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US investigates French plan to tax tech giants

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The United States has opened an investigation into French plans to tax internet and technology giants such as Google and Facebook. The US trade representative, Robert Lighthizer, said he was concerned they unfairly targetted American companies.

In Sudan, the ruling military council and civilian protesters are due to form a transitional power sharing government. The announcement was made on Friday - but the deal hasn't been signed yet.

In Hong Kong, charities are asking whether weeks of protests over a controversial extradition bill is taking its toll on people鈥檚 mental health.

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