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UPDATE 2-Glencore cuts 4 percent of world zinc output, price jumps

* Latest move by commodities giant to support prices (Adds analyst comment, prices response)

Apple removes some apps from online store over security concerns

Oct 8 (Reuters) - Apple Inc said on Thursday that it had removed "a few" applications from its App Store, expressing its concern that the security of some users' personal data could be compromised in certain circumstances.

UPDATE 2-UN proposes unity gov't for Libya's warring factions, Tripoli balks

SKHIRAT, Morocco, Oct 9 (Reuters) - The United Nations proposed a national unity government to Libya's warring factions on Thursday to end their conflict, but the deal faces resistance from Tripoli's self-declared rulers and hardliners on the ground.

RPT-COLUMN-Commodity slump intensifies risks to emerging markets: Kemp

LONDON, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Oil, gas and mining accounted for nearly nine percent of all new greenfield foreign direct investment (FDI) projects announced over the last decade.

Pemex restarts plant at Minatitlan refinery

MEXICO CITY, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Mexican oil giant Pemex on Thursday said it had restarted a catalytic plant at its Minatitlan refinery in southeast Mexico, after fixing the plant's temperature sensor.

Patriot Coal gets court approval for reorganization plan

RICHMOND, V.A. Oct 8 (Reuters) - A U.S. bankruptcy court approved Patriot Coal's restructuring plan at a hearing on Thursday, including the sale of a major part of its mines and coal reserves to privately held Blackhawk Mining of Lexington, Kentucky.

Glencore to cut 500,000 T of global zinc output, jobs

MELBOURNE, Oct 9 (Reuters) - Commodities giant Glencore said on Friday it will cut 500,000 tonnes of global zinc production, around one third of its annual zinc output, due to low prices.

UN proposes national unity gov't for Libya's warring factions, obstacles remain

SKHIRAT, Morocco, Oct 9 (Reuters) - The United Nations on Thursday proposed to a national unity government to Libya's warring factions meant to end their conflict, but any deal must overcome resistance from hardliners and pass a vote in their rival parliaments to succeed.

UPDATE 1-California oversight of oil well injection sites inadequate - state review

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 8 (Reuters) - California's oversight of wells where oil companies dispose of wastewater brought to the surface is hindered by inadequate staffing and poorly organized paper records, a state review of the program said Thursday.

Brazil lawmakers seek to oust speaker over Swiss accounts

BRASILIA, Oct 8 (Reuters) - A group of Brazilian congressmen will seek the removal of lower house speaker Eduardo Cunha on ethical grounds after prosecutors confirmed the existence of undeclared bank accounts in his name in Switzerland, the leader of the leftist PSOL party said.

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