Kobe Steel’s logo is seen in Moka, Japan October 24, 2017. REUTERS/Minami Funakoshi October 30, 2017 By Taro Fuse and Yuka Obayashi TOKYO (Reuters) – Embattled Kobe Steel Ltd is seeking 50 billion yen ($440 million) in loans from banks, a banking source said on Monday, while a shareholder said […]
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Activist White Tale wants three seats on Clariant board
The logo of Swiss specialty chemicals company Clariant is seen at the company’s headquarters in Pratteln, Switzerland October 29, 2017. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann October 30, 2017 ZURICH (Reuters) – Activist investor White Tale on Monday demanded three seats on Clariant’s board and an independent strategic review of the Swiss speciality chemicals […]
Actor Kevin Spacey declares he lives life as a gay man
71st Tony Awards – Arrivals – New York City, U.S., 11/06/2017 – Actor Kevin Spacey. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez October 30, 2017 By Chris Michaud (Reuters) – After years of refusing to address rumors about his sexuality, Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey said on Sunday he has chosen to live his life […]
Taiwan to boost defense spending, U.S. concerned over possible military imbalance: official media
Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen, (3rd L), on transit enroute to Pacific island allies, stands with delegates and park service members at the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor near Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S. October 28, 2017. REUTERS/Marco Garcia October 30, 2017 TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan will increase future defense spending by […]
Sounders, Whitecaps play scoreless draw in West semi-final
Oct 29, 2017; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Seattle Sounders goalkeeper Stefan Frei (24) blocks a shot on goal by the Vancouver Whitecaps during the second half at BC Place. Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports October 30, 2017 (Reuters) – Defending champions Seattle Sounders played out a goalless draw against host Vancouver […]
Tech firms must do more on extremism: World Economic Forum
A 3D-printed Facebook logo is displayed in front of the Twitter logo, in this illustration taken October 25, 2017. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration – October 30, 2017 WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. tech firms such as Facebook Inc and Twitter Inc should be more aggressive in tackling extremism and political misinformation if they […]
U.S., South Korea, Japan urge North Korea to cease ‘irresponsible’ provocations
FILE PHOTO: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un watches the launch of a Hwasong-12 missile in this undated photo released by North Korea’s Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on September 16, 2017. KCNA via REUTERS/File Photo October 30, 2017 SEOUL (Reuters) – Senior defense officials from the United States, South […]
Asia shares, crude oil buoyant; euro near three-month lows
A man looks at a stock quotation board outside a brokerage in Tokyo, Japan, April 18, 2016. REUTERS/Toru Hanai October 30, 2017 By Swati Pandey SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian shares climbed on Monday and crude oil rose to a 2-year top, while the euro loitered around a 3-month low as […]
Oil markets firm on expected extension of output cuts
An oil pump jack is seen at sunset in a field outside Scheibenhard, near Strasbourg, France, October 6, 2017. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann October 30, 2017 By Henning Gloystein SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Oil markets were firm on Monday, with Brent crude opening above $60 per barrel on expectations an OPEC-led production cut […]
Dollar close to highs, crisis in Spain keeps euro on backfoot
U.S. Dollar and Euro notes are seen in this June 22, 2017 illustration photo. REUTERS/Thomas White/Illustration October 30, 2017 By Lisa Twaronite TOKYO (Reuters) – The dollar hovered near three-month highs against a currency basket on Monday, while the euro nursed losses after the European Central Bank and unrest in […]