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European shares fall on China virus fears, German morale offers soft landing

By Ambar Warrick and Susan Mathew (Reuters) – European shares dipped on Tuesday amid concerns over a new coronavirus outbreak originating in China, although positive news on business morale and easing cross-Atlantic trade tensions saw markets ending off session lows. The increased threat of infection, as millions travel for the Lunar New Year holidays, reminded […]

Iran’s President-elect refuses to meet Biden and claims missile programme ‘non-negotiable’

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North American millers, bakers scramble to satisfy bread-buying binge

By Julie Ingwersen and Rod Nickel CHICAGO/WINNIPEG, Manitoba (Reuters) – North American flour mills and bakeries are rushing to boost production as the spread of the new coronavirus leads to stockpiling of staples like bread and pasta. The virus’ spread prompted orders to stay at home in some U.S. states, including New York, California and […]