Thursday, February 21, 2019

People Say Myanmar’s Constitution Can’t Be Changed. They’re Wrong.

Military officers arriving for a parliamentary session in Naypyidaw, Myanmar, on Tuesday. The country’s Legislature approved the creation of a committee to review the Constitution. https://ift.tt/2Njn3Ei support@endlesssupplies.biz (Endless Supplies .Biz) February 21, 2019 at 07:00AM

Wait Times for Citizenship Have Doubled in the Last Two Years

Jose Silva has been waiting since 2017 for his citizenship application to be processed. He expects to have his citizenship interview next month. https://ift.tt/2GBgL2k support@endlesssupplies.biz (Endless Supplies .Biz) February 21, 2019 at 07:00AM

2 Israel Centrists, Benny Gantz and Yair Lapid, Join Forces Against Netanyahu

The alliance is seen as posing a credible threat to Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, as he tries to maintain his grip on power. https://ift.tt/2Njn37g support@endlesssupplies.biz (Endless Supplies .Biz) February 21, 2019 at 07:00AM

CANADA STOCKS-TSX futures flat as investors focus on U.S.-China trade talks

Futures pointed to a flat opening for Canada's main stock index on Thursday, as investors await the United States and China to make progress in resolving their trade dispute.
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UPDATE 2-S.Korea's Netmarble, Kakao, MBK bid for Nexon parent - report

* Nexon founder wants to sell stake in parent NXC Corp (Adds details)
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UPDATE 1-Newmont Mining profit beats on higher gold output, lower costs

U.S. gold miner Newmont Mining Corp beat analysts' estimates for quarterly profit on Thursday, boosted by higher gold production in its Colorado and Ghana mines and lower costs.
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TIMELINE-India's Jet Airways recovery path remains shaky

India's Jet Airways Ltd has approved a rescue deal by the lenders of the carrier reeling under a net debt of 72.99 billion rupees ($1.02 billion), but doubts linger over whether the bailout would help it clear dues on time.
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UPDATE 1-Burger chain Wendy's misses same-restaurant sales forecasts

Burger chain Wendy's missed Wall Street forecasts for same-restaurant sales in the fourth quarter, as it struggled to lure diners in a crowded U.S. fast-food market.
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DowDuPont's agricultural unit expects capex of $650 mln in 2019

Corteva Agriscience, the agriculture unit of DowDuPont Inc, said on Thursday it expects capital expenditures of about $650 million in 2019.
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UPDATE 1-Sberbank in talks to buy media group Rambler - sources

Russia's biggest bank Sberbank is in talks to buy Russian media company Rambler Group from businessman Alexander Mamut, several sources close to the matter said.
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UPDATE 2-Danske bolsters board as U.S. expands money laundering investigation

The money laundering scandal at Danske Bank deepened on Thursday when the Danish lender said it had received an inquiry from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
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UPDATE 1-Merck to buy immunotherapy developer Immune Design for $300 mln

Merck & Co Inc said on Thursday it would buy drug developer Immune Design Corp for nearly $300 million, to gain access to its immunotherapy programs.
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Russia denying U.S. diplomats access to detained investor - embassy

The United States said on Thursday that Russia had failed to grant its diplomats access to detained U.S. national Michael Calvey a week after the founder of Baring Vostok private equity group was detained in Moscow.
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