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Trump administration completes rollback of Obama anti-coal plan
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President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday finalized its rollback of an Obama-era plan to cut harmful …
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UK makes 'first' conviction over 3D printed gun
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A student was convicted on Wednesday of manufacturing a firearm using a 3D printer, in what London's police said they …
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Pilots tell US Congress more training needed on 737 MAX
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US pilots called Wednesday for enhanced pilot training on the Boeing 737 MAX before the aircraft is returned to service …
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Stock markets hold their breath before Fed update
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Stock markets on both sides of the Atlantic paused Wednesday after the previous session's strong rally, as investors …
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Crimped by sanctions, Russia quietly keeps busy at Paris Air Show
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The iconic red stars adorning Russian aircraft are noticeably absent from this year's Paris Air Show, but Russian …
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Adidas loses EU court battle over 'three stripe' design
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German sportswear giant Adidas on Wednesday lost a legal battle to trademark its "three stripe" motif in the EU, as a …
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Game of drones: Airports rally firms to battle threat from above
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A quadcopter drone appears on the radar screen and makes a beeline for the control tower at Paris' Le Bourget airport.
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Trump pokes Fed on rates as policy meet opens
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With no letup in pressure from the White House, the Federal Reserve on Wednesday began the final day of a policy meeting …
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Thousands of big energy reps at UN climate talks: monitor
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Lobby groups representing some of the world's biggest polluters have sent thousands of delegates to negotiations aimed …
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European stock markets pause before Fed update
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European stock markets steadied Wednesday after the previous session's strong rally, as investors awaited a key monetary …
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Gun 'that ended Van Gogh's life' sells for nearly triple estimate
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The revolver with which Vincent van Gogh is believed to have shot himself sold for 162,500 euros ($182,000) at a Paris …
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In China's Chongqing, high-rises buck property slowdown
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In many Chinese cities, government restrictions have cooled formerly feverish property markets, but in the southwestern …
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Gun 'that ended Van Gogh's life' goes under hammer
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The revolver with which Vincent van Gogh is believed to have shot himself goes under the hammer at a Paris auction house …
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OPEC to meet July 1 and 2 after several postponements
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Major oil-producing countries meet in Vienna on July 1 and 2, the OPEC website and a delegate said Wednesday, after the …
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Asian markets extend global rally as Trump fuels trade deal hope
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Asian markets rallied Wednesday after Donald Trump hailed "very good" phone talks with Xi Jinping and said they would …
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UK crown dependencies agree greater tax transparency
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Guernsey, Jersey and the Isle of Man plan by 2023 to publish the currently secret information on ownership of companies …
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Tiny houses entice budget-conscious Americans
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In a country that nearly always believes bigger is better -- think supersize fries, giant cars and 10-gallon hats -- …
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Senegal shines in showcase for female tech innovation
AFP - 12h ago
Barcode health cards, mobile apps for victims of violence and an online legal platform are just some of the ideas …
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In his remit: African fintech entrepreneur helps migrants move money
AFP - 10h ago
The money transfer business is personal for Ismail Ahmed. It was cash wired by his family that allowed him to make the …
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Promised $9 mn online, US teen killed 'best friend': police
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An American teenager has been charged with conspiring to murder her "best friend" after a man she met online offered her …
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Trump-Xi meeting at G20 raises hope for trade truce
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US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping have agreed to meet at the G20 summit in Japan next week, …
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Kinshasa: Commuting hell in DR Congo's capital
AFP - 11h ago
Cities almost everywhere have transport problems -- just ask people stuck in traffic jams or overcrowded trains for …
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Trump continues to poke Fed as policy meet opens
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With no letup in pressure from the White House, the Federal Reserve on Wednesday is set to make its latest policy …
