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• U.S. security panel approves Oceanwide purchase of Genworth

  09-06-2018 22:00
  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. panel that reviews foreign investments for potential national security threats has approved China Oceanwide Holdings Group's [OWREAC.UL] purchase of insurer Genworth Financial , the two companies said on Saturday.
  
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• Australia forms task force to guard elections from cyber attacks

  09-06-2018 08:02
  MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australia has established a security task force to guard against cyber attacks and interference in elections, the government said on Saturday, amid concerns foreign powers are meddling in domestic affairs and ahead of five elections next month.
  
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• Stewing about Trump, California tech group bets on distant 'purple' candidates

  09-06-2018 03:04
  MILL VALLEY, California (Reuters) - Sipping California zinfandel, munching deviled eggs and fretting about President Donald Trump, the guests attending a political fundraiser at a Silicon Valley executive's home were the usual assortment of tech entrepreneurs and investors.
  
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