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Giappone
Firm debuts solar-panel sidewalks in Idaho town, hopes for U.S. road grants
Scott Brusaw has a vision for the nation’s roads. He believes the solar-powered glass pavers his company makes could transform thousands of miles of pavement into a new energy source. His business, Solar Roadways, recently unveiled its first public installation, in a downtown plaza in this northern Idaho resort town. ...
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USA
As Mosul offensive launches, concern for the safety of 1.5 million Iraqis grows
Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Country: IraqFamilies are at risk of being caught in cross-fire, targeted by snipers, held under siege or used as human shields. Thousands fear expulsion or being trapped between the fighting lines. I am extremely concerned for the safety of up to 1.5 million ...
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Malta
Salesman, promoter… and broker?
It is not unusual for presidents or prime ministers to try and attract foreign investment for their country when on official visits abroad. It is part of their job, which is why they often take trade and investment missions with them. Prime Minister Joseph Muscat does it regularly, as did ...
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Cina
Crown Resorts staff detained in China
Shares in James Packer’s Australian group fall 10% as Beijing clamps down on marketing of gambling
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Regno Unito
UK looks at paying EU billions after Brexit
Plan would let finance sector keep single-market access
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Taiwan
Formosa makes it a clean sweep
The fourth and final round of races from the MTB XC National Points Series, sponsored by Magri Cycles, was held recently with top contender Maurice Formosa sealing the major title after winning the stage in Selmun. With pre-race briefing and safety checks concluded, all 20 riders in the two categories – ...
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USA
What RBA isn’t telling you about housing
THE Reserve Bank seems to think housing is a smaller danger to the economy than in the past. But there’s something they’re not telling us.
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USA
Leading New York Law Firms Lag in Including Women and Minorities
Some of the nation’s most profitable firms were required for the first time to complete a benchmarking survey to give a better picture of their makeup.
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USA Kenya Etiopia
Listen to my side as well, Machar tells Kenyan MPs
After surviving 37 days on the run with South Sudan government soldiers shooting and detonating bombs at him, former vice president Riek Machar is appealing to Kenyan MPs not to condemn him unheard. Machar is in South Africa, from where he said in a telephone interview that the most important ...
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Kenya
Kenya: AFC waives interest on farmers' loans
The Agriculture Finance Corporation (AFC) has waived interest on loans owed by wheat and barley farmers.