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Slack primed as latest unicorn to make market debut
AFP - 14h ago
The 2019 parade of big new Wall Street entrants continues this week with the debut of Slack Technologies, underscoring …
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Facebook takes on the world of cryptocurrency with 'Libra' coin
Jun 18 2019
Facebook unveiled plans Tuesday for a new global cryptocurrency called Libra, pledging to deliver a stable virtual money …
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ECB's Draghi brushes off Trump charge of currency manipulation
Jun 18 2019
European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi said Tuesday that the institution "doesn't target the exchange rate", shrugging …
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Global stocks rally on G20 hopes, dovish ECB
Jun 18 2019
Global stocks scored strong gains Tuesday on twin investor-friendly developments: upbeat comments from the US and China …
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Court accepts Brazil giant Odebrecht's bankrupcy protection request
Jun 18 2019
A court in Sao Paulo on Tuesday accepted a request by Brazilian conglomerate Odebrecht to begin a corporate recovery …
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Google pledges $1 bn for housing crisis in Bay Area
Jun 18 2019
Google on Tuesday pledged to commit more than $1 billion to help address the severe housing crisis in the region that …
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Anadarko to invest $25 billion in Mozambique gas project: govt
Jun 18 2019
US energy firm Anadarko plans to invest $25 billion (22 billion euros) in developing gas reserves off the northern …
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Boeing's troubled 737 MAX gets huge vote of confidence from IAG
Jun 18 2019
US aircraft giant Boeing got a welcome vote of confidence in its beleaguered 737 MAX plane on Tuesday when International …
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China to block pork imports from Canadian firm: Xinhua
Jun 18 2019
China will suspend pork imports from Canada's Frigo Royal after traces of a banned feed additive were found in its …
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Europe wary as Facebook takes up cryptocurrency challenge
Jun 18 2019
European financial leaders on Tuesday vowed vigilance after Facebook announced it was diving into the cryptocurrency …
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Only eight EU countries to phase out coal by 2030
Jun 18 2019
The EU said Tuesday that eight of its 28 member countries aim to phase out coal-powered electricity by 2030, triggering …
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Germany's Siemens says to cut 2,700 jobs worldwide
Jun 18 2019
Industrial conglomerate Siemens said Tuesday it would slash 2,700 jobs worldwide at its gas and power unit, including …
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Eight EU countries to phase out coal by 2030
Jun 18 2019
Eight of the EU's 28 countries have pledged to phase out coal for electricity production by 2030 to reduce greenhouse …
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Saudi, Philippines airlines order Airbus, IAG goes for Boeing
Jun 18 2019
Saudi Arabian Airlines, the kingdom's national airline, said Tuesday it had ordered 65 A320neo-type aircraft from …
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With virtual money, Facebook bets on disrupting the world, again
Jun 18 2019
Facebook's ambitious plan for a virtual currency has the potential to disrupt the way people store, spend and send money …
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'Super Mario' sends stock markets skyward
Jun 18 2019
European Central Bank Mario Draghi sent Europe's stock and bond markets surging on Tuesday by hinting at further …
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US Fed meet opens as markets eye shift in course
Jun 18 2019
Under intense scrutiny from the White House, the US central bank opened its two-day policy meeting on Tuesday to decide …
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IAG signals intent to buy 200 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft
Jun 18 2019
US aircraft giant Boeing and British Airways owner International Airlines Group have signed a letter of intent for …
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Trump says having 'extended meeting' with Xi at G20 summit
Jun 18 2019
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he had a positive phone conversation with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping and …
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With 'Libra,' Facebook takes on the world of cryptocurrency
Jun 18 2019
Facebook unveiled plans Tuesday for a new global cryptocurrency called Libra, pledging to bring a stable virtual money …
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Trump cries currency manipulation over ECB talk of rate cuts
Jun 18 2019
European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi sparked anger from US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, when his hint at …
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France demands 'guarantees' on Facebook's cryptocurrency plan
Jun 18 2019
France's finance minister said Tuesday that strong guarantees were needed over the use of cryptocurrencies after …
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US home construction dips in May
Jun 18 2019
Construction of new homes dipped in May, with declines across much of the country, according to new data released …
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Greece calls on EU to condemn 'illegal' drilling off Cyprus
Jun 18 2019
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Tuesday demanded that the European Union issue a reprimand to Turkey for its …
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Berlin opts for five-year freeze on rents to curb rocketing rates
Jun 18 2019
Berlin's government on Tuesday moved to freeze rents in the booming German capital for five years from 2020 in their …
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Can Turkey crawl back from the economic brink?
