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'I am innocent', mining magnate says at end of Swiss appeal
'I am innocent', mining magnate says at end of Swiss appeal
by  AFP

A French-Israeli businessman appealing against his conviction in one of the mining sector's biggest-ever corruption cases insisted Tuesday on his innocence and hoped the Swiss court would give him justice. But he insisted during the appeals court hearings that that verdict was deeply unfair, with his lawyers arguing the prosecution's case was "very weak".

Filtered ferry engines hailed for tackling air pollution
Filtered ferry engines hailed for tackling air pollution
by  AFP

A French ferry company has launched what it claims is the first vessel that uses filters to capture almost all air pollutants from the boat's exhaust fumes, sparking praise from campaigners and local authorities. The pollutants can then be captured by a type of industrial air filter that has been around for more than 30 years, company technical director Christophe Seguinot told reporters.

US services sector expands in August as prices ease: survey
US services sector expands in August as prices ease: survey
by  AFP

The American services sector expanded at a slightly faster pace in August amid signs of easing supply issues and slowing price gains, according to an industry survey released Tuesday. "The services sector had a slight uptick in growth for the month of August due to increases in business activity, new orders and employment," ISM survey chair Anthony Nieves said in a statement.

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