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Russia takes over Renault’s Moscow factory to revive Soviet-era car

Moscow, May 16 (UNI) Russian authorities announced on Monday that they will be taking over a factory belonging to French car maker Renault and use the same to make Soviet-era car Moskvitch, The Guardian reported.
This is being seen as Moscow's first bid at nationalisation of a overseas firm after its invasion of Ukraine saw an exodus of foreign firms leaving the country either temporarily or permanently as part of the west induced sanctions.
Renault has ceded its 68 per cent stake in Russia’s greatest carmaker, AvtoVAZ, with an choice to purchase it again inside six years.
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New Zealand launches free trade negotiations with UAE

07 May 2024 | 9:20 AM

Wellington May 7 (UNI) New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will commence negotiations on a free trade agreement, a statement of the New Zealand government said on Tuesday.

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2 pilots killed in Ecuadorian navy helicopter crash

2 pilots killed in Ecuadorian navy helicopter crash

07 May 2024 | 8:55 AM

Quito, May 7 (UNI) An Ecuadorian navy helicopter crashed on Monday in the southwestern coastal province of Santa Elena, killing two pilots onboard.

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Palestinian president hails efforts of Egypt, Qatar for Gaza ceasefire deal

Palestinian president hails efforts of Egypt, Qatar for Gaza ceasefire deal

07 May 2024 | 8:36 AM

Ramallah, May 7 (UNI) Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas welcomed on Monday the efforts of Egypt and Qatar to mediate a ceasefire agreement for the Gaza Strip.

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Egypt receives

Egypt receives "positive responses" from Hamas, Israel on Gaza truce: media

07 May 2024 | 7:35 AM

Cairo/Jerusalem/Gaza, May 7 (UNI) An Egyptian security delegation mediating the Gaza truce received on Monday "positive responses" from Hamas and Israel, Egypt's Al-Qahera News TV channel quoted a high-ranking security source as saying.

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Israeli operation near Rafah crossing to end today

Israeli operation near Rafah crossing to end today

07 May 2024 | 7:25 AM

Cairo, May 7 (UNI) Egypt has informed the Palestinian side that Israel's security operation in the vicinity of the Palestinian side of the Rafah crossing will end on Tuesday morning, a high-rank official has said.

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