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Chinese universities with military links bought Super Micro servers with restricted AI chips
Two universities with links to PLA bought Super Micro equipment with Nvidia chipsThree people linked to Super Micro charged last week with smuggling AI tech to ChinaUS senators have called for pause of exports of Nvidia AI chips to China and intermediaries in Southeast AsiaBy Eduardo Baptista BEI...Reuters
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Novartis Agrees To Acquire Excellergy, Inc.
March 27 (Reuters) - Novartis AG NOVN.S:NOVARTIS AGREES TO ACQUIRE EXCELLERGY, INC., BUILDING ON ALLERGY LEADERSHIP WITH NEXT-GENERATION ANTI-IGE INNOVATIONNOVARTIS AG - TO PAY UP TO $2 BILLION TO BUY EXCELLERGYNOVARTIS AG - NOVARTIS WILL PAY UP TO USD 2 BILLION IN UPFRONT AND MILESTONE PAYMENTS TO ...Reuters
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Soccer-Jamaica reach World Cup playoff final with 1-0 win over New Caledonia
March 27 (Reuters) - Jamaica defeated New Caledonia 1-0 in their inter-confederation playoff semi-final in Guadalajara on Thursday to keep alive their hopes of a first World Cup appearance since 1998.Jamaica will next face DR Congo on Tuesday for a spot in Group K at the June 11 to July 19 World Cup...Reuters
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PRESS DIGEST- New York Times business news - March 27
March 27 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.- The European Union began an investigation into child protection safeguards at Snap SNAP.N.- The escalating conflict in the Middl...Reuters
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UAE willing to join international force to reopen Strait of Hormuz, FT reports
March 27 (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates has told the U.S. and other Western allies it would participate in a multinational maritime taskforce to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.The UAE is trying to push dozens of count...Reuters
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EU agrees to fine online platforms importing unsafe products
EU to hold online platforms responsible for duties and safetyFines for non-compliance range from 1% to 6% of EU salesDuty exemption for parcels under 150 euros to be scrappedEU lawmakers to visit China next week to address e-commerce, fair competition, safety complianceBy Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSE...Reuters
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Soccer-Jamaica reach World Cup playoff final with 1-0 win over New Caledonia
March 27 (Reuters) - Jamaica defeated New Caledonia 1-0 in their inter-confederation playoff semi-final in Guadalajara on Thursday to keep alive their hopes of a first World Cup appearance since 1998.Jamaica will face DR Congo on Tuesday for a spot in Group K at the June 11 to July 19 World Cup in N...Reuters
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