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EU Introduces Import Fee for Online Orders

BRUSSELS, Belgium – The European Union has agreed to impose a new handling fee on the flood of low-value parcels …

Airlines Tighten Rules on Power Banks

BERLIN, Germany – The International Civil Aviation Organization, the U.N. body that sets international aviation standards, said this week that passengers …

MediaMarkt Owner Awaits Austria Approval

DÜSSELDORF, Germany — Ceconomy, the German retail group that owns MediaMarkt and Saturn, said on Friday that the most delicate …

Philippines and France Deepen Defense Ties

PARIS/MANILA — The Philippines and France have signed a new visiting forces agreement that will allow their militaries to train …

Taiwan Opposition Leader Sentenced to 17 Years

TAIPEI, Taiwan — A Taipei court has sentenced former Taipei mayor and former presidential candidate Ko Wen-je to 17 years …