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Friday, July 1, 2016

#Russia - Russian and Turkish foreign ministers meet in Sochi: euronews (in English)

Published on 1 Jul 2016

The foreign ministers of Russia and Turkey have met in Sochi.

The meeting in the Russian Black Sea resort was between Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu and his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov.

It is part of a drive to boost the normalisation of bilateral ties.

The two ministers also held private talks.

They last met in December in Belgrade during an Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) meeting. *What Russia says*

#Slovakia - takes over EU presidency amid Brexit fallout: euronews (in English)

Published on 1 Jul 2016

The United Kingdom's vote to leave the European Union will dominate the bloc's agenda for the rest of the year, Slovakia's prime minister said on Friday.

The Slovak government has just taken up the six-month rotating presidency of the EU; the task no longer enjoys the power it once did, but it gives a country the chance to frame the policy agenda.

"We admit that migration and Brexit will have this considerable influence on the Slovak presidency," said Robert Fico, the prime minister of Slovaki…

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Toxic chemicals in cosmetics? euronews (in English)

Published on 1 Jul 2016

Whether they are bought from the chemist or the supermarket, and whether or not they feature the mention "hypoallergenic," "paraben free" or "dermatologically tested," many cosmetics contain chemical and allergen substances, preservatives and especially endocrine disruptors, which can have an effect on the hormonal system.

Potentially, these chemical substances are dangerous, particularly for pregnant women and young children. Some doctors are even saying they carry a cancer risk.

So what are …
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#USA - Clinton, Trump spar over trade stances: Fox News

Published on 1 Jul 2016

Jennifer Griffin reports from Washington, D.C.

'#USA - Selfie Pay' Could Eliminate Passwords Forever | Squawk Box: CNBC

Published on 1 Jul 2016

Tom Grissen, Daon CEO, explains how biometrics can get rid of all the passwords on your mobile device while still keeping it secure.

#Canada - Chinese abroad: why China's new rich are flocking to Vancouver: FRANCE 24 English

Published on 1 Jul 2016

#USA - Here's Why Stocks Are Gaining Steam Post-Brexit: TheStreet

Published on 1 Jul 2016

The stock market rally in recent sessions is being fueled by hopes that central banker will once again come to the rescue, following last week's historic Brexit vote.

BATM Advanced Communications (LON:BVC) CEO Zvi Marom discusses Hepatitis C diagnostics in China: ProactiveInvestors Stocktube

Published on 1 Jul 2016

BATM Advanced Communications Limited (LON:BVC) has received a boost with its Chinese unit Adaltis was valued at US$58mln as a result of a new equity investment by a local partner.

Adaltis, a manufacturer of medical devices, is getting a US$3mln (RMB20mln) injection from Egens Biotechnology in return for a 5.5% stake in the business – and the partner also gets an option to buy a further 10% at a later date.

The investment terms are the result of six months negotiation and Zvi Marom, BATM chief executive, says all parties agree that it has been done at a “very fair price”.

It comes as an Egens and Adaltis joint venture presses ahead with plans to distribute Hepatitis C diagnostic kits through China, one of the countries most afflicted by the infectious disease with an estimated 350,000 to 500,000 deaths every year.

“Nobody can ignore the Chinese market,” Marom said in an interview with Stocktube.
He highlights that medicines focussing on infants and infectious diseases are priorities for the Chinese government.

“They are pushing the medical sector, they are investing a lot of money and there is no doubt that if you want to be a global player, and this is our ambition, then you have to have the Chinese market,” he added.

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