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New Iberia chairman takes BA merger hotseat
new executive chairman Antonio Vazquez could prove a prize asset for the Spanish airline as it looks to revive stalled merger talks with British Airways. Full Article
UPDATE 1-NEWSMAKER-New Iberia chairman takes BA merger hotseat
MADRID, July 9 (Reuters) - The dealmaking skills of Iberia's new executive chairman Antonio Vazquez could prove a prize asset for the Spanish airline as it looks to revive stalled merger talks with British Airways . Full Article
Argentina flu fears hit Brazil airline Gol
By Cesar Bianconi
SAO PAULO, July 8 (Reuters) - Brazilian airline Gol has seen a "sharp" drop in passenger numbers on flights to Argentina, the company's chief executive said on Wednesday, where the H1N1 flu virus has so far killed 60.
Brazil's southern neighbor is the most important foreign destination for the airline but the company said the seat occupancy rate on the routes had fallen 50 percent in the last few weeks, leading to cancellations of some
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Argentina flu fears hit Brazil airline Gol
SAO PAULO, July 8 (Reuters) - Brazilian airline Gol has seen a "sharp" drop in passenger numbers on flights to Argentina, the company's chief executive said on Wednesday, where the H1N1 flu virus has so far killed 60. Full Article
EU watchdogs plan short selling regulation
LONDON (Reuters) - European Union regulators unveiled proposals on Wednesday to force short sellers of stocks to publicly disclose significant positions in a bid to crack down on those who abuse the market. Full Article
Lebanon officer suspected of spying flees to Israel
BEIRUT (Reuters) - A Lebanese army colonel suspected of collaborating with Israel fled to the Jewish state last week, a Lebanese security source said on Tuesday. Full Article
Lebanon officer suspected of spying flees to Israel
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BEIRUT, July 7 (Reuters) - A Lebanese army colonel suspected of collaborating with Israel fled to the Jewish state last week, a Lebanese security source said on Tuesday.
Two other Lebanese army colonels have been detained in a probe into spying for Israel that has led to more than 50 arrests. Around 20 of those detained have been formally charged.
The wave of detentions began in April with the arrest of a former bri
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UPDATE 1-Embraer deliveries up in Q2, helped by Phenom 100
* Company stands by 2009 delivery forecast of 242 jets (Adds details on deliveries, firm order backlog) Full Article
WRAPUP 1-Chile June CPI, trade surplus up, rate cut seen
SANTIAGO, July 7 (Reuters) - Chilean consumer prices rose 0.3 percent in June after a fall of 0.3 percent in May, while the trade surplus widened, data showed on Tuesday, reinforcing expectations the central bank will cut its key interest rate this week. Full Article
HIGHLIGHTS: Mexico's reform prospects post-election
(Reuters) - A mid-term congressional election defeat for Mexico's ruling conservatives has left President Felipe Calderon's economic reform plans in the hands of the opposition Institutional Revolutionary Party, or PRI. Full Article
