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Saudi's SABIC unit, South Korea's SK form polyethylene project

DUBAI, July 5 (Reuters) - Saudi Basic Industries Corp (SABIC) said on Sunday it had completed the formation of a joint venture with Korean petrochemical manufacturer SK Global Chemical Co to produce polyethylene products.

Colombia peace process now at lowest ebb - government

BOGOTA, July 5 (Reuters) - Colombia's peace negotiations with leftist FARC rebels have hit a critical low as the group steps up violent attacks and the government could walk away from the process unless the group shows more commitment, the government's top negotiator said.

US Democratic presidential candidate Clinton accuses China of hacking efforts

GLEN, N.H., July 4 (Reuters) - U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton accused China on Saturday of stealing commercial secrets and "huge amounts of government information," and of trying to "hack into everything that doesn't move in America."

Ecuador's Correa laments protests ahead of Pope's visit

QUITO, July 4 (Reuters) - On the eve of Pope Francis' arrival, Ecuador's President Rafael Correa lamented on Saturday "cowardly" anti-government protests which he said were intended to spoil the first leg of the pontiff's tour of his home region.

Tanzania resumes debate on energy bill after suspending opposition MPs

DAR ES SALAAM, July 4 (Reuters) - Tanzania's parliament resumed debate on Saturday on a contentious and long-delayed petroleum bill, after the speaker suspended around 40 opposition lawmakers for disrupting an earlier session.

Fidel Castro, 88, visits cheese-makers in rare public appearance

HAVANA, July 4 (Reuters) - Former Cuban President Fidel Castro, 88, visited 19 cheese masters for four hours on Friday in a rare trip outside his Havana home, official media reported on Saturday.

Iran's oil ministry to submit new international contract draft 'soon' -Shana

DUBAI, July 4 (Reuters) - Iran's oil minister Bijan Zanganeh will soon present a long-awaited template for new international oil contracts to the government, as foreign companies watch for a nuclear deal that could allow them into a major untapped market.

UPDATE 1-Hong Kong stock exchange to introduce volatility controls from mid-2016

HONG KONG, July 3 (Reuters) - The operator of Hong Kong's stock exchange said it will introduce new controls to rein-in volatility, in a long-awaited announcement that comes as Chinese shares see wild price swings, fueling fears of a mainland market collapse.

Shunning celebrity, judge in Petrobras probe downplays his power

SAO PAULO, July 3 (Reuters) - The judge presiding over Brazil's largest-ever corruption investigation defended his impartiality on Friday, in a case centered on state-run oil firm Petrobras that has swept up some of the country's most powerful executives.

Iran nuclear talks could go beyond July 7 if exceedingly close

VIENNA, July 3 (Reuters) - The Iran nuclear talks could run past a July 7 deadline if the negotiators are on the verge of an agreement, a senior U.S.

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