India's Modi takes ritual dip at Hindu mega-festival
India's Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a ritual river dip on Wednesday at the world's largest religious festival, a week after a stampede killed at least 30 pilgrims.
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Nissan shares plunged on Wednesday as media reports said the struggling Japanese carmaker was walking away from merger talks with rival Honda.
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US Postal Service says suspending parcels from China
The US Postal Service (USPS) said Tuesday it was temporarily suspending inbound parcels from China and Hong Kong, shortly after President Donald Trump's imposition of fresh tariffs targeting Beijing.
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Toyota announces Lexus EV plant in Shanghai
Japan's Toyota said Wednesday it will build an electric vehicle plant in Shanghai for its luxury Lexus brand as it raised its annual net profit forecast to almost $30 billion.
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Santander reports record profit for third straight year
Spanish banking giant Santander announced record annual profits for a third consecutive year on Wednesday as a strong commercial performance offset the impact of falling interest rates.
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No new clothes: S. Korean climate activist targets hyperconsumption
Recovering South Korean shopaholic-turned-climate activist Lee So-yeon used to buy new clothes almost daily -- until a $1.50 winter coat triggered an awakening that stopped her shopping entirely.
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Cummins 'hugely unlikely' for Australia's Champions Trophy bid
Australia captain Pat Cummins is "hugely unlikely" for the Champions Trophy because of injury while fellow paceman Josh Hazlewood is also a doubt, coach Andrew McDonald said Wednesday.
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Nissan shares plunge as report says Honda merger talks off
Nissan shares plunged on Wednesday after Japan's Nikkei business daily said the carmaker had decided to withdraw from merger talks with rival Honda.
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China holds out hope last-minute deal can avert US trade war
China's new tariffs on US imports like oil, coal and cars are relatively modest in scale, suggesting that Beijing is hoping for a last-minute deal but also giving them the option to inflict more pain if needed, analysts say.
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LeBron relishing 'special' Doncic double act
LeBron James said Tuesday he is relishing the prospect of joining forces with Luka Doncic at the Los Angeles Lakers following the shock deal which has stunned the basketball world.
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