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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.

UPDATE 1-Iran says new US sanctions illegitimate

DUBAI, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Iran on Monday said new U.S. curbs on the Islamic Republic's ballistic missile programme were illegitimate, vowing to continue developing its conventional military deterrent.

UPDATE 1-Amec Foster Wheeler says CEO Brikho steps down

Jan 18 (Reuters) - Oil and gas services company Amec Foster Wheeler Plc said chief executive Samir Brikho is stepping down, and appointed chief financial officer Ian McHoul as his interim replacement.

Amec Foster Wheeler says CEO Brikho steps down

Jan 18 (Reuters) - Oil and gas services company Amec Foster Wheeler Plc said chief executive Samir Brikho is stepping down, and appointed chief financial officer Ian McHoul as his interim replacement.

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