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Equity markets mostly on front foot, as bitcoin rally stutters
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Major stock markets mostly rose Monday as traders welcomed Donald Trump's pick for Treasury secretary, while bitcoin's …
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DHL cargo plane crashes in Lithuania, killing one
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A DHL cargo plane crashed early Monday near the airport in Lithuania's capital, killing one person, authorities said as …
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'Existential challenge': plastic pollution treaty talks begin
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A final round of talks on a treaty to curb plastic pollution opened on Monday, with deep differences between nations …
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Equity markets mostly on front foot, bitcoin rally stutters
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Most markets rose Monday following a record close on Wall Street as traders welcomed Donald Trump's pick for Treasury …
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Asian markets mostly on front foot, bitcoin rally stutters
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Most Asian markets rose Monday following a record close on Wall Street as traders welcomed Donald Trump's pick for …
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Asian markets begin week on front foot, bitcoin rally stutters
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Asian markets rose Monday following a record close on Wall Street as traders welcomed Donald Trump's pick for Treasury …
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Closing arguments coming in US-Google antitrust trial on ad tech
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Google and the US government will face off in a federal court on Monday, as each side delivers its closing arguments in …
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Petrol industry embraces plastics while navigating energy shift
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Amid the inexorable shift toward more electric vehicles, oil and gas producers are looking increasingly to plastics to …
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'Crucial week': make-or-break plastic pollution treaty talks begin
Nov 24 2024
A final round of talks on a treaty to end plastic pollution opens on Monday, with the diplomat chairing the difficult …
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Climate finance's 'new era' shows new political realities
Nov 24 2024
Rich countries' promise of $300 billion a year in climate finance brought fury at talks in Baku from poor nations that …
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Germany goes nuts for viral pistachio chocolate
Nov 24 2024
When Ali Fakhro lays out a row of pistachio-filled chocolate bars in the morning at his bakery in Berlin, he knows they …
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Afghan women turn to entrepreneurship under Taliban
Nov 24 2024
When Zainab Ferozi saw Afghan women struggling to feed their families after Taliban authorities took power, she took …
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Mounting economic costs of India's killer smog
Nov 24 2024
Noxious smog smothering the plains of north India is not only choking the lungs of residents and killing millions, but …
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Trump's mass deportation plan could end up hurting economic growth
Nov 24 2024
President-elect Donald Trump's hardline immigration proposals -- including a controversial mass deportation plan -- …
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US consumers to bargain hunt in annual 'Black Friday' spree
Nov 24 2024
US shoppers are coming out in force this holiday season, but the festiveness is being tempered by inflationary pressures …
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Cheers, angst as US nuclear plant Three Mile Island to reopen
Nov 24 2024
The planned reopening of the Three Mile Island nuclear plant is praised as a boon for Pennsylvania and a boost for AI, …
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Thousands demand lower rents at Barcelona demo
Nov 23 2024
Thousands of protesters marched through Barcelona on Saturday demanding lower rents in Spain's second city.
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Scott Bessent a credible, safe pick for Treasury: experts
Nov 23 2024
Hedge fund manager Scott Bessent is a credible, safe choice for US Treasury secretary -- and one that is likely positive …
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Nvidia CEO says will balance compliance and tech advances under Trump
Nov 23 2024
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said Saturday that his company will balance legal compliance and technological advances under …
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What forcing Google to sell Chrome could mean
Nov 23 2024
US antitrust lawyers are calling on a judge to force the sale of Google's Chrome browser to limit the company's market …
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Budget, debt: Trump's Treasury chief faces urgent challenges
Nov 23 2024
President-elect Donald Trump's new Treasury chief needs to hit the ground running once he takes office, tasked with …
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Trump names hedge fund manager Scott Bessent as Treasury chief
Nov 23 2024
US President-elect Donald Trump on Friday named billionaire Scott Bessent as his Treasury secretary, choosing the hedge …
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Trump to name hedge fund manager Scott Bessent as Treasury chief: US media
Nov 22 2024
US President-elect Donald Trump is expected to pick billionaire Scott Bessent as his Treasury secretary, media outlets …
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Dow ends at fresh record as weak eurozone data hits euro
Nov 22 2024
The Dow rocketed to a fresh record Friday, extending a post-election US equity rally while the euro retreated against …
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Amazon invests another $4 bn in AI firm Anthropic
Nov 22 2024
Amazon is doubling its investment in Anthropic to $8 billion in a deepened collaboration on artificial intelligence, the …
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'Primitive' beers draw crowds at Belgian brewery
Nov 22 2024
Winding between copper vats and oak barrels, a cluster of early-morning visitors filed through a cavernous Brussels …
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Spain fines 'abusive' budget airlines 179 mn euros
Nov 22 2024
Spain's leftist government said Friday it has fined five budget airlines including Ryanair and EasyJet 179 million euros …
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Dollar gains amid escalating geopolitical tensions
Nov 22 2024
The dollar and gold gained Friday amid escalating tensions in the Russia-Ukraine war, while stocks got a boost from …
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Russian ruble hits lowest level against dollar since March 2022
Nov 22 2024
