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How whisky became the world's favourite tipple
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The Consequences of China Cyber Espionage
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Making the Desert Bloom
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UK MPs have voted down Theresa May's deal for leaving the European Union.
Ghosting at Work
When is it acceptable to vanish from a job without warning or explanation?
The US Government Shutdown
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China is lending billions to Pakistan in an ambitious attempt to disrupt global trade
Board of the Problem
The number of female executives in the UK’s biggest companies remains stubbornly low.
Selling Romance
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Bill Gates Makes His Pitch
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The Great China Slowdown
China's economy is slowing down. What does it mean for the rest of the world?
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The drones in Africa used for surveying and mapping
A Deepening Crisis in Venezuela
Two rival presidents, oil sanctions and hyperinflation
Huawei and the Trade War
Will indictments against China's tech giant overshadow US trade talks?
Keeping your Eggs on Ice
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Peak Smartphone
Are Apple and Samsung running out of people to sell their smartphones to?
The Burning Question
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Brexit: No Deal, No Food?
If the UK crashes out of the EU, how will it affect the country's supplies of fresh food?
When to Pursue your Dream
At what point should you give up your day-job to pursue a "side-hustle" full-time?
The Future of Fashion Retail
Will online shopping and AI combine to kill or enhance the high street clothing store?
The Body Disposal Business
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