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Domantas Sabonis (Indiana Pacers) with a buzzer beater vs the Charlotte Hornets, 01/27/2021
BERLIN — A German man has been charged with espionage for allegedly passing information on properties used by the German parliament to Russian military intelligence, prosecutors said Thursday. The suspect, identified only as Jens F. in line with German privacy rules, worked for a company that had been repeatedly contracted to check portable electrical appliances by the Bundestag, or the lower house of parliament, federal prosecutors said in a statement. As a result of that, he had access to PDF files with floor plans of the properties involved. The Bundestag is based in the Reichstag building, a Berlin landmark, but also uses several other sites. Prosecutors said, at some point before early September 2017, the suspect “decided of his own accord” to give information on the properties to Russian intelligence. They said he sent the PDF files to an employee of the Russian Embassy in Berlin who was an officer with Russia's GRU military intelligence agency. They didn't specify how his activities came to light. The charges against the suspect, who is not in custody, were filed at a Berlin court on Feb. 12. The court will have to decide whether to go ahead with a trial. Relations between Germany and Russia have been buffeted by a growing list of issues in recent years. In October, the European Union imposed sanctions on two Russian officials and part of the GRU agency over a cyberattack against the German parliament in 2015. In addition, a Russian man accused of killing a Georgian man in broad daylight in downtown Berlin on Moscow’s orders in 2019 is on trial in Berlin. And last year's poisoning of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who was flown to Germany for treatment and then arrested immediately after he returned to Russia, has added another layer of tensions. The Associated Press
The Court of Appeal heard arguments in the prominent Aljunied Hougang Town Council (AHTC) case on Thursday (25 February) before a five-judge bench.
The African Union is backing calls for drugmakers to waive some intellectual property rights on COVID-19 medicines and vaccines to speed up their rollout to poor countries, the head of its disease control body said on Thursday. South Africa and India, which both manufacture drugs and vaccines, made the proposal at the World Trade Organization (WTO) last year, arguing that intellectual property (IP) rules were hindering the urgent scale-up of vaccine production and provision of medical products to some patients.
Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE said on Thursday they are testing a third dose of their COVID-19 vaccine to better understand the immune response against new variants of the virus. They are also in talks with regulatory authorities about testing a vaccine modified to protect specifically against the highly transmissible new variant found in South Africa and elsewhere, known as B.1.351, as a second arm of the same study. The companies believe their current two-dose vaccine will work against the South African variant as well as one found in the United Kingdom and elsewhere.
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Dublin, Feb. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Global Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) Market 2021-2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The publisher has been monitoring the acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) market and it is poised to grow by 1387.12 million t during 2021-2025, progressing at a CAGR of 3% during the forecast period. The reports on acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) market provides a holistic analysis, market size and forecast, trends, growth drivers, and challenges, as well as vendor analysis covering around 25 vendors.The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current global market scenario, latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment. The market is driven by the increasing demand for ABS from China, rising demand for ABS from the automotive sector, and rise in demand for plastic pipes and sheets. The acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) market analysis includes application segment and geographical landscapes. This study identifies rise in demand for plastic pipes and sheets as one of the prime reasons driving the acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) market growth during the next few years. The rise in demand for plastic pipes and sheets will lead to sizable demand in the market.The acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) market covers the following