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Austrian far-right leader meets president, seeking coalition mandate
Centrist bid to form coalition without far right failedConservative chancellor leading those talks has quitNew conservative leader open to alliance with far rightPresident says situation has changed, new path may be openBy Francois Murphy VIENNA, Jan 6 (Reuters) - The leader of Austria's far-righ...Reuters
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BRIEF-LBG Media Says Richard Flint Decided To Step Down As Non-Exec Director
Jan 6 (Reuters) - LBG Media PLC LBG.L:LBG MEDIA PLC: RICHARD FLINT DECIDED TO STEP DOWN AS NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, EFFECTIVE 31 DECSource text: ID:nRSF2581SaFurther company coverage: LBG.L ((Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com;))Reuters
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UK's Starmer criticises those 'spreading lies and misinformation' online
LONDON, Jan 6 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday that people spreading lies and misinformation online were not interested in supporting those affected and were only interested in themselves."Those that are spreading lies and misinformation as far and as wide as possible a...Reuters
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Biden travels to New Orleans to provide comfort after New Year's Day attack
By Jeff Mason WASHINGTON, Jan 6 (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden will travel to New Orleans on Monday to offer comfort to the community after a U.S. Army veteran killed 14 people and injured dozens by ramming a truck into a crowd of revelers on New Year's Day.Biden, a Democrat who leaves offi...Reuters
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US airlines cancel over 1,300 flights after winter storm
Jan 6 (Reuters) - Airlines in the United States canceled more than 1,300 flights on Monday after a winter storm brought snow, ice and freezing temperatures to a broad swath of the country.A total of 1,306 flights were canceled and 414 flights were delayed, as of 5.13 a.m. ET, according to flight-tra...Reuters
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Tehran says detention of Iranian in Italy amounts to 'hostage-taking'
Jan 6 (Reuters) - Iran said on Monday the detention of an Iranian national in Italy at the request of the U.S. amounted to hostage-taking.Iranian businessman Mohammad Abedini was detained in Milan last month. He is wanted by the United States on suspicion of involvement in a drone strike against U.S...Reuters
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French 2025 budget targets 50 bln euros in savings, finance minister says
PARIS, Jan 6 (Reuters) - France's new government aims to squeeze around 50 billion euros ($52 billion) in savings out of the 2025 budget, Finance Minister Eric Lombard said on Monday, setting a lower target than his predecessor.
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BRIEF-Japan Business Lobby Keidanren - Extremely Disappointed By President Biden's Decision To Block Nippon Steel's Purchase Of US Steel
Jan 6 (Reuters) - Nippon Steel Corp 5401.T:JAPAN BUSINESS LOBBY KEIDANREN: EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED BY PRESIDENT BIDEN'S DECISION TO BLOCK NIPPON STEEL'S PURCHASE OF US STEELJAPAN BUSINESS LOBBY KEIDANREN: SUCH DECISION IS A CAUSE FOR CONCERN REGARDING FUTURE INVESTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES AND JAPA...Reuters
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UPDATE 4-Blinken expresses confidence in South Korea democratic process
Investigators seek extension of Yoon arrest warrantBlinken says Washington expressed 'strong concern' to allySouth Korea's response 'consistent with rule of law' Yoon's lawyers claim arrest warrant illegalReflects investigators seeking warrant extension, paragraphs 1, 3By Hyunsu Yim and Ju-min Park ...Reuters
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UPDATE 1-KKR asks Fuji Soft to file injunction against Bain's 'breach of NDA'
Updates company comments and adds context in paragraphs 4-6By Anton Bridge TOKYO, Jan 6 (Reuters) - U.S. private equity fund KKR KKR.N said on Monday it has asked Fuji Soft 9749.T to make a court filing to stop what it said was Bain Capital's violation of a non-disclosure agreement amid Bain and ...Reuters
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South Korean investigating authorities request extension of President Yoon's arrest warrant
SEOUL, Jan 6 (Reuters) - South Korea's investigating authorities requested an extension of the warrant to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol to Seoul Western District Court on Monday, the authorities said in a statement. (Reporting by Joyce Lee; Editing by Toby Chopra) ((joyce.lee@tr.com;))Reuters
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BRIEF-Amgen UK Says Imdylltra Gets Conditional Nod for 3rd-Line Extensive-Stage SCLC
Jan 6 (Reuters) - Amgen UK:IMDYLLTRA GRANTED CONDITIONAL MARKETING AUTHORISATION FOR THIRD-LINE TREATMENT OF EXTENSIVE-STAGE SMALL CELL LUNG CANCER IN UKSource text: ID:nBw6c766JaFurther company coverage: AMGN.O ((Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com;))Reuters
