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News about Uttarakhand Floods: Helping Hands at Uttarakhand Flood Relief Camps

Rains continue to rage as the rivers keep swelling and breaking out in flashfloods leaving a trail of death and destr




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Low-allergen Wheat Variations in Development Bring Good News for the Wheat-sensitive

New study has revealed significant insights about the proteins causing two of the most common types of wheat sensitivity - occupational asthma (baker's asthma) and non-celiac wheat sensitivity.




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David Ayer Says Much of Jared Leto's Joker Remains "Unseen" - IGN News

The director of Suicide Squad said a lot of Jared Leto's Joker performance was cut from the film and remains unseen to this day. He praised the actor's performance and said he used the current portrayal of Joker in the DC comics as inspiration.




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Karnataka coronavirus news: 705 new Covid-19 cases reported in 24 hours, latest updates from your state

More females have been testing Covid positive in the states for the last two days. 705 fresh COVID positive cases were reported in the state on Thursday.




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Good news! Teas shops and private businesses in Tamil Nadu to open from Monday

The government has permitted the tea stalls to open in the state although nobody would be allowed to drink tea outside or inside the stall.




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Fiscal Federalism Network - News & Events

The OECD Network on Fiscal Relations across Levels of Government provides analysis and statistical underpinnings on the relationship between central and subcentral government, and its impact on efficiency, equity and macroeconomic stability.




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OECD strengthens co-operation with Morocco – Renews Morocco Country Programme Agreement

The OECD and the Government of the Kingdom of Morocco signed today a Memorandum of Understanding to renew the Country Programme, for a period of three years, to support Morocco’s reform agenda.




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International community renews commitment to multilateral efforts to address tax challenges from digitalisation of the economy

The international community reaffirmed its commitment to reach a consensus-based long-term solution to the tax challenges arising from the digitalisation of the economy, and will continue working toward an agreement by the end of 2020, according to the Statement by the Inclusive Framework on BEPS released by the OECD today.




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The OECD Newsletter on Business, finance and investment - April 2017

The OECD Business and Finance Newsletter keeps you up-to-date on the latest highlights, information and analysis on business, finance and investment work led by the OECD.




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OECD Newsletter on Health, Employment, Migration and Social Affairs

Read about our groundbreaking report on inequality - In it Together: Why less inequality benefits all - as well as our recent work on tackling harmful alcohol use. You can also find here all our work on employment, migration, health and social policy over the last few months, as well as highlights from this summer's OECD Forum which addressed the theme "Investing in the future: people, planet, prosperity”.




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Health Update - The OECD Newsletter on Health

Read about the release of Health at a Glance 2017, of the 28 EU Country Health Profiles, and of other major reports such as Preventing Ageing Unequally and our Costa Rica and Peru OECD Reviews of Health Systems. The Health Division also prepared for the Milan G7 Health Ministers’ Meeting a brochure on "Healthy people, healthy planet". Also access our latest Health Working Papers.




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News conferences with OECD Secretary-General in Brasilia on 22 October 2013

OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría will present two new major publications on Brazil during news conferences on 22 October in Brasilia. He will also hold a series of high-level meetings with Brazilian government officials.




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Regional Development Policy Newsletter: Autumn 2013

Newsletter on regional development for autumn 2013.




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Regional Development Policy Newsletter, Spring 2014

This is the spring 2014 edition of the regional development policy newsletter.




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Regional Development Policy Newsletter: Autumn 2014

An overview of vents and reports on Regional Development Policy for Autumn 2014.




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Regional Development Policy Newsletter - Spring 2015

Newsletter for OECD Regional Development Policy giving an overview of projects from January-June 2015.




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Regional Development Policy News - December 2016

A roundup of OECD news & events on regional issues - December 2016




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Digging up facts about fake news: The Computational Propaganda Project

This may come as a surprise to most serious policymakers, but here’s a fact: not all that is “news” is fact-checked information. Worse, non-facts are frequently introduced into stories and passed off as facts. Welcome to the new information world. It is unsettling, and hardly augurs well for robust policymaking. So what can be done about it?




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Saudi Arabia renews push for $2tn Aramco valuation

State funds and families encouraged to buy shares in pursuit of Prince Mohammed target




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Franken’s fall is good news for Big Tech

Senator was one of few Democrats to challenge monopoly power, writes Rana Foroohar




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Davos News, Bank of America outlook and JPMorgan's shift towards Paris

Patrick Jenkins and guests discuss the latest from the World Economic Forum in Davos, the outlook for Bank of America, and JPMorgan Chase's decision to buy a second office in Paris. With special guest Brian Moynihan, chief executive of Bank of America. 


Contributors: Patrick Jenkins, financial editor, David Crow, banking editor, Laura Noonan, US banking editor, and Stephen Morris, European banking correspondent. Producer: Fiona Symon

 

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History's second draft: Peter Aspden on theatre and the news

Where there is a public clamour for explanation, writers and artists should be unafraid to step in, says the FT's arts writer  


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Government brings forward VAT pledge to help ailing newspapers

Exemption for digital titles comes after publishers request further financial aid to deal with pandemic




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Murdochs hire US TV news veteran for UK video push

David Rhodes to report to Rebekah Brooks as group seeks to challenge BBC’s broadcast dominance




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Election: Tories promise new state aid system after Brexit — latest news

The Conservatives vowed to bring in a new state aid system to protect British industry after Brexit, as the party finesses its message to Leave voters ahead of election day.

