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Nokia sues Amazon in US, India over video patents
01-11-2023 11:00
Finnish telecom giant Nokia said Tuesday it is suing Amazon in five global jurisdictions, including the United States and India, over patent infringements on video-related technologies.
US Fed likely to hold rates again despite strong economic growth
01-11-2023 10:11
The Federal Reserve is widely expected to announce Wednesday that it will keep interest rates at a 22-year high in a bid to tackle inflation without harming the buoyant US economy.
Global stocks mixed, yen falls ahead of Fed decision
01-11-2023 09:51
Global stocks were mixed Tuesday following uneven economic data while the yen tumbled against the dollar ahead of a Federal Reserve decision.
Targets to end fossil fuel at COP28 crucial: EU climate chief
01-11-2023 09:42
A demand for targets for the phase-out of fossil fuels in the final agreement of COP28 in Dubai is not frivolous but an urgent request backed by "crystal clear" science, Europe's climate commissioner told AFP on Tuesday.
Oil exec and climate champion? The man steering COP28
31-10-2023 12:36
The Emirati oil boss preparing to take the helm of UN climate talks said he is stunned to hear that environmentalists suspect him of duplicity on climate change.
COP28 faces debate over controversy-mired carbon credits
30-10-2023 15:37
Controversial credits bought by corporations to offset their carbon emissions will be in the spotlight at UN climate talks next month.
The Paris deal climate initiative that could escalate greenwashing
30-10-2023 15:28
Can a country well versed in reducing its greenhouse gas emissions "sell" its efforts to a bad actor? Critics fear Article Six of the Paris Agreement will mean an increase in greenwashing.
Heavy industry turns to carbon capture to clean up its act
30-10-2023 15:19
For decades heavy industry around Dunkirk in northern France has belched out millions of tonnes of climate-heating gases.
UK prepares to host global leaders' gathering on AI
30-10-2023 15:01
The UK government will welcome foreign political leaders, tech industry figures, academics and others this week for a two-day summit billed as the first of its kind on artificial intelligence (AI).
Messi assists Miami to big win over MLS champions LAFC
05-09-2023 10:59
Inter Miami delivered the most impressive win of their Lionel Messi era, 3-1 over Major League Soccer champions Los Angeles FC on Sunday, with two assists from the Argentine boosting their playoff hopes.
Qantas CEO steps down early as airline falls out of favour
05-09-2023 10:40
Qantas' veteran chief executive Alan Joyce announced his early retirement Tuesday, as Australia's once-loved national carrier faced searing criticism over price gouging and poor service.
Djokovic passes Gojo into US Open quarters
05-09-2023 08:00
Novak Djokovic swept past Croatia's Borna Gojo in straight sets on Sunday to book his place in the quarter-finals of the US Open.
Intel abandons $5.4 bn deal to buy Israel's Tower Semiconductor
17-08-2023 11:55
Intel Corporation has terminated a $5.4 billion deal to buy Tower Semiconductor in Israel after failing to get needed regulatory approval, the US chip maker announced Wednesday.
US Fed members disagreed over whether to raise rates, minutes show
17-08-2023 11:47
A couple of Federal Reserve officials would have backed pausing US interest rate hikes last month, but ultimately supported another increase to tackle high inflation, according to minutes of the meeting published Wednesday.
Barca coach Xavi banned two games for red card in season opener
17-08-2023 11:19
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez will serve a two-match suspension after being sent off in his team's La Liga season opener against Getafe, it was announced Wednesday.
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