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2016

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Reuters 

U.S. lawmakers in Germany for release of freed Americans

Three U.S. lawmakers each representing one of the three Americans freed by Iran and who are now receiving medical attention in Germany brief the media on their release. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

Reuters 

U.S. lawmakers in Germany for release of freed Americans

Three U.S. lawmakers each representing one of the three Americans freed by Iran and who are now receiving medical attention in Germany brief the media on their release. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

Reuters 

U.S. lawmakers in Germany for release of freed Americans

Three U.S. lawmakers each representing one of the three Americans freed by Iran and who are now receiving medical attention in Germany brief the media on their release. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

Reuters 

U.S. lawmakers in Germany for release of freed Americans

Three U.S. lawmakers each representing one of the three Americans freed by Iran and who are now receiving medical attention in Germany brief the media on their release. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

Reuters 

FTSE sets lowest closing level in three years

LONDON, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Britain's top share index fell to its lowest closing level in more than three years on Monday, with miners down on lingering concerns about metals demand and UK banks mirroring losses seen by Italian financials.

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Iran - the land of new opportunity?

Iran's President has promised a flood of investment after the lifting of sanctions that have left the country outside the global economy for more than decade. But as Sonia Legg reports, it may take a while.

Reuters 

Iran - the land of new opportunity?

Iran's President has promised a flood of investment after the lifting of sanctions that have left the country outside the global economy for more than decade. But as Sonia Legg reports, it may take a while.

Reuters 

Iran - the land of new opportunity?

Iran's President has promised a flood of investment after the lifting of sanctions that have left the country outside the global economy for more than decade. But as Sonia Legg reports, it may take a while.

Reuters 

Golf-Donaldson loses fight with chainsaw

LONDON, Jan 18 (Reuters) - British golfer Jamie Donaldson, who won the point that secured the 2014 Ryder Cup for Europe, faces a couple of weeks out of the sport after cutting his hand in an accident involving a chainsaw.

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EU wants stricter controls over U.S. snooping powers in data pact talks

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union wants guarantees of effective limits on U.S. authorities' power to request people's personal information from companies to conclude a new EU-U.S. data transfer pact, a top EU official said on Monday, as a deadline from EU privacy regulators looms.

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Mexican pets are splashed with holy water

Catholic faithful are led by their dogs, cats, ducks and even guinea pigs to church in Mexico City where the beloved pets receive a blessing in a tradition dating back to colonial times. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

Reuters 

Mexican pets are splashed with holy water

Catholic faithful are led by their dogs, cats, ducks and even guinea pigs to church in Mexico City where the beloved pets receive a blessing in a tradition dating back to colonial times. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

Reuters 

Mexican pets are splashed with holy water

Catholic faithful are led by their dogs, cats, ducks and even guinea pigs to church in Mexico City where the beloved pets receive a blessing in a tradition dating back to colonial times. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

mb.com.ph (Philippine News) 

PHL in top 15 Miss U ranking

The Philippines is now on the fifth spot in the world’s ranking of the top 15 countries who won the Miss Universe Title. Miss Universe 2015 Pia Alonso Wurtzbach is crowned by Miss Universe 2014 carolina Vega. Photo courtesy of missolology. In the pageant’s records, the United States leads the tally with eight wins (2012,1997, 1995, 1980, 1967, 1960, 1956 and 1954). This is followed closely by Venezuela with seven (2013, 2009, 2008, 1996, 1986, 1981, and 1979). Puerto Rico takes the third spot with five wins (2006... Читать дальше...

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Burkina strike shows Islamists moving south

Burkina Faso strike is the boldest yet by al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb and shows the insurgency is moving south, Reuters' West and Central Africa Correspondent Edward McAllister reports.

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Burkina strike shows Islamists moving south

Burkina Faso strike is the boldest yet by al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb and shows the insurgency is moving south, Reuters' West and Central Africa Correspondent Edward McAllister reports.

Reuters 

Sauber to have old car at first pre-season F1 test

LONDON (Reuters) - Sauber will take last year's car to the first of Formula One's two scheduled pre-season tests in Spain next month because their new one will not be ready due to late changes in the race calendar, a spokesman for the Swiss-based team said on Monday.

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Motor racing-Sauber to have old car at first pre-season F1 test

LONDON, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Sauber will take last year's car to the first of Formula One's two scheduled pre-season tests in Spain next month because their new one will not be ready due to late changes in the race calendar, a spokesman for the Swiss-based team said on Monday.

mb.com.ph (Philippine News) 

Iran to boost oil output by 500,000 barrels

Iran is aiming to increase its oil production by 500,000 barrels per day now that sanctions have been lifted under a landmark nuclear deal with world powers, a top official said.

mb.com.ph (Philippine News) 

No pension hike – SSS

By Madelaine B. Miraflor, Aaron B. Recuenco, and Jun Ramirez There won’t be any increase in the pension of Social Security System (SSS) members under the Aquino administration. SSS president and chief executive officer Emilio S. de Quiros Jr. stressed this yesterday while revealing that officials of the state pension fund are still studying the proposed increase in its members’ monthly pension but this might no longer happen within this administration and may involve higher contribution rates. EMBATTLED SSS ... Читать дальше...

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Brazil says pregnant women should ask doctor before visiting

SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazil said on Monday pregnant women should consult their doctors before traveling to the South American country but no other restrictions were necessary regarding the mosquito-borne Zika virus, eight months before the nation hosts the Olympic games.