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Chipotle’s earnings beat estimates on higher prices, digital boost

By Hilary Russ NEW YORK (Reuters) – Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc <CMG.N> raised menu prices and consumers bit, helping the fast-casual burrito chain beat analysts’ estimates for quarterly sales and profit on Tuesday. Chipotle also attracted diners through deals for members of its loyalty program and boosted online sales with a drive-thru option – called […]

Airport passenger traffic in Asia-Pacific set to plunge 24% in first quarter – industry group

SYDNEY (Reuters) – Airport passenger traffic in the Asia-Pacific region is expected to take a 24% hit in the first quarter from the coronavirus, leading to a $3 billion decline in airport revenue and placing pressure on growth projects, an industry group said on Monday. Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific said the cancellation of flights […]

Haacaaluu Hundeessa: The protest singer who became an Oromo icon

Slain singer’s music became the melody of a protest movement that helped bring down Ethiopia’s government in 2018. Popular protest singer Haacaaluu Hundeessa, whose killing earlier this week sparked deadly unrest, was one of Ethiopia’s biggest music stars whose popular songs galvanised the youth of country’s largest ethnic group, the Oromo. The 34-year-old’s music gave voice to Oromos’ […]