Japan announces military budget boost for 2020

Japan announces military budget boost for 2020

Written by Staff Writer, CNN London The Japanese government unveiled a record defense budget for 2020 this week, rising by almost 1.3 trillion yen ($7.6 billion) to $59.5 billion. Japan, which is unable to…

Local Michelin-starred restaurant 'destroyed' by fire

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Local Michelin-starred restaurant ‘destroyed’ by fire

Written by Staff Writer CNN London Michelin-starred chef Raymond Blanc was reportedly injured after his restaurant placed in the local Michelin guide caught fire. The Petit Moulin restaurant, near Calais in the northern French…

Part one: Alibaba and its competitors

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Part one: Alibaba and its competitors

With the Alibaba IPO dominating the media of late, it’s clear that China is a massive story for investors. As the biggest online shopping portal in the world, and the third largest e-commerce market…

Storm kills six, injures 52 as winds lash Turkey

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Storm kills six, injures 52 as winds lash Turkey

A band of windy weather has caused severe damage in parts of eastern Turkey. At least six people have died and 52 others have been injured in overnight storms in the country’s south-east. The…