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Mercosur calls for 'update' to draft EU trade agreement
Mercosur calls for 'update' to draft EU trade agreement
by  AFP

South American trade block Mercosur opened a two-day summit on Monday with host Argentina calling for an "update" to a long-paused trade deal with the European Union which it said was the product of an "asymmetrical" relationship.

Activists protest over ship pollution at maritime meet
Activists protest over ship pollution at maritime meet
by  AFP

Environmental campaigners protested Monday outside the London-based International Maritime Organization, which is meeting to discuss curbing carbon dioxide emissions from the high-polluting shipping sector. Participants are under pressure to agree ambitious emission reduction targets and consider a tax on pollution by the sector.

Troubled retailer Tesco picks Burberry boss as chair
Troubled retailer Tesco picks Burberry boss as chair
by  AFP

Britain's biggest retailer Tesco on Monday named Burberry boss Gerry Murphy as chairman, replacing John Allan who stepped down after misconduct claims which he denies. Allan has stated that he "vehemently" denies the claims.

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