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Russia fines Google - 20 quintillion dollars

Google needs to pay a fine of 20 quintillion dollars, 20 followed by 33 zeros, claims a Russian court. The information comes from the Russian media channel RBC.

Russia fines Google - 20 quintillion dollars

Svantesson gets international leadership position

Minister of Finance Elisabeth Svantesson (M) has been elected as chair of the World Bank's and International Monetary Fund's (IMF) development committee. The development committee is the World Bank's and IMF's highest advisory body in development issues.

Svantesson gets international leadership position

Host Putin is greeted with respect by world leaders

Powerful and populous nations meet in Kazan under Russian leadership to strengthen the Brics group's influence. President Vladimir Putin wants to show that world leaders are on good terms with Russia – and he is greeted with accolades and respect.

Host Putin is greeted with respect by world leaders

Poverty persists – new approaches are required

The goal to eradicate extreme poverty in the world by 2030 is "out of reach", according to a new report from the World Bank. Instead, it may take three decades or more before extreme poverty is eradicated.

Poverty persists – new approaches are required