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How Switzerland's gold chocolate Easter bunny took over the world: Just like the Swiss army knife, Rivella, and LSD, the iconic Easter gold chocolate bunny was ...
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How Switzerland's gold chocolate Easter bunny took over the world
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In-house production: Kaufland supplies Lidl with meat and sausages: Lidl is reacting to the crisis in the meat industry and has brought a new supplier on board ...
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In-house production: Kaufland supplies Lidl with meat and sausages
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Branches and warehouses affected: Verdi calls for warning strikes at Kaufland and Lidl
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Quick Glance: Verdi Strike in Saarland Before Easter
  • Verdi calls for strikes in Saarland's retail sector before Easter.

  • Stores like Kaufland, H&M, and Ikea are affected.

  • There is a significant gap between the union's demands and the employers' offers.

  • Strikes impact Easter shopping and may lead to delivery delays.
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Philippines' Marcos vows response to China's 'attacks': MANILA (Reuters) -- The Philippines will implement countermeasures proportionate and reasonable against ...
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Philippines' Marcos vows response to China's 'attacks'
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How Northvolt wants to stand up to China with its Gigafactory: One of the most modern factories for electric car batteries is being built on the German North Sea ...
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How Northvolt wants to stand up to China with its Gigafactory
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How Does China Study Central Asia?: A conversation with Frank Maracchione on Central Asia studies in China.
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How Does China Study Central Asia?
Quick Glance: China's Research on Central Asia
  • Exploring China's involvement in Central Asia

  • Chinese research is more diverse than assumed

  • Evolution in Chinese thinking on Central Asia

  • Impact of state narratives on research
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Tesco loses appeal in trademark row with Lidl over yellow circle branding: Tesco has lost an appeal in a row with discount rival Lidl over the use of a yellow ...
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Tesco loses appeal in trademark row with Lidl over yellow circle branding
Quick Glance: Tesco's Defeat in Trademark Dispute with Lidl over Yellow Circle Branding
  • In a dispute over the use of a yellow circle on a blue background in its Clubcard branding, Tesco lost an appeal against discount rival Lidl.

  • The Court of Appeal upheld that Lidl's trademark was infringed but reversed a decision on copyright in favor of Tesco.

  • Following the launch of the discount scheme by Tesco to complement its existing Clubcard offer, Lidl brought the case to court.

  • The High Court's decision last year stated that Tesco had taken advantage of the Germany-based firm's reputation for low prices when introducing the Clubcard Prices discount scheme.
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How China ended up financing the Houthis’ Red Sea attacks: By purchasing Iranian oil, Beijing is helping disrupt the trade on which its economy depends.
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How China ended up financing the Houthis’ Red Sea attacks
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4 Key Takeaways Emerging From China’s Trade Data: Amid tensions with the U.S., China is recalibrating its approach to international trade – a strategic shift now ...
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4 Key Takeaways Emerging From China’s Trade Data
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War in the Middle East: UN Security Council calls for immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip for the first time
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War in the Middle East: UN Security Council calls for immediate ceasefire ...
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China's economy is on track for 'strong' March performance, survey says: China's economy is ending the first quarter on a "strong" note, according to a business ...
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China's economy is on track for 'strong' March performance, survey says
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China's distressed property developer losses start to pile up: HONG KONG -- The severity of the financial damage to China's distressed property developers ...
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China's distressed property developer losses start to pile up
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Three ships have hit bridges in different countries – in just three months. Should we be worried?
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Three ships have hit bridges in different countries – in just three months ...
Quick Glance: Tragedy in Baltimore: Fatal Bridge Collapse and Intensive Investigations
  • A cargo ship that lost control and crashed into a bridge in Baltimore had previously undergone engine maintenance in the port, according to the US Coast Guard. Divers retrieved the bodies of two of the six workers who fell into the water, while the search for the others was deemed unsuccessful.

  • Investigators commenced gathering evidence from the cargo ship involved in striking the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The victims were from Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, with authorities suspecting that the other vehicles with victims were trapped.
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Toyota's global sales slide 7% in February, led by slumps in China and Japan: Toyota Motor's global sales dropped 7% in February from a year earlier ...
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Toyota's global sales slide 7% in February, led by slumps in China and ...
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China’s economy is in a terrible funk – just how Xi Jinping likes it: Xi is preparing China for war, and for that, he wants to make sure all parts of the economy ...
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China’s economy is in a terrible funk – just how Xi Jinping likes it
Quick Glance: APT31: The Chinese Hacking Group Behind Global Cyberespionage Campaign
  • The United States and Britain took legal action and imposed sanctions on a company and individuals associated with a Chinese state-backed hacking group called APT31, allegedly involved in a comprehensive cyber espionage campaign.

