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DR Congo accuses Apple of using 'blood minerals' from war-torn east
DR Congo accuses Apple of using 'blood minerals' from war-torn east
Economy
by  AFP

The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo is accusing Apple of using "illegally exploited" minerals extracted from the country's embattled east in its products, lawyers representing the African country said Thursday. Macs, iPhones and other Apple products are "tainted by the blood of the Congolese people", the DRC's lawyers said.

Strong pricing boosts Caterpillar profits
Strong pricing boosts Caterpillar profits
Economy
by  AFP

Caterpillar reported a jump in profits Thursday as strong pricing for industrial machinery made up for lower volumes, enabling record shareholder payouts. But profits jumped 47 percent to $2.9 billion.