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Jan 21 (Infostrada Sports) - Results and standings from the European Rugby Challenge Cup Group Stage matches on Thursday RESULTS Sale Sharks 38 Newport Gwent Dragons 5 Pool 2 STANDINGS P W D F A B Pts Pool 1 1. Brive 5 3 0 91 61 3 15 2. Connacht 5 3 0 100 91 2 14 3. Newcastle Falcons 5 2 0 110 74 3 11 4. Enisei-STM 5 2 0 58 133 0 8 Pool 2 1. Sale Sharks 6 5 0 154 78 3 23 2. Newport Gwent Dra

BERLIN (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama has promised German Chancellor Angela Merkel to "substantially" support efforts to ease the refugee crisis in the Middle East and Europe, a German government spokesman said on Thursday.

Jan 21 (Reuters) - Credit card issuer American Express Co reported a 39.2 percent fall in quarterly profit as the company's non-interest revenue fell 10.6 percent.

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Thursday urged parties in the first federal trial over a faulty General Motors ignition switch to consider resolving the case before it reaches a verdict, after evidence surfaced that cast doubt on testimony from the plaintiff bringing the lawsuit.

Clemson is looking to replenish its safety position, and on Thursday head coach Dabo Swinney personally delivered an offer to Nolan Turner of Vestavia Hills, Ala., with Turner committing to the Tigers on the spot.

The first utility-scale, solar-power project to be built under 2014 legislation was dedicated Thursday in North Charleston, now home to nearly a third of all solar initiatives in South Carolina.

The first utility-scale, solar-power project to be built under state legislation designed to foster alternative energy was dedicated Thursday in North Charleston, home to nearly one-third of all solar energy initiatives in South Carolina.

The identity of the man who died after a hit-and-run motorcycle wreck Wednesday night in North Charleston has been released, as well as more details on the van that left the scene.

MILAN (Reuters) - Italian banking shares surged on Thursday following a week of plunging prices, with Rome seeking a swift solution to the sector's bad loan woes and the European Central Bank sending a soothing message to anxious investors.

Jan 21 (Reuters) - Schlumberger Ltd, the world's No.1 oilfield services provider, reported its first quarterly net loss in 12 years as it recorded more than $2 billion in restructuring and asset impairment charges.

RIO DE JANEIRO, Jan 21 (Reuters) - A Brazilian federal court on Thursday ordered the suspension of activities at Vale SA's Port of Tubarão because of pollution concerns, halting the world's largest iron ore exporter's ability to ship more than a third of its output.

Out of the doghouse and into the spotlight. Seven new breeds added to WKC Dog Show. Angela Moore reports.

Out of the doghouse and into the spotlight. Seven new breeds added to WKC Dog Show. Angela Moore reports.

There was nothing sad about the "Blue" contest photos we received for our photo contest this week.

MADRID (Reuters) - Espanyol's new Chinese president Chen Yansheng has targeted a place in Europe as early as next season after officially taking over at the helm of the La Liga club on Thursday.

SHANGHAI, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Chinese brokers are directing large amounts of capital fleeing China's tumbling stock market into high-yielding private debt, aiding embattled corporates but also raising risks for buyers including mutual funds, trusts and ultimately retail investors.

* Follows criticism from global watchdog over real estate, gems

Some kinds of debt, such as home mortgages and education loans, are linked to better child wellbeing while unsecured debt like credit card balances and overdue medical bills are tied to increasing behavior problems, according to a U.S. study.

Some kinds of debt, such as home mortgages and education loans, are linked to better child wellbeing while unsecured debt like credit card balances and overdue medical bills are tied to increasing behavior problems, according to a U.S. study.