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Economy
World Bank’s IFC ramps up investment amid global uncertainty
Washington (AFP) - While the world economy faces instability from US President Donald Trump's threats of a global trade war,...
South American bloc looks to Asia, Europe in face of Trump trade war
Buenos Aires (AFP) - South America's Mercosur bloc sought Thursday to expand its markets in the face of US President...
Trump wins major victory as Congress passes flagship bill
Washington (AFP) - US President Donald Trump on Thursday secured a major political victory when Congress narrowly passed his signature...
US trade deficit widens in May as Trump tariffs fuel uncertainty
Washington (AFP) - The US trade deficit widened more than expected in May, with both imports and exports declining as...
Modi pushes further India-Africa cooperation on Ghana visit
Accra (AFP) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday outlined plans for deeper ties between his country and Africa,...
Trump close to victory on flagship tax bill
Washington (AFP) - US lawmakers teed up a final vote on Donald Trump's marquee tax and spending bill Thursday after...
US hiring beats expectations in June despite tariff worries
Washington (AFP) - The US economy added more jobs than expected in June while the unemployment rate edged down, government...
US House close to final vote on Trump tax bill
Washington (AFP) - US lawmakers teed up a final vote on Donald Trump's marquee tax and spending bill for Thursday...
Strike by French air traffic controllers disrupts summer travel
Paris (AFP) - French air traffic controllers launched a two-day strike on Thursday to demand better working conditions, disrupting travel...
Ethiopia’s mega dam on the Nile ‘now complete’: PM
Addis Ababa (AFP) - Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Thursday said a multi-billion-dollar mega-dam on the Blue Nile that...
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