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Dubai International Airport, busiest for global travel, sees half-year record of 44.9M passengers
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai International Airport saw a record 44.9 million travelers pass through…
Japan’s SoftBank reduces its investment losses with gains in Alibaba and other holdings
TOKYO — Japanese technology investor SoftBank Group Corp. reported a smaller loss for the last quarter…
Sony reports higher profits on healthy demand for its video games, movies and music
TOKYO — Sony’s profit rose 6.5% in the last quarter on robust demand for its video…
Tesla is recalling more than 1.6 million cars in China for a remote software fix
BEIJING — Tesla is recalling 1.68 million cars in China for a remote software upgrade to…
Ex-partner of Argentina’s former president Alberto Fernández accuses him of abuse
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — The ex-partner of former Argentine President Alberto Fernández has accused him of…
Bolivia’s president promises public votes on fuel subsidies and constitutionality of reelection
LA PAZ, Bolivia — Bolivia’s socialist President Luis Arce said Tuesday national referenda would be held…
Google illegally maintains monopoly over internet search, judge rules
WASHINGTON — A judge on Monday ruled that Google’s ubiquitous search engine has been illegally exploiting…
Japan’s Nikkei 225 index plunges 12.4% as world markets tremble over risks to the US economy
BANGKOK — Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock index plunged 12.4% on Monday, resuming sell-offs that are…
Gambia may have upheld its ban on female cutting, but the fight goes on away from parliament
SOMA, Gambia — When Metta, a mother of six from rural Gambia, heard that lawmakers were…