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Third Point buys stake in Spanish defence firm Indra, source says
MADRID, Feb 16 (Reuters) - U.S. hedge fund Third Point has bought a stake in Spanish defence company Indra IDR.MC and supports its chairman's plan to acquire smaller rival Escribano Mechanical & Engineering, a market source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Monday.A spokesperson for I...Reuters
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Olympics-Ice hockey-United States beat Sweden to reach women's final
By Amy TenneryMILAN, Feb 16 (Reuters) - The United States beat Sweden 5-0 in the women's ice hockey semi-finals on Monday to reach the Winter Olympics gold medal game for a fifth time in a row, keeping on a collision course with arch rivals Canada.The two-times champions were the favourites head...Reuters
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Olympics-Freestyle-Switzerland's Gremaud out of big air final due to injury
LIVIGNO, Italy Feb 16, (Reuters) - Mathilde Gremaud of Switzerland, one of the top medal hopefuls for Monday's freestyle skiing Winter Olympics big air final, pulled out just before the start of the race due to injury. Gremaud and fellow Swiss finalist Anouk Andraska crashed during training and ...Reuters
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Olympics-Ice hockey-United States beat Sweden to reach women's final
By Amy TenneryMILAN, Feb 16 (Reuters) - The United States beat Sweden 5-0 in the women's ice hockey semi-finals on Monday to reach the Winter Olympics gold medal game.The two-times champions were the favourites heading into Milan and they put on another convincing performance at Santagiulia aren...Reuters
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Nexperia to receive $60 million loan from Invest International to boost chip output
AMSTERDAM, Feb 16 (Reuters) - Dutch state-owned finance institution Invest International will provide chipmaker Nexperia with a $60 million loan to support a series of global investments in its production sites, it said in a statement on Monday. The funding is meant to help boost output, modernise ...Reuters
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Nigeria says 100 US forces arrive, expanding mission
DAKAR, Feb 16 (Reuters) - About 100 U.S. forces personnel have arrived in Nigeria, the West African country's defense headquarters spokesman said on Monday, as Washington scales up a military operation against what it regards as extremism. In December, the U.S. carried out strikes targeting Isl...Reuters
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Mexico and Canada plan joint action on minerals, infrastructure
MEXICO CITY, Feb 16 (Reuters) - Mexico and Canada will present an joint action plan on minerals, infrastructure, and supply chains in the second half of the year, Mexico's Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard said on Monday after meeting with Canada's Minister of Trade, Dominic LeBlanc, in Mexico...Reuters
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Olympics-Curling-Champions Sweden all but out of medal contention after poor campaign
By Aadi NairCORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 16 (Reuters) - Olympic men's curling champions Sweden suffered a crushing blow on Monday, with their title defence on the brink of ending after a 7-3 defeat to Germany.The Niklas Edin-led Swedish rink have just one win in six games at the Winter Olym...Reuters
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Ahead of Hungary's elections, Rubio says Trump is committed to PM Orban's success
Rubio praises Orban's ties with Trump, offers financial supportOrban faces tough election with implications for EuropeOrban's economic struggles amid EU criticism, inflationHungary's election outcome could impact Europe's political landscapeBy Humeyra Pamuk and Anita Komuves BUDAP...Reuters
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Canada announces new chief trade negotiator to the United States
By Fergal Smith TORONTO, Feb 16 (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Monday the appointment of public servant Janice Charette as the next chief trade negotiator to the United States.Charette will act as a senior advisor to the Prime Minister and to Dominic LeBlanc, the min...Reuters
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Olympics-Figure skating-Malinin says Games pressure led to 'inevitable crash'
Malinin's Olympic debut ended in a shocking eighth place for heavy favouriteSocial media post reveals Malinin's internal struggles and online hatredMalinin to participate in Milan skating exhibition and will defend world titleBy Rory Carroll MILAN, Feb 16 (Reuters) - Ilia Malinin on Monda...Reuters
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Smithfield Foods Initiates Approval For New Sioux Falls, South Dakota Facility
Feb 16 (Reuters) - Smithfield Foods Inc SFD.O:SMITHFIELD FOODS INC - INITIATES APPROVAL FOR NEW SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA FACILITYSMITHFIELD FOODS INC - PRELIMINARY ESTIMATE OF PROPOSED INVESTMENT IS UP TO $1.3 BILLION OVER NEXT THREE YEARSSMITHFIELD FOODS INC - SITE WORK TO BEGIN IN SPRING 2026, PR...Reuters
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Austria files charges against suspect over planned 2024 Taylor Swift attack
VIENNA, Feb 16 (Reuters) - Austrian prosecutors have filed terrorism-related and other charges against a now 21-year-old suspect arrested shortly before a 2024 Taylor Swift concert in Vienna, who they said planned to carry out an Islamist militant attack.The Vienna prosecutors' office plans to ...Reuters
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Trump's new ambassador Bozell arrives in South Africa amid strained ties
Bozell said partnership possible despite disagreementsPriorities include ending South Africa's genocide case against IsraelBozell's arrival follows expulsion of South Africa's ambassador to WashingtonBy Nellie Peyton JOHANNESBURG, Feb 16 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's p...Reuters
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South Africa's ARM founder Patrice Motsepe steps down from executive role
JOHANNESBURG, Feb 16 (Reuters) - African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) ARIJ.J said on Monday its founder Patrice Motsepe has relinquished his executive role at the group to comply with new rules of Africa's largest bourse.Motsepe, who has served as ARM's executive chairman since founding the divers...Reuters
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Motor racing-Barcelona to stay on F1 calendar, to alternate with Belgium until 2032
Feb 16 (Reuters) - Barcelona's Circuit de Catalunya will host a Formula One Grand Prix in 2028, 2030 and 2032 after signing a contract extension to alternate with Belgium, the Liberty Media-owned sport said on Monday.The race will be known as the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix from this season, ...Reuters
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United Airlines Selects GE Aerospace GenX Engines To Power New 787 Dreamliners
Feb 16 (Reuters) - General Electric Co GE.N:UNITED AIRLINES SELECTS GE AEROSPACE GENX ENGINES TO POWER NEW 787 DREAMLINERSGE AEROSPACE - UNITED AIRLINES SELECTS 300 GENX ENGINES FOR BOEING 787 DREAMLINERSSource text: [ID:]Reuters
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