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Samsung beats Apple in Japan
Fri, Aug 31, 2012
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Samsung has won the latest court battle in the international legal tussle with rival Apple over smartphones and computer tablets. A court in Japan…
Time for tough talk as EU summit to hash out budget deal begins
Thu, Feb 7, 2013
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It was all smiles as German Chancellor Angela Merkel watched a football friendly between her country and France with French President Francois Hollande – but will the mood be carried into Thursday’s EU summit? The issue of cuts to the EU budget is dividing the two – with Hollande vowing to protect European spending and Merkel pushing for a bigger reduction. At the previous summit in November, President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy suggested a budget of 973 billion euros, 25 billion less
Time for tough talk as EU summit to hash out budget deal begins
Thu, Feb 7, 2013
1:10 | 17 views
It was all smiles as German Chancellor Angela Merkel watched a football friendly between her country and France with French President Francois Hollande – but will the mood be carried into Thursday’s EU summit? The issue of cuts to the EU budget is dividing the two – with Hollande vowing to protect European spending and Merkel pushing for a bigger reduction. At the previous summit in November, President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy suggested a budget of 973 billion euros, 25 billion less
Steelworkers clash with police in France
Thu, Feb 7, 2013
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In France, hundreds of steel workers scuffled with police near the European Parliament in Strasbourg. They are angry at plans to lay off workers at several Arcelor Mittal plants across the country. Missiles were thrown and the police responded with tear gas and pepper spray. At least one protestor has been taken to hospital.
John Kerry vows to keep the US on world stage
Thu, Feb 7, 2013
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New Secretary of State John Kerry has vowed that the US will not retreat from the world stage due to budget constraints or the complexity of global challenges. Kerry spoke after his symbolic swearing in by Vice President Joe Biden. He succeeds Hillary Clinton in the role.
Classic cars go under the hammer in Paris
Thu, Feb 7, 2013
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The grandeur of Paris’ Grand Palais has almost been outranked by a display of classic vehicles that are up for auction. Lots range from the aeroplane that featured in the film “Out of Africa” to a 1931 type 54 Bugatti which won the Monza Grand Prix and is expected to fetch up to 3.5 million euros.
Irish parliament passes emergency bank legislation
Thu, Feb 7, 2013
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The Irish parliament has passed emergency legislation to allow for the liquidation of the former Anglo Irish bank. It is part of a deal with the European Central Bank to improve the terms of Ireland’s banking debt. The bill was passed quickly as news of the planned liquidation had leaked into the public domain.
Tunisia reels in shock after politician's killing
Thu, Feb 7, 2013
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Bystanders looked on with shock and dismay at the bullet-ridden car in which Tunisian politician Chokri Belaid was fatally wounded. It is clear whoever carried out this attack did their best to make sure their victim did not survive. “After the revolution we thought life would be great,” commented one young man ruefully, “but sadly what we have got today is a power struggle which is leading to murder. Either the government or the opposition could be behind this.” “I am really sad for Tunisia and everyo