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Abu Dhabi’s Hyperloop to cost '$20m-$40m per km', recoup investment in '8-15 years': HyperloopTT

The world's first commercial hyperloop system, which is set to open in Abu Dhabi in 2020, will cost "between US$20 million to US$40 million per kilometre," Bibop Gresta, Chairman of Hyperloop Transportation Technologies, has revealed

Bielsa admits Leeds spied on all opponents this season

Al-Attiyah on verge of third Dakar triumph as Peterhansel crashes out

Iran's Payam Satellite Fell Into Indian Ocean After Failure to Reach Orbit - University

Suspected anglophone separatists 'kidnap 30' in Cameroon

At least 30 people have been abducted by suspected separatists in a troubled English-speaking region of western Cameroon, local sources said on Wednesday

EU Would Make 'Mistake' Blocking Alstom-Siemens Rail Merger - French Gov't Spokesman

The European Commission would commit a political and economic error if it blocked the deal between rail businesses of France's Alstom and Germany's Siemens, French government spokesman Benjamin Grievaux said Wednesday

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Considers Reinforcing OSCE Mission in Donbas Necessary

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin on Wednesday stressed the need to reinforce the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe's Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (OSCE SMM) in the eastern Donbas region, including by technical means

Pakistan National Council of the Arts screens french film 'Let the Girls Play'

Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) in collaboration with Embassy of France and Alliance Francaise screened a sports comedy film titled 'Let the Girls Play' (Comme des Garcons) here on Wednesday evening

Paris Discussing Ways to Reach Stability in Syria's North With Partners - Foreign Ministry

France is committed to ensuring stability in northeastern Syria and remains in contact with its partners to discuss the best ways to achieve this goal, a spokesperson for the French Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday

Paris Condemns Iran's Satellite Launch Attempt as Violating UN Security Council Resolution

The French Foreign Ministry on Wednesday condemned Iran's attempt to place a satellite into orbit, stressing that such actions do not comply with UN Security Council Resolution 2231

RTA tests Route 2020 fare collection gates, central system software

France to accelerate preparations for no-deal Brexit: presidential source

France is speeding up preparations for a "no deal" Brexit after the British parliament overwhelmingly rejected the agreement on the table, a French presidential source said Wednesday

Federer and Wozniacki stay on track as Anderson crashes

Roger Federer ground out a tough three-set win to make the Australian Open third round for an incredible 20th straight year Wednesday and stay on track for a seventh title, with defending champion Caroline Wozniacki also safely through

Belgian GDP May Decrease by 2.3% in Event of Hard Brexit - Federation of Enterprises

In the event of a hard Brexit, a scenario in which the United Kingdom withdraws not only from the European Union, but from the EU Single Market and Customs Union as well, Belgium's GDP may drop by 2.3 percent and over 40,000 jobs could be lost, the Federation of Enterprises in Belgium told Sputnik on Wednesday

France to accelerate preparations for no-deal Brexit: presidential source

France is speeding up preparations for a "no deal" Brexit after the British parliament overwhelmingly rejected the agreement on the table, a French presidential source said Wednesday