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Iran Guards seize 'foreign tanker' accused of fuel smuggling
AFP, Published on 18/07/2019
» TEHRAN - Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Thursday they had detained a "foreign tanker" and its crew for allegedly smuggling fuel, the latest incident in a tense standoff in the Gulf.
Italian prosecutor grills German rescue ship captain over migrants
AFP, Published on 18/07/2019
» AGRIGENTO (ITALY) - German charity boat captain Carola Rackete, who sparked global headlines by forcibly docking in an Italian port with rescued migrants, was questioned by a Sicilian prosecutor on Thursday for allegedly aiding illegal immigration.
EU hits back at Boris Johnson's Brexit fish tale
AFP, Published on 18/07/2019
» LONDON - Brandishing a kipper at a packed campaign event, Boris Johnson railed against EU red tape he said was punishing the producer of the smoked fish -- but Brussels insisted any such regulations are actually British.
G7 ministers agree plan on digital tax but more work ahead
AFP, Published on 18/07/2019
» CHANTILLY, France: Ministers from G7 top economies on Thursday reached consensus on steps towards an accord on taxing digital giants, an issue that has divided the United States and its allies Britain and France.
Free MRT ride at 5 new stations for 2 months
Published on 18/07/2019
» Passengers will be allowed a free ride for two months on the MRT's new five-station stretch, starting July 29.
Greek island accused of abusing its star attraction: donkeys
Published on 18/07/2019
» With its picturesque cobblestone alleys, whitewashed villages and stunning sunsets, Santorini has long been revered as Greece's most iconic and photogenic island.
No-deal Brexit forecast to spark year-long UK recession
AFP, Published on 18/07/2019
» LONDON: Britain will slide into a year-long recession should it leave the European Union without a deal with Brussels, the government's official forecaster said Thursday.
EU fines Qualcomm €242m for 'predatory' pricing
AFP, Published on 18/07/2019
» BRUSSELS: The EU hit US chipmaking giant Qualcomm with an antitrust fine of €242 million Thursday, in another blow against a tech titan that is fighting competition battles in Asia and the United States.
FTI wants SSF waiver for workers
Published on 18/07/2019
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is calling for the Labour Ministry to waive the 5% contribution from insured workers to the Social Security Fund (SSF) for 6-12 months instead of increasing the daily minimum wage to 400 baht as promised during the election campaign.
Juventus make De Ligt world's most expensive defender
AFP, Published on 18/07/2019
» ROME - Dutch central defender Matthijs de Ligt, one of the most coveted young players in world football, signed Thursday for Juventus from Ajax for a fee of 75 million euros ($84.2 million) plus add ons.