The European Commission issued a warning to the UK on Monday that proceeding with planned “significant” changes to the Brexit withdrawal agreement would risk “cutting Northern Ireland off from the EU’s single market.” Speaking at a press conference, a spokesperson for the European Commission criticized the UK government for continuing to push for the removal […]
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Bolivian police retreat after coca leaf farmers storm market in La Paz (VIDEOS)
Thousands of coca leaf growers seized the main market in Bolivia’s capital, La Paz, on Monday after a week-long dispute over its control. Police used tear gas in an effort to stop them. Riot police fired volleys of tear gas, while protesters hurled stones and firecrackers, and used large garbage containers to set up makeshift […]
South Korean regulator slaps Google with $177mn fine for antitrust violations & abusing market dominance
Google’s parent firm has been made to cough up some $177 million by a South Korean antitrust regulator, accusing the company of abusing its dominant position in the market and hampering industry competition. The $176.64 million (207 billion won) fine was imposed by South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) on Tuesday, having launched a probe […]