The Russian ruble slumped on Friday to its lowest level against the US dollar since March 2022, a day after Moscow fired …
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Investors seek 750 mn euros in damages over Wirecard collapse
Nov 22 2024
A lawsuit by Wirecard investors claiming 750 million euros ($780 million) in compensation over the German payment …
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Stock markets diverge, dollar gains amid escalating geopolitical tensions
Nov 22 2024
Global stocks diverged and the dollar gained Friday following a bounce on Wall Street as traders weighed weak European …
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Japan government approves $140bn stimulus
Nov 22 2024
Japan's minority government signed off Friday on a $140-billion stimulus drive aimed at putting more money in consumers' …
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German GDP downgraded in new blow for struggling economy
Nov 22 2024
German third-quarter growth was downgraded Friday with official data showing it expanded even more weakly than …
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Most markets track Wall St gains, bitcoin closes on $100,000
Nov 22 2024
Most markets gained Friday after a bounce on Wall Street, while bitcoin continued its march higher to move within …
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Japan government to approve $140bn stimulus
Nov 22 2024
Japan's minority government was set Friday to sign off on a $140-billion stimulus drive aimed at putting more money in …
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Most Asian markets track Wall St gains, bitcoin closes on $100,000
Nov 22 2024
Most Asian markets gained Friday after a bounce on Wall Street, while bitcoin continued its march higher to move within …
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Irish economy faces the test of Trump's protectionism
Nov 22 2024
With a general election next week, Ireland and its 5.4 million inhabitants fear finding themselves in the eye of a …
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'Moment of truth' for world-first plastic pollution treaty
Nov 22 2024
Plastic pollution litters our seas, our air and even our bodies, but negotiators face an uphill battle next week to …
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Global stocks mostly cheer Nvidia results as bitcoin gains
Nov 21 2024
Global stocks mostly rose Thursday following strong earnings from artificial intelligence leader Nvidia as bitcoin …
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Top US securities regulator to exit, clearing way for Trump pick
Nov 21 2024
The top US securities regulator, a skeptic towards cryptocurrency who was appointed by President Joe Biden, announced …
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Indian PM Modi highlights interest in Guyana's oil
Nov 21 2024
Visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Thursday his country is interested in oil from Guyana, the small South …
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Stock markets push higher but Ukraine tensions urge caution
Nov 21 2024
Stock markets mostly rose in Europe and on Wall Street on Thursday, recovering from recent selling but with investors …
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IMF sees 'limited' impact of floods on Spain GDP growth
Nov 21 2024
Last month's deadly floods in Spain, the country's worst natural disaster in decades, will have a "limited" impact on …
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Volkswagen workers head towards strikes from December
Nov 21 2024
Volkswagen workers in Germany took a step closer to strike action on Thursday, after unions and management met for the …
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UK sanctions Angola's Isabel dos Santos in graft crackdown
Nov 21 2024
The UK government on Thursday announced sanctions on Angola's Isabel dos Santos, the billionaire businesswoman and …
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Sales of existing US homes rise in October
Nov 21 2024
Sales of previously owned homes in the United States picked up in October, industry data showed Thursday, fueling hopes …
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India's Adani says US charges 'baseless', opposition demand arrest
Nov 21 2024
India's Adani Group on Thursday called US charges that their billionaire founder Gautam Adani had paid more than $250 …
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South Sudan rejects 'malicious' report on Kiir family businesses
Nov 21 2024
South Sudan on Thursday rejected claims by a US-based watchdog that President Salva Kiir's family had built up a vast …
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Stock markets waver as Nvidia, Ukraine tensions urge caution
Nov 21 2024
Stock markets were little changed in Europe and on Wall Street Thursday after Ukraine claimed that Moscow fired an …
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Kenya scraps Adani deals as Ruto attempts to reset presidency
Nov 21 2024
Kenyan President William Ruto sought Thursday to turn the page on a difficult year, cancelling controversial deals with …
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S.Africa central bank cuts interest rate to 7.75 percent
Nov 21 2024
South Africa's central bank on Thursday cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 7.75 percent, adopting …
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French YouTuber takes on manga after conquering Everest
Nov 21 2024
A French influencer fresh off a smash hit film documenting his ascent to Everest's peak is turning his sights to a new …
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'World of Warcraft' still going strong as it celebrates 20 years
Nov 21 2024
As it celebrates its 20th birthday, online video game "World of Warcraft" has demonstrated a rare longevity thanks to …
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Stock markets diverge, as bitcoin closes in on $100,000
Nov 21 2024
Major stock markets diverged and the dollar was mixed Thursday as traders weighed escalating tensions in the …
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Adani plunges in Mumbai on founder's charges as Asian markets retreat
Nov 21 2024
Shares in Indian conglomerate Adani tanked on Thursday after its industrialist owner Gautam Adani was charged by US …
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India's Adani says US charges 'baseless', oppostion demand arrest
Nov 21 2024
India's Adani Group on Thursday called US charges that their billionaire tycoon founder Gautam Adani had paid more than …
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Sri Lanka's president makes U-turn on IMF bailout
Nov 21 2024
Sri Lanka's new leader on Thursday backed a controversial IMF bailout, marking a U-turn from his election pledge to …
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India opposition leader demands tycoon Adani's arrest after US charges
Nov 21 2024
Billionaire Indian tycoon Gautam Adani should be arrested after US prosecutors charged him with paying more than $250 …
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Why is Indian tycoon Gautam Adani facing US bribery charges?
