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UK foreign minister urges 'calm' in conversation with Iranian counterpart
LONDON, June 13 (Reuters) - British foreign minister David Lammy said on Friday he had spoken to his Iranian counterpart to urge calm after Israel launched a barrage of strikes against Iran, in what Lammy described as a "unilateral act"."I spoke to my Iranian counterpart today to urge re...Reuters
Fri, Jun 13
ISS recommends against six Keisei Electric Railway candidates in fight with Palliser
By Svea Herbst-Bayliss NEW YORK, June 13 (Reuters) - U.S. proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) on Friday urged Keisei Electric Railway investors to vote against six management board nominees, including the Japanese company's current chief executive officer.ISS's re...Reuters
Fri, Jun 13
France's Macron: Iran nuclear programme was close to a critical stage
PARIS, June 13 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday that information France had on the Iranian nuclear programme was most concerning, adding that the programme was close to a critical stage.Macron, speaking at a news conference, said France did not recommend attacking Iran'...Reuters
Fri, Jun 13
France would help defend Israel if attacked by Iran, Macron says
PARIS, June 13 (Reuters) - President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday that France would take part in the defence of Israel in the event of an Iranian attack on the country. Speaking at a news conference after Israel launched attacks on nuclear sites in Iran, Macron also ruled out French participation ...Reuters
Fri, Jun 13
US National Portrait Gallery's director to step down after Trump's attacks
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, June 13 (Reuters) - The director of the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. said on Friday she will step down from her role, with her decision coming two weeks after President Donald Trump criticized her as a supporter of diversity, equity and inclusion ini...Reuters
Fri, Jun 13
CORRECTED-Air France-KLM CEO voices confidence in Boeing 787
PARIS, June 13 (Reuters) - The head of Air France-KLM AIR.PA voiced confidence in the Boeing BA.N 787 Dreamliner as he expressed condolences to Air India and those affected by the deadly crash of a London-bound passenger jet in Ahmedabad on Thursday."We still have confidence in the airplane; we ...Reuters
Fri, Jun 13
Swiss government backs agreement strengthening economic ties to EU
By John RevillZURICH, June 13 (Reuters) - The Swiss cabinet on Friday approved a deal struck in December with the European Union aimed at deepening bilateral economic ties and has now launched a domestic consultation process.Global geopolitical uncertainty made it a "strategic necessity" to ...Reuters
Fri, Jun 13
Mcdonald's USA & Entertainment Studios Network/The Weather Group Announce Settlement To Pending Litigation
June 13 (Reuters) - McDonald's USA:MCDONALD'S USA, LLC AND ENTERTAINMENT STUDIOS NETWORK/THE WEATHER GROUP ANNOUNCE SETTLEMENT TO PENDING LITIGATIONMCDONALD'S USA - TO CONTINUE PURCHASING ADS FROM ESN, LAWSUIT DISMISSEDMCDONALD'S USA: TERMS OF AGREEMENT ARE CONFIDENTIALReuters
Fri, Jun 13
EXPLAINER -How crucial is immigration for the US hotel industry?
