Tag: dollar-plans
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South Korea picks GE to supply engines for homegrown fighter jets
South Korea has picked General Electric Co to supply engines for its homegrown KF-X fighter jet project, preferring the U.S. giant over a European consortium in a deal that could be worth an estimated $3.5 billion. The decision, announced on Thursday by the country's arms procurement agency marks the latest step in Seoul's multi-billion dollar…
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South Korea picks GE to supply engines for homegrown fighter jets
South Korea has picked General Electric Co to supply engines for its homegrown KF-X fighter jet project, preferring the U.S. giant over a European consortium in a deal that could be worth an estimated $3.5 billion. The decision, announced on Thursday by the country's arms procurement agency marks the latest step in Seoul's multi-billion dollar…
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WHO to better respond to emergencies
Member states of the World Health Organization have agreed a long-awaited reform of the agency so that it responds more quickly and effectively to emergency situations. Accused of having wasted months before declaring war on the Ebola virus in west Africa, the WHO have developed a programme to better cope with disease outbreaks and health…
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WHO to better respond to emergencies
Member states of the World Health Organization have agreed a long-awaited reform of the agency so that it responds more quickly and effectively to emergency situations. Accused of having wasted months before declaring war on the Ebola virus in west Africa, the WHO have developed a programme to better cope with disease outbreaks and health…
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Man killed, three hurt in shooting at New York rap concert
An unidentified 33-year-old man was killed in the shooting at the Irving Plaza in Manhattan at 10:15 p.m. shortly before Grammy-Award winning rapper T.I. took the stage, the New York Times said. Three unidentified people were also wounded in the shooting, New York city police said, adding that they had not yet made any arrests.…
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Man killed, three hurt in shooting at New York rap concert
An unidentified 33-year-old man was killed in the shooting at the Irving Plaza in Manhattan at 10:15 p.m. shortly before Grammy-Award winning rapper T.I. took the stage, the New York Times said. Three unidentified people were also wounded in the shooting, New York city police said, adding that they had not yet made any arrests.…
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Biotech Regeneron replaces Intel as sponsor of Science Talent Search
By Ransdell Pierson NEW YORK (Reuters) – Biotechnology company Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc on Thursday became the title sponsor of the most prestigious U.S. science competition for high school students, taking the baton from chipmaker Intel Corp. Regeneron pledged $100 million to support the Science Talent Search and related programs through 2026, and doubled awards for…