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Canada’s hotel development pipeline surges
The latest data from Lodging Econometrics (LE) for the third quarter of 2024 highlights an unprecedented expansion in Canada's hotel…
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Ethiopia bans imports of gas-powered private vehicles, but the switch to electric is a bumpy ride
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — As the price of fuel soared in Ethiopia earlier this year, Awgachew Seleshi decided to buy an electric car.…
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Politicians not ambitious enough to save nature, say scientists
Scientists say there has been an alarming lack of progress in saving nature as the UN biodiversity summit, COP 16, draws to a close. The…
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Volkswagen aims to cut worker anniversary bonuses amid pay dispute
Anniversary bonus payments to long-time Volkswagen employees are among the many pay perks company bosses want to slash as part of deep…
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Hassana, EIG sign MOU for energy transition projects in Middle East
Hassana Investment Company and EIG have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to work together on infrastructure and energy…
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Japan's rising minimum wage likely to push up inflation, BOJ says
By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan's rising minimum wage is likely to push up inflation mainly through higher services prices, the…
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China new home prices grow slightly faster in Oct, private survey shows
BEIJING (Reuters) - Prices of new homes in China rose at a faster pace in October, traditionally a peak season for house hunting, a…
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Historic moment for Volkswagen: Automaker plans to close ‘at least’ 3 German plants and cut thousands of jobs
Volkswagen plans to close “at least” three factories in Germany, lay off tens of thousands of staff and downsize remaining plants in the…
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Navigating France’s new packaging laws
The regulatory landscape around packaging in France has undergone transformative changes in recent years. Three key legislative pieces—the…
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Born in France but searching for a future in Africa
Menka Gomis was born in France but has decided his future lies in Senegal, where his parents were born. The 39-year-old is part of an…
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Officials rally behind Ontario man who was told to 'go back to India' in viral video
[Source] Canadian officials have expressed support for a man of Indian descent after a woman was filmed demanding that he “go back to…
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Mozambique country profile
Mozambique, which gained independence from Portugal in 1975, is still suffering from the effects of a 16-year civil war that ended in…
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10 Largest Cities in Canada by Population and by Land Area
Canada’s a big country — like, really big. And with all that space, it’s no wonder there are some pretty massive cities to go along with…
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She connected on Instagram with a guy who lived in another country. Then they decided to meet up
Amanda Boyce stumbled across Sunil Rajput’s Instagram profile by accident. Sitting in her home in Brisbane, Australia, Amanda was…
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Indonesia country profile
Spread across a chain of thousands of islands between Asia and Australia, Indonesia has the world's largest Muslim population and South…
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China bridge demolitions misrepresented in posts about N.Korea destroying links with South
Screenshot of the false X post, captured on October 24, 2024 The same video was also shared on TikTok and its Chinese version, Douyin. It…
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After Indian immigrant employee found dead in Walmart oven, Sikh community supports family
The Sikh community in Halifax, Canada is rallying around the family of Gursimran Kaur, a 19-year-old Walmart employee who was found dead…
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Apple Hires 400 New Workers For Retail Stores As It Looks To Ramp Up India Presence
This story was first published on the Benzinga India portal. Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is planning to hire 400 new employees for its upcoming…
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Sea snake image taken from diving school's post about Malaysia, not South Korea
Screenshot of the false claim shared on Facebook. Captured October 18, 2024 Identical claims were shared on Facebook here, here and here.…
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Beyond Business: How Mira Tzur is Shaping the Future of Entrepreneurship
“Everything changes, yet somehow remains the same. Inevitably, we are reminded that the present moment is all we truly have," a…
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Argentina's economic activity contracts less than expected in August
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Argentina's economic activity grew 0.2% in August from July and fell less than expected from a year ago in the…
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Apple CEO Reaffirms Commitment to China Investment in Meeting with Tech Minister
Following a meeting with Jin Zhuanglong, Minister of Industry and Information Technology, Apple (AAPL, Financials) CEO Tim Cook promised…
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Nigeria drops charges against Binance cryptocurrency boss
Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency has dropped a money-laundering case against a top cryptocurrency executive to allow him to get medical…
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South Africans shocked by Siya and Rachel Kolisi’s divorce
South African rugby star Siya Kolisi and his wife Rachel have announced their divorce after more than a decade together, leaving their…