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US authorities demolish part of collapsed Baltimore bridge
US authorities demolish part of collapsed Baltimore bridge
Economy
by  AFP

Demolition experts used explosives Monday to remove part of a collapsed bridge in Baltimore and free a cargo ship that has been trapped since it rammed into the structure in March. The port in Maryland's largest city said Monday that the first "RoRo" ship -- designed to carry roll-on, roll-off cargo such as cars and trucks -- had arrived since the collapse on March 26.

UN nears landmark deal on combatting biopiracy
UN nears landmark deal on combatting biopiracy
Economy
by  AFP

The fight against biopiracy -- plundering genetic resources and the traditional knowledge surrounding them -- could soon be based on an international treaty which is being finalised at negotiations that began on Monday.