Business Stories from September 5, 2016 (Change date)
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UK survey shows business activity rebounds in AugustSep 05, 2016 7:00 am - LONDON (AP) - Business activity in Britain rebounded in August, injecting some optimism into the debate on how Britain is faring after the seismic vote to leave the Euro...
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Russia, Saudi Arabia pledge to stabilize oil outputSep 05, 2016 7:00 am - MOSCOW (AP) - The world's two largest oil producers, Russia and Saudi Arabia, on Monday agreed to act together to stabilize global oil output, though it's unclear what t...
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British tea is booming in China, the drink's birthplaceSep 05, 2016 7:00 am - HARROGATE, England (AP) - Ji Mengyu sinks into a soft chair with her cup of tea to the sound of tinkling teaspoons and light chatter. The opulently decorated Victorian t...
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Indonesia condemns palm oil firm's hostage-taking over firesSep 05, 2016 7:00 am - JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) - Indonesia's minister of environment and forestry has condemned attempts by a palm oil company to stop an investigation into forest fires by tak...
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The Latest: Striking nurses picket 5 hospitals in MinnesotaSep 05, 2016 7:00 am - MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Latest on the nurses' strike at five Minnesota hospitals (all times local): 9:30 a.m. Nurses are walking picket lines at five Minnesota hospitals ...
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Iran police shut 800 clothes shops for 'inappropriate' goodsSep 05, 2016 7:00 am - TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Iran's state TV says police have shut down more than 800 clothing stores across the country for selling "unconventional and inappropriate" attire - b...
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Asian shares edge higher in dull trading as US takes holidaySep 05, 2016 7:00 am - SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - Asian shares were mixed in quiet trading on Tuesday after U.S. markets were closed for the Labor Day holiday. KEEPING SCORE: Japan's Nikkei 225...
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Construction site collapses in Tel Aviv, killing 2 peopleSep 05, 2016 7:00 am - TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - A multilevel parking garage under construction in the city of Tel Aviv collapsed on Monday, killing at least two people and injuring about 17 oth...
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Nurses hit picket lines in strike at 5 Minnesota hospitalsSep 05, 2016 7:00 am - MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Thousands of nurses at five Minnesota hospitals on Monday began an open-ended strike in a dispute over health insurance, workplace safety and staffing...
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Britain, Iran name ambassador as their relations improveSep 05, 2016 7:00 am - LONDON (AP) - Britain and Iran have named their respective ambassadors for the first time since 2011 as relations between the two countries continue to improve. British ...