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Trump says 'sad to see' US-UK relationship is not what it was
LONDON, March 3 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said it was "sad to see" the relationship with Britain was "not what it was" after Prime Minister Keir Starmer initially held off giving support to the strikes against Iran. "It's very sad to see that the relationship is...Reuters
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Hungary's Richter acquires women’s health discovery portfolio of U.S.-based Celmatix
March 3 (Reuters) - Richter Gedeon Vegyeszeti Gyar Nyrt GDRB.BU says:ACQUIRES WOMEN’S HEALTH DISCOVERY PORTFOLIO OF US BASED CELMATIXCELMATIX WILL RECEIVE AN UPFRONT PAYMENT AND WILL BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE DEVELOPMENT MILESTONE PAYMENTDEVELOPMENT OF THE ACQUIRED PROGRAMS WILL BE LED BY THE WOMEN'...Reuters
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Air France-KLM cancels Middle East flights on security concerns
PARIS, March 3 (Reuters) - Air France-KLM AIRF.PA has cancelled its flights to and from the Middle East, the Franco-Dutch group said in statements overnight, citing security risks from the ongoing conflict.It said the safety of its customers and crew was a top priority and that it will assess the si...Reuters
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BlackRock sells remaining stake in Spanish energy firm Naturgy
By Pietro Lombardi MADRID, March 3 (Reuters) - BlackRock BLK.N sold its remaining 11.4% stake in Spanish energy firm Naturgy NTGY.MC for 2.79 billion euros ($3.25 billion), a market filing showed on Tuesday.The investment company disposed of 110,753,554 shares at 25.20 euros apiece, compared with...Reuters
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France says it will work with China on de-esclatating Iran war
PARIS, March 3 (Reuters) - French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot held a call on Monday with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi to discuss the Iran war and both agreed to work on de-escalation, Barrot's office said in a statement.Both ministers committed to seeking a political solution that would...Reuters
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WRAPUP 2-Netanyahu says US-Israel war on Iran 'not going to take years'
Netanyahu expects conflict with Iran to be quick, not years-longU.S. and Israel air war against Iran began on SaturdayGlobal air transport chaos, oil prices surge due to conflict March 3 (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he expected the war against Iran was "not going...Reuters
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Air France cancels Middle East flights until Thursday
March 3 (Reuters) - Air France AIRF.PA has cancelled its flights to and from Tel Aviv, Beirut, Dubai, and Riyadh until Thursday, inclusive, the airline said in a statement on Tuesday, citing security risks due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.It said the safety of its customers and crew wa...Reuters
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UBS told to tone down lobbying in dispute with Swiss government, FT reports
March 3 (Reuters) - Swiss lawmakers have told UBS UBSG.S to tone down its lobbying campaign and reduce CEO Sergio Ermotti's profile in its dispute with the government over capital reforms, the Financial Times reported.The country's largest bank has been at loggerheads with the Swiss governme...Reuters
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PRESS DIGEST-New York Times business news - March 3
March 3 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. - OpenAI said on Monday that its deal to provide artificial intelligence technologies for the Defense Department's classif...Reuters
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Picking a new Iranian Supreme Leader will not take long, Assembly of Experts member says
DUBAI, March 3 (Reuters) - A member of Iran's Assembly of Experts, charged with choosing a new Supreme Leader, said picking Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's successor 'won't take long', Iran's ISNA news agency reported on Tuesday.Reuters
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Trump hosts Germany's Merz against backdrop of Iran strikes, tariff threats
Merz likely to press Trump on his end game for IranTrump may quiz Merz on his recent trip to ChinaPolitical experts play down expectations for meetingBy Andrea Shalal and Andreas Rinke WASHINGTON, March 3 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump hosts German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the White ...Reuters
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S&P Says Softbank Group Outlook Revised To Negative On Additional Investment In OpenAI 'BB+' Ratings Affirmed
March 3 (Reuters) - S&P: SOFTBANK GROUP CORP. OUTLOOK REVISED TO NEGATIVE ON ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT IN OPENAI; 'BB+' RATINGS AFFIRMEDS&P: THE LIQUIDITY OF SOFTBANK GROUP'S INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO WILL WORSEN BECAUSE OPENAI NOW ACCOUNTS FOR A BIGGER SHARE OF IT. S&P: SOFTBANK GROU...Reuters
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US orders non-emergency staff to leave Bahrain, Iraq and Jordan
DUBAI, March 3 (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department said on Tuesday it has ordered the departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel and family members from Bahrain, Iraq and Jordan.The order comes as the U.S. monitors security risk linked to its conflict with Iran.Reuters
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US, China trade chiefs to meet mid-March before Trump-Xi summit, Bloomberg News reports
Top US, Chinese trade negotiators set to meet in mid-March, Bloomberg News reportsUSTR Scott Bessent, Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng expected to meet in ParisChinese purchase commitments for Boeing, US soybeans on the agendaMeeting suggests Xi, Trump summit will go ahead in late March BEIJING, Ma...Reuters
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US orders departure of non-emergency government personnel and family members from Jordan, state department
DUBAI, March 3 (Reuters) - The United States has ordered the departure of non-emergency government personnel and their family members from Jordan, the U.S. State Department said in a statement on X on Tuesday.Reuters
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