By Doyinsola OladipoNEW YORK, June 13 (Reuters) - A U.S. crackdown on foreign-born workers could spell trouble for the hotel and hospitality industry, which has lobbied for years to expand the pathways for immigration to the United States to help fill over 1 million job vacancies.U.S. President Dona...Reuters
Fri, Jun 13
UN conference on Israel-Palestinian conflict postponed, Macron says
PARIS, June 13 (Reuters) - President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday that a United Nations conference co-hosted between France and Saudi Arabia to work towards a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians has been postponed after Israel launched a military attack on Iran. Macron told repo...Reuters
Fri, Jun 13
UK's Spectris rejects competing takeover proposal from KKR
June 13 (Reuters) - Britain's Spectris SXS.L said on Friday it has rejected a takeover proposal from private equity firm KKR, days after the scientific instruments maker backed a possible competing $5 billion dollar bid from Advent.Spectris did not provide details on KKR'S proposal, first re...Reuters
Fri, Jun 13
France's Macron: Iran bears heavy responsibility for destabilising region
PARIS, June 13 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday that Iran bore a heavy responsibility for destabilisation in the Middle East and that it had pushed ahead with an unjustified nuclear programme, but he also urged restraint after Israel struck Iran.Macron, speaking at a news ...Reuters
Fri, Jun 13
Weather being monitored before Trump's military parade, Pentagon says
WASHINGTON, June 13 (Reuters) - The weather is being closely monitored and taken into consideration ahead of the U.S. Army anniversary parade planned for Saturday in Washington, but at this point nothing has changed, the Pentagon said on Friday.Reuters
Fri, Jun 13
Spectris Says Board Rejected KKR's Proposal, In Talks With Advent For Possible Offer
June 13 (Reuters) - Spectris PLC SXS.L:SPECTRIS PLC KOHLBERG KRAVIS R. ADVENT INTERNATIONAL - RESPONSE TO MEDIA SPECULATIONRECEIVED PRELIMINARY PROPOSAL FROM KKR FOR POSSIBLE CASH OFFERBOARD REJECTED KKR PROPOSALIN DISCUSSIONS WITH ADVENT FOR POSSIBLE CASH OFFER AT £37.63 PER SHAREKKR MUST ANNOUNCE...Reuters
Fri, Jun 13
UK foreign minister urges 'calm' in conversation with Iranian counterpart
LONDON, June 13 (Reuters) - British foreign minister David Lammy said on Friday he had spoken to his Iranian counterpart to urge calm after Israel launched a barrage of strikes against Iran, in what Lammy described as a "unilateral act"."I spoke to my Iranian counterpart today to urge re...Reuters
Fri, Jun 13
CORRECTED-ANALYSIS-After years of waiting, Israel's Netanyahu finally makes his move on Iran
Netanyahu threatened Iran for years, many saw it as a bluffIsraeli leader sees Iran as existential threat to IsraelRecent Middle East tumult provided a rare chance to strikeNetanyahu hopes success will secure his legacyBy Crispian Balmer JERUSALEM, June 13 (Reuters) - Iran once ridiculed Israeli ...Reuters
Fri, Jun 13
Italy arrests US man over mother and child deaths in Rome park
By Paolo ChiriattiROME, June 13 (Reuters) - Italian police arrested a U.S. citizen on Friday in connection with the death of a woman and her baby daughter whose naked bodies were found in a park in central Rome.The man, who was not named, was arrested on the Greek island of Skiathos, Rome's chie...Reuters
Fri, Jun 13
REFILE-Inter Milan set to early repay bond as plans new debt deal
MILAN, June 13 (Reuters) - Champions League finalist Inter Milan is set to repay early a 415 million euro ($479.57 million) high-yield bond this month as the Italian soccer club prepares to secure funds from a new debt deal, it said in a statement on Friday.Inter Milan paid a 6.75% coupon to place a...Reuters
Fri, Jun 13
Tennis-Opelka upsets Medvedev to reach semis in Den Bosch
'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, Netherlands, June 13 (Reuters) - American lucky loser Reilly Opelka put up an intense battle to stun top seed Daniil Medvedev 7-6(5) 7-6(5) and reach the Libema Open semi-finals in Den Bosch on Friday.Medvedev, who on Thursday edged a first set tiebreak against Frenchman Adrian...Reuters
Fri, Jun 13
FACTBOX-Airlines suspend flights after Israel strikes Iran
June 13 (Reuters) - Israel's strikes against Iran have prompted international airlines to halt flights to some Middle East destinations.Below are some of the airlines that have cancelled their flights to and from the region:AEGEAN AIRLINES AGNr.ATGreece's Aegean Airlines has cancelled all fl...Reuters
Fri, Jun 13