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Introducing the FT News Briefing: Fed cuts to zero, airport pinch, hand sanitiser sale

Introducing the FT News Briefing. It is a rundown of the global business stories you need to know for the coming day, from the newsroom of the Financial Times. If you enjoy it, subscribe to the FT News Briefing wherever you get your podcasts, or listen at FT.com/newsbriefing.


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The Federal Reserve cut interest rates to zero and joined forces with other central banks in a bid to prevent a severe economic downturn caused by the coronavirus outbreak. The FT’s Gillian Tett unpacks the sweeping measures. Plus, the rapid spread of the coronavirus and the ensuing travel restrictions have led to one of the worst months on record for the airport industry, and French industrials group Air Liquide is asking would-be buyers of its hand sanitiser unit to offer a higher sum in the wake of the outbreak. 

 

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Bloomberg fined €5m over report of fake news release

French regulator says agency failed to verify false story that sent Vinci shares down 18%




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James Murdoch makes investment to combat fake news

The former Fox CEO commits millions to battle against disinformation




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To Go After Local Neighborhood News And Marketplaces, Hoodline Raises $1.6M

One of the most sought-after, but never quite dominated, frontiers in online media and marketplaces has been centered on local communities. Hoodline, a San Francisco-based startup, is trying to tackle this with a unique focus on news about neighborhood retail corridors. The startup has built up a network of news on about two-dozen neighborhoods across San Francisco as a sort of Trojan horse into a larger platform of hyperlocal listings and markets.




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PwC renews calls for STEM specialists in primary schools - 04 Mar

Providing every primary school in the country with access to at least one specialist science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) teacher could be possible if teachers are incentivised to acquire STEM specialisations and collaboration between schools is prioritised.




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Cloud Foundry renews its focus on developer experience as it looks beyond the enterprise

The Cloud Foundry Foundation (CFF) just went through a major leadership change, with executive director Abby Kearns stepping down after five years (and becoming a CTO at Puppet) and the CFF’s CTO Chip Childers stepping into the top leadership role in the organization. For the most part, though, these changes are only accelerating some of […]











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NTAs 2020: Jack Fincham looks worse-for-wear as he leaves after party after baby news

The Love Island star, 28, was supported by co-star Eyal Booker as he left the awards, after revealing on Saturday that he had welcomed a baby girl named Blossom.




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Cody Simpson hints at baby news with girlfriend Miley Cyrus

Cody Simpson has revealed his exciting baby plans with pop star, Miley Cyrus. 




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Tennis news: Nick Kyrgios involved in yet ANOTHER on-court meltdown as bad boy smashes his racket

The bad boy of tennis can add his latest row to the showreel after he smashed his racket in a strop before refusing to shake the hand of the chair umpire Fergus Murphy.




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Tennis news: Nick Kyrgios wins match after asking fan where to place serve

Usually when Nick Kyrgios is creating headlines it can be for controversial reasons. But tennis's 'bad boy' was at the centre of a feel-good moment during his straight sets victory over Norbert Gombas.




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Football news: Granit Xhaka happy to give up Swiss captaincy for upset Xherdan Shaqiri

Shaqiri made himself unavailable for selection ahead of this month's Euro 2020 qualifiers, which started with Switzerland grabbing a 1-1 draw at Republic of Ireland on Thursday.




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Liverpool news: Carragher insists Suarez's bite on Ivanovic cost Liverpool 2014 title

Luis Suarez finished that season as top goalscorer with 31 goals, but was forced to sit out this opening five matches as punishment for his assault on the Chelsea defender the season before.




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Transfer news: Harry Kane and Marcus Rashford 'head up Barcelona's four-man January wishlist'

Barcelona have reportedly drawn up a wishlist for January as they hunt a long-term replacement for Luis Suarez. And it appears Harry Kane and Marcus Rashford head up the shortlist.




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Transfer news: Barcelona prefer Marcus Rashford to Roberto Firmino in search to replace Luis Suarez'

Suarez, who turns 33 in January, looks set to leave the Nou Camp next summer and Barcelona chiefs want a marquee name to fill the void left by the former Liverpool striker.




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Mystery witness who newspaper tried to have testify in Geoffrey Rush defamation case is Yael Stone

Nationwide News and journalist Jonathon Moran in October 2018 lost a mid-trial bid to amend their defence to Rush's defamation claim based on the evidence of Yael Stone.




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Transfer news: Palace 'make £14m bid for CSKA Moscow striker Fedor Chalov'

The Eagles are low on fire-power with Christian Benteke, Connor Wickham and Alexander Sorloth all having problems - be it form or injury - and Roy Hodgson is desperate to add some attacking threat.




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EastEnders' Sanjay Kapoor actor Deepak Verma makes an unexpected appearance on BBC news 

Deepak, 50, was interviewed in Hastings during a segment about how the beach was deserted and eagle-eyed viewers were quick to recognise the 90's icon on Sunday's BBC news.




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Ryder Cup news: Harrington urges Lowry to build on his Open success

Ryder Cup captain Padraig Harrington wants Shane Lowry to build on his Open success and lead out the Europe team at Whistling Straits next year. Harrington is a close friend of Lowry's.