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‘Extreme’ climate blamed for world’s worst wine harvest in 62 years
Paris (AFP) - World wine production dropped 10 percent last year, the biggest fall in more than six decades, because...
Strong pricing boosts Caterpillar profits
New York (AFP) - Caterpillar reported a jump in profits Thursday as strong pricing for industrial machinery made up for...
American Airlines confirms 2024 forecast despite Q1 loss
New York (AFP) - American Airlines reported a quarterly loss Thursday on an uptick in labor and other operating costs...
Biden targets fossil fuel power sector with tough new carbon rules
Washington (AFP) - The United States on Thursday announced sweeping new rules requiring coal-fired plants to eliminate nearly all their...
Tourism must change, mayor says as Venice launches entry fee
Venice (AFP) - Venice's mayor hailed Thursday the smooth launch of a trial of entry fees for day visitors despite...
Russian Economic Growth is Set to Eclipse All G7 Countries
Russia, the largest country in the world spanning across two continents, has been making waves in recent years with its...
US economic growth slows significantly in first quarter
Washington (AFP) - The US economy cooled markedly in the first three months this year, expanding less than anticipated as...
Turkey central bank holds key interest rate steady
Istanbul (AFP) - Turkey's central bank held its key interest rate steady on Thursday but warned it could hike it...
Thousands of flights scrapped as French air traffic controllers strike
Paris (AFP) - Thousands of flights were cancelled in France and Europe on Thursday as a strike by French air...
Residents protest as Venice launches five-euro entry fee
Venice (AFP) - Venice on Thursday began charging day-trippers for entry, a world first aimed at tackling mass tourism but...
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