U.S. News and World Report first reported this week that Mrs.
News this week from the World Gold Council gives underlying support.
The news about Oakland traveled around the world early this week, and now some within the movement think it provides them with a reason to escalate the protest into attempting a general strike next week, something that has not been tried in the U.S. since pre-World War II.
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In other news, this week marked the start of the world's largest design event -- the Milan Furniture Fair.
Barcelona's Mobile World Congress may have formed the backbone for this week's news but there was also notable news elsewhere -- like the fact that Boston Dynamics' upgraded quadruped robot can now throw cinder blocks.
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In green energy news, this week Lockheed Martin announced plans to construct the world's largest ocean thermal energy conversion plant off the southern coast of China.
In green transportation news, China unveiled the world's longest high-speed rail line this week.
Opposition to the bid has increased this week following revelations of alleged phone-hacking at News of the World, the Sunday paper owned by News International, which is part of News Corp.
This week as we heard in the news, the News of the World has dished up every last detail and Stuart Kuttner is Managing Editor of the paper, good morning Stuart.
In other news, this week Qatar showcased designs for 9 sustainable stadiums for the 2022 World Cup and BIG unveiled plans for a plant-wrapped waste to power plant that doubles as a ski slope.
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This week, investors have watched the markets gyrate as news from all corners of the world seem to be driving stocks in different directions.
This week brings further pause for thought, with alarming news from the other end of the world.
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