Ireland to join Apple in fight against EU tax ruling
EU Commission's ruling said Ireland granted undue tax benefits of up to 13 billion euros to Apple
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China flexes muscles with Uber, DreamWorks probes
The Ministry of Commerce said it was probing ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing's planned acquisition of US rival Uber 's China unit
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Putin pushes for oil freeze deal with Opec, exemption for Iran
The Russian president said he may recommend completing the plan when he meets Saudi Deputy Crown Prince at the G20 summit
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Indonesia turns to Indian buffalo as beef alternative
As it seeks to balance the effects of food import controls aimed at improving self sufficiency
ECONOMY 
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US affirms duties on steel from Brazil, India, UK, South Korea
Russian imports will not face duties, because of a lack of a finding of injury
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Solid US employment gains expected in August; jobless rate seen falling
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At G20 meet, defending free trade will need more than talk
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MARKETS
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Wall Street rises as jobs data reins in September rate hike bets
The Labor Department's monthly jobs report showed nonfarm payrolls rose by 151,000 last month
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Markets brace for US jobs data, seeking Fed clues
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Gold slips on firm dollar ahead of US jobs data
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GLOBAL MARKETS
| Indices | Last | Change | (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTSE 100 | 6894.60 | 148.63 | 2.20 |
| DAX | 10683.82 | 149.51 | 1.42 |
| DJIA | 18491.96 | 72.66 | 0.39 |
| Shanghai Composite | 3067.35 | 4.05 | 0.13 |
| Nikkei 225 | 16925.68 | -1.16 | -0.01 |
FINANCE
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Canada to apply to join China-backed AIIB
The AIIB was officially established late last year with 57 founding members
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Singapore bank lending rises in July
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Central bankers get tired of gold as lower exports cut cash
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GENERAL
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Peshawar Christian colony attackers were foreigners: Pakistani Minister
In the past, Pakistan has accused Afghan nationals for various attacks
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Japan on alert against typhoon Namtheun
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Charlie Hebdo slammed for Italy earthquake cartoon
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COMPANIES
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Microsoft, Google sign up for EU-US Privacy Shield
Privacy Shield is a voluntary scheme, whereby companies promise to treat European citizens' personal data in compliance with European Union data ...
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Google shelves plan for modular smartphone
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Elon Musk and the terrible, horrible, no good $779-mn day
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POLITICS
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US President Barack Obama arrives in China for G20 summit
Obama is expected to begin his Asian agenda with a meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping
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PM Narendra Modi calls on chief of Communist Party of Vietnam
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Vietnam supports India's Act East Policy
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