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China’s Xi urges APEC unity in face of ‘protectionism’
Lima (AFP) - Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday called for Asia-Pacific economies to "unite and cooperate" in the face...
Farmers target PM Starmer in protest against new UK tax rules
London (AFP) - Hundreds of farmers, many in tractors, gathered in Wales on Saturday to protest against UK Prime Minister...
Fitch upgrades Argentina debt rating amid economic pain
Washington (AFP) - Credit ratings agency Fitch upgraded Argentina's sovereign debt rating to "CCC" from "CC" on Friday, citing improved...
Xi, Biden at Asia-Pacific summit under Trump trade war cloud
Lima (AFP) - US President Joe Biden joined Asia-Pacific leaders for a summit on economic cooperation Friday in Lima, where...
US retail sales lose steam in October after hurricanes
Washington (AFP) - Retail sales in the United States slowed in October, according to government data released Friday, with analysts...
Pompeii rejects ‘mass tourism’ with daily visitor limit
Pompeii (Italy) (AFP) - The world-famous Pompeii archaeological park introduced on Friday a daily limit of 20,000 visitors, the latest...
Wars, looming Trump reign set to dominate G20 summit
Rio de Janeiro (AFP) - G20 leaders gather in Brazil on Monday for a G20 summit set to be dominated...
‘Megaquake’ warning hits Japan’s growth
Tokyo (AFP) - Japan's growth slowed in the third quarter after warnings of a major earthquake hit activity, official data...
Japan growth slows as new PM readies stimulus
Tokyo (AFP) - Japan's growth slowed in the third quarter, official data showed Friday, as Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba seeks...
Policymakers defend Fed independence amid concerns about Trump era
Washington (AFP) - Two senior Federal Reserve officials praised the US central bank's independence on Thursday, amid concerns that President-elect...
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