  • APT31, also known as Zirconium, is purportedly led by China's Ministry of State Security and has targeted millions of people over more than a decade, primarily in the U.S. and Britain, including officials, lawmakers, activists, academics, journalists, and companies such as defense contractors and a U.S. smartphone manufacturer.

  • The group is linked to China's Ministry of State Security in the province of Hubei and is accused of suppressing critics of Beijing, compromising government institutions, and stealing trade secrets.

  • The U.S. Treasury Department and the British government have taken measures against the company Wuhan XRZ and seven Chinese individuals, including Ni Gaobin and Zhao Guangzong, who were allegedly involved in the activities of APT31.
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China’s Smaller Solar Firms at Risk in Industry Shakeout: Companies that lack the diversification and scale of the industry heavyweights are likely to suffer the ...
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China’s Smaller Solar Firms at Risk in Industry Shakeout
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Spanish discount chain outshines Aldi and Lidl with new recipe for success: The Spanish discounter Mercadona is outperforming industry giants such as Lidl and ...
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Spanish discount chain outshines Aldi and Lidl with new recipe for success
Quick Glance: Spanish Discount Chain Outshines Aldi and Lidl
  • Spanish chain Mercadona surpasses Aldi and Lidl with a new successful strategy.

  • Founder Juan Roig controls over 27% of Spain's food retail market.

  • Mercadona's exceptional performance and customer understanding led to significant growth.

  • Aldi and Lidl's expansion in Spain in response to Mercadona's success.
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China's gigantic neutrino detector goes into operation: A huge research facility is currently being completed in China. The JUNO neutrino detector is intended to ...
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China's gigantic neutrino detector goes into operation
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Veto by Russia and China: US ceasefire in Gaza failed: Russia and China have vetoed a US-backed resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
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Veto by Russia and China: US ceasefire in Gaza failed
Quick Glance: Russia and China Veto US Cease-Fire Resolution
  • Russia and China vetoed a U.S.-sponsored UN resolution on Friday calling for an immediate and sustained cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza to protect civilians and enable humanitarian aid for over 2 million hungry Palestinians.

  • The resolution reflected a shift in U.S. stance, diverging from much of the world's push for an unconditional end to the fighting.

  • While the resolution would have been officially binding, it would not have stopped the fighting or released hostages, but it would have increased pressure on Israel as its closest ally aligns more with global calls for a cease-fire.

  • The Security Council had passed two resolutions on the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza, but none had called for a cease-fire.
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China Does Not Fear the Return of Donald Trump: For the Chinese strategic community, there’s no perception of Biden or Trump being better for China; it’s a ...
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China Does Not Fear the Return of Donald Trump
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Supermarket chain Mercadona: New competition for Lidl & Aldi - fearful opponents from Spain
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Supermarket chain Mercadona: New competition for Lidl & Aldi - fearful ...
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China leaves benchmark lending rates unchanged, as expected: China left benchmark lending rates unchanged at a monthly fixing on Wednesday ...
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China leaves benchmark lending rates unchanged, as expected
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Yellen to warn China on excess production capacity, wants constructive talks: U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Wednesday she intends to warn China ...
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Yellen to warn China on excess production capacity, wants constructive ...
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What is Holi, Hindu spring festival celebrated with coloured powder? The origins of the celebration
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What is Holi, Hindu spring festival celebrated with coloured powder? The ...
Quick Glance: India Celebrates Hindu Holi Festival with Colorful Traditions
  • Millions of Indians celebrated the Hindu Holi festival by smearing colored powder, exchanging traditional foods, and drinks.

  • The festival marks the beginning of spring and celebrates the divine love between Krishna and Radha.

  • Traditions like consuming Bhang, a cannabis-infused drink, and lighting large fires are part of the festivities.

  • Various Holi traditions in India, such as the 'Lathmar Holi' in northern towns, showcase the diversity of celebrations.
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Xi Jinping tells US delegation China’s economy is ‘sound and sustainable’: China’s economy is “sound and sustainable”, President
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Xi Jinping tells US delegation China’s economy is ‘sound and sustainable’