Jun 18 2019
Hizir Albayrak began work in a tiny children's store in the Istanbul bazaar 25 years ago, in the same year that future …
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Cyprus expects 'stronger' EU stand on Turkey's drilling
Jun 18 2019
Cyprus said Tuesday it expects the European Union to adopt a firmer stance over Turkey’s bid to drill for oil and gas …
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The smartphone: a global product
Jun 18 2019
Smartphones are a product with which China has demonstrated not only its manufacturing prowess, but its ambitions to …
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Slashing plane emissions a lofty goal, but progress elusive
Jun 18 2019
The aircraft industry is facing growing criticism over greenhouse gas emissions that are set to soar as more people take …
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Saudi, Philippines airlines place big Airbus orders at Paris show
Jun 18 2019
Saudi Arabian Airlines, the kingdom's national airline, said Tuesday it had ordered 65 A320neo-type aircraft from …
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DR Congo's army moves in to dislodge illegal miners
Jun 18 2019
Democratic Republic of Congo's army has sent a battalion of troops to oust illegal miners from land worked by a …
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Ireland to ban sales of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030
Jun 18 2019
Ireland has announced it will ban the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2030 as part of its new climate change …
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French minister presses Renault to back Nissan reforms
Jun 18 2019
French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire on Tuesday urged Renault to back governance reforms at Japan's Nissan, saying it …
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Draghi excites eurozone markets with rate cut talk
Jun 18 2019
Markets reacted strongly Tuesday to European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi's renewed openness to lowering interest …
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German investor confidence crashes as global tensions mount
Jun 18 2019
Confidence among German investors plunged in June, a closely-watched survey showed Tuesday, amid rising Middle East …
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Heathrow publishes 'masterplan' for controversial third runway
Jun 18 2019
London Heathrow, Europe's busiest airport, on Tuesday issued plans for its controversial third runway, including the …
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How cryptocurrencies can replace other pay options
Jun 18 2019
Cryptocurrencies live in a volatile, roller-coaster world, which Facebook is seeking to change with its new Libra …
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EU urged to halt trade talks with S. America over Brazil abuses
Jun 18 2019
Hundreds of activist groups on Tuesday urged the EU to "immediately halt negotiations" for a trade deal with Mercosur …
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ECB's Draghi urges 'faster' move to shared eurozone budget
Jun 18 2019
Eurozone governments should move "faster" towards a joint budget that could help smooth economic shocks and support …
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Asian markets rise with focus on Fed policy meeting
Jun 18 2019
Asian markets mostly rose Tuesday but gains were limited, with investors treading uneasily as they await the conclusion …
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Sanofi turns to Google in search for better treatments
Jun 18 2019
French pharmaceutical firm Sanofi said Tuesday it is partnering with Google to use artificial intelligence and deep …
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Asian markets mostly up as Fed meeting looms
Jun 18 2019
Asian markets mostly rose Tuesday but gains were limited, with investors treading uneasily as they await the conclusion …
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Science suffers collateral damage as US, China tensions rise
Jun 18 2019
A rise in US visa denials for Chinese academics and intensified scrutiny of alleged links to Beijing over fears of …
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Miracle of 'Wild Boars' rescue transforms Thai cave into tourist draw
Jun 18 2019
Tourists snap selfies by a bronze statue of the diver who died trying to save the 'Wild Boars' football team from a …
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Asian markets mostly rise as Fed meeting looms
Jun 18 2019
Asian markets mostly rose Tuesday but gains were limited with investors treading uneasily as they await the conclusion …
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In Germany, activists battle food waste with dumpster diving
Jun 18 2019
Wearing a balaclava and a headlamp under the cover of night, Andrea slips under an imposing fence into the backyard of a …
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How cities around the globe fight rising rents
Jun 18 2019
Berlin has become the latest anti-gentrification battleground, with authorities poised Tuesday to freeze rents for five …
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Berlin poised for rent freeze to curb rocketing rates
Jun 18 2019
Berlin authorities will decide Tuesday whether to freeze rents in the booming German capital over the next five years, …
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Mexico court blocks airport project in blow to AMLO
Jun 18 2019
A judge in Mexico has ordered President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador's government to halt construction on a new airport …
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Scandal-ridden Brazil giant Odebrecht seeks bankruptcy protection
Jun 18 2019
Scandal-ridden Brazil construction giant Odebrecht, which has admitted to spending nearly $800 million to bribe …
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French billionaire Drahi to acquire Sotheby's in $3.7 bn deal
Jun 18 2019
French telecoms and media mogul Patrick Drahi is acquiring Sotheby's auction house, one of the world's biggest art …
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Sotheby's, grand old lady of auction houses, eclipsed by Christie's
Jun 17 2019
Long a giant in the competitive world of auction houses, Sotheby's once led the glamorous field of fine arts sales, but …
