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The US drug industry used to oppose patents – what changed?

The US drug industry used to oppose patents – what changed?

The United States, Europe and other wealthy parts of the world have already vaccinated large parts of their populations, yet vaccine rates in poor countries are lagging badly. That’s why the surprise announcement this spring…

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FSB Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) group discusses risks to financial stability

FSB Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) group discusses risks to financial stability

Press enquiries: +41 61 280 8477[email protected] Ref no: 10/2021 The Financial Stability Board (FSB) Regional Consultative Group (RCG) for the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) held a virtual meeting today. Members had a…

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Pentagon report says UFOs can’t be explained, and this admission is a big deal

Pentagon report says UFOs can’t be explained, and this admission is a big deal

A report from the US task force dedicated to investigating UFOs — or, in the official jargon, UAPs (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena) — has neither confirmed nor rejected the idea such sightings could indicate alien visits…

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Australia, U.S. and Canada launch interactive map for critical minerals By Reuters

Australia, U.S. and Canada launch interactive map for critical minerals By Reuters

© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Jars containing rare earth minerals produced by Australia’s Lynas Corp from its Mount Weld operations are seen near Laverton, northeast of Perth, Australia, August 23, 2019. REUTERS/Melanie Burton/File Photo MELBOURNE (Reuters)…

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the risks of a fall are higher than most people think

the risks of a fall are higher than most people think

At the start of the pandemic, many analysts believed that the prices of owner-occupied housing would be heavily affected. After all, owner-occupation is a market and is influenced by the economy. It therefore seemed highly…

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FSB Europe group discusses global vulnerabilities and addressing risks related to money market funds and climate change

FSB Europe group discusses global vulnerabilities and addressing risks related to money market funds and climate change

Press enquiries: +41 61 280 8477[email protected] Ref no: 11/2021 The Financial Stability Board (FSB) Regional Consultative Group (RCG) for Europe held a virtual meeting yesterday to discuss global and regional macroeconomic and financial market…

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Riksbank to revise ethical rules after staff infringements

Riksbank to revise ethical rules after staff infringements

Sveriges Riksbank will revise its internal ethical regulations following breaches by employees, it said today (June 18). “In connection with a routine check of employees’ asset transactions, it has been noted that a few employees…

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South African scientists explain why they make time for science festivals

South African scientists explain why they make time for science festivals

Science festivals across the world attract millions of visitors every year. They are typically busy, buzzing events: visitors stroll through interactive displays, enjoy science-themed shows and popular science talks and take part in hands-on workshops.…

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Peru’s Fujimori loses allies as bid to flip election result falters By Reuters

Peru’s Fujimori loses allies as bid to flip election result falters By Reuters

2/2 © Reuters. Peru’s presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori attends a news conference, in Lima, Peru June 17, 2021. REUTERS/Sebastian Castaneda 2/2 By Marco Aquino LIMA (Reuters) – Peru’s right-wing presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori, who has…

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EU protection is good news for South African agriculture

EU protection is good news for South African agriculture

The European Union recently added rooibos (red bush) tea to its register of products with a protected designation of origin. The iconic tea is the first African product to receive such status in the EU,…

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