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4:31am, 8th May, 2019

Tencent pulls blockbuster game PUBG in China, launches patriotic alternative

Tencent Holdings Ltd on Wednesday shut down its test version of global blockbuster "PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds" in China and shifted users to a similar, more patriotic video game which, unlike PUBG, has regulatory approval to generate revenue...

Gun battle in Sri Lanka kills 15, U.S. pulls citizens out

3:31am, 27th April, 2019

World

Gun battle in Sri Lanka kills 15, U.S. pulls citizens out

The bodies of 15 people, including six children, were discovered at the site of a fierce overnight gun battle on the east coast of Sri Lanka, a military spokesman said on Saturday, six days after suicide bombers killed more than 250 people on the isl...

Lyft pulls electric bikes in three U.S. cities after complaints about braking

6:27pm, 14th April, 2019

US

Lyft pulls electric bikes in three U.S. cities after complaints about braking

Lyft Inc is recalling several thousand electric bikes in its bike-share program in New York, Washington and San Francisco because of a braking problem, the ride-hailing company said on Sunday.

FDA pulls up Walmart, Kroger, others for selling tobacco to minors

8:45pm, 12th April, 2019

US

FDA pulls up Walmart, Kroger, others for selling tobacco to minors

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Friday it has sent letters to Walmart Inc, Kroger Co and 10 other convenience store chains for selling tobacco products to minors.

Democratic hopeful Harris raises $12 million, Buttigieg pulls in $7 million

9:13pm, 1st April, 2019

US

Democratic hopeful Harris raises $12 million, Buttigieg pulls in $7 million

Candidates vying for the Democratic nomination to be U.S. president began on Monday to disclose how much cash they were able to raise in the first quarter of the year - an early test of their ability to organize and build support.

Budget carrier AirAsia pulls 'Get off in Thailand' ads in Australia

5:36am, 26th March, 2019

Business

Budget carrier AirAsia pulls 'Get off in Thailand' ads in Australia

Malaysian low-cost carrier AirAsia Group Bhd. on Tuesday said it had dropped advertisements of flights between Brisbane and Bangkok, after drawing social media criticism that they used a double entendre that promoted sex tourism.

Louis Vuitton pulls Michael Jackson-themed items from collection

12:23pm, 15th March, 2019

Entertainment

Louis Vuitton pulls Michael Jackson-themed items from collection

French fashion house Louis Vuitton has pulled Michael Jackson-themed items from its 2019 summer menswear collection following a documentary about alleged child abuse by the late pop star.

'Simpsons' producer pulls episode featuring Michael Jackson

6:33am, 8th March, 2019

Entertainment

'Simpsons' producer pulls episode featuring Michael Jackson

An old episode of "The Simpsons" featuring the voice of Michael Jackson is being pulled from all future broadcasts, the show's producer told a newspaper, following a documentary about alleged child abuse by the late pop star.

Amazon pulls plug on New York City headquarters

2:25pm, 14th February, 2019

US

Amazon pulls plug on New York City headquarters

Amazon.com Inc abruptly scrapped plans to build a headquarters in New York after opposition from local politicians and some of its would-be neighbors, the third most-valuable public U.S. company said on Thursday.

Chinese sci-fi movie 'The Wandering Earth' pulls in $440 million in 10 days

5:43am, 14th February, 2019

Entertainment

Chinese sci-fi movie 'The Wandering Earth' pulls in $440 million in 10 days

China's first science fiction blockbuster, "The Wandering Earth", has raked in 3 billion yuan ($443 million) in ticket sales in less than 10 days, putting it on track to become the country's highest-grossing film.

California pulls most National Guard troops from U.S.-Mexico border

8:01pm, 11th February, 2019

US

California pulls most National Guard troops from U.S.-Mexico border

California Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday signed an order withdrawing more than two-thirds of the state's National Guard troops from the U.S.-Mexico border, calling claims of an illegal immigration crisis there nothing but "political theater."

Mexican president-elect pulls plug on new airport, peso sinks

7:33pm, 29th October, 2018

World

Mexican president-elect pulls plug on new airport, peso sinks

Mexican President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Monday his government would ditch a partially-built $13 billion new airport for Mexico City, sending Mexican financial markets into a nosedive.

Google pulls Russian opposition leader's YouTube advert ahead of vote

2:33pm, 8th September, 2018

World

Google pulls Russian opposition leader's YouTube advert ahead of vote

Google removed a YouTube advert by Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny after authorities complained that the videos would violate an election silence law before Sunday's vote for regional governors, an aide to Navalny said on Saturday.

