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Weekly Round Up: This Week in Australian Business

1. August 7th was a national day of mourning for the victims lost in the downing of MH17.

2. Russia has banned food imports from the U.S., E.U., Canada and Australia.

3. Google is teaming up with Barnes & Noble to offer same-day book deliveries to rival Amazon.

4. The Australian Government has unveiled plans for a new suite of anti-terrorism laws.

5. Android web traffic has overtaken iOS in America, it is expected this trend will continue through the rest of the West.

6. The focus was back on the domestic economy in Australia this week, with RBA monthly interest rates announcement.

7.The Australian government is co-opting ISPs in its crackdown on internet content piracy.

8. Woolworths is incorporating NFC technology into advertisements in store across the country.

9. Google is working on a new search interface that would let you use your phone more easily without having to touch it.

10. Apple and Samsung have announced they have finally settled all patent disputes over smartphones and tablets outside the U.S.