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German chemical giant BASF urges overhaul of EU carbon scheme
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - German chemical giant BASF has urged an overhaul of the European Union's flagship carbon market scheme,...
German factory output, exports rise but Iran war weighs
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - German industrial production and exports rose slightly in April, official data showed Tuesday, but analysts warned...
ECB to hike rates as Mideast war pushes up inflation
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - The European Central Bank is expected to hike interest rates this week for the first time...
Iran halts Israel operation after first post-truce clash
Tehran (AFP) - Iran on Monday said it was ending its latest military operation against Israel after the first exchanges...
US reports second case of dangerous livestock pest
Washington (United States) (AFP) - The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) said Friday it has detected a second case of...
Airlines gather in Rio to chart course as horizon darkens
Paris (France) (AFP) - Airline executives descend on Rio this weekend to weigh the prospects for an industry grappling with...
US reports second case of dangerous livestock pest
Washington (United States) (AFP) - The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) said Friday it has detected a second case of...
Putin rules out meeting Zelensky and vows to pursue war goals
Saint Petersburg (AFP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday ruled out meeting his Ukrainian counterpart any time soon, a...
Putin rules out Zelensky meeting any time soon
Saint Petersburg (AFP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday ruled out meeting his Ukrainian counterpart any time soon, a...
Russian economy has not collapsed, Putin says at key forum
Saint Petersburg (AFP) - The Russian economy has not fallen apart, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, dismissing Western criticism...
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