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Russia says it takes another village just south of Ukraine's Pokrovsk
MOSCOW, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Russian forces have captured the village of Dachenske, just south of the important Ukrainian logistics hub of Pokrovsk, the Russian defence ministry said on Monday.Interfax news agency also quoted the ministry as saying Russia had repelled a Ukrainian attack on the Zaporizh...Reuters
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BRIEF-Frontage Holdings Says Abdul Mutlib To Step Aside As CEO
Jan 6 (Reuters) - Frontage Holdings Corp 1521.HK:ABDUL MUTLIB TO STEP ASIDE FROM HIS CURRENT ROLE AS CEOWENTAO ZHANG AND ZHONGPING LIN PROMOTED TO CO-CEOSFurther company coverage: 1521.HK ((Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com;))Reuters
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Baillie Gifford-run trust hits back at hedge fund Saba's overhaul bid
LONDON, Jan 6 (Reuters) - A Baillie Gifford-run investment trust has urged shareholders to reject an attempt by U.S. hedge fund and activist investor Saba Capital Management to vote out several of its board directors and replace them with their nominees.Saba Capital Management, run by prominent inve...Reuters
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UPDATE 3-Norway PM worried by Musk involvement in politics outside US
Adds Norway election outlook in paragraphs 6-8 OSLO, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere said on Monday that he found it worrying that billionaire Elon Musk was involving himself in the political issues of countries outside of the United States.Musk, a close ally of U...Reuters
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UPDATE 2-US to ease Syria aid restrictions while keeping sanctions in place, sources say
Adds that US Treasury spokesperson did not respond to request for comment in paragraph 4Jan 5 (Reuters) - The U.S. is set to announce an easing of restrictions on providing humanitarian aid and other basic services such as electricity to Syria while maintaining its strict sanctions regime, people br...Reuters
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BRIEF-Japan Industry Minister Muto - Government Will Consider In What Specific Ways It Can Support Nippon Steel Based On Its Response
Jan 6 (Reuters) - Nippon Steel Corp 5401.T:JAPAN INDUSTRY MINISTER MUTO: GOVERNMENT WILL CONSIDER IN WHAT SPECIFIC WAYS IT CAN SUPPORT NIPPON STEEL BASED ON ITS RESPONSEJAPAN INDUSTRY MINISTER MUTO: IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT TO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH COMPANIES CAN MAKE INVESTMENT DECISIONS...Reuters
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UPDATE 1-China's top diplomat heads to Africa as West's attention dwindles
China's top diplomat to visit four African countries this weekAnnual New Year tour maintains a 35 year-long traditionBeijing boosting financial, infrastructure support for AfricaConsistency of China's engagement with Africa a contrast to US, EU Updates China foreign ministry comment in paragraph 5By...Reuters
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UPDATE 2-Zelenskiy says Kyiv security guarantees will only work if US provides them
Ukraine's leader says US security guarantees are vitalZelenskiy hopes to meet Trump on early official visitPutin will 'destroy Europe' if US quits NATO-ZelenskiyAdds details, context, quotes throughoutBy Olena Harmash and Tom BalmforthKYIV, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy ...Reuters
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U.S. RESEARCH ROUNDUP-Citigroup, Fortinet, Kenvue
Jan 6 (Reuters) - Wall Street securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several U.S.-listed companies, including Citigroup, Fortinet and Kenvue on Monday. HIGHLIGHTS * Citigroup C.N: Barclays raises to overweight from equal weight * European Wax Center Inc EWCZ.O: Piper Sandle...Reuters
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UPDATE 1-Soccer-Indonesia sack coach Shin, citing World Cup target
Adds more quotes, detailJAKARTA, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Indonesia sacked coach Shin Tae-yong on Monday with the country's football chief saying the team needed stronger leadership as it battles for a place at the 2026 World Cup.Tens of millions of people in the Southeast Asian nation are passionate footb...Reuters
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Golf-Ball switcheroo costs Davis, Zalatoris dear at The Sentry
Jan 6 (Reuters) - A mix-up between Australian Cameron Davis and American Will Zalatoris in the final round of The Sentry on Sunday led to both golfers walking away from the tournament with significantly reduced prize cheques.Davis and Zalatoris, partnered up for the final round, unintentionally hit ...Reuters
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BRIEF-Ultragenyx Pharma Says EC Expands Evkeeza Approval For HoFH To Children As Young As 6 Months
Jan 6 (Reuters) - Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc RARE.O:EUROPEAN COMMISSION EXTENDS APPROVAL OF EVKEEZA TO CHILDREN AS YOUNG AS 6-MONTHS OLD WITH HOFHSource text: ID:nGNEbspFcMFurther company coverage: RARE.O ((Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com;))Reuters
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