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WTO aiming to net fishing deal
AFP, Published on 23/11/2020
» GENEVA: Negotiations on banning billions of dollars in fisheries subsidies are coming to the crunch at the beleaguered World Trade Organization, with the deadline to net a deal fast approaching.
Pandemic gives fresh momentum to digital voice technology
AFP, Published on 10/05/2020
» WASHINGTON - In a world suddenly fearful of touch, voice technology is getting a fresh look.
France moves to salvage key nuclear reactor sector
AFP, Published on 05/06/2015
» PARIS - France faces a unique challenge as it moves to save nuclear reactor manufacturer Areva and salvage one of its world-class industries and jobs, while at same time reducing its own reliance on atomic power.
Ukraine extends truce with rebels after sealing EU pact
AFP, Published on 27/06/2014
» Ukraine's new leader extended a tenuous truce with pro-Moscow rebels on Saturday after signing a landmark EU deal on closer relations and possible future membership that drew immediate threats of retaliation by Russia.
Uruguay to make marijuana legal in trailblazing gamble
AFP, Published on 10/12/2013
» Uruguay is to give a green light Tuesday to making marijuana legal, in a social experiment that countries plagued by drug-related crime worldwide will watch.
Recession-hit Japanese economy shrinks again
AFP, Published on 14/02/2013
» Japan's economy shrank for a third quarter at the end of 2012, data showed Thursday, leaving it mired in recession owing to weak export demand, but analysts and the central bank eyed a rosier outlook.
Facebook hopes investors like first earnings
AFP, Published on 26/07/2012
» Facebook reports its first earnings as a public company on Thursday in an announcement that will be closely watched for signs of whether the social media giant can deliver on its financial promise.
US iPad owners tend to be older, have money
AFP, Published on 18/02/2012
» US owners of iPads tend to be older and richer than people who buy rival tablet computers, according to a study released on Friday by NPD Group.
S&P downgrades Nokia, citing dim outlook
AFP, Published on 02/08/2011
» Standard and Poor's on Tuesday became the latest ratings agency to downgrade mobile phone giant Nokia's rating, blaming the Finnish company's dismal sales and difficult strategic transition.