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Russia
Wheels: In Russia, a Western Taste for High-End Auto Sales
Overall vehicle sales are down, but affluent Russians spur a demand for more expensive cars and Western-style dealerships.
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USA
Google launches counteroffensive in battle with EU
US tech group accuses commission of misunderstanding economics and law
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Russia USA
Steven Seagal given Russian citizenship by fellow black belt Vladimir Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin has granted Russian citizenship to bargain bucket DVD action movie fixture Steven Seagal, the Kremlin announced today. Best known for his portrayal of near-invulnerable characters in a series of B-list action movies, Seagal has long voiced his admiration for Russia and for Putin in particular, having previously ...
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Malta
Free bus rides and other economics student ideas
The possibility of providing free public transport to encourage commuters to swap their cars for buses will be one of several questions researched by economics students at the University of Malta this year. The research proposal, one of several presented by students at a seminar in Valletta this week, was prompted ...
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Cina
EU Commissioner apologises for 'slit eyes' comment which infuriated China
Germany's European commissioner apologised for offending China, gay people and French-speaking Belgians today as the EU executive tried to end days of scandalised commentary that might have jeopardised trade. Guenther Oettinger said in a statement released by the Commission that he now realised his remarks to a German business forum last ...
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Malta
Man pleads not guilty to shooting booted eagle
A 23-year-old Mosta man was today charged with having shot a booted eagle yesterday morning. A visibly restless and tearful Justin Chetcuti pleaded not guilty of the charges brought against him, in a court presided by magistrate Monica Vella. The accused, a self-employed plasterer, covered his face with a jacket blazer as ...
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Israele
Business in Brief: Leviathan partners see first-phase output capacity at 12 billion cubic meters
Spacecom expects $196 million payment for Amos 6 loss by November 24; CyberArk shares climb after strong third-quarter earnings; Teva Pharmaceuticals pushes the Tel Aviv market lower.
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Canada Francia Spagna
Haiti needs support to restore and rebuild health services after Hurricane Matthew
Source: World Health Organization, Pan American Health Organization Country: HaitiOf the 74 cholera and acute diarrhea treatment facilities in Haiti, 34 are fully functional, while 40 sustained various levels of damage.Port-au-Prince, Nov. 3, 2016 (PAHO/WHO)—Haiti needs support to restore and rebuild its health services at various levels, ranging from cholera treatment ...
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USA
Nearly 200,000 children without access to education in Chad's crisis areas
Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Country: ChadWhile the school year was officially launched on 15 September, the actual return to class has not occurred in the vast majority of schools due to teacher strikes and several structural problems. HIGHLIGHTS Nearly 200,000 children affected by crises remain without access to ...
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Kenya
Betrayal of Ruto is approaching
Even at my age, I still watch the cartoon characters Tom and Jerry. These two are forever in a world of hide and seek. They run through underground tunnels, ceiling boards and roofs looking for each other. Whoever is caught napping earns the wrath of his erstwhile partner in crime. ...