areas: Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) market sizingAcrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) market forecastAcrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) market industry analysis The robust vendor analysis is designed to help clients improve their market position, and in line with this, this report provides a detailed analysis of several leading acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) market vendors that include Avient Corp., BASF SE, Chi Mei Corp., Daicel Corp., Formosa Plastics Corp., INEOS Group Holdings SA, LG Chem Ltd., Mitsui Chemicals, Inc., Saudi Basic Industries Corp., and Toray Industries Inc. Also, the acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) market analysis report includes information on upcoming trends and challenges that will influence market growth. This is to help companies strategize and leverage on all forthcoming growth opportunities.The study was conducted using an objective combination of primary and secondary information including inputs from key participants in the industry. The report contains a comprehensive market and vendor landscape in addition to an analysis of the key vendors.The publisher presents a detailed picture of the market by the way of study, synthesis, and summation of data from multiple sources by an analysis of key parameters such as profit, pricing, competition, and promotions. It presents various market facets by identifying the key industry influencers. The data presented is comprehensive, reliable, and a result of extensive research - both primary and secondary. The market research reports provide a complete competitive landscape and an in-depth vendor selection methodology and analysis using qualitative and quantitative research to forecast an accurate market growth.Key Topics Covered: 1. Executive Summary Market Overview 2. Market Landscape Market ecosystemMarket characteristicsValue chain analysis 3. Market Sizing Market definitionMarket segment analysisMarket size 2020Market outlook: Forecast for 2020 - 2025 4. Five Forces Analysis Five forces summaryBargaining power of buyersBargaining power of suppliersThreat of new entrantsThreat of substitutesThreat of rivalryMarket condition 5. Market Segmentation by Application Market segmentsComparison by ApplicationAppliances - Market size and forecast 2020-2025Electrical and electronics - Market size and forecast 2020-2025Automotive - Market size and forecast 2020-2025Construction - Market size and forecast 2020-2025Others - Market size and forecast 2020-2025Market opportunity by Application 6. Customer landscape7. Geographic Landscape Geographic segmentationGeographic comparisonAPAC - Market size and forecast 2020-2025Europe - Market size and forecast 2020-2025North America - Market size and forecast 2020-2025MEA - Market size and forecast 2020-2025South America - Market size and forecast 2020-2025Key leading countriesMarket opportunity by geographyMarket driversMarket challengesMarket trends 8. Vendor Landscape Competitive scenarioVendor landscapeLandscape disruptionIndustry risks 9. Vendor Analysis Vendors coveredMarket positioning of vendorsAvient Corp.BASF SEChi Mei Corp.Daicel Corp.Formosa Plastics Corp.INEOS Group Holdings SALG Chem Ltd.Saudi Basic Industries Corp.Toray Industries Inc. 10. Appendix Scope of the reportCurrency conversion rates for US$Research methodologyList of abbreviations For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/jooq3t CONTACT: CONTACT: ResearchAndMarkets.com Laura Wood, Senior Press Manager press@researchandmarkets.com For E.S.T Office Hours Call 1-917-300-0470 For U.S./CAN Toll Free Call 1-800-526-8630 For GMT Office Hours Call +353-1-416-8900
Daimler Trucks' shift to zero-emission vehicles will lead to thousands of job losses at the company's German powertrain plants by 2033, its chairman said on Thursday, adding cuts would be gradual and achieved via retirements and voluntary packages. "This is no revolution coming over night, this is an evolution," Martin Daum told journalists on a conference call. Electric vehicles have far fewer moving parts than traditional combustion engine models and as automakers shift production their engine and powertrain plants are expected to employ far fewer people over time.
STORE Capital (NYSE: STOR) invests in single-tenant properties occupied by tenants in the service, retail, and manufacturing industries. You might be surprised to learn that STORE's addressable market of existing properties is several trillion dollars in size. In this Fool Live video clip, recorded on Feb. 16, Millionacres real estate analyst Matt Frankel, CFP, and editor Deidre Woollard discuss how STORE Capital has been doing recently and the enormous addressable market opportunity the company has.
