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US surgeon general seeks cancer warnings for alcoholic drinks
Reuters, Published on 03/01/2025
» WASHINGTON - Alcoholic drinks should carry a warning about cancer risks on their labels, the US Surgeon General said on Friday, in a move that could signal a shift towards more aggressive tobacco-style regulation for the sector.
US conservatives boycott Bud Light after transgender partnership
AFP, Published on 20/04/2023
» WASHINGTON - The popular US beer Bud Light has long carved out an all-American brand for itself -- finding success in its ubiquity by being available in seemingly any bar, yet establishing a niche along the way with patriotic cultural conservatives.
Brewer AB InBev cheers best quarter of the year
AFP, Published on 27/10/2022
» BRUSSELS - The world's top brewer AB InBev said Thursday that it enjoyed its best quarter of the year as sales volumes rose, triggering a jump in profits.
Sweden parties agree to form govt with far-right backing
AFP, Published on 14/10/2022
» STOCKHOLM - Three Swedish right-wing parties will build a minority government with the unprecedented backing of the far-right Sweden Democrats, the parties said Friday, unveiling plans for new nuclear reactors and a crime and immigration crackdown.
Germany serves up Covid jabs in the company canteen
AFP, Published on 23/05/2021
» HANAU, Germany: It's well before midday but chemical technician trainer Ralf Scharf is already heading to the company canteen. And lunch is the last thing on his mind.
EU holds virus talks as Pfizer says vaccine 94% effective
AFP, Published on 25/02/2021
» BRUSSELS - EU leaders met Thursday under the spectre of Europe's sluggish vaccine drive as Pfizer said its Covid jab proved 94 percent effective, raising hopes for mass immunisation campaigns to help end the pandemic.
Vietnam’s new drunk-driving law slashes beer sales
Bloomberg News, Published on 21/01/2020
» HANOI: Vietnam’s new get-tough-on-drunk-driving law is reining in one of the world’s fastest-growing beer markets.
Generation healthy: alcoholic seltzer craze sweeps US
AFP, Published on 15/09/2019
» NEW YORK - Health-conscious American millennials have found their drink of choice: alcoholic carbonated water that is lower in calories and carbs than beer and wine.
US-Colombian billionaire buys 20% of top Bordeaux vineyard
AFP, Published on 07/09/2018
» BORDEAUX: An American-Colombian billionaire may soon be one of the world's most popular dinner hosts.