News updates from December 17: Nissan and Honda hold talks about a merger; Top Russian general killed in Moscow apartment blast
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Russia detains suspect over general's killing in Moscow
A 29-year-old Uzbekistan citizen has been detained over the death of Kirillov and his assistant, state media says.BBC News - 4m -
Honda and Nissan hold merger talks
In March, the two Japanese car makers agreed to explore a strategic partnership for electric vehicles.BBC News - 13m -
Nissan, Honda confirm talks on closer collaboration but say there's been no decision on a merger
Japanese automakers Nissan Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co. have confirmed that they are discussing closer collaboration but denied reports they have decided on a mergerABC News - 40m -
Nissan shares surge 24% after media reports on potential mega merger with Honda
Nissan Motor shares surged Wednesday following a media report that the Japanese automaker is looking to merge with Honda.CNBC - 1h -
Report: Honda and Nissan to begin merger talks
Yahoo News - 1h -
Who Was Igor Kirillov, the Russian General Killed in a Moscow Bomb Blast?
The general had faced sanctions for using chemical weapons in Ukraine.The New York Times - 2h -
Nissan Motor's shares jump 22% as the companies confirm it's in talks on a merger with Honda
Nissan Motor's shares jump 22% as the companies confirm it's in talks on a merger with HondaABC News - 3h -
Why Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan are said to be considering a merger
Japanese automakers Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co. are exploring the possibility of a merger, according to reports late Tuesday, in a bid to better compete against foreign electric-vehicle ...MarketWatch - 4h -
Ukraine Says It Assassinated Russian General Igor Kirillov in Moscow Bombing
A Ukrainian official said Kyiv was responsible for the assassination in Moscow of Gen. Igor Kirillov, the chief of Russia’s radioactive, chemical and biological defense forces.The New York Times - 5h -
Ukraine says it assassinated top Russian general
Ukraine is claiming responsibility for the assassination of a top Russian general in Moscow. Lt. General Igor Kirillov, who oversaw Russia's chemical weapons unit, was killed when a bomb hidden in ...CBS News - 6h -
Japan's Honda and Nissan to reportedly begin merger talks
Nissan and Honda plan to enter into negotiations for a merger to better compete in the rapidly changing automotive industry, the Nikkei newspaper reported.CNBC - 9h -
Monday Briefing: Ukraine says it killed a Russian General
Plus, the search for a van Gogh masterpiece.The New York Times - 10h -
Ukraine Scooter Bomb Kills Russian General
Russian general killed outside residential block by a bomb hidden in a scooter.BBC News - 12h -
Ukraine Says It Killed Senior Russian General in Moscow Scooter Bombing
Ukraine carried out one of its most audacious operations on Russian soil, killing a top military commander by blowing up a scooter on the snowy streets of Moscow.The Wall Street Journal - 14h -
Killing of Russian general cements SBU’s reputation for abrupt vengeance
Attack in Moscow was Ukrainian security service’s most audacious operation yet as it pursues enemy commanders. Russian general in charge of chemical weapons unit killed in Moscow scooter blast ...The Guardian - 15h -
Honda and Nissan to start talks on potential mega-merger
Japanese car firms embark on negotiations to combat competition from bigger EV manufacturers. Japanese carmakers Honda and Nissan will begin negotiations over a potential merger, according to ...The Guardian - 5h -
Nissan and Honda hold merger talks
The Japanese carmakers are grappling with fast-growing Chinese rivals and sluggish consumer demand for EVsFinancial Times - 5h -
Honda and Nissan Are in Talks to Deepen Ties and Possibly Merge
The automakers, Japan’s second and third largest, are said to be discussing a tie-up that could reshape the country’s industry.The New York Times - 6h -
Ukraine Said It Assassinated a Russian General in Moscow
Also, Elon Musk and SpaceX face national security reviews. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.The New York Times - 8h -
Japan's Honda and Nissan to begin merger talks, report says
The automakers are reportedly considering a merger to compete against large EV makers.CBS News - 9h -
Video Captures Blast That Killed Russian General Igor Kirillov
A video clip that recorded the assassination of Igor Kirillov, a high-ranking general, gives a few clues about the power and the placement of the explosive device.The New York Times - 10h -