Kremlin critic pulls plug on media outlet after slaying of TV crew

8:40am, 30th August, 2018

World

Kremlin critic pulls plug on media outlet after slaying of TV crew

Russian tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky has pulled funding for an investigative journalism project, saying it made mistakes organizing a trip to Central African Republic where three of its reporters were killed investigating Russian mercenaries.

Liberal Democrat pulls off upset in Democratic primary for Florida governor

9:09pm, 28th August, 2018

Politics

Liberal Democrat pulls off upset in Democratic primary for Florida governor

A Democratic progressive backed by Senator Bernie Sanders pulled off an upset over an establishment favorite in the Democratic primary for Florida governor on Tuesday, setting up a November showdown with a Trump-backed Republican in the battleground...

Exclusive: Britain pulls back on security endorsement of China's Huawei - sources

11:20am, 19th July, 2018

Business

Exclusive: Britain pulls back on security endorsement of China's Huawei - sources

Senior British security officials say they can give only limited assurances that Chinese firm Huawei's UK operations pose no threat to national security, downgrading their previous position, two people with knowledge of the matter told Reuters.

U.S. rejects French request for Iran exemptions as reinsurer Scor pulls out

8:29am, 13th July, 2018

World

U.S. rejects French request for Iran exemptions as reinsurer Scor pulls out

The United States has rejected a French request for waivers for its companies operating in Iran that Paris sought after President Donald Trump imposed sanctions on the Islamic Republic, French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire told Le Figaro.

Iran calls for EU help as shipping giant pulls out for fear of U.S. sanctions

1:09pm, 7th July, 2018

World

Iran calls for EU help as shipping giant pulls out for fear of U.S. sanctions

One of the world's biggest cargo shippers announced on Saturday it was pulling out of Iran for fear of becoming entangled in U.S. sanctions, and President Hassan Rouhani demanded that European countries to do more to offset the U.S. measures.

Global shares edge up, China pulls Asia down, oil subdued pre: OPEC

2:26am, 21st June, 2018

Business

Global shares edge up, China pulls Asia down, oil subdued pre: OPEC

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Shares crept higher in most major markets on Thursday as a lull in the Sino-U.S. trade tussle and talk of more stimulus in China helped calm nerves, though the nagging trade tensions caused Chinese shares to slip, dragging other As...

Trump pulls invitation to NFL champions Eagles over anthem

11:30pm, 4th June, 2018

US

Trump pulls invitation to NFL champions Eagles over anthem

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump canceled the planned visit on Tuesday of the Super Bowl champions the Philadelphia Eagles to the White House, saying he disinvited the team after it disagreed with his call for players to stand for t...

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Tencent pulls blockbuster game PUBG in China, launches patriotic alternative

Gun battle in Sri Lanka kills 15, U.S. pulls citizens out

Lyft pulls electric bikes in three U.S. cities after complaints about braking

FDA pulls up Walmart, Kroger, others for selling tobacco to minors

Democratic hopeful Harris raises $12 million, Buttigieg pulls in $7 million

Budget carrier AirAsia pulls 'Get off in Thailand' ads in Australia

Louis Vuitton pulls Michael Jackson-themed items from collection

'Simpsons' producer pulls episode featuring Michael Jackson

Amazon pulls plug on New York City headquarters

Chinese sci-fi movie 'The Wandering Earth' pulls in $440 million in 10 days

California pulls most National Guard troops from U.S.-Mexico border

Mexican president-elect pulls plug on new airport, peso sinks

Google pulls Russian opposition leader's YouTube advert ahead of vote

Kremlin critic pulls plug on media outlet after slaying of TV crew

Liberal Democrat pulls off upset in Democratic primary for Florida governor

Exclusive: Britain pulls back on security endorsement of China's Huawei - sources

U.S. rejects French request for Iran exemptions as reinsurer Scor pulls out

Iran calls for EU help as shipping giant pulls out for fear of U.S. sanctions

Global shares edge up, China pulls Asia down, oil subdued pre: OPEC

Trump pulls invitation to NFL champions Eagles over anthem

After election threat, MPs begin no-deal Brexit showdown

Divers search for last bodies in California boat fire, investigations begin

Hungary charges Syrian accused of beheading, killing for IS

Executive's flight to PSA highlights Renault-Nissan alliance tensions

Democrats plan to probe Trump's role in hush-money payments: report