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Why anti-competitive probe into tech giants could spell trouble for Apple and its App Store

Why anti-competitive probe into tech giants could spell trouble for Apple and its App Store

If the coronavirus pandemic has shown us anything, it’s just how much people depend on a few large technology companies. The use of mobile apps and web services has increased significantly in recent years, as…

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A skin-eating fungus from Europe could decimate Appalachia’s salamanders – but researchers are working to prevent an outbreak

A skin-eating fungus from Europe could decimate Appalachia’s salamanders – but researchers are working to prevent an outbreak

The Southern Appalachian mountains are a global biodiversity hot spot for salamanders. Dr. Deb Miller and Dr. Matt Gray lead the Amphibian Disease Laboratory at the University of Tennessee and are looking at various strategies…

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IMF Media Center : IMF Bi-weekly Press Briefing

IMF Media Center : IMF Bi-weekly Press Briefing

Responding to a question about the timeline of the process, Mr. Rice reminded reporters that “This process is prerogative of the IMF Executive Board. I say that to distinguish from being a decision from IMF…

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Karen Rot-Münstermann prend la tête du Dpt de l’évaluation indépendante du développement de la BAD

Karen Rot-Münstermann prend la tête du Dpt de l’évaluation indépendante du développement de la BAD

(BANQUE AFRICAINE DE DEVELOPPEMENT) – La Banque africaine de développement a le plaisir d’annoncer la nomination de Karen ROT-MÜNSTERMANN au poste d’Évaluatrice générale par intérim du Département de l’évaluation indépendante du développement au sein de…

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controverse autour de l’acquisition d’AirtelTigo par le gouvernement

controverse autour de l’acquisition d’AirtelTigo par le gouvernement

(Agence Ecofin) – Au Ghana, le député Ras Mubarak du NDC exige de la transparence du gouvernement sur l’acquisition d’AirtelTigo. Membre de la Commission parlementaire des communications, il  multiplie les sorties dans la presse pour…

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Uneven U.S. job market recovery points to need for focused fiscal aid By Reuters

Uneven U.S. job market recovery points to need for focused fiscal aid By Reuters

2/2 © Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Job seekers prepare for career fair to open at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey 2/2 By Jonnelle Marte and Ann Saphir NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – The big…

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Oil Ends Volatile Week Facing Challenges to Come As Biden Takes Election Lead By Investing.com

Oil Ends Volatile Week Facing Challenges to Come As Biden Takes Election Lead By Investing.com

© Reuters. By Barani Krishnan Investing.com – Oil prices fell on the day and rebounded on the week, exhibiting volatility unsurprising for the world’s most politically-sensitive commodity as Democrat Joe Biden appeared on his way…

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Job policies that offer generous unemployment benefits create more happiness – for everyone

Job policies that offer generous unemployment benefits create more happiness – for everyone

Losing one’s job undoubtedly makes someone less happy, a feeling tens of millions of people around the world are experiencing right now. Even as the labor market recovers, as we saw in the latest U.S.…

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How Australia can reap the benefits and dodge the dangers of the Internet of Things

How Australia can reap the benefits and dodge the dangers of the Internet of Things

The Internet of Things (IoT) is already all around us. Online devices have become essential in industries from manufacturing and healthcare to agriculture and environmental management, not to mention our own homes. Digital consulting firm…

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l’activité de paiement en ligne via carte bancaire a progressé de 24 % à fin septembre 2020

l’activité de paiement en ligne via carte bancaire a progressé de 24 % à fin septembre 2020

(Agence Ecofin) – Alors que l’activité globale de monétique a régressé sur les 9 premiers mois de l’année au Maroc, en raison de la covid-19, le paiement en ligne via carte bancaire a progressé en…

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