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Drugmaker AstraZeneca profit jumps as US business grows
Drugmaker AstraZeneca profit jumps as US business grows
by  AFP

British pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca announced surging quarterly profit Thursday on strong sales of cancer drugs and as the group zones in on the United States, pressured by President Donald Trump. Trump last month announced a deal with AstraZeneca for significantly lower drug prices in the United States.

France urges EU to sanction Shein platform
France urges EU to sanction Shein platform
by  AFP

France has urged the European Union to take measures against Asian e-commerce giant Shein, two ministers said Thursday, following an uproar over sales of childlike sex dolls on its French website. French ministers on Thursday said it was time for the European Union to take measures against the brand.

Probe into Thales defence group looking at Indonesian contract
Probe into Thales defence group looking at Indonesian contract
by  AFP

A French-British investigation into alleged bribery at France-based defence giant Thales is examining a contract with Indonesia, an AFP investigation has showed. The French judiciary is looking into at least five other cases of alleged graft involving the defence firm.

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