The Logistics industry in the UAE is one of the top 5 logistics markets in the world, given the favourable location of UAE at the intersection of Asia, Africa & Europe.Gurugram, India, Feb. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Etihad Cargo has outlined its plans to focus on COVID-19 focused services, setting up a dedicated COVID-19 distribution team in anticipation of a vaccine for the virus. Its new specialized pharma and healthcare product PharmaLife, will focus on key gateways including Abu Dhabi, Barcelona, Chicago, Paris, Dubai, Frankfurt, Hyderabad, London, Milan, Melbourne, Mumbai, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney.Amazon.ae announced that it has launched International Shopping Experience, delivering items from the UAE to Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman. The delivery includes import fees along with customs clearance managed by Amazon’s couriers. The move acts as a strong fillip to the growth of e-commerce across the Middle Eastern region. In a historic step for global trade, the UAE and Israel agreed to normalize relations in mid-August 2020 and signed a normalization agreement in September. In October, a ship carrying cargo from the UAE, docked at an Israel’s Haifa Port. The ship will bring cargo from the UAE to Israel on a weekly basis. Impact of COVID-19: The COVID-19 pandemic impacted overall supply chain operations in the UAE, with road freight due to sealing of borders and air freight due to flight cancellation being the major sufferers. Moreover, companies have been struggling with employee infections and have been forced to move to a remote working setup, at least for the non-operational staff. The industry is gradually recovering from the transport restrictions. Going forward, pharmaceutical logistics will play an important part in distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine, once it is ready and is hence expected to lead vertical market growth in the future. The demand for essentials and daily usage consumer products went up during the lockdown period, and is expected to continue to grow, as the retail segment looks to be the highest contributing vertical to logistics in the UAE. Freight Forwarding is expected to be Lead Contributor: While the UAE Logistics industry is composed of different service segments such as Freight Forwarding, Warehousing, Express Delivery and Value Added Services, it is the Freight Forwarding Segment that is expected to continue being the leading segment in the future. Express market segment is identified to grow at the fastest pace, due to growth in e-commerce deliveries and companies. Technological Advancement to Drive Growth: Government Initiatives such as Dubai IoT Strategy, Dubai Block Chain Strategy, Introductions of drones for last-mile delivery, UAE National AI Program, Smart Dubai 2021, Dubai 3D printing Strategy, Dubai Data Initiatives and National Innovation Strategy will revolutionize the logistics and warehousing market of UAE. Analysts at Ken Research in their latest publication "Competition Benchmarking of Top Logistics Players in UAE in Transportation, Warehousing, 3PL, International Express, Domestic Express, Automotive, Pharma, Oil and Gas and Retail Logistics" observe that the UAE Logistics Market is expected to grow at a decent pace, backed by upcoming new businesses in the country along with the favorable position of the country as a logistics and trans-shipment hub globally. The Logistics Market in UAE is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.9% from 2019 to 2025, in terms of revenues. The rescheduled Expo 2020 would also play a part in growth of the industry during the early period. Key Target Audience:-3PL Logistics CompaniesIntegrated Logistics CompaniesE-Commerce CompaniesOil & Gas CompaniesRetail CompaniesPharmaceutical CompaniesLogistics/Supply Chain Industry Associations Time Period Captured in the Report:-Historical: 2015 to 2019Future: 2019 to 2025 Companies Mentioned:-Kuehne + NagelAgilityEmirates PostAl-Futtaim LogisticsDB SchenkerDHLFedEx ExpressUPSAllied TransportFreightworksZajel Courier ServicesTime ExpressBollore LogisticsDanzas AEIMohebi LogisticsHellmann Worldwide LogisticsTristarGulf Agency CompanyCEVA LogisticsATSSkynetSky ExpressAvalon General Land TransportGSL (Global Shipping and Logistics)RSA GlobalRoadlink TransportAl Mujarad Transport Key Topics Covered in the Report:-UAE Logistics Industry OverviewUAE Logistics Industry Market Size by Sub-Service, 2015-2025UAE Logistics Industry Market Size by Vertical, 2015-2025UAE Logistics Sub-Service Market Segmentation by End User Verticals, 2019-2025UAE Warehousing Market Segmentation by Type of Warehouses, 2019Competitive Landscape including Major Players in each Service Segment, 2019Competitive Landscape including Major Players in each Vertical Segment, 2019Cross-Comparison of Major Freight Forwarding and Express Players, 2019Company Profiles