Bangers and cash: German sausage makers fight ‘cartel’ fine Frankfurt am Main, (MILLAT ONLINE):German sausage makers head to court Tuesday to fight back against a record anti-trust fine for years of alleged price fixing in a sizzling scandal involving the nation’s favourite food. The Federal Cartel Office slapped a 338 million euro ($400 million) fine […]
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Bangers and cash: German sausage makers fight ‘cartel’ fine
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Japan to beef up missile defence system against N. Korea
Japan to beef up missile defence system against N. Korea Tokyo, (MILLAT ONLINE):Japan’s government on Tuesday approved the introduction of the US military’s land-based Aegis missile interceptor system, beefing up its defence against “serious” and “imminent” North Korea threats. The regime in Pyongyang has fired two missiles over Japan this year and has threatened to […]
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Hong Kong stocks jump in morning session
Hong Kong stocks jump in morning session Hong Kong, (MILLAT ONLINE):Hong Kong shares rallied Tuesday, ending the morning sharply higher as investors built on the previous day’s gains fuelled by optimism that market-friendly US tax cuts will be passed this week. The Hang Seng Index added 0.83 percent, or 240.66 points, to 29,291.07 by the […]
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Charlottesville police chief quits amid criticism over handling of far-right rally
Charlottesville police chief quits amid criticism over handling of far-right rally Washington, (MILLAT ONLINE):The Charlottesville police chief who was criticized for his handling of a white supremacist rally in August in which an anti-Nazi protester was killed announced on Monday he was stepping down. The Virginia city announced in a statement that Alfred Thomas had […]
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UN chief stresses Internet governance to support innovation, prevent criminal use
UN chief stresses Internet governance to support innovation, prevent criminal use UNITED NATIONS, (MILLAT ONLINE):Adequate governance is critical to realizing the vast promise of the Internet for a better world for all, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has told the annual United Nations forum on Internet governance. “The Internet, and new technologies in general, have an immense […]
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Most Asia markets extend gains after tax-fuelled Wall St records
Most Asia markets extend gains after tax-fuelled Wall St records Hong Kong, (MILLAT ONLINE):Most Asian markets extended their winning streak Tuesday, taking a lead from fresh records on Wall Street where a long-awaited tax-cut bill is expected to be passed by US lawmakers this week. After months of uncertainty, the controversial fiscal reforms are due […]