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Global stocks mostly rise ahead of key Fed meeting
Jun 17 2019
The world's stock markets mostly ticked upwards on Monday as investors moved cautiously at the start of a busy week …
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Argentina opens probe into blackout causes
Jun 17 2019
Argentina announced an inquiry into the causes of a massive blackout that left nearly 50 million people without power as …
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Facebook to unveil new cryptocurrency
Jun 17 2019
Facebook is set Tuesday to unveil a bid to bring cryptocurrency payments into the mainstream, reportedly with the …
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From cable to Sotheby's: the Drahi empire
Jun 17 2019
The famous auction house Sotheby's is set to become the latest company to be snapped up by Franco-Israeli magnate …
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Greenpeace claims forcing BP oil rig U-turn
Jun 17 2019
Greenpeace said Monday that its seafaring campaigners had forced British energy giant BP to turn around an oil rig …
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Canada drug store chain to use blockchain to trace cannabis
Jun 17 2019
Canada's biggest drug store chain said Monday it plans to use blockchain technology to trace the source of the cannabis …
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Nordea's Danish offices raided in money laundering probe
Jun 17 2019
The Nordic region's largest bank Nordea said Monday that Danish prosecutors had raided its offices in Denmark as part of …
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Sports Illustrated to be headed by former Yahoo CEO
Jun 17 2019
Sports Illustrated's media operations were sold for the second time in less than a month in a deal announced Monday that …
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SNC-Lavalin unit awarded 1.9 billion British rail contract
Jun 17 2019
Canadian engineering group SNC-Lavalin announced Monday it has won a $1.9 billion contract to upgrade a rail network in …
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Stock markets cautiously rise at start of hectic week
Jun 17 2019
The world's stock markets mostly ticked upwards on Monday as investors moved cautiously at the start of a busy week …
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Record plunge in manufacturing for New York region: NY Fed
Jun 17 2019
Manufacturing activity in New York State took a record dive this month and fell into contraction, suddenly reversing …
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Boeing apologises for 737 MAX crashes as Paris Air Show opens
Jun 17 2019
A top Boeing executive apologised Monday for two crashes of 737 MAX jets that together killed 346 people, disasters …
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UK shares list in China, a first for foreign firms
Jun 17 2019
Britain and China began selling shares in each others' companies on Monday under a landmark deal, Britain's Treasury …
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Lagerfeld's Chanel made $11 billion in his last year
Jun 17 2019
Chanel clocked up sales of nearly 10 billion euros ($11.1 billion) in its final year under the late designer Karl …
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Europe takes new step toward future combat jet
Jun 17 2019
France, Germany and Spain on Monday unveiled a next-generation combat jet for European air forces, an ambitious project …
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Ethiopian Airlines rejects 'pilot error' claim in US
Jun 17 2019
A US politician who blamed pilot error for contributing to the deadly crash of a Boeing 737 MAX flown by Ethiopian …
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Jet Airways lenders to go to bankruptcy court
Jun 17 2019
Lenders to crippled Jet Airways said Monday they would start bankruptcy court proceedings after failing to find someone …
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French billionaire Drahi acquires Sotheby's in $3.7 bn deal: auction house
Jun 17 2019
French-Israeli telecoms and media mogul Patrick Drahi is acquiring Sotheby's auction house, one of the world's biggest …
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Stock markets uncertain at start of hectic week
Jun 17 2019
Stock markets on both side of the Atlantic held steady on Monday as investors took a breather before a busy week packed …
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Pfizer acquires Array Biopharma, valued at $11.4 billion
Jun 17 2019
US pharmaceutical giant Pfizer on Monday announced the acquisition of Array BioPharma, a biotechnology firm that …
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600 people on Monsanto 'watch lists' in Germany, France: Bayer
Jun 17 2019
US seeds and pesticides maker Monsanto kept lists of around 600 key pro- and anti-pesticides figures in Germany and …
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Safety and pollution top of the agenda as Paris Air Show opens
Jun 17 2019
Aviation executives descended on the Paris Air Show on Monday with pledges to improve transparency over plane safety in …
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European equities steady at start of hectic week
Jun 17 2019
Europe's main stock markets held steady Monday as investors took a breather before a busy week packed with key interest …
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UK shares list in China in first for foreign firms
Jun 17 2019
Britain and China began selling shares in each others' companies Monday under a landmark deal, Britain's Treasury …
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Huawei phone sales plunge, cutbacks planned as US pressure bites
Jun 17 2019
Huawei's founder said Monday the Chinese telecom giant's overseas smartphone sales have tumbled since the US last month …
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Tough sell: Baijiu, China's potent tipple, looks abroad
Jun 17 2019
It may be China's national spirit, but for London bartender Ellie Veale it's clear from the first swig why baijiu has …
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Wife of ex-Nissan boss Ghosn seeks Trump help
Jun 17 2019
The wife of ex-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn on Monday reached out to US President Donald Trump, asking him to press Japan …
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