Syrian government gains ground on second day of Russian truce: monitor

BEIRUT (Reuters) - Syrian government forces and allied militias gained ground on Wednesday in clashes with rebels in eastern Ghouta near Damascus as fighting raged despite a Russian ceasefire plan, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported.

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South Korea says complains to Chinese ambassador about military jet in its airspace

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea summoned the Chinese ambassador on Tuesday to lodge a complaint over a Chinese military aircraft entering the South's air defence territory, the second such incident this year, the foreign ministry said on Wednesday.

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China Xi's expansive agenda gets boost with move to end term limits

BEIJING (Reuters) - In clearing the way to serve as Chinese president indefinitely, Xi Jinping has sought to head off speculation over his future and amass even more authority to implement his key political objectives, analysts and sources close to the leadership say.

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Supermarket giant Ahold Delhaize 4th-quarter profit soars

Supermarket giant Ahold Delhaize 4th-quarter profit soars



Ahold Delhaize, the Dutch-Belgian operator of supermarket chains including Stop & Shop and Giant in the United States, says fourth-quarter net profit soared by more than 300 percent to 744 million euros ($909 million) from the same period a year ago, when one-off costs of 243 million euros dented profits.

Exclusive: Amid liquidity concerns, China's HNA Group aviation fuel bill hits $476 million - sources

BEIJING (Reuters) - China's HNA Group has amassed an estimated 3 billion yuan ($476 million) bill with a state-run aviation fuel company, two oil industry sources said, underscoring how a deepening cash crunch is plaguing core operations at the conglomerate.

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Cambodia 'shocked' by 'disrespectful' U.S. aid cut, says democracy intact

PHNOM PENH (Reuters) - Cambodia said on Wednesday it was saddened and shocked by a "disrespectful" U.S. decision to rein back aid programs because of perceived democratic setbacks and defended its record on democracy.

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Democrats can’t win by attacking tax cuts: Kennedy

Democrats can’t win by attacking tax cuts: Kennedy



FBN’s Kennedy discusses the growing popularity of President Trump’s tax bill.

Air Force One: A look at other Boeing deals involving Trump

Air Force One: A look at other Boeing deals involving Trump



Over the course of the president’s first year in office, Boeing has sometimes signed agreements at the White House.

Mueller’s Russia probe zeroes in: When did Trump decide to run?

Mueller’s Russia probe zeroes in: When did Trump decide to run?



The president has said that Russian meddling began long before he embarked on his campaign.

Brad Parscale: Trump’s digital money man takes 2020 campaign reins

Brad Parscale: Trump’s digital money man takes 2020 campaign reins



Winning the White House is big business and big money

NRA boycotters are winning; that’s not good: Varney

NRA boycotters are winning; that’s not good: Varney



FBN's Stuart Varney weighs in on the NRA boycotts.

Trump to name political strategist Brad Parscale to manage 2020 re-election

Trump to name political strategist Brad Parscale to manage 2020 re-election



The decision comes as Trump looks to get started early on planning his 2020 re-election bid

US durable goods orders down 3.7 percent in January

US durable goods orders down 3.7 percent in January



New orders for long-lasting manufactured goods fell 3.7 percent in January, the biggest decline since July 2017, following two months of increases that reflected strength in the country's industry.

Trump wins big discount from Boeing for new Air Force One planes

Trump wins big discount from Boeing for new Air Force One planes



The new deal will be valued at $3.9 billion, down from the original estimate of more than $5 billion for the two 747 jets and development program.

Sheriff Israel can’t rationalize his department’s failures: Kennedy

Sheriff Israel can’t rationalize his department’s failures: Kennedy



The sheriff in Broward County, Florida, seems to be knitting his own noose as he commits political suicide in the wake of the school massacre.

Sheldon Adelson, wife to donate millions to GOP hopefuls

Sheldon Adelson, wife to donate millions to GOP hopefuls



In 2016, the Las Vegas Sands CEO and his spouse combined to give $22 million to a super PAC supporting Donald Trump’s presidential bid.

Man linked to Boston art heist sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison

HARTFORD, Conn. (Reuters) - An 81-year-old alleged mobster who police believe may be able to solve the largest art heist in U.S. history was sentenced on Tuesday to 4-1/2 years in prison after pleading guilty to illegally selling guns to a convicted murderer.

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UPDATE 1-UK Stocks-Factors to watch on Feb 28

Feb 28 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 index is seen opening 53 points lower at 7,230 on Wednesday, according to financial bookmakers, with futures down 0.7 percent ahead of the cash market open.

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Waymo seeks to reassure potential riders with new self-driving video

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Waymo on Wednesday showed off a 360-degree video to help people envision what it is like to ride inside an autonomous vehicle, as the Alphabet Inc company on the cusp of launching self-driving rides with real people hopes to win over potential passengers.

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Italy - Factors to watch on Feb. 28

The following factors could affect Italian markets on Wednesday.

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UPDATE 1-Tanker firm Frontline books $248 mln Q4 loss due writedowns

OSLO, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Frontline, the oil tanker firm controlled by shipping tycoon John Fredriksen, reported a larger-than-expected fourth-quarter loss on Wednesday as impairments and goodwill writedowns hit results.

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