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Macron: Europe needs to defend its sovereignty in space

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for a bolder European space policy, warning that Europe’s sovereignty is at stake if it falls behind rival powers in a key field for technology, science and military competitiveness

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2022

AU-EU summit: what stands in the way of a deeper relationship

The triennial high-level summits between the European Union (EU) and the African Union (AU) are often criticised as being photo opportunities without substance. Nevertheless, even photo opportunities are important. They show that European leaders are willing to receive their African counterparts on par with full honours.

The Conversation · Feb 16, 2022

Global Blood Therapeutics' Oxbryta Scores European Approval For Sickle Cell Disease

The European Commission (EC) has approved Global Blood Therapeutics Inc's 

Benzinga · Feb 16, 2022

European companies' Russian ties could make sanctions tough

It's not simple for Europe to plan sanctions against Russia in case it invades Ukraine

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2022

How Russia uses sarcasm as weapon in Ukraine crisis

A top Russian diplomat brushed off speculation that Russia could invade Ukraine on Jan_ 16 by saying, “Wars in Europe rarely start on a Wednesday.”

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2022

Cansativa Group Raises $15M Through Series B Investment Round Led By Casa Verde

Cansativa Group has closed a $15 million Series B investment round. The funding round was led by Casa Verde with participation by Argonautic Ventures and Munich-based family office Alluti, and it represents Casa Verde's largest investment in Germany and in Europe to date.

Benzinga · Feb 16, 2022

Hilton Clocks 106% Revenue Growth In Q4; Optimistic About Acceleration Of Recovery In 2022

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc (NYSE:HLT) reported fourth-quarter FY21 sales growth of 106.3% year-on-year, to $1.836 billion, marginally beating the analyst consensus of $1.83 billion. Franchise and licensing fees revenue rose 84.9% Y/Y, and the Owned and leased hotels revenue increased 158.1%. The occupancy rate for the quarter was 63.3% in the U.S., 56.8%…

Benzinga · Feb 16, 2022

Tesla Customer Hertz Backs EV Car Rental Startup Ufodrive In $19M Funding Round

Car rental firm Hertz Global Holdings Inc (NASDAQ: HTZ) is a leading investor in Europe’s online, all-electric car rental startup Ufodrive.

Benzinga · Feb 16, 2022

Suzuki Sees Impressive Sales Growth In Asia In 2021

Suzuki has posted impressive sales growth in the Asian market for 2021. However, it saw sharp declines in the European and U.S. markets.

RideApart · Feb 16, 2022

2015 Nuclear Deal Has Become an ‘Empty Shell’, Iran’s Top Security Official Says

The 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers has become an "empty shell", the secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council said on Twitter on Wednesday. "The United States and Europe failed to meet their obligations under the JCPOA. The deal has now become an empty shell for Iran…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 16, 2022