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General Electric cuts dividend as it reports huge loss
AFP, Published on 31/10/2018
» NEW YORK - General Electric announced another steep dividend cut on Tuesday amid continued losses and disclosed that US authorities had broadened an investigation into the company's accounting.
Notorious Boston mobster Whitey Bulger dead at 89
AFP, Published on 31/10/2018
» WASHINGTON: Notorious Boston gangster James "Whitey" Bulger was found dead on Tuesday at a prison in West Virginia, one day after he was transferred to the high-security facility to serve the remainder of two life sentences for a string of brutal crimes, the Federal Bureau of Prisons said.
Denmark recalls ambassador to Iran over foiled 'attack'
AFP, Published on 31/10/2018
» COPENHAGEN - Denmark on Tuesday recalled its ambassador to Iran after it accused Tehran of plotting a foiled "attack" against three Iranians living in the Scandinavian country.
Bournemouth make Carabao Cup quarters, Burton down Forest
AFP, Published on 31/10/2018
» LONDON: Bournemouth moved into the Carabao Cup quarter-finals with a 2-1 win over Norwich, while Nigel Clough's Burton earned a surprise 3-2 victory over his old club Nottingham Forest on Tuesday.
Human remains found at Vatican property could crack 1983 mysteries
AFP, Published on 31/10/2018
» VATICAN CITY - Human remains have been discovered at a Rome property owned by the Vatican, the Holy See said Tuesday, in a potential breakthrough for police investigating one of Italy's darkest mysteries.
UK expands diplomatic network as Brexit nears
AFP, Published on 31/10/2018
» LONDON - Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt on Tuesday announced a major expansion of Britain's diplomatic network around the world, five months before it leaves the European Union.
ANZ profit slips in tough Australian banking climate
AFP, Published on 31/10/2018
» SYDNEY - Australia's ANZ announced a slide in full-year profits Wednesday, weighed down by restructuring costs, payouts linked to misconduct charges and "strong headwinds" in the retail banking sector.
Djokovic wins Paris opener as Federer confirms return
AFP, Published on 31/10/2018
» PARIS - Novak Djokovic stepped up his pursuit of the world number one ranking with a 7-5, 6-1 win over Joao Sousa at the Paris Masters on Tuesday, while Roger Federer confirmed he will play at the event for the first time since 2015.
Winning title will be harder than last year, says Silva
AFP, Published on 31/10/2018
» LONDON - Manchester City's Bernardo Silva claims winning the title this season would be an even better achievement than their record-breaking triumph last term.
Pregnant Meghan the star as Pacific royal tour ends
AFP, Published on 31/10/2018
» ROTORUA, New Zealand: Prince Harry and pregnant wife Meghan visited the New Zealand resort town of Rotorua Wednesday to wrap up a lengthy Pacific tour which has confirmed the star appeal of Britain's newest royal.