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Iran arrests at least four reform front politicians
DUBAI, Feb 9 (Reuters) - The Islamic Iran Nation's Union Party sought the release of secretary-general Azar Mansouri, the Shargh newspaper said on Monday, after her arrest along with other members of the Reform Front, an umbrella body of Iranian reformists and moderates.A campaign of mass arrest...Reuters
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Poland - Factors to Watch February 9
WARSAW, Feb 9 (Reuters) - The following are significant news stories, press reports and events on Monday. ALL TIMES GMT (Poland: GMT + 1 hour):INPOSTA consortium led by Advent and FedEx FDX.N has agreed to buy InPost INPST.AS for 15.60 euros per share, valuing the European parcel locker company at 7...Reuters
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Advent, FedEx-led consortium to buy parcel locker firm InPost in $9.2 billion deal
Feb 9 (Reuters) - A consortium led by holding firm Advent and FedEx FDX.N has agreed to buy InPost INPST.AS for 15.60 euros per share, valuing the parcel locker company at 7.8 billion euros ($9.2 billion) and aiming to further expand its reach across Europe, the companies said on Monday.InPost, whic...Reuters
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Centrica Sells Panoramic Power For Over £80 Million
Feb 9 (Reuters) - Centrica PLC CNA.L:CENTRICA PLC - CENTRICA ANNOUNCES DIVESTMENTSCENTRICA: HAS COMPLETED DISPOSAL OF A NUMBER OF NON-CORE ENERGY SOLUTIONS BUSINESSESCENTRICA - FINALISED SALE OF PANORAMIC POWER FOR OVER £80 MILLIONCENTRICA: TOTAL PROCEEDS FROM TRANSACTIONS ARE OVER £80 MILLION.Reuters
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South Korea parliament forms committee to fast-track US investment legislation
Vote to form special committee comes after Trump's tariff threatParliamentary speaker urges swift legislative action by end of FebruaryCommittee includes members from ruling and opposition partiesBy Kyu-seok ShimSEOUL, Feb 9 (Reuters) - South Korea's parliament voted on Monday to form a spec...Reuters
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TREASURIES-US Treasuries dip after report of China urging banks to ease exposure
SINGAPORE, Feb 9 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasuries prices slipped on Monday after a news report said China had urged banks to curb their holdings of U.S. government bonds, citing concentration risk and market volatility.Bloomberg News said officials in China urged banks to limit purchases of U.S. governme...Reuters
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QUOTES-Reaction to Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai's 20-year sentence in security trial
Feb 9 (Reuters) - Hong Kong's most vocal China critic, media tycoon Jimmy Lai, was sentenced on Monday to 20 years in jail, ending the city's biggest national security case which drew international concern about Beijing's clampdown on the city's freedoms and autonomy.Here is reaction...Reuters
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NatWest to buy Evelyn Partners in $3.68 billion deal
Feb 9 (Reuters) - The UK's NatWest Group NWG.L said on Monday it had agreed to buy Evelyn Partners in a deal valuing one of Britain's largest wealth managers at 2.7 billion pounds ($3.68 billion), including debt. ($1 = 0.7344 pounds)Reuters
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China urges banks to curb US Treasuries exposure, Bloomberg News reports
Feb 9 (Reuters) - Chinese regulators have advised financial institutions to curb holdings of U.S. Treasuries due to concern over concentration risk and market volatility, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.Officials urged banks to limit purchases of U.S. govern...Reuters
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EXPLAINER-What happens after Thailand voted to scrap its constitution
By Panu Wongcha-um BANGKOK, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Voters in Thailand's general election on Sunday overwhelmingly voted for a referendum calling for a new constitution to replace a 2017 charter.The referendum is the outcome of a decades-long struggle between the pro-military royalist establishment...Reuters
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Russia's FSB says Ukraine's SBU was behind assassination attempt on top general
MOSCOW, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Russia's Federal Security Service said on Monday that the men suspected of shooting one of the country's most senior military intelligence officer had confessed that they were carrying out orders from the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU).Ukraine has denied any invo...Reuters
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NFL-Bad Bunny turns Super Bowl halftime into Puerto Rican love letter with a Lady Gaga surprise
Bad Bunny celebrates Puerto Rican culture at Super Bowl halftimeTrump criticizes Bad Bunny's halftime show as "absolutely terrible"Lady Gaga surprises with salsa version of "If Tomorrow Never Comes"By Angelica Medina SANTA CLARA, California, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Bad Bunny tra...Reuters
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NFL-Patriots quarterback Maye wants a Super Bowl redo
Patriots lose Super Bowl, setting record for most lossesMaye expresses frustration over performance against SeahawksCoach Vrabel optimistic despite loss, awarded coach of the yearBy Max A. Cherney SANTA CLARA, California, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Drake Maye and the six-time Super Bowl champion New Engla...Reuters
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Russian drone attacks on Ukraine kill three, including mother and child
Feb 9 (Reuters) - Russian overnight drone attacks killed at least three people, including a mother and her 10-year-old son in Ukraine's east and south, regional officials and prosecutors said on Monday.The boy and his mother were killed in the attack on a residential area of the town of Bohodukh...Reuters
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Leading China critic Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in jail after Hong Kong security trial
Lai jailed 20 yrs in high-profile national security caseU.S., UK have called for Lai to be freedLai's family voice fear for his health, city's rule of law Police say concern over Lai's health exaggeratedSentence most serious yet under HK national security laws By James Pomfret and Jessie...Reuters
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NFL-Aussie punter Dickson delivers Super Bowl masterclass in Seahawks victory
By Angelica Medina SANTA CLARA, California, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Michael Dickson delivered one of the best performances by a punter in Super Bowl history as Seattle beat the New England Patriots 29-13 on Sunday, with the Australian celebrating his championship win with dreams of "chips and c...Reuters
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Machado ally is kidnapped in Venezuela hours after prison release, son says
Guanipa kidnapped after release amid Venezuela's political tensionsMachado calls for Guanipa's release, citing armed abductionVenezuela releasing political prisoners after pressure from US Feb 8 (Reuters) - A prominent Venezuelan opposition politician was kidnapped in Caracas on Sunday ni...Reuters
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China urges banks to curb US treasuries exposure on market risk, Bloomberg News says
Feb 9 (Reuters) - Chinese regulators have advised financial institutions to curb holdings of U.S. Treasuries, because of concerns over concentration risks and market volatility, Bloomberg News said on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.Reuters could not immediately verify the report.Reuters
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STMicroelectronics Expands Engagement With Amazon Web Services On Compute Infrastructure
Feb 9 (Reuters) - STMicroelectronics NV STMPA.PA:STMICROELECTRONICS EXPANDS STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENT WITH AMAZON WEB SERVICES TO ENABLE NEW HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR CLOUD AND AI DATA CENTERSENGAGEMENT COVERS A BROAD RANGE OF SEMICONDUCTOR SOLUTIONS LEVERAGING ST'S PORTFOLIO OF PRO...Reuters
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Advent, FedEx-led consortium to buy parcel locker company InPost
Feb 9 (Reuters) - A consortium led by holding firm Advent and FedEx FDX.N has agreed to buy InPost INPST.AS for 15.60 euros per share, valuing the European parcel locker company at 7.8 billion euros ($9.2 billion), the companies involved in the deal said in a statement on Monday.They expect the tran...Reuters
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