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South Korea's ex-first lady Kim Keon Hee indicted on bribery charges
SEOUL, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Kim Keon Hee, the wife of South Korea's ousted former President Yoon Suk Yeol, has been indicted for suspected bribery and other graft charges, a special prosecutors' team said on Friday.Both Yoon and Kim have been arrested and are in jail, with Yoon already undergo...Reuters
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Microsoft fires four workers for on-site protests over company's ties to Israel
Some protesters occupied company president's office on TuesdayMicrosoft says the conduct was a serious breach of company policies Protests come after media investigation into use of Azure software by IsraelBy Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Microsoft MSFT.O has fired four employ...Reuters
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Tennis-Zverev's experience trumps Fearnley's fightback at US Open
By Simon JenningsNEW YORK, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Alexander Zverev's Grand Slam experience proved decisive as the German third seed defeated Briton Jacob Fearnley 6-4 6-4 6-4 in the U.S. Open second round on Thursday, weathering a spirited comeback after asserting his dominance at Flushing Meadows.T...Reuters
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YouTube reaches agreement with Fox to prevent disruption
Aug 28 (Reuters) - Alphabet-owned GOOGL.O YouTube and Fox FOXA.O said on Thursday they have reached an agreement that will keep Fox News, Fox Sports and other Fox channels available to YouTube TV subscribers. The companies did not disclose the financial terms of the agreement. Earlier this week You...Reuters
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South Korea special prosecutors indict ex-PM Han in martial law probe
SEOUL, Aug 29 (Reuters) - South Korea's special prosecutors investigating the country's recent martial law crisis have indicted former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on charges of abetting insurrection and committing perjury, a spokesperson for the prosecutors said on Friday.Reuters
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Tennis-Teary Gauff overcomes serving woes to beat Vekic at US Open
By Janina Nuno RiosNEW YORK, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Former U.S. Open champion Coco Gauff wiped away a flood of mid-match tears after a litany of service errors to defeat unseeded Croatian Donna Vekic 7-6(5) 6-2 and labour into the third round of the Grand Slam on Thursday.Still in the early stages of he...Reuters
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PRESS DIGEST-British Business - Aug 29
Aug 29 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. The Times- Consultancy and marketing group Next 15 NFGN.L said that it will permanently cease operations at its U.S.-based v...Reuters
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Tennis-Teary Gauff overcomes serving woes to beat Vekic at US Open
By Janina Nuno RiosNEW YORK, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Former U.S. Open champion Coco Gauff wiped away a flood of mid-match tears after a litany of service errors to defeat unseeded Croatian Donna Vekic 7-6(5) 6-2 and labour into the third round of the Grand Slam on Thursday.Still in the early stages of he...Reuters
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South Korea's Lee says new union rules target better cooperation between unions and companies
SEOUL, Aug 29 (Reuters) - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Friday new union rules passed by parliament were intended to promote cooperation between unions and companies, brushing off concerns among businesses. Lee, who has expressed support for the bill that will expand protection for su...Reuters
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Former Memphis police officers granted new trial in Tyre Nichols killing
By Daniel TrottaAug 28 (Reuters) - Three former Memphis police officers who were convicted on federal charges related to the beating death of unarmed Black motorist Tyre Nichols have each been granted a new trial.U.S. District Judge Sheryl Lipman on Thursday ordered the new trials after finding that...Reuters
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End of US low-value package tariff exemption is permanent, Trump officials say
WASHINGTON, Aug 28 (Reuters) - The U.S. tariff exemption for package shipments valued under $800 ends permanently on Friday, with a six-month transition period under which postal service shippers can opt to pay a flat duty of $80 to $200 per package depending on the country of origin, Trump administReuters
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Frontier Air chairman said to meet with Spirit Air executives, Bloomberg News reports
Aug 28 (Reuters) - Spirit Aviation FLYY.A has engaged rival Frontier Group ULCC.O in high-level talks about the carrier's ongoing efforts to chart a path forward less than six months after emerging from bankruptcy, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday.Spirit Chairman Robert Milton met earlier thi...Reuters
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Russian missiles pound Ukraine, damage EU and British offices
At least 23 people killed in the capital, city officials sayWhite House says Trump not happy, suggests Russia, Ukraine may not want war to endUkraine's Zelenskiy calls for new sanctions on RussiaAt least 23 people killed in strikesBy Taras Garanich and Anastasiia Malenko KYIV, Aug 28 (Reuters...Reuters
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Tennis-With 'Billie Jean Bling' and 'Arthur Flash,' Osaka gets her U.S. Open sparkle back
By Amy Tennery NEW YORK, Aug 28 (Reuters) - After walking on court with her Labubu charm hanging from her racket bag, Naomi Osaka was left grinning from ear to ear as she reached the U.S. Open third round for the first time since 2021 with a 6-3 6-1 win over American Hailey Baptiste on Thursday. ...Reuters
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Frontier Air Chairman Said To Meet With Spirit Air Executives- Bloomberg News
Aug 29 (Reuters) - FRONTIER AIR CHAIRMAN SAID TO MEET WITH SPIRIT AIR EXECUTIVES- BLOOMBERG NEWSTHE TALKS WITH FRONTIER FOCUSED ON SPIRIT’S EFFORTS TO REBUILD AND THE BROADER STATE OF THE US AIRLINE INDUSTRY - BLOOMBERG NEWSSource text: https://tinyurl.com/22jbux27Reuters
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