Japan's Honda and Nissan to reportedly begin merger talks
DETROIT — Japanese automakers Nissan Motor and Honda Motor reportedly plan to enter into negotiations for a merger to better compete in the rapidly changing global automotive industry, the Nikkei ...NBC News - 11h -
Ukraine Says It Assassinated Russian General Igor Kirillov in Moscow Bombing
A Ukrainian official said Kyiv was responsible for the assassination in Moscow of Gen. Igor Kirillov, the chief of Russia’s radioactive, chemical and biological defense forces.The New York Times - 13h -
The killing of a Russian general is one of several that Moscow blames on Ukraine
Ukraine’s Security Service has claimed responsibility for killing Lt. General Igor Kirillov, head of the military’s nuclear, biological and chemical protection forces, in a bombing in MoscowABC News - 13h -
The killing of a Russian general is one of several that Moscow blames on Ukraine
Yahoo News - 13h -
The chemical weapon accusations against the general killed in Moscow
The US and UK say Igor Kirillov was head of a unit partly responsible for chemicals on the battlefield in Ukraine. Gasping, choking. On Ukraine’s frontline, the country’s soldiers report what ...The Guardian - 13h -
A top Russian general is killed in a Moscow bombing claimed by Ukraine
A senior Russian general was killed by a bomb hidden in a scooter outside his apartment building in MoscowABC News - 14h -
Russian general accused of chemical weapon use killed by Moscow bomb
A top Russian general in charge of Russia's nuclear defense forces was killed on Tuesday by a bomb hidden inside his scooter. Russia's Investigative Committee confirmed the death of Lt. Gen. Igor ...The Hill - 15h -
General killed by blast in Moscow was a legitimate target, says Ukraine
Ukrainian sources tell the BBC the country's security service was behind the killings.BBC News - 15h -
Russian general in charge of chemical weapons unit killed in Moscow scooter blast
Lt Gen Igor Kirillov killed along with his deputy after device attached to escooter exploded. Killing of Russian general cements SBU’s reputation for abrupt vengeance A senior Russian general ...The Guardian - 16h -
Russia-Ukraine war live: Kyiv claims responsibility for killing of Russian general in Moscow
Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov was killed outside an apartment after a device inside a scooter detonated. Russia is boosting its ballistic arsenal with new strategic missile systems, plans ...The Guardian - 16h -
Head of Russia's nuclear defense forces killed in Moscow blast, Ukraine says they did it
The head of Russia's Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Defense Forces, Lt. General Igor Kirillov, has been killed in an explosion in Moscow with Ukrainian security sources telling CBS News they ...CBS News - 17h -
Russian general wanted for war crimes in Ukraine killed in Moscow
A key Russian general accused of using chemical weapons in the war against Ukraine has been killed in a bomb blast inside the Russian capital in Moscow. Ukraine is now claiming responsibility for ...NBC News - 18h -
Wisconsin school shooter identified and Russian general killed: Morning Rundown
A 15-year-old female student is named as the suspect in a Wisconsin school shooting that left three dead.NBC News - 18h -
Top Russian general killed in bomb blast in Moscow
Ukraine official says Kyiv was behind assassination of Igor Kirillov, head of nuclear, chemical and biological defence forcesFinancial Times - 21h -
Syria live updates: Assad is now in Moscow, Russian state media says
Rebel forces in Syria captured the capital Damascus and toppled the regime of President Bashar al-Assad in a lightning-quick advance across the country.ABC News - Dec. 8 -
Apartment block blast in The Hague kills at least four as search continues
Fears of higher death toll as mayor of Dutch city says chances of finding people alive under rubble are slim. At least four people have died after an explosion and fire caused a building to ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
South Korean general ‘found out’ about martial law from television
Defence officials questioned by lawmakers as they begin impeachment proceedings against Yoon Suk YeolFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Russian general warned US about hypersonic missile test in Mediterranean: Exclusive
Russia's top general warned America's top general that U.S. Navy ships should not be close to an upcoming Russian hypersonic missile test in the eastern Mediterranean.ABC News - Dec. 4
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