of Major Players in each SegmentMajor Trade Lanes for Land Freight, Sea Freight, Air Freight and International Express, 2019Pricing Analysis for Major Players by Service Mix, 2019 For More Information on the research report, refer to below link:- Logistics industry in the UAE Related Reports:- Saudi Arabia Dry Logistics and Warehousing Market Outlook to 2025 – Warehousing Automation and Investment within Transport Infrastructure to Drive Market RevenueCompetition Benchmarking of Top Logistics Players in KSA in Transportation, Warehousing, 3PL, International Express, Domestic Express, Automotive, Pharma, Oil and Gas and Retail LogisticsSaudi Arabia Automotive & Spare Parts Logistics Market Outlook to 2025: Lifting of Ban on Female Drivers and Growing Aftermarket for Spare Parts to Influence Market GrowthSaudi Arabia Pharmaceutical Logistics Market Outlook to 2025: Rising Demand for Pharmaceutical Drugs and Government Support to Healthcare Will Drive Market Growth Contact Us:- Ken Research Ankur Gupta, Head Marketing & Communications Ankur@kenresearch.com +91-9015378249 CONTACT: Contact Us:- Ken Research Ankur Gupta, Head Marketing & Communications Ankur@kenresearch.com +91-9015378249
YEREVAN, Armenia — Armenia's prime minister accused top military officers on Thursday of attempting a coup after they demanded he step down, adding fuel to monthslong protests calling for his resignation following the nation's defeat in a conflict with Azerbaijan over the Nagorno-Karabakh region. The demonstrations began immediately after Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan signed a Nov. 10 peace deal that saw Azerbaijan reclaim control over large parts of Nagorno-Karabakh and surrounding areas that had been held by Armenian forces for more than a quarter-century. Those protests have gathered pace this week, and the feud with his top military commanders has weakened Pashinyan's position. The immediate trigger for the standoff was Pashinyan’s decision to oust the first deputy chief of the military's General Staff, a group of the armed forces' top commanders. In response, the General Staff called for Pashinyan's resignation — but the prime minister doubled down and dismissed the chief of the General Staff. He described the military's statement as a “military coup attempt” and urged troops to only listen to his orders. He also called on his backers to come to the streets and then later walked among them, using a loudspeaker to rally support. “We need a conversation, not a confrontation,” he said. Pashinyan denied rumours that he was preparing to flee the country. Supporters of Pashinyan and the opposition engaged in sporadic scuffles on the streets of Yerevan on Thursday. Russia's government voiced concern over the tensions but emphasized that Armenia needs to sort it out itself. “We are calling for calm and believe that the situation should remain in the constitutional filed,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters. The crisis has its roots in Armenia's humiliating defeat in heavy fighting with Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabakh that erupted in late September and lasted 44 days. A Russian-brokered agreement ended the conflict in which the Azerbaijani army routed Armenian forces — but only after more than 6,000 people died on both sides. Pashinyan has defended the peace deal as a painful but necessary move to prevent Azerbaijan from overrunning the entire Nagorno-Karabakh region, which lies within Azerbaijan but was under the control of ethnic Armenian forces backed by Armenia since a separatist war there ended in 1994. Opposition groups have dismissed that argument. On Thursday, opposition demonstrators swarmed the streets of the Armenian capital, chanting “Nikol, you traitor!” and “Nikol, resign!” They paralyzed traffic all around Yerevan. Despite the simmering public anger over the military defeat, Pashinyan has manoeuvred to shore up his rule and the protests died down amid the winter's cold. But the opposition demonstrations resumed with new vigour this week — and then came the spat with top officers. Pashinyan fired the deputy chief of the General Staff, Lt. Gen. Tiran Khachatryan, earlier this week after he derided the prime minister's claim that just 10% of Russia-supplied Iskander missiles that Armenia used in the conflict exploded on impact. The General Staff responded Thursday with a statement demanding Pashinyan's resignation and warned the government against trying to use force against the opposition demonstrators. Immediately after the statement, Pashinyan dismissed the General Staff chief, Col. Gen. Onik Gasparyan. ____ Associated Press writers Vladimir Isachenkov and Daria Litvinova in Moscow contributed to this report. Avet Demourian, The Associated Press
Semenya hopes her latest bid will see the European court "put an end to the longstanding human rights violations by World Athletics against women athletes".
