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McDonald’s reports slower US sales in 2nd quarter
New York (AFP) - McDonald's reported slower sales growth in the US market in the second quarter as executives blamed...
Weak yen helps auto giant Toyota raise forecasts
Tokyo (AFP) - Japanese car giant Toyota on Tuesday raised its profit forecasts as the weak yen helped it compensate...
Trapped by war, Bangladesh seafarer recounts Gulf ordeal
Dhaka (AFP) - For 115 days, captain Mohammad Shafiqul Islam was stranded on the high seas of the Gulf, watching...
Key dates for the Boeing 737 MAX
New York (AFP) - A significant factor in Boeing's lengthy slump of recent years, the 737 MAX is now at...
‘Spider-Man’ breaks record for domestic box office debut
Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) - "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" had the biggest debut weekend of all time at the...
Sandoz strikes US settlements to resolve generic drug price dispute
Zurich (AFP) - Swiss pharmaceutical group Sandoz on Monday announced two amicable settlements in the United States, totalling $478. 5...
Four Al-Fayed survivors told they were trafficking victims
London (AFP) - Four women who allege abuse by late Harrods owner Mohamed Al-Fayed were confirmed as victims of human...
Egypt captains recount scramble to stop disaster after drone strike
Cairo (AFP) - Marine officers who battled fires aboard two gas vessels struck in a drone attack on Egypt's port...
New York sues online prediction markets giant Kalshi
New York (AFP) - New York's attorney general sued betting platform Kalshi on Friday, accusing it of running an illegal...
BP seeks to sell North Sea business as UK faces drilling dilemma
London (AFP) - BP has launched moves to sell its North Sea business, the British oil and gas giant announced...
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