Dec 21 (Reuters) - There was no great surprise in Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews' analysis of his side's five-wicket loss to New Zealand before lunch on the fourth day of the second test in Hamilton on Monday.
Shell announced that it will increase the price of gas by P0.10 per liter and cut the price of diesel by P1.75 per liter, and of kerosene by P1.75 per liter, effective tomorrow, December 22, 2015.
TOKYO, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Japanese government bonds were firm on Monday in line with slumping equities, while the longer zones extended gains made on Friday after the Bank of Japan pledged to increase the average remaining maturity of its JGB portfolio.
* Faltering LNG demand, growing tanker fleet drag on freight rates
(Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating complaints filed by two former employees of privately held laboratory operator Theranos Inc, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
(Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating complaints filed by two former employees of privately held laboratory operator Theranos Inc, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy's party wins the most seats but short of a majority in Sundays polls as leftist newcomer Podemos celebrates a surge. Rough cut (no reporter narration).
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy's party wins the most seats but short of a majority in Sundays polls as leftist newcomer Podemos celebrates a surge. Rough cut (no reporter narration).
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy's party wins the most seats but short of a majority in Sundays polls as leftist newcomer Podemos celebrates a surge. Rough cut (no reporter narration).
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy's party wins the most seats but short of a majority in Sundays polls as leftist newcomer Podemos celebrates a surge. Rough cut (no reporter narration).
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy's party wins the most seats but short of a majority in Sundays polls as leftist newcomer Podemos celebrates a surge. Rough cut (no reporter narration).
* Authorities blame high pile of waste debris left by construction
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Shares in Thai telecoms firms skidded on Monday after the auction of two 4G spectrum licenses ended at the weekend amid investor concern at high prices and future costs and competition in the sector.
BEIRUT (Reuters) - An Israeli air strike killed Samir Qantar, a Hezbollah militant leader, in Damascus on Saturday evening, the Lebanese group and Syrian state media said on Sunday.
TORONTO (Reuters) - Canadian diplomats were allowed to meet a Canadian pastor soon after he was sentenced to life in prison in North Korea last week and found him in good spirits and health, a church spokeswoman said on Sunday.
LAUNCESTON, Australia, Dec 21 (Reuters) - - If 2015 was the year in which the growing oversupply of key commodities led to a rout in prices, will 2016 bring the point of capitulation, leading to consolidation and the start of recovery?
Belén Mengeon es de Entre Ríos, y por cuestiones relacionadas con su trabajo se vino a la Capital Federal para seguir progresando, pero creo que ni ella se iba a imaginar que iba a tener un 2015 como el que tuvo, repleto de éxitos, y con una alegría enorme que quedará en el recuerdo como el de hoy...
En la Final del Masters de Londres en la Categoría C del Single Femenino de Circuito Tenis disputado en la cancha central de la sede de Ferro, Belén Mengeon se tomó revancha, y pudo derrotar por 3-6 / 6-4 / 6-3 a Sabrina Ezcurdia... Читать дальше...
If Santa puts an expensive drone under the Christmas tree, he may attach a note saying that it must be registered with the Federal Aviation Administration before it can soar outdoors.
Israeli Vice-Premier Silvan Shalom has resigned after allegations of sexual harrassment. Paul Chapman reports.
Israeli Vice-Premier Silvan Shalom has resigned after allegations of sexual harrassment. Paul Chapman reports.
Israeli Vice-Premier Silvan Shalom has resigned after allegations of sexual harrassment. Paul Chapman reports.
Israeli Vice-Premier Silvan Shalom has resigned after allegations of sexual harrassment. Paul Chapman reports.
Miss Philippines Pia Wurtzbach outshined 80 beauties in the recently concluded Miss Universe 2015 as she won the 64th crown. Miss Colombia Ariadna Guttierez is the first runner-up; Miss USA Olivia Jordan is the second. Host Steve Harvey made a mistake in announcing the winner, saying that Guttierez won the title. The crown was already placed on her head and the sash, around her body. After Harvey corrected himself and took full responsibility, Miss Universe 2014 Paulina Vega of Colombia got the crown... Читать дальше...
* U.S. rig count rebounds to 541, stockpiles above 490 million bpd
TAIPEI, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Taiwan stocks fell on Monday, with investors cautious ahead of export orders later in the day though transport shares gained on international oil prices hitting multi-year lows.
