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October 15, 2020, Thursday
World experiencing worst recessions since Great Depression due to Covid: WB
World Bank President David Malpass said that given the extent of the economic contraction, there was a rising risk of disruptive ...
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September 23, 2020, Wednesday
UK's Boris Johnson urges 'spirit of togetherness' to combat coronavirus
Boris Johnson appealed for resolve and a spirit of togetherness through the winter as he unveiled new restrictions on everyday ...
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September 11, 2020, Friday
Japanese ship operator to pay $9 million over Mauritius oil spill
The Japanese operator of a bulk carrier that caused a widespread oil spill off the coast of Mauritius said it will provide $9 ...
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June 12, 2020, Friday
Covid-19: USA Cycling announces long team for delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics
The governing body revealed the names of 38 riders who could eventually compete in Tokyo in road racing, mountain biking and ...
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June 11, 2020, Thursday
$10 trn spent to combat coronavirus pandemic, far more needed: IMF
New estimates suggested that up to 100 million people could fall into extreme poverty as a result of the crisis, IMF Managing ...
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June 11, 2020, Thursday
Surgeons led by Indian-origin doctor transplant lungs on Covid-19 patient
The patient, who has not been publicly identified, was on immunosuppressant medication for a previous condition when she ...
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June 11, 2020, Thursday
World Coronavirus Dispatch: EU slams China over fake Covid-19 info
Cases in US cross two million as infections rise in at least 20 states, Amazon, Ebay ordered to stop shipping unproven Covid ...
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May 22, 2020, Friday
'The end of Hong Kong'? China's new plan for the region has Trump fuming
China's action could spark fresh protests in Hong Kong, which enjoys many freedoms not allowed on the mainland
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May 21, 2020, Thursday
World coronavirus dispatch: The pathogen is changing in unknown ways
From first execution in US since the coronavirus outbreak, to what Facebook is doing to get people to workplace, and how to ...
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July 29, 2019, Monday
Floods and landslides claim 113 lives in Nepal again
Floods and landslides claim 113 lives in Nepal, 38 people missing
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June 09, 2018, Saturday
Disney animation chief John Lasseter quits amid scandal over unwanted hugs
The Oscar-winning filmmaker and senior executive conceded when the scandal broke that he had been "falling short" in ensuring a ...
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June 09, 2018, Saturday
Russia, China join forces to make next-generation nuclear reactors
China's nuclear industry has grown from its experience importing technology sold by foreign companies hoping to benefit from ...
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June 08, 2018, Friday
Germany, South Africa among 5 new UN Security Council members
All but three of the 193 UN member states cast paper ballots. Germany and the Dominican Republic each obtained 184 votes. South ...
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June 06, 2018, Wednesday
Gender inequality in pay costs $160 trillion annually across 141 countries
In fact, in low- and lower-middle income countries, women account for a third or less of human capital wealth
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June 05, 2018, Tuesday
Ex-SoftBank COO Nikesh Arora awarded $128 mn to lead Palo Alto networks
Arora, who spent two years at SoftBank Group Corp. as founder Masayoshi Son's No. 2, became Japan's best-compensated public ...
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June 02, 2018, Saturday
Facebook, Apple and Amazon set new records on NYSE as tech stocks shine
Apple, Netflix and Amazon also notched milestones on Friday as tech led the broader market gains
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June 02, 2018, Saturday
Bitter rivalries may spawn awkwards moments for moguls attending Sun Valley
Deal combatants from Fox, Disney and Comcast may all be there
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May 24, 2018, Thursday
US President Donald Trump cancels meeting with North Korea's Kim Jong Un
Trump cancelled June 12 Singapore meet hours after North Korea carried out what it said is the demolition of its nuclear test
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May 24, 2018, Thursday
India rises a notch to 44th on competitiveness index, US tops list
IMD measures a country's competitiveness based on its performance on four key pillars - economy, government efficiency, business ...
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May 22, 2018, Tuesday
Trump says Singapore summit with Kim Jong-un 'may not work out for June 12
Moon's visit to the White House -- three weeks ahead of Trump's scheduled June 12 summit in Singapore with Kim -- comes amid ...
