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Syrian defence ministry says 11 killed, 25 wounded in attacks by Kurdish-led SDF after ceasefire
CAIRO, Jan 21 (Reuters) - The Syrian defence ministry said on Wednesday that 11 people were killed and more than 25 wounded in attacks by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) after an announced ceasefire, the Syrian state-run Ekhbariya TV reported.The government announced a four-day ceasef...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
FCC says US late-night, daytime talk shows must offer equal time for candidate interviews
WASHINGTON, Jan 21 (Reuters) - The Federal Communications Commission said on Wednesday that interviews with political candidates during broadcast late-night or daytime talk shows appear not to qualify for the exemption from "equal time" rules for rival political candidates.In 2006, the FCC’s...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
TSA says 6% of US air travelers not in compliance with ID rules as new $45 fee starts Feb. 1
WASHINGTON, Jan 21 (Reuters) - The acting head of the Transportation Security Administration said Wednesday about 6% of U.S. air travelers are not displaying IDs meeting stricter federal standards as the agency will begin charging air travelers $45 on February 1 to access flights without enhanced id...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
Trump administration starts immigration operation in Maine, NYT reports
Jan 21 (Reuters) - The Trump administration has started an immigration enforcement operation targeting Somali immigrants in the state of Maine, the New York Times reported on Wednesday, citing two U.S. officials with knowledge of the plans.Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
Singers Lola Young, Olivia Dean lead BRIT Awards nominations
LONDON, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Young talent led nominations for the BRIT Awards on Wednesday, with singers Olivia Dean and Lola Young receiving five nods each for Britain's pop music honours.Young, 25, was recognised for artist of the year, breakthrough artist, alt/rock act and pop act, while her ch...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
Olympics-US replace injured Jones with LaCombe on men's Olympic ice hockey roster
Jan 21 (Reuters) - Jackson LaCombe of the Anaheim Ducks has replaced injured defenseman Seth Jones in the United States men's ice hockey roster for the upcoming Milano Cortina Olympics, USA Hockey said on Wednesday.Jones was injured while playing for the Florida Panthers against the New York Ran...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
Citizens Financial profit jumps on higher fee income; shares hit all- time high
NIM expands by 20 basis points, boosting NIIWealth fees rise 31%, capital market fees up 16%Co shares hit all-time highBy Prakhar SrivastavaJan 21 (Reuters) - Citizens Financial Group CFG.N reported a 32% surge in fourth-quarter profit on Wednesday, helped by higher net interest income and fee growt...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
Bezos' Blue Origin to deploy thousands of satellites for new "TeraWave" communications network
WASHINGTON, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Jeff Bezos' space company Blue Origin on Wednesday announced a plan to deploy 5,408 satellites in space for a communications network that will serve data centers, governments and businesses, with plans to start satellite deployment in late 2027.Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
ServisFirst Bancshares rises after Q4 profit beats expectations
Shares of regional lender ServisFirst Bancshares SFBS.N rise 13.36% to $86.53Late Tuesday, SFBS reported Q4 profit above Wall Street expectations, helped by higher net interest income and borrowingsSFBS posted Q4 net income of $86.4 million, above analysts' estimates of $75.6 million - data comp...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
CANADA RESEARCH ROUNDUP-Air Canada, Boralex, Stack Capital Group
Jan 21 (Reuters) - Securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several Canadian companies, including Air Canada, Boralex and Stack Capital Group, on Wednesday. HIGHLIGHTS Air Canada AC.TO: CIBC raises target price to C$24 from C$23 Boralex Inc BLX.TO: CIBC cuts target pr...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
US Supreme Court appears reluctant to let Trump fire Fed's Lisa Cook
Trump sought to fire Fed Governor Cook in August Lower courts blocked Cook's removal Central bank independence at stake in caseBy Andrew Chung, John Kruzel and David Lawder WASHINGTON, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Conservative and liberal U.S. Supreme Court justices signaled skepticism on Wednesday tow...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
EU to weigh Netflix, Paramount bids for Warner Bros at the same time, Bloomberg News reports
Jan 21 (Reuters) - The European Union's antitrust regulators are expected to scrutinize rival bids by Netflix NFLX.O and Paramount Skydance PSKY.O for Warner Bros. Discovery WBD.O at the same time, setting up an unusual head-to-head competition review, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday. Th...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
Slovenia will not join Trump's 'Board of Peace', prime minister says
BELGRADE, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Slovenia's Prime Minister Robert Golob said on Wednesday his country will not accept an invitation from U.S. President Donald Trump to join his so-called "Board of Peace".Trump has invited dozens of world leaders to join the U.S.-led initiative, which he woul...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
REFILE-With economy a concern, Trump plans weekly US travel before midterms
Trump's focus on foreign policy frustrates aides, lawmakersPolls show low approval for Trump's economic handlingEconomists skeptical of Trump's recent economic proposalsBy Steve Holland and Nandita Bose DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 21 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump will begin weekly tr...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
EXPLAINER-What is Trump's 'Board of Peace' and who has joined so far?
By Menna AlaaElDin and Alexander Cornwell Jan 21 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump has invited dozens of world leaders to join his Board of Peace initiative aimed at resolving global conflicts but diplomats say it could harm the work of the United Nations.While some traditional allies of th...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
Trump says he agreed to lower tariffs on Swiss imports, but they could rise again
By Steve HollandDAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 21 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he had agreed to lower the 39% U.S. tariff rate on imports from Switzerland to 15% amid pressure from Swiss companies, including Rolex, but the rate could rise again."I reduced it because I don&#...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
