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Forget supercomputers, a new rivalry matters more

  Adam Minter A new list of the world’s 500 fastest supercomputers suggests that China might be speeding past the U.S. in the race for technological supremacy. China now holds the two top spots, and placed a total of 167 machines on the list. The U.S. had only 165 on the list, with its fastest placing a very distant third. ...

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Why is immigration a non-issue in Australia’s election?

  Grant Wyeth SPECIAL TO EMIRATES BUSINESS As it seems that Brexit was primarily driven by an anti-immigration sentiment, and the rise of Donald Trump in the United States is fueled by similar concerns, it could be reasonable to suspect that these countries’ southern cousin Australia may succumb to similar forces within its current election campaign. However, thankfully, this is ...

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Turkey aviation stocks drop after airport attacks kill 36

  Singapore / bloomberg Turkey’s aviation stocks fell after coordinated terror attacks at one of Europe’s busiest airports threatened to deal another blow to the nation’s struggling tourism industry. Turkish Airlines and airport operator TAV Havalimanlari Holding AS were the biggest drag on the Borsa Istanbul 100 Index after three suicide bombers killed at least 40 people and wounded more ...

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