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Economy
UK inflation hits 15-month high as utility bills soar
London (AFP) - Britain's annual inflation rate surged more than expected in April as energy and water bills rose sharply,...
Germany’s infrastructure push needs more than money
Berlin (AFP) - As construction crews using heavy excavators demolished a major highway bridge in Berlin, pensioner Guido, like many...
Canada seeks to send ‘strong message’ with Ukraine at G7 finance talks
Banff (Canada) (AFP) - Canada sought to send a firm message with a Ukrainian minister's presence at the start of...
Canadian host of G7 finance talks ‘optimistic’ despite trade turmoil
Banff (Canada) (AFP) - Canada's Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne expressed cautious optimism Tuesday at the start of a G7 finance...
Oasis fans could spend £1 bn on UK concerts: study
London (AFP) - Oasis fans attending the band's upcoming UK reunion concerts could spend more than £1 billion ($1. 3...
G7 finance leaders gather in Canada as trade worries cloud outlook
Banff (Canada) (AFP) - Top finance leaders from the G7 nations gathered in Canada starting Tuesday, in talks set to...
Chanel reports 28% drop in full-year profit
Paris (AFP) - French luxury group Chanel said Tuesday that it suffered a 28. 2-percent drop in net profit to...
Trump admin ends halt on New York offshore wind project
New York (AFP) - President Donald Trump's administration has reversed its halt on a giant offshore wind project in New...
Musk says will spend ‘a lot less’ on political campaigns
Doha (AFP) - Billionaire Elon Musk said Tuesday he was pulling back from spending his fortune on politics, asserting his...
Indonesian gig drivers protest demanding lower app fees
Jakarta (AFP) - Thousands of drivers from ride-hailing and food delivery apps protested in Indonesia on Tuesday, demanding a 10-percent...
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