Purchase of British Steel gives privately owned Chinese steelmaker Jingye chance to grow outside home market dominated by giant state-owned mills By JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer November 13, 2019, 10:19 AM 4 min read Jingye Group’s purchase of British Steel Ltd. gives the privately owned Chinese steelmaker a chance to grow outside a home […]
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It’s the strange word heard ’round the galaxy ― or at least ’round “Star Wars” fandom ― and it sounds a lot like “Maclunkey!” The new Disney+ streaming service includes a host of “Star Wars” content, including the one that started it all: “Episode IV ― A New Hope.” The original 1977 release famously featured
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Image copyright Getty Images UK inflation rose at its lowest pace in almost three years last month as the energy cap kept a lid on the price of electricity, gas and other fuels, according to official statistics. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said consumer prices rose 1.5% in October, against 1.7% in September. Energy
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UConn assistant coach Chris Dailey has always shied away from the spotlight By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer November 13, 2019, 7:51 AM 3 min read Chris Dailey has always shied away from the spotlight. Even as the UConn Huskies were winning championship after championship, the longtime assistant coach was more apt to be in
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Former justice secretary David Gauke has voiced concerns that a Conservative majority “would take us in the direction of a very hard Brexit” that “would be disastrous for the prosperity of this country”. Mr Gauke – who confirmed he will run as an independent in 12 December poll – was among the MPs expelled from
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RIPLEY, N.Y. — Meeder’s, a cozy diner nestled in New York’s southwest corner, has seen its labor bill skyrocket in recent years amid steady increases in the state’s minimum wage. To cover the costs, its owners have lifted menu prices and bought new equipment, including a mixer that allows them to churn out their 26
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Image copyright Getty Images All six Friends actors are in talks for a one-off unscripted reunion show, according to reports in the US. The Hollywood Reporter and Variety claim the special programme would be shown on new streaming site HBO Max. However it would apparently not involve fully reviving the hit sitcom, which ran from
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Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Students are seeking to have police banned from entering campuses after violent clashes Hong Kong stocks have fallen again as another day of anti-government protests cast a shadow over the city and rattled investors. The Hang Seng index lost 2.2%, outpacing falls across Asia, continuing a downward path since
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The campus of one of Hong Kong’s top universities turned into a battleground on Tuesday as student protesters fought with police well into the night. After police entered the campus, protesters set up roadblocks, formed human chains to pass supplies, and made weapons including petrol bombs. Others fought back with bows and arrows, as police
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James Wiseman has one more game before heading back to court with his attorneys as they take on the NCAA in a high-stakes battle to keep the 7-foot-1 freshman playing in what could be his only year with the Memphis Tigers, one that could prove costly for the university. The nation’s top-rated recruit has been
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