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Several vehicles arrive at planned Russian-Ukraine talks in Istanbul
ISTANBUL, May 16 (Reuters) - Several vehicles arrived on Friday at the venue of talks in Istanbul involving delegations from Russia, Ukraine, the United States and Turkey, that are aimed at advancing efforts to end the war in Ukraine, Reuters witnesses said. Among them were an armored vehicle, an am...Reuters
Fri, May 16
American academic in limbo in Thailand over royal insult case, family says
Chambers lost visa and job, passport seized over royal insult accusationAcademic in limbo as police could seek to revive chargesThai lese-majeste law one of the world strictestCase could add to Thai-US diplomatic tensionBy Jonathan Landay and Panu Wongcha-um BANGKOK, May 16 (Reuters) - An America...Reuters
Fri, May 16
Soccer-Messi named in list of Argentina probables for June fixtures
May 16 (Reuters) - Forward Lionel Messi was named in Argentina's 28-player preliminary squad for next month's World Cup qualifiers on Thursday, after an injury forced him to miss the fixtures against Uruguay and Brazil in March.Defending champions Argentina, who are set to play Chile and Col...Reuters
Fri, May 16
Hanwha Ocean CEO, US trade envoy meet over shipbuilding cooperation
SEOUL, May 16 (Reuters) - South Korea's Hanwha Ocean said on Friday that the company's chief executive met with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to discuss cooperation on shipbuilding between the two countries.Hanwha Ocean CEO Kim Hee-cheul spoke to Greer about the expansion of a ves...Reuters
Fri, May 16
EU's Kallas proposes further loosening of Syria sanctions – document
By Lili Bayer and John Irish BRUSSELS, May 15 (Reuters) - EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has proposed a further loosening of European sanctions on Syria to allow funding for Syrian ministries in areas including reconstruction and migration, according to a document seen by Reuters.The move co...Reuters
Fri, May 16
Wistron says new US plants will be ready for Nvidia's server production next year
By Wen-Yee Lee TAIPEI, May 16 (Reuters) - Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Wistron 3231.TW said on Friday that its new U.S. manufacturing facilities for its customer Nvidia NVDA.O would be ready next year and the firm was in talks with potential other customers.Part of the facilities will be us...Reuters
Fri, May 16
American academic in limbo in Thailand over royal insult case, family says
By Jonathan Landay and Panu Wongcha-um BANGKOK, May 16 (Reuters) - An American scholar remains in Thailand after prosecutors dropped charges against him of insulting the monarchy, his family said, as his legal jeopardy continues in a case that has raised concern in the U.S. government.Paul Chambe...Reuters
Fri, May 16
Lloyd's keeps delegated business and facilities under close watch
By Rebecca DelaneyMay 16 - (The Insurer) - Large cross-class broker facilities are likely to reach a "natural equilibrium" before the Corporation of Lloyd's is required to step in and implement constraints, chief underwriting officer Rachel Turk said on Thursday.Turk was speaking at a pr...Reuters
Fri, May 16
Anton to represent U.S. in Ukraine talks with Russia in Turkey
ISTANBUL, May 16 (Reuters) - Director for Policy Planning Michael Anton will represent the United States in working-level talks with the Russian delegation in Istanbul on Friday, U.S. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said.The meetings are part of broader diplomatic efforts in Turkey to expl...Reuters
Fri, May 16
Euro zone bond yields dip as trade deal excitement fizzles out
May 16 (Reuters) - Euro zone government bond yields dropped on Friday, backing further away from multi-week highs hit earlier this week as investors awaited further trade developments after risk appetite sparked by a de-escalation in the Sino-US trade war faded.German 10-year bond yields DE10YT=RR, ...Reuters
Fri, May 16
American Axle & Manufacturing Intends To Seek Secondary Listing In London
May 16 (Reuters) - American Axle and Manufacturing Holdings AXL.N :AMERICAN AXLE & MFG. DOWLAIS GROUP PLC - UPDATE ON COMBINATION AND SECONDARY LISTINGAMERICAN AXLE- BOARDS OF BOTH AAM AND DOWLAIS CONTINUE TO BELIEVE THAT STRATEGIC RATIONALE FOR COMBINATION REMAINS COMPELLINGDOWLAIS GROUP PLC -...Reuters
Fri, May 16
New Jersey Transit rail strike commences as labor talks deadlock
Train strike affects hundreds of thousands of commutersNJ Transit increases bus service, urges remote workUnion demanding salary parity with regional railroadsBy Joseph AxPRINCETON, New Jersey, May 15 (Reuters) - New Jersey's commuter rail engineers walked off the job early on Friday after 11th-...Reuters
Fri, May 16
Swiss Re beats consensus with 86% P&C reinsurance combined ratio
By Scott VincentMay 16 - (The Insurer) - Swiss Re reported a first-quarter P&C reinsurance combined ratio of 86% on Friday, beating consensus by 2.5 percentage points. The group’s P&C reinsurance division reported natural catastrophe losses of $570 million for the quarter, below consensus ex...Reuters
Fri, May 16
American Axle plans secondary London listing after GKN Automotive deal
May 16 (Reuters) - Detroit-based American Axle and Manufacturing AXL.N said on Friday it plans to seek a secondary listing of its shares in London after its $1.4 billion acquisition of GKN Automotive owner Dowlais DWL.L."This will ensure a greater range of both existing and prospective sharehold...Reuters
Fri, May 16
American Axle plans secondary London listing after buying GKN Automotive
May 16 (Reuters) - Detroit-based American Axle and Manufacturing AXL.N said on Friday it plans to seek a secondary listing of its shares in London after its $1.4 billion acquisition of GKN Automotive owner Dowlais DWL.L."This will ensure a greater range of both existing and prospective sharehold...Reuters
Fri, May 16
Eagle Football Group 9-Month Revenue At Eur 178.7 Mln
May 16 (Reuters) - Eagle Football Group SA EEFG.PA:SAID ON THURSDAY 9M REVENUE WAS EUR 178.7 MLNEAGLE FOOTBALL HOLDINGS IN FINAL STAGES OF SALE PROCESS/STRATEGIC PLAN RELATING TO OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN CRYSTAL PALACE FOOTBALL CLUBEXPECTS ADDITIONAL CASH LIQUIDITY BENEFITS, EARLIER THAN NORMAL DURING ...Reuters
Fri, May 16
