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Arabs to meet early February on fate of Syria monitors - Reuters
The official, who declined to be named, told Reuters the ministers were expected to meet in the week starting February 5 but added "the exact date is not fixed yet." An Arab diplomat at the League said the ministers would meet after Arab League ...
Bankers resist regulatory restraint on bonuses - Reuters
Like others who spoke about the issue, he declined to be named. A speaker on a panel on compensation at the World Economic Forum meeting in the Swiss Alps said: "Institutional investors are not that interested because the amount of money that is ...
Russia Davos party has unusual opposition flavor - Reuters
They are just scared they will lose out completely after March," said a person close to the Davos delegation. Although not being among Putin's closest allies, moderates have mostly served under Putin since early 2000. Some insiders say Putin's ally and ...
Exxon to sell part of Tonen stake for about $3.9 billion:sources - Reuters
Exxon and TonenGeneral aim to complete the deal around summer, the sources told Reuters on condition of anonymity. TonenGeneral will seek funds from Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp, Sumitomo Trust Banking, Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ and Mitsubishi Trust ...
Some G20 countries soften stance on Europe: sources - Reuters
... of the world's biggest economies want to move quickly on a cash injection for the International Monetary Fund to help rescue the euro zone, but hardliners may still scupper an early deal to boost the fund's war chest, G20 sources said on Friday.
TPG to buy Florida real estate co Flagler: sources - Reuters
The acquisition will give TPG Flagler's management team plus a mixture of office buildings, land, and warehouse and distribution centers in and around Orlando and Jacksonville, the sources said. TPG signed a letter of intent and is expected to follow ...
Some G20 countries soften stance on Europe: sources - Reuters
By Francesca Landini and Luis Rojas | MILAN/MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Some Group of 20 members are softening their stance towards Europe's handling of the debt crisis and a push for extra rescue funds, G20 sources said on Friday, although hardliners may ...
S. Sudan oil shutdown continues after talks fail - Reuters
However, the source said the talks broke down when Kiir pulled out. Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi, who chaired the East African meeting, said the two had agreed to sign a deal even though they had reservations on numerous points, according to ...
Tupras offers Feb jet fuel cargo - sources - Reuters
| LONDON Jan 27 (Reuters) - Tupras is offering a 25000-30000 tonne cargo of jet fuel for loading Feb 8-12 via a tender, trade sources said on Friday. The successful bidder is expected to emerge later in the day or on Monday at the latest.
Pariah regimes play cat and mouse with financial watchdogs - Reuters
"Swiss banks have only frozen 50 million Swiss francs, which we believe is a ridiculous amount compared to what people, entities close to the regime hold in Swiss accounts," said a source close to the Syrian opposition who asked not to be named because ...
BNP selling $11 bln of energy loans-sources - Reuters
"The cost of funding is killing BNP's margins so they want to get out," the source said. The portfolio contains long-term loans to energy companies that do not have the cash flow to fund their own exploration or production activities, he added.
Exclusive: Chevron to face charges over Brazil spill - Reuters
Transocean Ltd, whose rig was used in the operation, and some of its employees in Brazil are also expected to be charged, according to the officials, who requested anonymity because the case has not been presented to a judge.
Eni 8-yr bond size seen at 1 bln euros - sources - Reuters
| MILAN Jan 27 (Reuters) - Italian oil and gas group Eni's upcoming 8-yr bond is expected to be for 1 billion euros, sources close to the matter said on Friday. The expected yield is seen at 220-230 basis points over midswap, the sources said earlier ...
Thyssen to decide on stainless next week - sources - Reuters
One of the sources said on Friday that Thyssen aimed to divest a majority stake of Inoxum. It would also provide a welcome piece of good news for its shareholders still reeling from cost overruns that pushed the company into the red last year.
US stock index futures signal steady open - Reuters
3M Co's board of directors are divided over whether to extend the contract of chief executive George Buckley once it expires in a month, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing a person familiar with the matter. * The economy likely grew at ...
FOREX-Yen jumps most in a month as hedge funds pile in - Reuters
... that the bullish yen trend hasn't changed and this week's squeeze may have been their only chance to sell at higher levels for another couple of months," said a senior spot trader for a major Japanese bank who did not want to be identified by name.
Italian stocks - Factors to watch on Jan 27 - Reuters
UNICREDIT Businessman Francesco Gaetano Caltagirone has bought a stake in UniCredit, a source close to the situation said on Thursday without saying what size the stake was. BANCA MONTE DEI PASCHI DI SIENA On Thursday businessman Francesco Caltagirone ...
3M board split over CEO Buckley's contract extension - WSJ - Reuters
Jan 26 (Reuters) - 3M Co's board of directors are divided over whether to extend the contract of chief executive George Buckley once it expires in a month, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing a person familiar with the matter.
Assets on tax forms missing on Romney financial disclosures - Reuters
Romney's associate, who spoke on condition of anonymity at the request of the campaign, said some relevant information was not in the hands of Romney's entourage when his financial disclosure form was prepared and submitted to federal authorities.
RPT-FEATURE-Japanese town's dependence on nuclear plant hushes criticism - Reuters
"I can't really talk about it because so many people's employment is related to the plant," said a chef at a restaurant, who declined to give his name. Some people say things could have been different. "So much money came into the town that we are ...
Insight: How Allen Stanford kept the SEC at bay - Reuters
The SEC is also preparing a separate civil case against another former regulator, Bernerd Young, who worked as a compliance officer for Stanford's bank, said a person familiar with the matter. Before he worked for Stanford, from 1999 to 2003, ...
Exclusive: Chevron to face criminal charges over Brazil spill - Reuters
Transocean Ltd, whose rig was used in the operation, and some of its employees in Brazil are also expected to be charged, according to the officials, who requested anonymity because the case has not been presented to a judge.
Mali rebels push south to open third front - Reuters
Dozens of dead and several vehicles were burnt," the source said, requesting not to be named. Another Malian army officer, who also requested not to be named, said the troops were ordered to leave their positions in Aguelhok, a town of about 8000 ...
Japanese town's dependence on nuclear plant hushes criticism - Reuters
"I can't really talk about it because so many people's employment is related to the plant," said a chef at a restaurant, who declined to give his name. Some people say things could have been different. "So much money came into the town that we are ...
Japanese town's dependence on nuclear plant hushes criticism - Reuters
"I can't really talk about it because so many people's employment is related to the plant," said a chef at a restaurant, who declined to give his name. Some people say things could have been different. "So much money came into the town that we are ...