Nov 21 2024
The business empire of Gautam Adani is again in turmoil after the billionaire Indian tycoon was charged in the United …
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US govt calls for breakup of Google and Chrome
Nov 21 2024
The US government late Wednesday asked a judge to order the dismantling of Google by selling its widely used Chrome …
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Gautam Adani: Billionaire Indian tycoon facing US bribery charges
Nov 21 2024
Billionaire Indian industrialist Gautam Adani, whose business empire has been rocked by US bribery charges against him, …
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India's Adani Enterprises tanks after founder's US charges
Nov 21 2024
Shares in India's Adani Enterprises slumped 10 percent at Thursday's open after US prosecutors charged billionaire …
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Screen to reality: South Korea targets K-pop, K-drama tourism boom
Nov 21 2024
Deep in South Korea's hinterlands lies a perfect replica of 1900s Seoul: welcome to Sunshine Land, the latest K-drama …
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Asian markets mixed as Nvidia falls short of hopes, eyes on Trump
Nov 21 2024
Asian markets were mixed Thursday as another blockbuster earnings from chip titan Nvidia smashed forecasts but still …
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Civil war economy hits Myanmar garment workers
Nov 21 2024
As civil war pounds Myanmar's economy and drives up prices, garment worker Wai Wai often starts her shift making clothes …
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Archegos founder jailed for 18 years for massive fraud: US media
Nov 20 2024
The founder of US investment firm Archegos, Bill Hwang, was jailed for 18 years on Wednesday for a multibillion-dollar …
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Dollar strengthens, stocks mostly flat over lack of triggers
Nov 20 2024
Global stocks were mostly flat or lower Wednesday while the dollar strengthened ahead of an eagerly anticipated report …
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Nvidia crushes earnings expectations on AI chip demand
Nov 20 2024
US chipmaking behemoth Nvidia said Wednesday it made a $19 billion profit on record high revenue last quarter as demand …
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Arrested son of Norwegian princess suspected of second rape
Nov 20 2024
The eldest son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit is suspected of a second rape, police said Wednesday, two days …
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Musk outlines plans for mass cuts as Trump 'efficiency' czar
Nov 20 2024
Elon Musk outlined plans Wednesday for his new role as "efficiency" czar -- signaling an assault on federal spending and …
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Macron praises EU-Chile trade agreement on Latin America tour
Nov 20 2024
French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday hailed a recently upgraded EU-Chile free trade agreement as he met …
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Musk details mass cuts to US federal spending and staff
Nov 20 2024
Elon Musk outlined plans Wednesday for his new role as "efficiency" czar -- signaling an assault on federal spending and …
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Awaiting Trump, US auto execs further temper EV push
Nov 20 2024
US auto giants signaled Wednesday they could further slow the ramp-up of electric vehicle production as Detroit awaits …
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Ryanair threatens to drop 10 French airports over tax hike
Nov 20 2024
Low-cost airline Ryanair threatened Wednesday to stop serving 10 French regional airports if the government goes forward …
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US Fed official warns against cutting rates 'too quickly'
Nov 20 2024
The US Federal Reserve should be careful not to cut rates "too quickly" and risk reigniting stubborn inflation, a senior …
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Stock markets retreat ahead of Nvidia earnings
Nov 20 2024
US and European stock markets retreated on Wednesday as investors eagerly awaited results from artificial intelligence …
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Johnson & Johnson risks UK lawsuit over talc cancer claim
Nov 20 2024
UK claimants announced Wednesday legal action against US pharmaceutical and cosmetics giant Johnson & Johnson, alleging …
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Arnault family to complete Paris FC acquisition "in coming days"
Nov 20 2024
The family of France's richest person, Bernard Arnault, will complete the acquisition of Paris FC "in the coming days", …
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Ford to cut 4,000 jobs in Europe
Nov 20 2024
US car giant Ford on Wednesday announced 4,000 more job cuts in Europe, mostly in Germany and Britain, in the latest …
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As Trump returns, China seizes chance for climate mantle
Nov 20 2024
With Donald Trump expected to take the United States again out of climate diplomacy, China, the world's largest emitter …
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French farmers lift border blockade after talks with PM
