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LONDON (Reuters) – Vodafone will remove Huawei technology from the core of its European networks following Britain’s decision to restrict the Chinese company’s role in 5G and new EU guidelines on the firm’s equipment, Chief Executive Nick Read said. Britain last month allowed Huawei a limited role in new mobile networks – defying U.S. pressure

(Reuters) – Golf’s ruling bodies have said it is time to rein in the increasing distances players are hitting the ball, a trend they assert is detrimental to the game. The ‘Distance Insights Report,’ released jointly by the U.S. Golf Association (USGA) and the Royal & Ancient (R&A) on Tuesday, leaves the door open to

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – When Iranian-born German academic Erfan Kasraie received an email from The Wall Street Journal requesting an interview, he sensed something was amiss. Iranian cybersecurity experts and members of Certfa Nariman Gharib (L) and Amin Sabeti check their messages as they work from their office in London, Britain January 7, 2020. Picture taken

Feb 5 (OPTA) - Scoreboard at close of play of 1st odi between New Zealand and India on Wednesday at Hamilton, New Zealand New Zealand win by 4 wickets India 1st innings Prithvi Shaw c Tom Latham b Colin de Grandhomme 20 Mayank Agarwal c Tom Blundell b Tim Southee 32 Virat Kohli b Ish

FILE PHOTO: Toshiro Muto, CEO of Tokyo 2020, addresses the audience at the opening of the 131st IOC session in Lima, Peru September 13, 2017. REUTERS/Guadalupe Pardo/File photo TOKYO (Reuters) – The spread of a new coronavirus could throw “cold water over the growing momentum of the 2020 Games,” Tokyo Organising Committee CEO Toshiro Muto

(Reuters) – Walt Disney Co’s new streaming service Disney+ reached 28.6 million paying subscribers this week, the company said on Tuesday as it reported quarterly earnings that beat Wall Street forecasts. Shares of Disney were flat following the results after bouncing between positive and negative territory. The results showed Disney made a strong entrance into

PETAH TIKVA, Israel(Reuters) – Intel Corp (INTC.O) is investing heavily in “smart buildings” in Israel that will be full of perks to keep employees happy, helping the U.S. chipmaker compete for the country’s top professionals. Cars drive past U.S. chipmaker Intel Corp’s “smart building” in Petah Tikva, near Tel Aviv, Israel December 15, 2019. REUTERS/Amir

FILE PHOTO: The ultrastructural morphology exhibited by the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), which was identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China, is seen in an illustration released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. January 29, 2020. Alissa Eckert, MS; Dan

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Pakistan will buy more palm oil from Malaysia, Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Tuesday, aiming to help offset lost sales after top buyer India put curbs on Malaysian imports last month amid a diplomatic row. Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan speaks during a joint news conference with Malaysia’s Prime Minister

BEIJING/SHANGHAI (Reuters) – A state-run Chinese research institute has applied for a patent on the use of Gilead Sciences’ experimental U.S. antiviral drug, which scientists think could provide treatment for the coronavirus that has killed hundreds and infected thousands. FILE PHOTO: A man wearing a face mask walks in a deserted shopping area in Jiujiang,

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A bitter feud between U.S. President Donald Trump and top Democrat Nancy Pelosi boiled over at his State of the Union speech on Tuesday, with Trump denying her a handshake and Pelosi ripping apart a copy of his remarks behind his back. Trump avoided the subject of his impeachment drama in a

NEW YORK (Reuters) – (Warning: this story contains graphic images.) Jurors in Harvey Weinstein’s New York rape trial were shown naked photographs of the former Hollywood producer on Tuesday over his lawyers’ objections. Witness Jessica Mann arrives at the Manhattan Criminal Court to testify in the trial of Harvey Weinstein in New York, US., February

TOKYO (Reuters) – Ten people on a cruise liner in the port of Yokohama have tested positive for coronavirus, Japan said on Wednesday, a figure that could rise as more results come in and authorities continue to monitor thousands of passengers and crew. Cruise ship Diamond Princess is seen anchored off the Yokohama Port, after

NEW YORK (Reuters) – A nearly 14% gain in Tesla Inc’s (TSLA.O) stock on Tuesday was likely sparked by investors looking to hop aboard its remarkable rally, rather than a reversal of bearish bets, an analysis of positioning dynamics showed. FILE PHOTO: The front hood logo on a 2018 Tesla Model 3 electric vehicle is

Feb 4 (Reuters) – The PGA Tour Series-China said on Tuesday it is moving its global qualifying tournament out of China because of the coronavirus epidemic. The 72-hole qualifying tournament originally scheduled for Feb. 25-28 in Haikou, China will now take place at Laguna Golf Bintan in Lagoi, Indonesia, according to the PGA Tour Series-China,

CAPE TOWN, Feb 4 (Reuters) – England must find a way to combat South Africa captain Quinton de Kock or they will face a series loss in their first outing since lifting the World Cup last July, seamer Chris Woakes said. South Africa eased to a seven-wicket victory in the first One-Day International at Newlands

BARCELONA (Reuters) – Lionel Messi criticised Barcelona sporting director Eric Abidal on Tuesday for saying many in the squad were not working hard under former coach Ernesto Valverde. FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football – La Liga Santander – FC Barcelona v Levante – Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain – February 2, 2020 Barcelona’s Lionel Messi during the

FILE PHOTO: Singer Katy Perry performs during her 4-day tour “Katy Perry – Witness World Wide” at Ramon C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts in Los Angeles, California U.S., June 12, 2017. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s Prince Charles will announce on Tuesday that U.S. pop singer Katy Perry will become an

NEW YORK (Reuters) – A woman who says Harvey Weinstein raped her told a Manhattan jury on Tuesday that more than once following the alleged attack she had reached out to the Hollywood producer after she suffered a romantic breakup. Witness Jessica Mann arrives at the Manhattan Criminal Court to testify in the trial of

HONG KONG/BEIJING (Reuters) – The coronavirus outbreak claimed its first life in Hong Kong on Tuesday, compounding the international financial centre’s problems after anti-government protests, and Macau, the world’s biggest gambling playground, urged casinos to shut their doors. The victim in Hong Kong was a 39-year-old man with an underlying illness who had visited China’s

MILAN (Reuters) – Torino’s Walter Mazzarri became the 10th manager in Serie A to lose his job this season on Tuesday, leaving the side 12th in the league after shipping no fewer than 17 goals in their last four games. FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football – Serie A – Torino v Juventus – Stadio Olimpico Grande

(Reuters) – Gold slid more than 1% on Tuesday as Chinese steps to mitigate the economic impact from the coronavirus epidemic drove some investors away from safe havens and back into riskier assets. FILE PHOTO: Gold bars and coins are stacked in the safe deposit boxes room of the Pro Aurum gold house in Munich,

DES MOINES, Iowa (Reuters) – The Democratic Party’s effort to choose an election challenger to Donald Trump got off to a chaotic start in Iowa, with officials blaming “inconsistencies” for an indefinite delay in the state’s caucus results and the president gloating over his rivals’ misfortune. Long lines and big crowds were reported in some

NEW YORK (Reuters) – A woman who says Harvey Weinstein raped her is expected to face her third day of cross-examination by the former Hollywood producer’s lawyer on Tuesday, after the previous day was cut short when she broke down in sobs on the witness stand. Film producer Harvey Weinstein leaves at New York Criminal