Orkney debates motion to become territory of Norway
Councillors are set to discuss alternative models of governance for the Orkney Islands on Tuesday.
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'I have been rejected by dozens of men over dowry'
A 27-year-old Indian woman has started a petition to put an end to the social evil of dowry.
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Amazon rolls out first European Rivian vans in Germany
By Nick Carey E-commerce giant Amazon will deploy its first European vans from U.S. electric vehicle (EV) maker
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Top-Ranked Fund Trims Japan Chip Stocks for Soap, Noodle Makers
A top-performing equity fund is pocketing gains on Japanese chipmakers to buy shares left behind during the market’s
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Rivian to Expand Amazon Electric Van Deliveries to EU in Germany
Rivian Automotive Inc. will expand deliveries of a battery-electric van it makes for Amazon.Com Inc. to Europe. It
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Drought Menacing Thailand Threatens Global Supply of Sugar, Rice
Thailand is preparing contingency plans to deal with a potential drought that could last years and squeeze global
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Texas Sued by Houston Over Law Limiting Power of State’s Cities
The city of Houston said it sued the state of Texas to challenge a sweeping state law —
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Nathan Law: Hong Kong activist in UK fears for safety over bounty
Nathan Law says his life has become more dangerous as Hong Kong police offer a bounty for his arrest.
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California Quietly Shelves $15 Billion Pension Divestment Bill
The California State Assembly has shelved legislation that would have forced the country’s two largest pension funds to
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What's open and closed on July 4
Americans across the country will celebrate Independence Day with barbeques, fireworks and — for many — a day off from work.
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Mexico Remittances Hit Record High on Mother’s Day Celebrations
Mexico posted record remittances in May, fueled by a larger inflow of cash from abroad for celebrations around
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Chicago Pension Debt Rises to $35 Billion as Mayor Hunts for Fix
Chicago’s pension burden climbed last year after the city’s retirement funds lost money due to volatile markets, deepening
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