Doctors, hospitals expect some confusion as Obamacare plans start

Jan 1 (Reuters) - Hospitals and medical practices across the United States are bracing for confusion and administrative hassles as new insurance plans under President Barack Obama's healthcare law...

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FEATURE-Chinese iron trade fuels port clash with Mexican drug cartel

LAZARO CARDENAS, Mexico, Jan 1 (Reuters) - When the leaders of Mexico and China met last summer, there was much talk of the need to deepen trade between their nations. Down on Mexico's Pacific coast,...

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China house prices show signs of stabilizing: surveys

BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese property prices rose again in December, according to two private surveys, but are showing signs of stabilizing following government measures aimed at cooling the housing market and averting the threat of a bubble.

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De Blasio sworn in as New York mayor, replacing Bloomberg

NEW YORK, Jan 1 (Reuters) - New York City Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio, an unabashed liberal who campaigned to keep down crime and continue the city's prosperity while reducing the gap between rich and...

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China house prices show signs of stabilising -surveys

BEIJING, Jan 1 (Reuters) - Chinese property prices rose again in December, according to two private surveys, but are showing signs of stabilising following government measures aimed at cooling the...

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UPDATE 1-Israel's Delek examines $3.6 bln energy spinoff

TEL AVIV, Dec 31 (Reuters) - Israeli conglomerate Delek Group is examining a spinoff of its oil and gas activities, saying it could help maximise value for shareholders by separately listing a bunch...

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US STOCKS-Futures edge up; Wall St set for best year since 1997

* Case-Shiller home price index, consumer confidence data due

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Turkish minister says fending off "mini-coup attempt"

* Elements in police, judiciary harming stability, minister says

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US STOCKS-Futures flat as Wall St heads for best year since 1997

* Case-Shiller home price index, consumer confidence data due

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UPDATE 2-Nasdaq to acquire 5 percent in Borsa Istanbul

* Nasdaq to take 5 pct in Borsa Istanbul with option to increase to 7 pct

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UPDATE 1-Britain's FTSE posts best yearly gain since 2009

LONDON, Dec 31 (Reuters) - Britain's top share index closed out its best year since 2009 on Tuesday, inching higher in a shortened session before the New Year break.

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