The British Gas owner reported a 31% drop in underlying operating profits to £447 million for 2020.
The Global Reusable Face Mask Market size is expected to reach $6. 8 billion by 2025, rising at a market growth of 35. 2% CAGR during the forecast period. Masks are used to prevent entry of the contaminated substances present in the air into the respiratory system of humans as these substances might be harmful to the body.New York, Feb. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report "Global Reusable Face Mask Market By Material, By Application, By Distribution Channel, By Region, Industry Analysis and Forecast, 2019 - 2025" - https://www.reportlinker.com/p06028133/?utm_source=GNW Reusable face masks are generally made of cotton and nylon. Masks made of cotton generally comprise a minimum of 4 layers. These layers help to restrict the external contamination from entry through the nose and mouth of the wearer. Moreover, the addition of a layer of nylon over the masks reduced the flow of air around the edges of the masks and enhanced particle filtration effectiveness for the masks.Reusable face masks have emerged as a popular alternative as a result of the shortage of face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic. The reason for this popularity is reusable face masks are cost-effective and eco-friendly than disposable medical masks. Reusable face masks created with layers of knitted fabric with low density and a permeable filter are considered more breathable. Apart from this, these masks have highly thermally conductive materials and have superior water vapour permeability are extremely comfortable to wear as they can transit moisture and heat from the body rapidly, and hence do not easily deteriorate and dampen.In the case of a disposable mask, people need to readjust the mask continuously. Touching the mask frequently increases the risk of transferring pathogens from their hand to their faces, noses, and mouths. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that one should frequently wash hands and avoid touching faces. We contaminate the mask each time we adjust it with our hands. The side of the mask exposed to outer environment should be considered dirty and expected to be contaminated.By MaterialBased on Material, the market is segmented into Cotton, Nylon and Other Materials. The nylon material segment would grow with a prominent CAGR during the forecast period. Leading manufacturers are focused on material innovations in order to gain a position in the market in the upcoming years. Nylon layering offers an additional protective layer from air pollutants, such as PM 2.5 is provided by such reusable mask. However, the extent to attain the product differentiation in the market is restricted and is not achievable, key market players are mainly focuses on bringing a greater variety of fabrics and patterns in reusable face masks in order to attract a broader range of consumers worldwide.By ApplicationBased on Application, the market is segmented into Commercial and Personal. On the basis of application, the personal application segment dominated the market. This is owing to the increasing demand among consumers for personal use. Reusable masks are washable, customizable, long-lasting as compared to disposable or surgical masks and various designs & fabrics are available in the market.By Distribution ChannelBased on Distribution Channel, the market is segmented into Online and Offline. The online distribution channel segment would exhibit highest growth rate over the forecast period. The major factors contributing to the growth of this segment include increasing internet penetration and target marketing by companies using social media platforms as it helps them to reach all customer touchpoints. Moreover, as mask-wearing is new normal among people, the scope of personalization and customization in masks has been trending amongst many online mask manufacturers.By RegionBased on Regions, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America, Middle East & Africa. North America is anticipated to be the fastest-growing region in the reusable face masks market over the forecast period. The USA is the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic in this region and other health-related issues affected by air pollutants. The increasing deaths due to outbreak COVID-19, along with a surge in the recommendation from government and health organizations, have increased the product demand.The market research report covers the analysis of key stake holders of the market. Key companies profiled in the report include 3M Company, Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Honeywell International, Inc., Ohlone Press LLC (Vogmask), AirPop, idMASK, Cambridge Mask Company, Debrief Me Holdings LLC, Moldex-Metric, Inc., and Teflex Gasket Company Limited.Scope of the StudyMarket Segments covered in the Report:By Material• Cotton• Nylon• Other MaterialsBy Application• Commercial• PersonalBy Distribution Channel• Online• OfflineBy Geography• North Americao USo Canadao Mexicoo Rest of North America• Europeo Germanyo UKo Franceo Russiao Spaino Italyo Rest of Europe• Asia Pacifico Chinao Japano Indiao South Koreao Singaporeo Malaysiao Rest of Asia Pacific• LAMEAo Brazilo Argentinao UAEo Saudi Arabiao South Africao Nigeriao Rest of LAMEACompanies Profiled• 3M Company• Kimberly-Clark Corporation• Honeywell International, Inc.