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California says new cars must be zero emission by 2035
AFP, Published on 26/08/2022
» LOS ANGELES: California ruled Thursday that all new cars sold in America's most populous state must be zero emission from 2035, in what was billed as a nation-leading step to slash the pollutants that cause global warming.
To encourage vaccinations, more US firms turn to incentives -- and threats
AFP, Published on 27/08/2021
» NEW YORK: In the wake of full US approval for the Pfizer/BioNTech anti-Covid vaccine this week, more and more American companies are looking at mandatory vaccinations for employees -- and customers.
Stock markets rebound on Trump health, stimulus hope
AFP, Published on 06/10/2020
» NEW YORK: Stock markets bounced back Monday as reports suggested US President Donald Trump's health had improved after being diagnosed with Covid-19, with traders also cheered by signs that lawmakers in Congress were edging towards agreeing on a new stimulus package.
Private pools, fancy meals in Phuket's 'gilded cage' quarantine
AFP, Published on 05/10/2020
» A private infinity pool, gourmet meals -- and two temperature checks a day. Welcome to five-star quarantine in Phuket, where well-heeled tourists can live in luxury while obeying some of the world's strictest anti-coronavirus measures.
Huge European rescue plans, vaccine hopes fuel virus optimism
AFP, Published on 19/05/2020
» WASHINGTON: A half-trillion-euro European fund laid out by France and Germany sparked optimism Monday about fighting economic fallout from the coronavirus, as did encouraging early results on vaccine research by a US biotech firm.
French carmaker to evacuate expats from virus-hit Chinese city
AFP, Published on 26/01/2020
» PARIS: French carmaker PSA on Saturday said it would repatriate expat staff from Wuhan as fears grew that more cases of coronavirus would be found in France.
UPS launches package delivery by drone
AFP, Published on 27/03/2019
» WASHINGTON: American delivery giant UPS on Tuesday launched the first authorized use of unmanned drones to transport packages to recipients.
Italian media, politicians hail Marchionne as Fiat era ends
AFP, Published on 23/07/2018
» ROME: Italian media and politicians Sunday saluted Sergio Marchionne, who has stepped down after 14 years heading auto giant Fiat as he is suffering with serious health problems believed to be life-threatening.
Asian markets mostly up after China easing
AFP, Published on 31/03/2015
» Asian markets mostly rose Tuesday after China's decision to ease mortgage rules fuelled hopes for further stimulus measures, but afternoon profit-taking pared a morning rally, with Tokyo and Shanghai ending more than one percent lower.
Swiss central bank under fire as franc move wreaks havoc
AFP, Published on 16/01/2015
» Switzerland's central bank came under fire at home and abroad Friday after scrapping efforts to stop the overheated franc rising, throwing global markets into chaos and bankrupting several foreign exchange traders.