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EU files antitrust charges against Google, opens Android probe

EU files antitrust charges against Google, opens Android probe

The European Union accused Google on Wednesday of cheating competitors by distorting Internet search results in favour of its Google…
Obama to remove Cuba from terror blacklist

Obama to remove Cuba from terror blacklist

US President Barack Obama has agreed to take Cuba off a list of state sponsors of terrorism, the White House…
Israel happy at compromise deal on Iran between Congress-Obama-minister

Israel happy at compromise deal on Iran between Congress-Obama-minister

Israel is pleased at a compromise deal on Iran achieved between the United States Congress and the administration of President…
Unidentified man sets fire to mosque in Germany

Unidentified man sets fire to mosque in Germany

An unidentified man has set fire to the Sultan Ahmed Mosque in the city of North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany.
Oil above $58 on US shale report, Mideast tension

Oil above $58 on US shale report, Mideast tension

Crude oil rose on Tuesday after a forecast that US shale oil output would record its first monthly decline in…
Al Shabaab militants attack Somali government building, at least 10 dead

Al Shabaab militants attack Somali government building, at least 10 dead

Al Shabaab Islamist militants attacked a government building housing two ministries in the Somali capital on Tuesday, setting off two…
UN seminar links surge in capital punishment with terrorism

UN seminar links surge in capital punishment with terrorism

The United Nations has linked the rise in the implementation of capital punishment to a surge in terrorism, noting that…
Sources: Egypt’s Midor refinery seeks $400 million via IPO

Sources: Egypt’s Midor refinery seeks $400 million via IPO

 Egypt's state-owned Middle East Oil Refinery (Midor) seeks to raise $400 million with an initial public offering (IPO) in the…
Indonesian Islamic parties seek ban on alcohol consumption

Indonesian Islamic parties seek ban on alcohol consumption

Two Islamic parties have proposed legislation that would ban all consumption of alcoholic drinks and bring jail terms of up…
Activists: Tobacco company could win lawsuit against Uruguay

Activists: Tobacco company could win lawsuit against Uruguay

Activists leading a campaign in support of Uruguay's anti-smoking drive have warned that tobacco giant Philip Morris International could end…
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