Iraqi archaeologist, museums champion, dies at 80
An Iraqi archaeologist, who lent her expertise to rebuilding the National Museum's collection after it was looted in 2003, has died at the age of 80.
Archaeology
Jan 20, 2019
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France nears implementation of digital tax
France will push ahead with its own tax on large internet and technology companies by introducing a bill that would be retroactive to January 1, its finance minister said Sunday.
Internet
Jan 20, 2019
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Chips are down for online gamblers as US moves toward new ban
US authorities have begun an effort to ban all forms of internet gambling, reversing course from a 2011 decision and imperiling a burgeoning online wagering sector in several American states.
Internet
Jan 20, 2019
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France pushes Japan to accept Renault-Nissan merger: reports
Japanese media reported Sunday that France wants a merger between Renault and Nissan following the arrest of former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn, but according to France's economy minister changing the current set-up is "not ...
Automotive
Jan 20, 2019
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Coffee clash brewing in China: startup Luckin takes on Starbucks
When Starbucks came to China two decades ago it promised to open a new store every 15 hours. Now a homegrown rival, Luckin Coffee, plans to build a high tech-driven shop every three and a half hours to dethrone the US giant.
Business
Jan 20, 2019
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'World's oldest man' dies in Japan at 113
"World's oldest man" Masazo Nonaka, who was born just two years after the Wright brothers launched humanity's first powered flight, died on Sunday aged 113, Japanese media said.
Social Sciences
Jan 20, 2019
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