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Some Passports Are Better Than Others. Here's a List of the Most Powerful Ones
Luxembourg, one of the smallest countries in Europe, tops a new passport index that analyzes factors that affect global citizens.
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Russian-Backed Investment Fund Tied to Influential U.S. Corporate Consulting Firm Teneo
A private equity fund backed by Russian oligarchs, who have been sanctioned by the European Union, has ties to a powerful U.S. consulting firm.
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EU Provokes Fierce Backlash on Plans to Label Nuclear and Gas as ‘Green' Investments
The European Union has prompted a furious backlash over plans to label nuclear and gas as “green” investments.
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This 30-Year-Old Visited Every Country in the World. Here's How He Paid for It
Drew Binsky started out making $2,000 a month teaching English in South Korea. Now he’s getting paid six-figures to travel around the world.
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France Pushing to Strengthen EU's Energy Independence as Gas Prices Soar
The EU receives most of its natural gas supplies from Russia. In 2020, Moscow accounted for 43.4% of the EU’s natural gas stock.
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WhatsApp Is Fined $267 Million for Breaching EU Privacy Rules
Facebook-owned WhatsApp has been fined by Ireland’s data watchdog for breaching EU data privacy rules.
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Amazon Hit With $887 Million Fine by European Privacy Watchdog
The fine, disclosed by Amazon on Friday in a securities filing, was issued two weeks ago by Luxembourg’s privacy regulator.
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What the Dutch Can Teach the World About Flood Preparedness
The Netherlands’ unique approach to water management can provide some key flood preparedness lessons for countries around the world, experts have told CNBC.
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Germany Mourns After Devastating Floods Which Could Be a Political Game-Changer
The clear up has barely begun after extensive flooding in Germany and beyond but already the costs — both human and economic — are staggering.
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These Are the Richest and Poorest Countries in the EU
Danish households are the richest in the European Union, according to a data analysis by the country’s central bank.
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Boris Johnson Likens Himself to the Hulk in Brexit Fight
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has compared himself to the Hulk in a newspaper interview emphasizing his determination to take Britain out of the European Union next month. Johnson faces considerable legal and political hurdles but told the Mail on Sunday he will meet the Oct. 31 deadline no matter what. “The madder Hulk gets, the stronger Hulk gets,” he...
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With Big Tech's Dominance Under Scrutiny, EU Probes Amazon
While the U.S. Congress talks about reining in big tech companies, Europe is taking action. The European Union said Wednesday it is investigating whether Amazon uses data from independent retailers to gain an unfair advantage, a decision that could lead to changes in how the internet’s biggest marketplace works. The move echoes similar antitrust actions against Google and Microsoft that...
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Prime Day Surpasses Black Friday and Cyber Monday Despite Protests and Strikes
Amazon’s 2019 summer blow-out sold more items than Black Friday and Cyber Monday combined, according to the e-commerce behemoth, despite strikes and protests scheduled to coincide with Prime Day.
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Trump to Pay State Visit to Britain, Queen in June
U.S. President Donald Trump will pay a three-day state visit to Britain as a guest of Queen Elizabeth II in June, Buckingham Palace announced Tuesday — more than two years after Britain extended him an invitation for a pomp-filled ceremonial stay. The palace said Trump and his wife, Melania, had accepted an invitation from the queen for a visit that...
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Malta: 4 EU Nations Will Take in 64 Migrants From Aid Ship
Ending another European standoff over immigration, Malta on Saturday announced a deal to distribute 64 migrants rescued at sea off Libya 10 days ago among four European Union nations. The migrants, who will be distributed among Germany, France, Portugal and Luxembourg, were transferred to Maltese army boats from the ship that saved them and were brought into Valletta’s port on...
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Goodyear Unveils Flying Car Tire Concept That Works on the Ground and in the Air
Sensing a possible shift from conventional automobiles to flying cars, one tiremaker has come up with a tire that doubles as a propeller. Goodyear’s Aero tire is designed to support the weight of a vehicle while driving and then tilt horizontally so its spinning bladed spokes can function as a tiltrotor to provide lift and forward propulsion for flying. Designed...
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Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger Are Engaged
Wedding bells are in Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger’s future!...
The actor took to Instagram Sunday evening to announce that he had proposed to his girlfriend of several months....
“Sweet Katherine, so happy you said yes! I’m thrilled to be marrying you,” he wrote alongside a photo of the two hugging shortly after the proposal. “Proud to live boldly in faith with... -
EU Leaders Vow to Press on With ‘No-Deal' Brexit Plans
European Union leaders expressed deep doubts Friday that British Prime Minister Theresa May can live up to her side of their Brexit agreement and they vowed to step up preparations for a potentially-catastrophic “no-deal” scenario. May canceled a Brexit vote in the U.K. Parliament this week after it became clear the assembly would reject the deal she concluded with the...
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Pret A Manger to Be Acquired by Owner of Panera
The restaurant chain Pret A Manger is being acquired by the European investment firm that bought Panera Bread last year. JAB Holding Co., based in Luxembourg, did not disclose the financial terms of its deal with the current owner, the private equity firm Bridgepoint. The sale is expected to close this summer. Pret has 530 locations, known largely for sandwiches...
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Chemical Weapons Team in Syria Kept From Alleged Attack Site
Syrian and Russian authorities prevented independent investigators from going to the scene of a suspected chemical attack, the head of the chemical watchdog group said Monday, blocking international efforts to establish what happened and who was to blame. The U.S. and France say they have evidence that poison gas was used in the April 7 attack in the opposition-held town...