Nov 20 2024
French farmers protesting pay and conditions and a prospective EU-Latin America trade deal on Wednesday lifted a …
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General strike in Greece against cost of living
Nov 20 2024
Thousands of people demonstrated in Athens and other cities Wednesday as a 24-hour general strike against the rising …
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Floods to shave 0.2 percentage points off Spain's growth
Nov 20 2024
The floods which killed 227 people in Spain last month could shave 0.2 percentage points off its economic growth in the …
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Stock markets gain, dollar higher before Nvidia earnings
Nov 20 2024
Major European and Asian stock markets mostly gained and the dollar firmed against main rivals Wednesday following a …
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Markets fluctuate as traders weigh geopolitical tensions
Nov 20 2024
Stocks fluctuated Wednesday following a positive lead from Wall Street as traders assessed the prospect of an escalation …
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Asian markets fluctuate as traders weigh geopolitical tensions
Nov 20 2024
Asian stocks fluctuated Wednesday following a positive lead from Wall Street as traders assessed the prospect of an …
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Japan ramps up tech ambitions with $65 bn for AI, chips
Nov 20 2024
Japan is readying a $65-billion push in microchips and artificial intelligence aimed at reclaiming its status as a …
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Asian markets struggle as traders weigh geopolitical tensions
Nov 20 2024
Asian investors struggled Wednesday to track a positive lead from Wall Street as they assess the prospect of an …
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Strike at French cognac maker Hennessy over measures in China spat
Nov 20 2024
Hundreds of employees of French cognac maker Hennessy, part of the LVMH group luxury empire, went on strike on Tuesday …
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European stocks fall on Ukraine-Russia fears, US focused on earnings
Nov 19 2024
Stock markets fell in Europe but finished mostly higher in New York Tuesday as markets weighed worries about escalating …
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Trump names China hawk Howard Lutnick as US commerce secretary
Nov 19 2024
US President-elect Donald Trump nominated Howard Lutnick, the co-chair of his transition team, as his commerce secretary …
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Trump names China hawk Howard Lutnick commerce secretary
Nov 19 2024
President-elect Donald Trump nominated Howard Lutnick, the co-chair of his transition team, as his commerce secretary on …
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China's Xi urges 'strategic' ties in talks with Germany's Scholz
Nov 19 2024
Chinese leader Xi Jinping called for Beijing and Berlin to develop ties with a "strategic" and "long-term" perspective …
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Top-selling daily French daily Ouest-France stops posting on X
Nov 19 2024
French regional daily Ouest-France, the top-selling paper in the country, announced Tuesday it was joining several other …
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Stocks diverge on fears of Ukraine-Russia escalation
Nov 19 2024
Stock markets fell in Europe and were mixed on Wall Street as fears of escalation of Russia's war against Ukraine …
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New Botswana leader eyes cannabis, sunshine to lift economy
Nov 19 2024
Botswana will diversify its diamond-dependent economy by launching into the medicinal cannabis market and exploiting its …
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Taxing the richest: what the G20 decided
Nov 19 2024
Anti-poverty campaigners have hailed a decision by G20 leaders meeting in Rio to make sure the world's billionaires "are …
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'Minecraft' to come to life in UK and US under theme park deal
Nov 19 2024
The best-selling video game "Minecraft" is to become a real-life destination, as part of a multi-million-pound deal …
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IMF, Ukraine, reach agreement on $1.1 bn loan disbursement
Nov 19 2024
The IMF said Tuesday that it has reached agreement with Ukraine on a loan program review that paves the way for an …
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COP29 negotiators strive for deal after G20 'marching orders'
Nov 19 2024
Negotiators toiled Tuesday to break a deadlock at UN climate talks after G20 leaders acknowledged the need for trillions …
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Stocks sink on fears of Ukraine-Russia escalation
Nov 19 2024
Stock markets fell across the board in Europe and the United States on Tuesday as fears of further escalation of …
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French farmers threaten 'chaos' over proposed EU-Mercosur deal
Nov 19 2024
French farmers stepped up their protests Tuesday against a proposed trade pact between the European Union and four South …
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