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Number 10 downplays EU migrant figures
2016-05-19 14:30:34| BBC News | Business | UK Edition
Downing Street says an increase in EU workers in Britain is evidence of a growing economy, while the Vote Leave says it shows 'uncontrolled migration'.
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Pwned Barbies Spying On Children? Toytalk CEO Downplays Hacking Reports
2015-11-29 20:20:25| Wireless - Topix.net
McGruber writes: Earlier this year Mattel unveiled " Hello Barbie ," a $74.99 wi-fi equipped interactive doll. Users press a button on Barbie's belt to start a conversation and the recorded audio is processed over the internet so that the doll can respond appropriately.
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Volkswagen scandal: Angela Merkel downplays lasting effects on Germany's reputation
2015-10-05 08:14:42| Automakers - Topix.net
Volkswagen AG has admitted to using cheating devices on 11 million cars around the world to pass stringent emission norms. Chancellor Angela Merkel on Sunday said that the emissions scandal that has hit the giant carmaker Volkswagen was "dramatic" but will not inflict lasting damage on Germany's reputation.
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Chinese Government Downplays Spike in Pork Price
2015-08-07 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
CHINA - The Chinese government has played down the recent spike in the price of pork, after concern that the costliness of China's favorite meat could have implications for monetary policy.
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Nokia downplays shareholder opposition to Alcatel-Lucent deal
2015-04-30 11:24:43| Telecom - Topix.net
Nokia Chief Executive Rajeev Suri defended the terms of its pending acquisition of smaller telecom gear maker Alcatel-Lucent after a shareholder criticized them as unacceptable. Odey Asset Management, Alcatel-Lucent's second-largest shareholder with 5 percent, said in a letter to investors that it would not tender its shares in the Nokia takeover because the 15.6 billion euro price in the all-share deal was too low, according to the Financial Times newspaper.
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