Stocks slide as investors on edge ahead of data, central bank meetings
By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Asian stocks tumbled while the dollar drifted near two-month lows on Tuesday as investors adopted a cautious approach ahead of a slate of U.S. data, including the jobs report, that may help gauge the traj...
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Philippines denounces China's 'dangerous' and 'inhumane' actions against Filipino fishermen
MANILA, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro on Tuesday denounced what he described as "dangerous" and "inhumane" actions by Chinese maritime forces against Filipino fishermen in a South China Sea shoal last week. In ...
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Taiwan says its military can respond rapidly to any sudden Chinese attack
TAIPEI, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Taiwan's military can respond rapidly to any sudden Chinese attack with all units able to operate under a decentralised mode of command without awaiting orders from above, Taipei's defence ministry said in a report to lawmak...
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Galaxy acquire D Jakob Glesnes from Union
The Philadelphia Union traded All-Star defender Jakob Glesnes and the homegrown priority rights to academy forward Jamir Johnson to the Los Angeles Galaxy on Monday. The Galaxy will send a guaranteed $1.1 million to Philadelphia in the deal -- $500,0...
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South Korea court to rule on Yoon's insurrection charges on Jan. 16, YTN reports
SEOUL, Dec 16 (Reuters) - A South Korean court plans to hand down a ruling on January 16 on ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol's insurrection charges linked to his martial law order, YTN reported on Tuesday. (Reporting by Ju-min Park; Editi...
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Oil moves lower on Ukraine talks, weak China data
By Colleen Howe BEIJING, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Oil prices fell in early trading on Tuesday, adding to the previous session's losses, as prospects for a Russia-Ukraine peace deal appeared to strengthen, raising expectations of a potential easing of sancti...
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Report: Phillies finalizing deal with OF Adolis Garcia
The Philadelphia Phillies are finalizing a one-year, $10 million deal with outfielder Adolis Garcia, The Athletic and reporter Francys Romero reported Monday. The Texas Rangers non-tendered the two-time All-Star in November after he batted .227 with ...
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Sabres fire GM Kevyn Adams, hire Jarmo Kekalainen
Sitting tied for last in the Eastern Conference, the Buffalo Sabres fired general manager Kevyn Adams on Monday and replaced him with Jarmo Kekalainen. "It is a great honor to be named general manager of the Buffalo Sabres," Kekalainen, 59, said Mond...
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Shane Steichen: Colts plan to ride with QB Philip Rivers
Philip Rivers earned another start for the Indianapolis Colts with his performance Sunday at Seattle, his first NFL game in five seasons. Head coach Shane Steichen said Monday Rivers is the planned QB this week as Anthony Richardson Sr. received medic...
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Raheem Morris: Upset win should spur Falcons to finish strong
With three games left in a disappointing campaign, all Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris wants to see is his team fight. In a season that's seen Atlanta (5-9) find countless ways to lose, Morris' team is coming off a rare high. Against all odd...
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