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PRESS DIGEST-Financial Times - March 9
March 9 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. Headlines- Muscat airport limits private jet flights as wealthy leave the Gulf- Phillips 66 changes board to avoid new proxy battle with Ell...Reuters
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BREAKINGVIEWS-New Delhi has weak hand in bank deal frenzy
By Shritama BoseMUMBAI, March 9 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Fairfax may buy a 61% stake from Indian state entities in $13 bln IDBI. A transaction could be the largest ever cross-border bet on the country's lenders. But voting rules for private banks and caution around the target's liabilities ...Reuters
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Tennis-Gauff retires from Indian Wells match due to elbow pain
By Rory CarrollINDIAN WELLS, California, March 8 (Reuters) - Two-time major champion Coco Gauff was forced into a rare retirement in her third-round clash with Alex Eala at Indian Wells on Sunday due to persistent pain in her left elbow. Gauff, 21, who has only retired from one match previously in h...Reuters
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PRESS DIGEST-British Business - March 9
March 9 (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 - Senior legal figures and dozens of Labour MPs are rebelling against David Lammy's "u...Reuters
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Shots fired at Rihanna's house in Beverly Hills, no injuries reported, media say
March 8 (Reuters) - A woman fired numerous shots into the Beverly Hills home of pop music star Rihanna on Sunday, and a round went through a wall of the house, local news outlets reported Sunday.The Los Angeles Times and NBC4, citing a Los Angeles Police spokesperson, reported that authorities respo...Reuters
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Colombians elect fragmented Congress in low-turnout election
Fragmented legislature to make coalition likely necessary for next presidentAbstention surpasses 50%, according to preliminary results Ruling party and main opposition fail to secure absolute majorityThree presidential candidates picked ahead of May electionBy Luis Jaime AcostaBOGOTA, March 8 (Reute...Reuters
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VPNs up, porn websites down as Australia brings in new online age-restrictions
Australia imposes content restrictions on websites, app storesFree VPNs rank among most popular smartphone appsPornhub owner Aylo blocks some websites from Australia SYDNEY, March 9 (Reuters) - Virtual private networks (VPNs) were among Australia's most downloaded smartphone applications, usa...Reuters
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TREASURIES-US yields rise as soaring oil stokes inflation fears
SINGAPORE, March 9 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury yields rose on Monday, as oil prices burst past $100 per barrel amid a rapidly escalating war in Iran, spurring fears of rising inflation and elevated interest rates that outweigh the safe-haven allure of bonds.Oil surged about 20% in early trade to their...Reuters
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Tennis-Californian Tien relishes full-circle moment at Indian Wells
By Rory CarrollINDIAN WELLS, California, March 8 (Reuters) - Southern Californian Learner Tien said he couldn't help but glance over at the seats he sat in when he was a kid attending Indian Wells during his third-round win at his home tennis tournament on Sunday. The rising 20-year-old from Irv...Reuters
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South Korea parliament due to finalise draft US investment bill under trade deal
SEOUL, March 9 (Reuters) - A South Korean parliamentary committee is expected to finalise the wording of a special bill on Monday, paving the way for a plenary vote this week to enable $350 billion of U.S. investments under a bilateral trade deal between the countries. The bill is expected to be put...Reuters
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Motor racing-Optimistic to think Aston Martin could complete Chinese GP, says Alonso
Alonso doubts team's ability to finish Chinese GP, cites parts shortageHonda sees progress in battery reliability MELBOURNE, March 9 (Reuters) - Fernando Alonso has cast doubt on Aston Martin getting to the chequered flag in China next weekend after a nightmare season-opener for the strugglin...Reuters
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Activist Starboard builds stake in Lamb Weston, urges quicker turnaround, WSJ reports
March 8 (Reuters) - Activist investor Starboard Value has built a sizable stake in Lamb Weston LW.N and is urging the french-fry maker to speed up operational improvements and cost cuts to help lift its stock price, the Wall Street Journal said on Sunday, citing sources.Starboard has become one of t...Reuters
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Brothers of Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre visit New Mexico ranch, demand unredacted documents
By Andrew Hay STANLEY, N.M., March 8 (Reuters) - Two brothers of one of Jeffrey Epstein's most prominent accusers visited the sex offender's former New Mexico ranch on Sunday for the first time to demand the Trump administration release unredacted documents to reveal the identities of men...Reuters
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Soccer-Iraq coach calls for delay to World Cup playoff amid travel shutdown
March 9 (Reuters) - Iraq coach Graham Arnold has called for the team's inter-confederation World Cup playoff in Mexico later this month to be postponed amidst the travel chaos triggered by the conflict in neighbouring Iran.The Iraqis are concerned they might not be able to get their players and ...Reuters
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JGB 10-year yield rise as Middle East tensions fuel inflation fears
By Satoshi Sugiyama TOKYO, March 9 (Reuters) - Yields on 10-year Japanese government bonds (JGBs) jumped on Monday, as Middle East tensions prompted a spike in oil prices and fuelled inflation concerns.The benchmark 10-year JGB yield JP10YTN=JBTC rose 5 basis points (bps) to 2.210%. Yields move i...Reuters
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US State Department orders non-essential diplomats out of Saudi Arabia
WASHINGTON, March 8 (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department said on Sunday it ordered non-essential U.S. diplomats and U.S. government employee family members to leave Saudi Arabia due to safety risks.The United States began to pull out non-essential staff from Gulf Arab countries last Monday, three d...Reuters
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Motor racing-Cadillac F1 debut exceeded expectations, says team CEO Towriss
Perez finished 16th, Bottas retiredGM executives and Andretti elated with debut performanceTowriss highlights progress through weekendSome others failed to start or finishBy Alan Baldwin March 8 (Reuters) - Cadillac's Formula One race debut exceeded expectations even if they got only one car ...Reuters
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