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Vai alla Scheda Paese »There are risks and costs to action. But they are far less than the long range risks of comfortable inaction.
— John Fitzgerald Kennedy
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Studie: Miljövänlig bottenfärg mer effektiv
Utsläpp från kopparbaserade båtbottenfärger är ett välkänt miljöproblem – ändå används det i hög grad av båtägare. Men en ny studie visar att giftfri silikonbaserad bottenfärg var bättre på att hålla påväxt borta.
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‘Say Yes to the Dress’-ster Randy Fenoli gaat trouwen: “Nooit gedacht dat ik dit zou meemaken”
TLC-ster Randy Fenoli (58) is verloofd met zijn partner Mete Kobal. Hij vroeg hem ten huwelijk in een romantische setting in het Marmara Park Avenue hotel in New York. “Ik ben zo verliefd", vertelt hij aan ‘People’.
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US regulators sue to block Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of Activision
The U.S.Federal Trade Commission has sued to block Microsoft's $69 billion buyout of gaming giant Activision Blizzard, maker of the blockbuster "Call of Duty" title, over concerns that it would stifle competition.
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US chocolate bar maker's cash needed to treat diabetic gum disease
Paora Hekenui's gums were bleeding, his breath stunk and he had lost his confidence. Free dental helped, but only thanks to foreign candy company grant.
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Mercado exportador de cachaça bate recorde em 2022
Após queda nas exportações durante a pandemia, o setor produtor de cachaça já vinha mostrando recuperação em 2021, mas agora tem motivos maiores para comemorar. O setor registra, este ano, ...
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Ebonyi Stakeholders Partner USAID-State2State, Seek Sustainability Of Interventions
Stakeholders in Ebonyi State comprising senior government officials and members of civil society organizations (CSOs), who constitute the State Transformation Committee (STC), have called for measures to ensure sustainability of the interventions being supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) State Accountability, Transparency and Effectiveness (State2State) ...
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US sounds alarm over 'harmful' Iran-Russia military partnership
The United States on Dec. 9 expressed alarm over a "full-scale defense partnership" between Russia and Iran, describing it as "harmful" to Ukraine, Iran's neighbors and the world.
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USA varnar för rysk-iranskt militärt samarbete
USA uttrycker oro för ett ökat militärt samarbete mellan Ryssland och Iran. Anklagelserna rör bland annat iransk export av drönare till Ryssland, som används i invasionskriget i Ukraina. Även utbyte av och samarbete kring stridsflyg, helikoptrar och militär utbildning mellan Iran och Ryssland väcker amerikanska farhågor.
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Moscow: Brazilian ambassador estimates trade with Russia at US$8.8 billion
Trade between Brazil and Russia has already reached US$8.8 billion, according to the Brazilian ambassador in Moscow, Rodrigo de Lima Baena Soares. "By November 2022, our trade has risen to US$8.8 billion, a record number," the diplomat said during a webinar. Rodrigo de Lima Baena Soares was convinced that Brazil ...
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Investor optimism returns amid tourism recovery
The Investor Confidence Index (ICI) returned to the bullish zone last month amid optimism over the recovery of tourism and the domestic economy, but uncertainties related to US interest rate policy and global Covid-19 infections are still weighing on the outlook.
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Guests love trying to find the way in to the secret room of this New York loft-style apartment in central Wellington
It took our former chief censor and his partner 20 years to get around to making over their loft apartment: They went all out.
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Africa: Why Africa matters to the United States: Top 5 reasons
[Brookings] Washington, DC -- For years, U.S. engagement in Africa has emphasized poverty reduction, foreign aid, and addressing conflict and insecurity. While critically important, these priorities have not fully kept pace with dramatic changes occurring across the region, as Africa today has emerged as one of the world's premier destinations ...
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Fitch: foreign debt approval reduces uncertainty about Costa Rica
The approval of the legislative plenary of the bill that authorizes the government of Costa Rica to issue debt securities in the international market for US$5 billion, popularly known as "eurobonds", reduces uncertainty about the financing capacity in the next three years, says Fitch Ratings. In a statement issued this ...
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PTTEP plans $29bn in investments
PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP) has announced a five-year investment plan worth US$29 billion to boost national energy security and fight global warming.
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Tesouro Direto lança cadastro simplificado e investimento via Pix
A partir de hoje (7), os investidores do Tesouro Direto, programa de venda de títulos públicos a pessoas físicas, podem fazer um cadastro simplificado e quitar os investimentos via Pix. ...
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US Proposes Global Green Steel Club That Would Put Tariffs on China
A concept paper sent to the European Union suggests a new trade approach to tax metal made with higher carbon emissions in countries like China.
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US ambassador visits Coupang fulfillment center in Daegu
Coupang, the South Korean e-commerce giant, on Wednesday showcased the investments and innovations it made over the past decade at its Daegu fulfillment center, one of Asia's largest. The event was attended by US Ambassador Philip Goldberg and K
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Agronegócio prevê alta dos custos de produção no próximo ano
A Confederação da Agricultura e Pecuária do Brasil (CNA) prevê alta dos custos de produção do agronegócio em 2023. Para a entidade, o próximo ano será de desafios, tanto no ...
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Amendments to conditions of US F-16 sales to Türkiye removed from bill
Amendments introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives making sales of F-16 jets to Türkiye subject to conditions were removed in the final defense spending bill.
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Petrobras reduz preços da gasolina e do diesel para as distribuidoras
A Petrobras anunciou hoje (6), no Rio de Janeiro, que os preços médios de venda do diesel A e da gasolina A para as distribuidoras será reduzido a partir de ...
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Mercosur: Why Guedes’ unexpected support for Uruguay would have “short legs”
By Francisco Aldaya The Brazilian Ministry of Economy headed by Paulo Guedes has marked its differences in recent days with the position of the Foreign Ministry of his country, by supporting Uruguay’s initiative to seek trade agreements outside of Mercosur. However, for the Economist Intelligence Unit political scientist and analyst ...