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S. Koreans greeted with applause at home after US detention
Incheon (South Korea) (AFP) - Hundreds of South Korean workers were greeted by applause and tearful relatives Friday when they...
US consumer inflation heats up but unlikely to deter rate cut
Washington (AFP) - US consumer inflation rose last month to its highest level since January, government data showed Thursday, although...
Indonesia seizes part of nickel site over forest violations
Jakarta (AFP) - Indonesian authorities have seized a small section of the world's largest nickel mine for encroaching on forest...
UK economy stalls in July in fresh government setback
London (AFP) - Britain's economy stagnated in July, official data showed Friday, dealing another blow to the Labour government after...
Carmakers to push EU for 2035 combustion-engine ban rethink
Brussels (Belgium) (AFP) - Europe's biggest carmakers held talks with EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Friday as the...
ECB seeks to ease jitters over France crisis
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde said Thursday she was "confident" officials would seek to reduce...
France political crisis looms over ECB meeting
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - France's political crisis will likely take centre stage at a European Central Bank meeting Thursday, with...
Mexico, under US pressure, mulls 50% tariff on Chinese cars
Mexico City (AFP) - Mexico, under pressure not to serve as a back door for Chinese goods entering the United...
Mexico, under US pressure, mulls 50% tariff on Chinese cars
Mexico City (AFP) - Mexico, under pressure not to serve as a back door for Chinese goods entering the United...
Italy to remain top wine producer in world: 2025 estimates
Milan (Italy) (AFP) - Italy is expected to enjoy a good 2025 harvest and clinch the world's leading producer label...
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