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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.

Melinda Gates to leave Gates Foundation, keeps $12.5bn for her work
Melinda Gates to leave Gates Foundation, keeps $12.5bn for her work
Economy
by  AFP

Philanthropist Melinda French Gates announced Monday she was leaving the nonprofit foundation she established with her ex-husband Bill Gates -- an organization that has become one of the most influential in the world. Bill Gates on Monday thanked his ex-wife for her "critical contributions" to the organization.