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US jobs growth of 161,000 adds to rate rise chance
The case for a rise in US interest rates is bolstered by strong jobs data for October.


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Samsung recalls 2.8 million washing machines in the US after doors detached mid-wash, leaving one person with a broken jaw.


Starbucks reports record annual profit
Starbucks records its "most profitable year" and says it is focusing on China to secure growth "for decades to come".


Golden Globes firm bought by China film giant Dalian Wanda
China's richest man continues his Hollywood shopping spree, snapping up the company behind the Golden Globes.


Air France-KLM to launch lower-cost airline
Air France-KLM is creating a more "competitive" long-haul airline to win back passengers from Gulf carriers.



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