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Uber's Growth Slows as It Diversifies Business Ahead of IPO
Uber released financial statements on Wednesday showing slowed growth and greater losses while the company continues to invest in food delivery, freight, and electric bikes.
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David Hockney's iconic painting sells for record $90.3 million
David Hockey's "Portrait of an artist (Pool with Two Figures)" became the world's most expensive painting by a living artist on Thursday, after it was sold in New York for a record $90.3 million (€79.5 million). It was acquired after...
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Europe briefing: 5 stories to know about today
1) Hurricane Florence life-threatening storm surge Hurricane-force winds caused by Florence hit the North Carolina outer banks and coastal southeastern North Carolina, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said Friday, adding that...
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Euro area unemployment rate lowest since 2008
Unemployment in the Euro area is at its lowest level since 2008 according to Eurostat. The rate fell to 8.5% in April from an upwardly revised 8.6% in March. Greece, Spain and Italy recorded the highest rates of unemployment while the...
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Accepting bitcoin
Nader Marzouk of restaurant Figures on accepting bitcoin as payment for bills
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Eurozone economy starts 2017 robustly
The eurozone economy started the year with robust growth according to preliminary estimates from the European statistics agency Eurostat. Setting the stage for a strong 2017, gross domestic product in the 19-countries that make up the...
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HRW Director Andrew Stroehlein Breaks Down the Trump Effect Overseas
Human Rights Watch discusses how the Trump effect has affected countries and politics overseas.
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New British law could be major boost in womens’ fight to close gender pay gap
A new British law is coming into force that could provide a significant boost for those campaigning for more gender pay equality. Thousands of UK employers are now obliged to record the figures for their workforce’s pay, showing the...
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Hollande’s economic record as mediocre as his presidency
When Francois Hollande and the Socialists returned to power in 2012 they promised an antidote to the free-borrowing and spending Nicolas Sarkozy, and economic policies that would revive the jobs market, among other things. Now heading...
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US Q3 GDP growth beats estimates
The third quarter has seen faster than expected GDP growth in the USA, the Commerce department revising its figures up from 2.9 to 3.2%, the best in two years. Consumer spending and a surge in soybean exports after poor harvests in...
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Italian GDP growth revised up
Solid domestic demand saw Italian growth rebound in Q3, and the figures for previous quarters were also revised upwards. GDP rose by 0.3% in Q3 quarter-on-quarter, but a full one percent year-on-year. revised up a tenth of a point. It is...
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UK borrowing falls unexpectedly but debt remains high
There is some good news for Britain’s Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond ahead of his first Autumn Statement. According to official figures, a record amount of corporation tax income in October meant the UK government borrowed...
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Italy may miss fiscal targets: EU
Italy’s budget may not meet EU fiscal targets, according to the bloc’s executive body. The European Commission wants Rome to explain why it expects to have a higher than expected budget deficit of 2.7 percent of GDP next year. “We...
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Brussels and Apple trade claims over Irish tax row
The verbal sparring continues between Brussels and Apple over the 13 billion euro tax bill the European Commission has ruled it must pay to the Irish government. Apple’s Chief Executive Tim Cook has disputed the tax figures presented by...
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Liberals Deliver Missing Budget Data
The Liberal Government has finally handed over data requested by the federal budget watchdog. But the numbers raise questions about a drop in spending on middle class programs.
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Rundown Vancouver house selling for $2.4M
An 86-year-old home on Vancouver's west side, recently listed for just under $2.4 million, has raised the ire of the online world as yet another example of the region's skyrocketing house prices.
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S Jaishankar On CAA Row: 'Persecuted Hindu minorities can go to only one country...'
Dr. S Jaishankar, India's External Affairs Minister, was honored with the 'Reformer of the Year' accolade by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at the ET Awards 2023. Renowned as the Oscars of the business world, these awards celebrate...
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Lego mosaics promote learning, fun during African Heritage Month
It's African Heritage Month in Nova Scotia and one Halifax library is using Lego to honour prominent African figures. The Captain William Spry Library held two sessions earlier this month so people could try their hand at building...
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What Meets the Eye: Giacometti's artistic genius showcased at major exhibition in Denmark
The expansive showcase offers an in-depth exploration of the renowned 20th century Swiss artist's work, spanning sculpture, painting, graphics, and drawing.
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Jersey Proud: New World War I memorial created in New Jersey
The memorial has been the singular occupation of renowned sculptor Sabin Howard, who was commissioned to create the memorial nine years ago.
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Union Budget 2024: Sitharaman Aims at Fiscal Consolidation Amidst Growth Focus, Mixed Reactions to 5.8% Fiscal Deficit
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reveals the Union Budget, focusing on infrastructure, healthcare, education, and income tax. The Interim Budget 2024 holds significance as the Modi government aims to sustain GDP growth while managing...
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Budget 2024: Mixed reactions as Tharoor criticizes lack of substance, Scindia hails it as historic
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor criticizes the Union Budget, highlighting its brevity, lack of concrete implementation plans, and reliance on vague language. Tharoor notes a significant drop in foreign investment, challenging the budget's...
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“Rhetorical language, disappointing…” Shashi Tharoor on FM Sitharaman’s Interim Budget speech
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor expressed his concern about the Interim Budget in Delhi on February 01 saying that the speech of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was the most disappointing in various terms. "It was one of the shortest...
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Israel's disinformation campaign: Still no evidence of Israeli gov’t allegations
Israeli government tries to deflect responsibility, and sow doubt as it seeks to define the narrative in the war on Gaza.