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US and Russia talks productive over last days, says US envoy
By Bo EricksonWASHINGTON, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Talks between US and Russian officials in the last two days were productive and constructive to advance President Donald Trump's peace plan in Ukraine, U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff wrote on X.Reuters
Sun, Dec 21
RPT-EXPLAINER-What is so special about TikTok's algorithm?
By Eduardo Baptista BEIJING, Dec 20 (Reuters) - The content recommendation algorithm that powers the online short video platform TikTok has once again come under the spotlight after the app's Chinese owner ByteDance signed binding agreements to form a joint venture that will hand control of o...Reuters
Sun, Dec 21
ASEAN to seek resolution to Thailand-Cambodia conflict with Malaysia meeting
ASEAN ministers seek to revive ceasefire brokered by Malaysia, USThailand, Cambodia blame each other for rupture of ceasefireMalaysia PM hopes for open negotiations, lasting resolution to border conflictBy Rozanna Latiff KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Southeast Asian foreign ministers meet in M...Reuters
Sun, Dec 21
Samsung Biologics to buy U.S. drug production facility from GSK for $280 mln
SEOUL, Dec 22 (Reuters) - South Korea's Samsung Biologics 207940.KS said on Monday its U.S. unit is buying a U.S. drug production facility from GSK GSK.L for $280 million. Samsung Biologics America is acquiring a 100% stake in the U.S. drug production facility called Human Genome Sciences Inc, t...Reuters
Sun, Dec 21
Justice Department restores Trump photo to public database of Epstein files
By Siddharth Cavale and Helen Coster NEW YORK, Dec 21 (Reuters) - A photo of U.S. President Donald Trump that had been removed from the cache of Jeffrey Epstein files released by the Department of Justice was restored on Sunday after officials determined none of Epstein's victims were in the ...Reuters
Sun, Dec 21
Charlie Kirk's widow consoles Nicki Minaj after 'assassin' gaffe
By Maria TsvetkovaDec 21 (Reuters) - The widow of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk turned a verbal flub on Sunday by rapper Nicki Minaj into a moment of consolation after the entertainer made an "assassin" reference while lauding conservative leaders.Erika Kirk, whose husband was fat...Reuters
Sun, Dec 21
Permira, Warburg to buy Clearwater Analytics for $8.4 billion
Deal includes minority investors Francisco Partners, TemasekClearwater's AI capabilities seen as key attraction for acquisitionDeal price offers 47% premium on Clearwater's November 10 share priceBy Milana Vinn NEW YORK, Dec 21 (Reuters) - A group of private equity firms led by Permira an...Reuters
Sun, Dec 21
Kremlin says peace prospects not improved by Europe, Ukraine changes to US proposals
Kremlin says chances of peace not improved by EuropeKremlin negative on European and Ukrainian proposalsEurope and Ukraine concerned that Trump could sell out UkraineRussian and US envoys' talks in Miami have endedBy Guy Faulconbridge and Gleb Stolyarov MOSCOW, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Russian Pres...Reuters
Sun, Dec 21
Champion Iron Says To Launch Cash Tender Offer To Acquire Rana Gruber
Dec 21 (Reuters) - Champion Iron Ltd CIA.AX:CHAMPION IRON TO LAUNCH CASH TENDER OFFER TO ACQUIRE RANA GRUBER, RECEIVES FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM LA CAISSE AND A TERM LOAN COMMITMENT FROM SCOTIABANKCHAMPION IRON LTD: EXPECTS TO FUND TRANSACTION THROUGH COMBINATION OF EQUITY, DEBT, CASH ON HAND, INCLUDIN...Reuters
Sun, Dec 21
Ukraine talks over last few days were productive, says US envoy
Dec 21 (Reuters) - Talks held between American, European and Ukrainian officials over the last three days in Florida aimed at ending the conflict in Ukraine were productive and constructive, U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff wrote on X.Reuters
Sun, Dec 21
Group led by Permira, Warburg Pincus to buy Clearwater Analytics for $8.4 billion
Dec 21 (Reuters) - Investment and accounting software maker Clearwater Analytics CWAN.N will be bought for about $8.4 billion by a group of private equity firms led by Permira and Warburg Pincus, the parties announced in a joint statement on Sunday. Clearwater shareholders will receive $24.55 in cas...Reuters
Sun, Dec 21
Clearwater Analytics To Be Acquired For $8.4 Billion By Permira And Warburg Pincus, Supported By Francisco Partners And With Participation From Temasek
Dec 21 (Reuters) - Clearwater Analytics Holdings Inc CWAN.N:CLEARWATER ANALYTICS TO BE ACQUIRED FOR $8.4 BILLION BY PERMIRA AND WARBURG PINCUS, SUPPORTED BY FRANCISCO PARTNERS AND WITH PARTICIPATION FROM TEMASEKCLEARWATER ANALYTICS HOLDINGS INC - STOCKHOLDERS TO RECEIVE $24.55 PER SHARECLEARWATER AN...Reuters
Sun, Dec 21
Tennis-American Tien defeats Belgian Blockx to win Next Gen ATP Finals title
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, Dec 21 (Reuters) - American Learner Tien overpowered Belgian opponent Alexander Blockx 4-3(4) 4-2 4-1 to win the Next Gen ATP Finals on Sunday, the year-ending exhibition tournament between the eight highest-ranked players on the tour aged 20 and under.The tournament uses a mod...Reuters
Sun, Dec 21
Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 1:14 PM EDT on Sunday, December 22
Dec 22 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 1:14 PM ET on Sunday:FOOTBALLNFLBills add 4-time Pro Bowl DE Matthew Judon to practice squadThe Buffalo Bills signed four-time Pro Bowl defensive end Matthew Judon to their practice squad on Saturday.FOOTBALL-NFL-BUF-JUDON, Field Level Media Tod...Reuters
Sun, Dec 21
Soccer-Superb Rogers double gives Aston Villa 2-1 win over Manchester United
BIRMINGHAM, England, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Morgan Rogers struck two superb goals for Aston Villa as they beat Manchester United 2-1 at home on Sunday to record their seventh straight Premier League victory and 10th in a row in all competitions. Rogers gave the home side the lead with a brilliant solo g...Reuters
Sun, Dec 21
Third 'Avatar' film lights up global box offices
By Lisa RichwineDec 21 (Reuters) - Director James Cameron's third "Avatar" movie kicked off its box office run with roughly $345 million in global ticket sales through Sunday, meeting pre-weekend forecasts for the epic movie franchise from Walt Disney DIS.N. "Avatar: Fire and Ash"...Reuters
Sun, Dec 21
UK's Starmer discusses Ukraine peace efforts in call with Trump
Dec 21 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed efforts to achieve a "just and lasting end" to the war in Ukraine on Sunday with President Donald Trump, Starmer's Downing Street office said in a statement, after talks between officials in Florida."The two leaders beg...Reuters
Sun, Dec 21
UK's Starmer discusses Ukraine, ambassador appointment with Trump
Dec 21 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed the war in Ukraine and the appointment of Christian Turner as British ambassador to the U.S. on Sunday with President Donald Trump, Starmer's Downing Street office said in a statement.Reuters
Sun, Dec 21
