The Trump administration says the new 3% tax on sales in France will harm US online giants.
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The US says it is concerned that plans for a 3% tax on tech giants will unfairly target US firms.
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Passenger video shows a metal object moving around inside an engine of the Delta Air Lines flight.
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Police say the man dropped nearly 200ft, but was found on river rocks below with no major injuries.
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