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THE HAGUE, Netherlands - Royal Dutch Shell, Europe's largest oil company, reported a 15 percent rise in net profit for the second quarter thanks to higher oil and gas prices and the early completion of a cost-cutting program.
THE HAGUE, Netherlands - Royal Philips Electronics NV, the world's largest maker of lights, said Monday its second quarter profit rose sharply, thanks to strong sales at its lighting and consumer electronics divisions, particularly in emerging markets.
THE HAGUE, Netherlands - Football fans buying new flat screen televisions to watch the World Cup helped Dutch electronics maker Royal Philips Electronics NV post a strong rise in second quarter profit on Monday.
THE HAGUE, Netherlands - A global group funding the battle against AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis in impoverished countries urged wealthy nations on Wednesday to keep paying for the fight even as the economic crisis forces budget cuts.
THE HAGUE, Netherlands - A global group funding the battle against AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis in impoverished nations worldwide is urging donors to keep paying for the fight even as the economic crisis forces budget cuts.
