Recessions – typically defined as two consecutive quarters of declining economic output – are always painful in terms of how they affect our economic well-being. Like all bad things, fortunately, they eventually end and a…
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© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Steam rises from the cooling towers of the lignite power plant complex of German energy supplier and utility RWE in Neurath By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Union’s plan…
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An ABC investigation has highlighted the shocking threats of sexual assault women in Australia face when “matching” with people on Tinder. A notable case is that of rapist Glenn Hartland. One victim who met him…
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The most important measure on the state of the pandemic is the R number. Also known as the reproduction rate, this is the average number of people an infected person will pass the virus on…
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© Reuters. By Adam Claringbull Investing.com – Gold was down on Tuesday morning in Asia as the greenback gained strength. A rapid rise in U.S. tech stocks also drew investors’ interest away from the precious…
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When Germany was reunited 30 years ago, the general feeling was of hope. People felt a wind of change breeze through both parts of the country. With reunification, the German Democratic Republic (GDR) became part…
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© Reuters. PARIS (Reuters) – The French government will stop providing export guarantees to projects involving dirty forms of oil from next year, all oil in from 2025 and gas in from 2035, the finance…
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Researchers have been able to manipulate large chunks of genetic code for almost 50 years. But it is only within the past decade that they have been able to do it with exquisite precision –…
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As the days get shorter and the second wave of coronavirus sets in, the UK is switching to a new winter economy plan. The package of measures marks a shift in government rhetoric from “jobs…
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© Reuters. By Gina Lee Investing.com – Gold was up on Monday morning in Asia, with investors turning to the safe-haven asset as the dollar strengthened and talks over the latest U.S. stimulus measures stalled.…
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