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Kia signs PBV deal with DHL Korea
South Korean automaker Kia Corporation, part of Hyundai Motor Group, has announced it has signed an agreement to supply battery-powered…
Susan Darwin
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Better Cotton roadmap to drive Uzbekistan cotton production
The roadmap is intended to boost the production of sustainable cotton in the Uzbekistan, which is one of the world’s largest cotton…
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Neoen secures 164MWp solar and agrisolar projects in France
French renewable energy developer Neoen has secured seven solar and 'agrisolar' projects totalling 164MWp in the latest round of tenders…
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Dozens killed in Damascus, Lebanon, Gaza as Israel ramps up strikes
A total of 20 people were killed and 21 others injured in Israeli airstrikes in and near the Syrian capital Damascus, as Israel launched…
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‘Christians United for Israel’ celebrates election results and calls for action
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Members of a group called “Christians United for Israel” say they are pleased with the outcome of the…
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China retail sales pick up speed, beat forecasts in October
Chinese policymakers are grappling with slumping domestic consumption (STR) China's retail sales last month grew at their fastest clip…
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Russian drone attack on Odessa kills one as NATO urges more aid
A massive Russian drone attack on the Ukrainian port city of Odessa on Thursday evening left one woman dead and at least two injured,…
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The missing puzzle piece in India’s child stunting crisis
Decades of caste discrimination have contributed to India having higher levels of child stunting rates than across Sub-Saharan Africa, new…
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Australia's Woolworths, Coles to defend lawsuit over discounts
(Reuters) -Woolworths and Coles Group said on Friday they would defend class action proceedings commenced by a law firm in Australia's…
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Germany's federal court to rule on 'river to the sea' slogan
Germany's Federal Court of Justice is to decide whether the controversial pro-Palestinian slogan "From the river to the sea, Palestine…
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Brazil launches a G20 social summit to highlight needs of low-income people
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil launched what it called a social summit Thursday ahead of next week's Group of 20 meeting of top economies,…
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Japanese politician apologizes for proposing marriage ban for women older than 25
[Source] Naoki Hyakuta, the leader of Japan’s Conservative Party, stirred controversy on Friday by suggesting that women should be barred…
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SpaceX sparks Taiwanese anger over supplier relocation request
Controversial move: Taiwan's Economic Affairs Minister JW Kuo acknowledged the government is closely monitoring the situation, noting that…
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French Senate rejects bill to ban under-16s from attending bullfights
France's upper house of parliament on Thursday rejected a bill to ban children under 16 from attending bullfights, which has sparked…
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South Africa cuts supplies to thousands of illegal miners hiding underground
An estimated 4,000 illegal gold miners are hiding underground in South Africa after the government cut off food and water in an effort to…
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EU Commission takes Germany to court over capital gains tax deferral
A flag of the Bundesliga club FC St. Pauli hangs on a balcony of an old apartment building in the St. Pauli district. The European…
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Campbell Gray and Valor Hospitality collaborate on Middle East hotel development
Campbell Gray Hotels & Resorts has partnered with full-service hotel management company Valor Hospitality Partners to develop luxury…
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‘I blame the Church for my brother’s death’ - Zimbabwe anger over child abuser
The sister of a 16-year-old boy who drowned while swimming naked at a Christian holiday camp in Zimbabwe run by child abuser John Smyth…
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New storms hit parts of Spain, but comparatively mild so far
Storms in Spain have again brought heavy rain and strong winds, just a fortnight after the disastrous floods that killed at least 224…
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Spain flood epicentre survives fresh rain alert
Spain's traumatised Valencia region emerged unscathed from an urgent rain alert on Thursday, two weeks after the country's deadliest…
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Levi’s Launches Alexa-Powered Fit Guide
Levi’s and Amazon are entering a new chapter in their relationship. This week in Germany the denim giant launched the Levi’s Jeans Fit…
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A Russian man stands treason trial on charges he filmed military equipment for Ukraine
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian man faced trial on Thursday on charges of high treason for a video he had allegedly sent to Ukraine's security…
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Proton inaugurates assembly plant in Egypt
Malaysia’s first national car company, Proton Holdings, celebrated the completion of a new vehicle assembly plant in Egypt this week,…
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French weapons used in Sudan war despite UN arms embargo - Amnesty
French military technology is being used in Sudan's brutal civil war in violation of a UN arms embargo, rights organisation Amnesty…