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UPDATE 1-ChemChina to buy 12 percent of Swiss trader Mercuria

LONDON, Jan 18 (Reuters) - ChemChina has agreed to buy a stake in Swiss energy trader Mercuria, the companies said on Monday, cementing its role as one of China's most acquisitive firms as its expands in new areas and as Beijing opens its oil markets for more imports.

UPDATE 1-Ukraine says cyber attack on airport launched from Russia

KIEV, Jan 18 (Reuters) - A cyber attack on Kiev's main airport was launched from a server in Russia, Ukraine's military spokesman told Reuters on Monday, as the state-run Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-UA) warned of the threat of further attacks.

Bomb kills five soldiers in western Pakistan

QUETTA, Pakistan, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Five Pakistani soldiers were killed on Monday when a bomb exploded next to their vehicle in Baluchistan province, officials said, the latest attack in a region that will be home to the planned route of the $46 billion China-Pakistan economic corridor.

UPDATE 1-As Xi heads into Middle East feud, China says aims for balance

BEIJING, Jan 18 (Reuters) - China intends to retain a balanced stance in the Middle East, a senior Chinese diplomat said on Monday, as President Xi Jinping prepared to leave on an unusual visit this week to Saudi Arabia and Iran, regional powers currently locked in a bitter dispute.

RPT-INSIGHT-Iran moves from pariah state to regional power

* Iran seen pivotal in fight against IS, in Syria, Iraq, Yemen

Ukraine warns of more malware attacks after Kiev airport hit

KIEV, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Ukraine's Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-UA) warned on Monday of the threat of possible further virus attacks after malware was found in the IT system of Kiev's main airport over the weekend.

Spain's Rajoy says has not talked to Socialists on gov't formation

MADRID, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Spain's acting Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy said he has not talked to the traditional opposition, the Socialists, on possible pacts to form a government after the inconclusive election in December as they have not wanted to talk to him.

Oil rout favours Rio Tinto over BHP, at least for now

MELBOURNE, Jan 18 (Reuters) - In the decimated mining sector, Anglo-Australian Rio Tinto is set to be the last man standing for investors as sliding commodities prices force its peers to slash dividends, in a reversal of fortunes against arch rival BHP Billiton.

Japan to retain sovereign insurance to ship Iranian oil-sources

TOKYO, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Japanese buyers of Iranian crude will have to keep using special sovereign shipping insurance to import oil for the foreseeable future, despite the lifting of sanctions against Tehran, industry and government sources said on Monday.

Iran's Rouhani to visit Italy, France next week, first Europe trip after sanctions lifted

ROME, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Iranian President Hassan Rouhani will visit Italy and France next week on his first trip to Europe since the lifting of sanctions against his country, a diplomatic source said on Monday.

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