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United sees demand 'strengthening' as profits edge lower
United sees demand 'strengthening' as profits edge lower
by  AFP

United Airlines reported a slight dip in profits Wednesday as operating expenses ticked higher, adding that a strengthening demand outlook would boost fourth-quarter results. United is poised for a "strong" fourth quarter "as the demand environment strengthens," said a United press release.

Syria won't wait for global community to reform economy: Finance Minister
Syria won't wait for global community to reform economy: Finance Minister
by  AFP

Syria is in a hurry to rebuild its war-torn economy and will not wait for the international community to begin making those changes, the country's finance minister said Wednesday. Syria's government faces a monumental challenge in rebuilding the country's war-torn economy after more than 15 years of civil war -- something Barnieh estimated would likely cost "tens of billions" of dollars.

Exiting TED leader clings to tech optimism
Exiting TED leader clings to tech optimism
by  AFP

Chris Anderson took over TED 25 years ago, when the internet was young and optimism abounded about the future it could deliver. "I felt I'd come home to that heroic group of people dreaming about the future and what the future could be," Anderson said.

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