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BRIEF-Xylo Says L.I.A Pure Capital Seeks Court Approval for Special Shareholders Meeting
Dec 30 (Reuters) - Xylo Technologies Ltd 2QMy.F:XYLO TECHNOLOGIES: L.I.A PURE CAPITAL FILED REQUEST IN TEL AVIV DISTRICT COURT TO CONVENE SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING OF CO'S SHAREHOLDERSXYLO TECHNOLOGIES: SPECIAL MEETING TO DISCUSS PURE CAPITAL’S ACQUISITION OF REMAINING 95.24% OF CO'S ISSUED & OUTSTAND...Reuters
Mon, Dec 30
BRIEF-SSC Security Services Announces Approval Of Share Buyback Plan
Dec 30 (Reuters) - SSC Security Services Corp SECU.V:SSC SECURITY SERVICES CORP. ANNOUNCES APPROVAL OF SHARE BUYBACK PLANSSC SECURITY SERVICES: APPROVAL TO MAKE NORMAL COURSE ISSUER BID FOR UP TO 1.2 MILLION OF CLASS A COMMON SHARES REPRESENTING ABOUT 10% OF PUBLIC FLOATSource text: ID:nCNW1y3DDaFur...Reuters
Mon, Dec 30
Biden orders closure of US government agencies on Jan. 9 over Jimmy Carter's death
WASHINGTON, Dec 30 (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday issued an executive order directing the closure of U.S. government agencies and executive departments for Jan. 9 to show respect for former President Jimmy Carter who died on Sunday at age 100. (Reporting by Kanishka Singh in Washingt...Reuters
Mon, Dec 30
Former US President Carter broke records diversifying judiciary
By Nate Raymond Dec 30 (Reuters) - Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter's four years in office were marked by a record number of women and people of color being named to serve on the federal bench, making him the first president to significantly diversify the judiciary.The Democrat, who died on Sun...Reuters
Mon, Dec 30
FACTBOX-US sets state funeral, day of mourning for Jimmy Carter
By Andrew Hay Dec 30 (Reuters) - Memorial services for former U.S. President Jimmy Carter are expected to take place over several days in Georgia and Washington, D.C., after he died on Sunday at the age of 100. Here is what we know about funeral plans. WHEN IS THE FUNERAL?Carter's state fune...Reuters
Mon, Dec 30
Israel, at UN, warns Houthis risk sharing the same fate as Hamas, Hezbollah
Israel warns Houthis of consequences for missile attacksAmbassador emphasizes Israel's capability to strike Middle East targetsUN expresses concern over regional stability amid escalating violenceBy Daphne Psaledakis and Jonathan Landay Dec 30 (Reuters) - Israel's ambassador to the United Nations...Reuters
Mon, Dec 30
UPDATE 2-Trump gives US House Speaker Johnson 'complete and total endorsement'
Trump endorsement is essential for Johnson's hopes of staying as speakerRepublicans have only a slim majority in HouseHouse to elect speaker on FridayAdds Reps. Massie opposition, Lawler quotes, details on Jan. 6By Bo EricksonWASHINGTON, Dec 30 (Reuters) - U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Monday...Reuters
Mon, Dec 30
Ceasefire between Turkey and US-backed SDF in northern Syria holding, Pentagon says
WASHINGTON, Dec 30 (Reuters) - The Pentagon said on Monday a ceasefire between Turkey and the U.S.-backed Kurdish Syrian forces around the northern Syrian city of Manbij was holding.Washington brokered an initial ceasefire earlier this month after fighting that broke out as rebel groups advanced on ...Reuters
Mon, Dec 30
UPDATE 3-Trump loses appeal of E. Jean Carroll $5-million defamation, sexual assault verdict
Jury also found Trump sexually assaulted CarrollDifferent jury held Trump liable to pay $83.3 millionTrump to continue appeals in Carroll litigationAdds comments from Trump spokesperson, Carroll lawyer, details about case, paragraphs 11-13, 16By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK, Dec 30 (Reuters) - A fed...Reuters
Mon, Dec 30
BRIEF-The New York Stock Exchange Will Close Markets On Jan 9 To Honor Passing Of Former President Jimmy Carter
Dec 30 (Reuters) - New York Stock Exchange: THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE WILL CLOSE MARKETS ON JANUARY 9 TO HONOR THE PASSING OF FORMER PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER ON NATIONAL DAY OF MOURNINGSource text: ID:nBwCjBma ((Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com;))Reuters
Mon, Dec 30
BRIEF-USDA Says APHIS To Now Require Farmers Undergo Biosecurity Audit Before Restocking Poultry Post HPAI Detection
Dec 30 (Reuters) - USDA:USDA: APHIS TO NOW REQUIRE FARMERS UNDERGO BIOSECURITY AUDIT BEFORE RESTOCKING POULTRY POST AN HPAI DETECTION,BEFORE GETTING FUTURE INDEMNITY PAYMENTS ((Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com;))Reuters
Mon, Dec 30
BRIEF-Gray Television Extends ABC Affiliations With Disney Through 2028
Dec 30 (Reuters) - Gray Television Inc GTN.N:GRAY RENEWS ALL ABC AFFILIATION AGREEMENTSGRAY TELEVISION INC - EXTENDS ABC AFFILIATIONS WITH DISNEY THROUGH 2028Source text: ID:nGNXbvyyvNFurther company coverage: GTN.N (((( Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com ;));))Reuters
Mon, Dec 30
BRIEF-Knightscope Inc 7 Clients Have Renewed Their Agreements For Co's Autonomous Security Robot & Emergency Communication Device Services
Dec 30 (Reuters) - Knightscope Inc KSCP.O:KNIGHTSCOPE INC: 7 CLIENTS HAVE RENEWED THEIR AGREEMENTS FOR CO'S AUTONOMOUS SECURITY ROBOT & EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION DEVICE SERVICES ((Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com;))Reuters
Mon, Dec 30
UPDATE 2-Trump loses appeal of E. Jean Carroll $5 million defamation, sexual assault verdict
Trump challenged several rulings by judgeJury also found Trump sexually assaulted CarrollDifferent jury held Trump liable to pay $83.3 millionAdds details from decision, Carroll's and Trump's ages, paragraphs 2-7, 15-17By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK, Dec 30 (Reuters) - A federal appeals court on Mo...Reuters
Mon, Dec 30
UPDATE 1-Trump gives US House Speaker Johnson 'complete and total endorsement'
Adds political details, Republican's quotes, paragraphs 3-8By Bo EricksonWASHINGTON, Dec 30 (Reuters) - U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Monday threw his support behind House Speaker Mike Johnson, who will stand for reelection to the top job this week with a slim Republican majority in the House...Reuters
Mon, Dec 30
Euro zone bond yields edge off six-week highs
Updates with afternoon European trading LONDON, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Euro zone bond yields dipped on Monday, edging off near-six-week highs hit at the end of last week as investors grappled with an uncertain monetary policy and borrowing outlook for 2025.Germany's 10-year bond yield DE10YT=RR, the ...Reuters
Mon, Dec 30
Ukraine's Zelenskiy says new US security assistance comes at critical moment
KYIV, Dec 30 (Reuters) - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that $2.5 billion in additional U.S. security assistance for Ukraine came at a critical moment and would help strengthen Ukrainian defences along the frontlines. "Every act of solidarity from our partners saves lives, strengthen...Reuters
Mon, Dec 30
