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Head ruling heart - UK's pro-Europe chief plots hardest sale yet

LONDON, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Declaring "I'm a eurosceptic" may not be an obvious way to persuade Britons to stay in the European Union but as the leader of the 'In' campaign businessman Stuart Rose believes it is this pragmatism that will help him win the day.

Brazil expects Samarco dam-disaster deal by Friday

BRASILIA, Feb 17 (Reuters) - The Brazilian government expects to reach agreement by Friday with Samarco Mineração SA to settle a 20 billion-real ($4.9 billion) lawsuit for damages related to a deadly November dam disaster, a spokesman for Brazil's attorney general said on Wednesday.

Russia's regulator says approval for Lukoil to buy Bashneft stake is likely

MOSCOW, Feb 17 (Reuters) - The head of Russia's anti-monopoly agency, Igor Artemyev, said it is highly likely that the agency would approve the possible purchase of a stake in oil company Bashneft by Lukoil, Russia's Interfax news agency reported on Wednesday.

UPDATE 2-Noble Energy posts surprise profit as costs fall

* Expects Q1 sales volumes to dip to 395,000-405,000 boe/d (Adds analysts estimates, details)

UPDATE 1-Clariant CEO dampens takeover speculation, shares fall

* Proposes steady dividend of 0.40 francs per share (Adds CEO comments, share decline and analyst comment)

UPDATE 1-Fitch downgrades Anglo American's debt to "junk"

RPT-UPDATE 1-LPC-Glencore to refinance short-term debt early, shares rise

LONDON, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Miner and trade house Glencore Plc has raised $8.4 billion in commitments as part of an early refinancing of its short-term debt, sending its shares up more than 10 percent on Wednesday.

Wood Group enters new sector in UK with Valero Energy refinery contract

Wood Group has secured a new five year framework agreement with Valero Energy, an international manufacturer and marketer of transportation fuels, petrochemical products and power.

Fitch downgrades Anglo American's credit rating to "junk"

Feb 17 (Reuters) - Miner Anglo American Plc's debt was downgraded to "junk" status with a negative outlook by Fitch Ratings on Wednesday, two days after Moody's Investors Service made a similar move.

Cambodia to welcome Chinese warships as Japan navy heads home

PHNOM PENH, Feb 17 (Reuters) - China will hold its first-ever exercise with Cambodia's navy next week, in swift succession to a visit by the military vessels of Beijing's old enemy Japan, the latest sign of China's growing presence in a region where maritime tension is rising.

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