MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Stories for June 6th 2019
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Thursday, June 6th 2019 - 08:15 UTC
China injects liquidity to help small banks with cash following the takeover of a troubled lender
Boosting liquidity to the financial system on Thursday, China's central bank signaled its readiness to supply smaller banks with a steady stream of cash after the takeover of a troubled lender, letting more banks access the funds.
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Thursday, June 6th 2019 - 08:11 UTC
Fiat-Chrysler merger with Renault falls through: French politics blamed
Fiat Chrysler said it has abandoned its US$35 billion merger offer for Renault, blaming French politics for scuttling what would have been a landmark deal to create the world's third-biggest automaker.
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Thursday, June 6th 2019 - 08:05 UTC
Campaign to end “circus-style” shows with dolphins at theme parks
After the documentary film Blackfish galvanized a movement to end SeaWorld's killer whale performances, animal rights activists on Wednesday called for an end to “circus-style” dolphin shows at the theme parks.
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Thursday, June 6th 2019 - 08:00 UTC
First tourist Arctic train leaves from Russia for Norway
The first tourist train traveling through Russia's Arctic region carrying passengers heading for Norway set off from Saint Petersburg station on Wednesday with 91 passengers aboard for the inaugural trial journey.
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Thursday, June 6th 2019 - 07:00 UTC
Busiest day of the year for Antarctic Tour Operators as IAATO Ship Scheduler opens
The Antarctic travel season may still be months away, but responsible Antarctic tour operators from across the globe experienced their busiest day of the year on Tuesday, June 5, as the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators’ (IAATO) Ship Scheduler opens.
