APA to acquire Callon Petroleum in $4.5 bn deal
US energy company APA Corporation has agreed to buy competitor Callon Petroleum in a transaction valued around $4.5 billion including debt, the firms announced Thursday, marking the latest deal in the sector.
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Europe's major stock indices edged higher Thursday, while Wall Street opened mixed, following a series of losses at the beginning of the year.
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Africa's large birds of prey facing 'extinction crisis': study
The flamboyantly plumed Secretary Bird and the serpent-catching Snake Eagle are among dozens of Africa's large birds of prey facing a human-driven "extinction crisis" researchers said on Thursday.
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US private sector hiring up more than expected in December
The US private sector added more jobs than anticipated in December, payroll firm ADP said Thursday, signaling a strong labor market could continue to support the economy despite higher interest rates.
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Hundreds mourn Hamas deputy leader at Beirut funeral
Hundreds of people attended the funeral in Beirut on Thursday of Hamas number two Saleh al-Aruri who was killed in a Lebanon strike blamed on Israel.
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Record-breaking India are a danger anywhere in the world: Sharma
Indian captain Rohit Sharma said his team's seven-wicket win inside two days over South Africa in what was the shortest Test on record had shown their ability to play anywhere in the world.
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Sinfield to step down from England rugby coaching role
Kevin Sinfield is to leave England's rugby coaching set-up after their tour of Japan and New Zealand later this year, head coach Steve Borthwick announced on Thursday.
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Ailing French screen legend Delon in 'weakened' state: son
French film icon Alain Delon finds it hard to accept his frail state of health, his son said in an interview published Thursday, also revealing a new split within the family over the ailing legend's care.
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UK's Cameron stresses Balkan peace on visit to Kosovo
UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron on Thursday stressed the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the Western Balkans, committing £45 million ($57 million) to shoring up security in the region.
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UK party leaders kick off election year
Rishi Sunak said Thursday he had pencilled in later this year for a general election, as he and his main political rival to be Britain's next leader effectively kicked off campaigning.
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