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Japan transport minister orders security checks for large luggage at airports

Transport Minister Kazuyoshi Akaba said on Tuesday that inspections of large baggage were now mandatory at private jet facilities at Japan's major airports, following the stunning escape of ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn from the country.



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Japan says it is in contact with Lebanon over Carlos Ghosn's flight

Japan is in touch with Lebanon, and other relevant nations, over the departure of former Nissan Motor Co boss Carlos Ghosn, the top government spokesman said on Tuesday.



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Oil drops more than 1% as investors recalibrate risk in Mideast

Oil prices fell more than 1% on Tuesday as investors reconsidered the likelihood of Middle East supply disruptions in the wake of the United States killing a top Iranian military commander.



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GM's 2019 China sales drop for second year on weak economy

General Motors Co's vehicle sales in China fell for a second year as overall auto sales declined amid a slowing economy and because of competition in the key mid-priced sport utility vehicle (SUV) segment.



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Japan orders tighter immigration procedures after Ghosn flees country

Japan ordered stricter immigration procedures on Sunday in response to the daring escape of ousted Nissan Motor Co boss Carlos Ghosn, the first official response to an episode that has rocked the nation's legal system.



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Gulf markets plunge on U.S.-Iran tensions, Aramco hits lowest since IPO

Gulf stocks fell sharply in late afternoon trade on Sunday, with Kuwaiti and Saudi stocks leading losses.



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Saudi Aramco shares hit lowest since IPO, down 1.7%

Shares of Saudi Aramco were down 1.7% in late afternoon trade on Sunday, hitting 34.55 riyals ($9.21) per share, its lowest level since it started trading last month after a record initial public offering (IPO).



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Daimler, Volvo mull combustion engine cooperation: report

Luxury German carmaker Daimler and Volvo Cars, owned by China's Geely, are considering cooperating to cut the costs of developing combustion engines, a magazine reported on Sunday, citing unnamed company sources.



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Gulf markets plunge on U.S.-Iran tensions, Aramco at lowest since IPO

Kuwaiti and Saudi stocks led Gulf stocks sharply lower in late afternoon trade on Sunday in the wake of a U.S. drone strike in Baghdad that killed Iran's military commander.



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Here's how changes to required minimum withdrawals may affect your retirement account

The age for beginning required minimum distributions from retirement accounts rose under the Secure Act, and the IRS has proposed updated life expectancy tables that would lower those yearly amounts.

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Chinese delegation plans to travel to Washington to sign trade deal: SCMP

A Chinese trade delegation is planning to travel to Washington on Jan. 13 for the signing of the U.S.-China Phase 1 trade deal, the South China Morning Post reported on Sunday citing a source briefed on the matter.



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You can buy steady retirement income. Experts are divided on whether it's a good idea

Some are turning to annuities as retirement income in case pensions, savings and Social Security fall short. Here's why their use is still hotly debated in the financial industry.

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Amazon is generating lots of free-cash flow, time to get on board: Barron's

Amazon.com Inc is generating lots of free cash flow, which it often uses to invest in growing its business, making the e-commerce retailer a good investment, weekly newspaper Barron's said on Jan. 3.



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Boeing, FAA reviewing wiring issue on grounded 737 MAX

Boeing Co and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed on Sunday they are reviewing a wiring issue that could potentially cause a short circuit on the grounded 737 MAX.



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Gold, oil jump in Asia as U.S. and Iran trade threats

Asian share markets ran into turbulence on Monday as a flare-up of tensions in the Middle East sent gold to its highest in almost seven years while oil flirted with four-month peaks.



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