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Newest generation of diesel engines makes air in cities cleaner
The latest diesel engines are so full of filters and exhaust technology that they not only emit less, but could also make the air cleaner. That is the…
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ZAO face swap: an instant hit, an instant bust
The ZAO face swap app was launched last Friday and instantly became the most popular app in China. Due to potential privacy violation, the app is now being…
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KLM scraps another 56 flights due to the ground staff strike
On Monday morning, KLM had to cancel 56 flights to and from Schiphol due to the ground staff strike. Eleven European return flights were already scrapped as a…
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Johnson asks parliament not to vote for ‘meaningless Brexit postponement’
During a speech on Monday, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson called on the British Parliament not to vote for “new, meaningless postponement” of the Brexit. The opposition parties,…
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Euro zone: another month of contraction confirmed by Markit
Business activity in the euro zone industry contracted again in August. Research firm Markit reported this on the basis of a definitive figure. The purchasing managers’ index for…
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Chinese PMI is above 50 first time in a quarter
Activity in the large Chinese industry grew unexpectedly in August, the first time in three months. This is made public by research agencies Markit and Caixin. The purchasing…
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Johnson critics consider a “shadow parliament”
More than fifty British parliamentarians threaten to set up an “alternative parliament” if the lower house is suspended. In this way they can still debate the government’s Brexit…
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