WTO rules China violates trade pledges on audiovisual imports
The World Trade Organization panel in Geneva found China restricting imports of American films books and music in violation of its 2001 pledges. The ruling opens China’s 1.3 billion market to U S entertainment firms and complements efforts to combat piracy. Dan Glickman of the MPAA hailed the decision as aiding U S film sales in China.
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China
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Shanghai
Motion Picture Industry Association
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Tiny metastases raise five year relapse risk in breast cancer
New Netherlands study of 2700 women with early stage low risk breast cancer finds any micro metastasis to lymph nodes doubles the chance of recurrence within five years. Researchers say even isolated cancer cells or micro tumours warrant consideration beyond surgery with endocrine or chemotherapy options.
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New England Journal of Medicine
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France pool bars Muslim woman over burquini suit
A 35 year old Muslim convert identified as Carole was barred from Emerainville pool for wearing a barquini full body swimsuit. Officials cited hygiene rules banning baggy clothing while denying religious hostility. She calls it segregation in a debate over France secular norms.
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Newport Beach
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Paris
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Emerainville
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U S weighs removing troops from Afghan border outposts
U S commanders consider abandoning remote outposts along Afghanistan’s rugged eastern border with Pakistan. Moving troops to populated areas could bolster rebuilding while Afghan forces would take over posts. Gen McChrystal reviews strategy as Pakistan border actions stall.
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Kabul
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Washington
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