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US decision to block Nippon Steel-U.S. Steel deal was 'unjust political interference', Ishiba says
TOKYO, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Monday the decision by a United States government review board and then-President Joe Biden to block Nippon Steel's 5401.T acquisition of U.S. Steel X.N was "unjust political interference."Reuters
Mon, Feb 17
QUOTES-What's the significance of Xi's meeting with private enterprises?
Adds quotes in paragraphs 5-10 Feb 17 (Reuters) - China's President Xi Jinping delivered a speech on Monday at a symposium on private enterprises attended by tech entrepreneurs including Alibaba 9988.HK co-founder Jack Ma, state media reported.There were no specific details about the symposi...Reuters
Mon, Feb 17
INSIGHT-German voters demand change as Europe's biggest economy stalls
High energy costs have hurt German manufacturers post-Ukraine warDebt brake limits German government's infrastructure, education investment Far right AfD has gained in popularity amid economic dissatisfaction in GelsenkirchenBy Maria Martinez GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Lars Ba...Reuters
Mon, Feb 17
Rubio arrives in Saudi Arabia before Russia talks to end Ukraine war
Trump officials meeting with Russians reportedly set for TuesdayRubio says coming weeks and days will determine if Putin is serious about peaceTrump's Gaza plan also on agenda in Riyadh Feb 17 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in Saudi Arabia on Monday ahead of expected ...Reuters
Mon, Feb 17
QUOTES-What's the significance of Xi's meeting with private enterprises?
Adds quote at top Feb 17 (Reuters) - China's President Xi Jinping has delivered a speech at a symposium on private enterprises attended by tech entrepreneurs including Alibaba 9988.HK co-founder Jack Ma, official media reported on Monday.There were no specific details about the symposium. Re...Reuters
Mon, Feb 17
North Korea's Kim makes rare visit to father's tomb, says devoted to 'sacred struggle'
Kim Jong Un visits mausoleum for father's birthdayKim family has ruled North Korea since end of World War TwoKim dynasty uses "cult of personality" to maintain powerThousands cheer Kim at groundbreaking of Pyongyang housing projectAdds state media photos and footage, South Korea comment ...Reuters
Mon, Feb 17
BREAKINGVIEWS-For TSMC, Trump can make an Intel deal appeal
The author is a Reuters Breakingviews columnist. The opinions expressed are her own.By Robyn Mak HONG KONG, Feb 17 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Donald Trump may make the illogical logical. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing 2330.TW, the world's largest contract chipmaker, is considering taking a...Reuters
Mon, Feb 17
What's the significance of Xi's meeting with private enterprises?
Feb 17 (Reuters) - China's President Xi Jinping has delivered a speech at a symposium on private enterprises attended by tech entrepreneurs including Alibaba 9988.HK co-founder Jack Ma, official media reported on Monday.Reuters
Mon, Feb 17
Soccer-Spurs midfielder Maddison silences critics with winner against Man United
Feb 17 (Reuters) - James Maddison delivered the perfect riposte to his doubters by scoring the winning goal against Manchester United after the Tottenham Hotspur midfielder had come in for some stinging criticism in the lead-up to Sunday's Premier League match.Making his first start since suffer...Reuters
Mon, Feb 17
Fast-moving Ukraine diplomacy means Europeans must do more, official says
French presidency official's comments come ahead of informal talks on MondayOfficial sees need for Europeans to do more, better and in a coherent manner for collective securityLeaders from Germany, Italy, Britain, Poland, Spain, the Netherlands and Denmark due to attend By John Irish and Elizab...Reuters
Mon, Feb 17
Musk's DOGE team to visit US FAA command center on Monday
Trump administration wants to reform air traffic control systemsVisit comes days after effort to fire hundreds of probationary FAA employeesWhite House said air traffic controllers not eligible for incentive to quitAdds comments of Musk, senator; paragraphs 6-7By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Feb ...Reuters
Mon, Feb 17
Russia says it destroys 90 Ukrainian drones overnight
Feb 17 (Reuters) - Russia's air defence units intercepted and destroyed 90 Ukrainian drones overnight, the Russian defence ministry said on Monday. Thirty-eight of the drones were downed over the Sea of Azov, 24 over the southern Russia region of Krasnodar, and the rest over several other region...Reuters
Mon, Feb 17
Europe will not be part of Ukraine peace talks, US envoy says
Europe won't have a seat at the table for Ukraine peace talks, Donald Trump's Ukraine envoy said on Saturday, after Washington sent a questionnaire to European capitals to ask what they could contribute to security guarantees for Kyiv.
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Mon, Feb 17
China's Xi attends symposium on private enterprises, delivers speech
BEIJING, Feb 17 (Reuters) - China's President Xi Jinping has attended a symposium on private enterprises and delivered a speech after listening to representatives of private companies, according to official news agency Xinhua on Monday.Reuters
Mon, Feb 17
Bain Capital ends acquisition battle with KKR for Fuji Soft
Adds Bain Capital statement and background in paragraphs 2-8 TOKYO, Feb 17 (Reuters) - U.S. private equity firm Bain Capital said on Monday it will not launch a tender offer for Fuji Soft 9749.T, formally ending a takeover battle with rival KKR KKR.N for the Japanese IT company.Bain had said last...Reuters
Mon, Feb 17
BRIEF-BNSF Says On Feb 16, At 7 AM CDT, Received Preliminary Report Of Train Derailment Near Poplar, MT
Feb 16 (Reuters) - BNSF: ON FEB 16 AT 07 A.M. CDT, RECEIVED PRELIMINARY REPORT OF TRAIN DERAILMENT NEAR POPLAR, MT; DERAILMENT LOCATION IS 60 MILES EAST OF GLASGOW, MTBNSF: ESTIMATED OPENING OF THE MAIN TRACK IS FEBRUARY 17TH, 2025, AT 10:00 A.M. CDTSource text: https://tinyurl.com/23kj5d3tReuters
Mon, Feb 17
PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - Feb 17
Feb 17 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.Headlines- Keir Starmer offers to put British 'boots on the ground' in Ukraine- UK looks at tariffs on U.S. products if steel and aluminiu...Reuters
Mon, Feb 17
BRIEF-Bain Capital - Notice Regarding Non-Implementation Of Tender Offer For The Shares Of Fuji Soft
Feb 17 (Reuters) - Fuji Soft Inc 9749.T:BAIN CAPITAL - NOTICE REGARDING NON-IMPLEMENTATION OF TENDER OFFER FOR THE SHARES OF FUJI SOFTSource text: [ID:]Further company coverage: 9749.TReuters
Mon, Feb 17
Musk's DOGE team to visit US FAA air traffic control command center on Monday
WASHINGTON, Feb 16 (Reuters) - Personnel from Elon Musk's government downsizing team called DOGE will visit the Federal Aviation Administration's Air Traffic Control command center in Virginia on Monday, as the Trump administration looks to reform the system.Transportation Secretary Sean Duf...Reuters
Mon, Feb 17
