Chinese automakers get stern 'price war' warning after discount spree
A top industry group had a stern rebuke Saturday for automakers fuelling a "price war", a week after Chinese EV giant BYD announced sweeping trade-in discounts, with multiple competitors following suit.
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Panama launches maintenance work at contested mine
Panama's government said Friday it would start maintenance work at a major mine forced to shut by protests, but insisted the project was not tantamount to the pit reopening.
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Swiss glacier collapse offers global warning of wider impact
The collapse of the Swiss Birch glacier serves as a chilling warning of the escalating dangers faced by communities worldwide living under the shadow of fragile ice, particularly in Asia, experts say.
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Vienna calling: Strauss's 'The Blue Danube' to waltz into outer space
Austrian composer Johann Strauss II's "The Blue Danube" has, for many people, been synonymous with space travel since it was used in Stanley Kubrick's 1968 sci-fi film classic "2001: A Space Odyssey".
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Trump 'tough love' on defence better than no love: EU's Kallas
The European Union's diplomatic chief Kaja Kallas said Saturday the continent was beefing up defence spending after "tough love" from the Trump administration, as she called for stronger ties with the Asia-Pacific region.
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Mumbai say 'winning mentality' can deliver record sixth IPL title
A proven "winning mentality" and seasoned campaigners such as Rohit Sharma can propel five-time champions Mumbai Indians to more IPL glory, head coach Mahela Jayawardene says.
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EU member Bulgaria faces protests over adopting the euro
Bulgaria is expected to get a green light from Brussels in June to adopt the euro -- but the prospect is unsettling many citizens.
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South Koreans to rally for presidential hopefuls before vote
Supporters of South Korea's two leading presidential candidates were due to rally Saturday in Seoul, days ahead of a vote triggered by the ex-leader's disastrous declaration of martial law.
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Moroccan women embroider 'art with purpose'
In a small village on the coast of southern Morocco, women gather in a house to create collaborative works of textile art, and also earn a living.
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Brumbies lament costly loss in pursuit of first Super Rugby title since 2004
Frustrated coach Stephen Larkham says his ACT Brumbies "missed an opportunity" by losing to the Canterbury Crusaders, leaving an arduous path to win their first Super Rugby title in 21 years.
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