At least five Saudis killed in Istanbul nightclub attack - newspaper

DUBAI, Jan 1 (Reuters) - At least five Saudi citizens were

among 39 people killed in an attack on New Year revellers at a

packed nightclub in Istanbul, a Saudi newspaper reported.

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Swiss watch sector set for smartwatch boom - LVMH executive

ZURICH, Jan 1 (Reuters) - Switzerland's luxury watch sector

can profit from a smartwatch boom as more consumers seek

high-end versions of the technology, an industry veteran was

quoted as saying.

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Oman 2017 state budget projects smaller deficit, continued austerity

MUSCAT, Jan 1 (Reuters) - A 2017 state budget plan released

by Oman's government on Sunday projected a smaller deficit but

maintained tight curbs on spending because of low oil prices,

which are...

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TABLE-Kuwait October money supply growth picks up, bank loan growth slows

Jan 1 (Reuters) - Kuwait's central bank released the

following October money supply and bank lending data.



KUWAIT MONEY SUPPLY OCT 16 SEPT 16 OCT 15



M1 change yr/yr...

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Macau gambling revenue falls 3.3 pct in 2016, 3rd year in a row

HONG KONG, Jan 1 (Reuters) - Gambling revenue in the Chinese

territory of Macau fell for a third year in a row in 2016 as a

prolonged anti-corruption campaign and slowing economic growth

sapped...

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Peru's President Kuczynski says may sue Odebrecht

LIMA, Dec 31 (Reuters) - Peruvian president Pedro Pablo

Kuczynski said on Saturday that he is evaluating the possibility

of suing Brazilian construction firm Odebrecht for

damages after the company...

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HIGHLIGHTS-India's PM Modi announces financial incentives in New Year speech

Dec 31 (Reuters) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi

announced a slew of incentives to the poor, farmers, women and

small businesses on Saturday in a special New Year's address.

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