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A bright new future for agriculture? (I)
The European Commission has just approved a genetically modified crop for cultivation in the EU, its first such decision in 12 years. Magda Stoczkiewicz says the decision flouts the public will, while Willy De Greef argues it is an important step forward.
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German bankers hit out at monetary fund plan
German finance minister backs proposals, but central bank chief disagrees.
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Council blasts Estonian citizenship laws
TALLINN - The European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI), an arm of the Council of Europe, has lambasted Estonia for the large number of non-citizens in the country. The ECRI sa...
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IMF says property taxes much too low
RIGA - The International Monetary Fund is advising Latvia to increase its assessed property valuations, after the group’s technical mission determined that the assessed property values in maj...
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Public consultation into airline agreement
Commission to look into proposed deal between British Airways, American Airlines and Iberia.
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China's exports see big increase
China's exports surged 46% in February, figures show, raising hopes of a strong recovery in global trade.
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US eases sanctions for freer web
The US eases sanctions on Iran, Cuba and Sudan to allow the export of web services that help the spread of information.
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AIG selling second overseas unit
AIG sells an insurance group to rival MetLife for $15.5bn, as it continues to raise funds to pay off a federal bail-out.
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