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China’s retail sales unexpectedly fall as consumer caution prevails

China’s retail sales slipped in July, dashing expectations for a modest rise, as consumers in the world’s second-largest economy failed to shake off wariness about…

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UN chief hopes Israel-UAE deal can help two-state solution

UNUnited Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Thursday he hoped the Israel-UAE deal can help realize a two-state solution with the Palestinians for peace in the…

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Impossible Foods raises $200 million in fresh funding

Plant-based burger maker Impossible Foods said on Thursday it secured $200 million in funding, less than six months after it raised the largest investment ever…

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Belarus Nobel-prize winner tells Lukashenko: ’Leave before it’s too late’

Svetlana Alexievich warns of ‘civil war’ after unrest that followed Sunday’s disputed election result. Belarusian Nobel prize-winning writer Svetlana Alexievich has condemned police violence against…

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Wind and solar power at record high in 2020, coal dips: analysis

Wind and solar produced a record 10 percent of global electricity in the first half of 2020 as the world’s coal plant fleet ran at…

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China launches ’Clean Plate’ campaign against food waste

Chinese President Xi stressed the need to maintain a sense of ’crisis’ around food. China has stepped up measures to reduce food waste, after President…

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Real Life Heroes: on a journey towards quality healthcare

In the remote Lamu region, on the northeast coast of Kenya, quality healthcare is hard to come by. Every month, medical staff from Safari Doctors,…

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COVID-19: How the pandemic is affecting the European class of 2020’s first job chances

  Europe’s class of 2020 are an unlucky bunch, with cancelled graduations, final exams turned on their heads, and end-of-year parties scrapped because of the…

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EUR 128m EU funding for coronavirus research projects

The European Commission announced EUR 128 million of EU funding Tuesday for 23 new research projects involving 347 research teams from 40 countries in response…

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Airbnb backs OECD approach to digital services tax

Home rental startup Airbnb said on Wednesday it supported the development of a digital services tax regime being discussed by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation…

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Who is Kamala Harris?

Ms Harris, 55, dropped out of the presidential race in December after failing in her bid to win the Democratic nomination. She repeatedly clashed with…

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Coronavirus: New Zealand prepares for new lockdown

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has said she is working on targeted economic relief for Auckland in case restrictions last longer. She also warned the country’s…

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O2: Ultrafast 5G technology to play ’huge role’ in building greener economy

5G mobile technology will play a critical role in greening the UK’s economy after the pandemic, delivering sizeable reductions in carbon emissions that will steer…

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Guterres pledges continued UN support for Lebanon ‘in every possible way’

The United Nations and humanitarian partners are working around the clock to support and mobilize emergency assistance in the aftermath of the deadly explosion in…

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Chinese firms that fail U.S. accounting standards to be delisted as of 2022: Mnuchin

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Monday said companies from China and other countries that do not comply with accounting standards will be delisted from…

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US considers barring citizens entry if they are suspected to have Covid-19

The administration of US President Donald Trump is considering a measure to block US citizens and permanent residents from returning home if they are suspected…

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How LGBT+ issues became a flashpoint in Poland

LGBT+ rights have become a flashpoint in Poland, pitching the conservative government against gay, bisexual and transgender activists. On Friday, 48 people were arrested at…

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Personal connections key to climate adaptation

Connections with friends and family are key to helping communities adapt to the devastating impact of climate change on their homes and livelihoods, a new…

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UK says illegal migrant crossings from France are unacceptable

Illegal migrant crossing from France to Britain are unacceptable so there needs to be action to prevent smugglers from exploiting people who risk the perilous…

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Reusable coffee cups are back, says Starbucks

Starbucks has confirmed it will accept reusable coffee cups at its outlets across Europe, as coronavirus lockdowns ease across the continent. The company announced late…

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