‘You can’t switch off death,’ German crematorium boss warns as energy crisis looms
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DACHSENHAUSEN – Germans more often than not choose to be cremated when they die – which would be a problem if Russia turns off the gas….
Biden, Putin strike conciliatory tones as nuclear arms talks start at UN
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US PRESIDENT Joseph R. Biden and Russia’s President Vladimir Putin — REUTERS UNITED NATIONS – US President Joe Biden said on Monday he is ready to…
Polio found in New York wastewater as state urges vaccinations
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WASHINGTON – The polio virus was present in wastewater in a New York City suburb a month before health officials there announced a confirmed case of the disease last month, state health officials…
Asia posts biggest 6-month drop in FX reserves since 2015-16
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JCOMP-FREEPIK SINGAPORE – Foreign exchange reserves in Asia have recorded their biggest six-month decline in years, a testament to policymakers’ determination to…
Spain mandates temperature highs and lows in buildings to save energy
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STOCK PHOTO | Image by Rudy and Peter Skitterians from Pixabay MADRID – Spanish businesses, restaurants, museums and public transport will be required to adhere to…
Avida Towers Riala unveils one-hectare lifestyle amenities
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Avida Land Corp., a subsidiary of Ayala Land, Inc., marked another milestone with the unveiling of Avida Towers Riala’s 1-hectare lifestyle amenities…
PHL factory activity slows in July
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A worker operates a machine at a semiconductor manufacturing plant in Manila, Dec. 10, 2008. — REUTERS/CHERYL RAVELO THE PHILIPPINES’ manufacturing sector…
Philippine esports can be a game changer, experts say
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AN ESPORTS PLAYER competes at the International Dota 2 World Championships, Mercedes-Benz Arena, Shanghai, China, Aug. 25, 2019. — REUTERS By John…
BoC exceeds July collection target by 39%
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BW FILE PHOTO THE BUREAU of Customs (BoC) on Monday said it exceeded its July collection target by 39%, mainly due to…
Rising rates put more pressure on consumers, SMEs — Fitch
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RISING INTEREST RATES will put more pressure on consumers and small businesses in the Philippines, as many are still recovering from the…