• Ohlone Press LLC (Vogmask)• AirPop• idMASK• Cambridge Mask Company• Debrief Me Holdings LLC• Moldex-Metric, Inc.• Teflex Gasket Company LimitedUnique Offerings • Exhaustive coverage• Highest number of market tables and figures• Subscription based model available• Guaranteed best price• Assured post sales research support with 10% customization freeRead the full report: https://www.reportlinker.com/p06028133/?utm_source=GNWAbout ReportlinkerReportLinker is an award-winning market research solution. Reportlinker finds and organizes the latest industry data so you get all the market research you need - instantly, in one place.__________________________ CONTACT: Clare: clare@reportlinker.com US: (339)-368-6001 Intl: +1 339-368-6001
An expected dash by big corporations for offsets to meet their climate targets has prompted financial exchanges to launch carbon futures contracts to capitalise on what could be a multi-billion dollar market. Carbon offsets, generated by emissions reduction projects, such as tree planting or shifts to less polluting fuels, have struggled for years to gain credibility, but as climate action has become urgent, their market is expected to grow to as much as $50 billion by 2030. Among the major corporations that say they expect to use them to compensate for any emissions they cannot cut from their operations and products are Unilever, EasyJet, Royal Dutch Shell and BP, which all have climate targets.
WAYNE, Pa., Feb. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of thirty-four cents ($0.34) per share of common stock. The dividend is payable March 15, 2021 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 5, 2021. Additional information about Teleflex can be obtained from the company’s website at www.teleflex.com. About Teleflex IncorporatedTeleflex is a global provider of medical technologies designed to improve the health and quality of people’s lives. We apply purpose driven innovation – a relentless pursuit of identifying unmet clinical needs – to benefit patients and healthcare providers. Our portfolio is diverse, with solutions in the fields of vascular access, interventional cardiology and radiology, anesthesia, emergency medicine, surgical, urology and respiratory care. Teleflex employees worldwide are united in the understanding that what we do every day makes a difference. For more information, please visit teleflex.com. Teleflex is the home of Arrow®, Deknatel®, Hudson RCI®, LMA®, Pilling®, Rüsch®, UroLift®, and Weck® – trusted brands united by a common sense of purpose. Source: Teleflex IncorporatedJake ElguiczeTreasurer and Vice President, Investor Relations610-948-2836
25, 2021 /CNW/ - ATCO today announced fourth quarter 2020 adjusted earnings of $122 million, or $1.07 per share, $21 million or $0.
Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) and BioNTech SE (Nasdaq: BNTX) announced today they have begun an evaluation of the safety and immunogenicity of a third dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine (BNT162b2) to understand the effect of a booster on immunity against COVID-19 caused by the circulating and potential newly emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants. The study will draw upon participants from the Phase 1 study in the United States who will be offered the opportunity to receive a 30 µg booster of the current vaccine 6 to 12 months after receiving their initial two-dose regimen. The study is part of the Companies’ clinical development strategy to determine the effectiveness of a third dose against evolving variants.
In 2000, Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ: ISRG) went public at $9 per share and launched its da Vinci surgical system. The company's focus on improving medical outcomes and reducing hospitalization and recovery times has benefited patients around the world -- and worked wonders for shareholders. An investor who was able to pick up $1,000 worth of Intuitive Surgical shares at its IPO price and held on has seen that investment grow to a whopping $122,500.