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Amnesty says migrant workers exploited at Carrefour Saudi stores
Paris (AFP) - Rights group Amnesty International published Monday a report that accused the Saudi Arabian franchise of French supermarket...
China’s central bank cuts two key rates to boost economy
Beijing (AFP) - China's central bank on Monday said it had cut two key interest rates to historic lows, in...
Indonesia’s Prabowo targets growth spurt with big projects
Jakarta (AFP) - Indonesian President Joko Widodo leaves office Sunday with high approval ratings thanks to strong economic growth, but...
US budget deficit widens to $1.8 tn, third highest on record
Washington (AFP) - The United States on Friday reported a budget deficit of $1. 8 trillion for the past year,...
‘Timebomb’ ship highlights hazard of dangerous cargoes
Paris (AFP) - A damaged ship, spurned by European ports because of its potentially explosive cargo, has been stranded in...
Stellantis workers march in Italy over production slump
Rome (AFP) - Thousands of striking Stellantis workers protested in Rome on Friday over temporary layoffs and production stoppages in...
Nigerians sacrifice cars as cost of living crisis worsens
Lagos (AFP) - Nigeria's economic crisis and soaring petrol prices forced Bolaji Emmanuel to give up his driver and his...
World Bank chief says lender’s climate goals likely safe under Trump
Washington (AFP) - The World Bank's climate policies are an example of "development done smart," and are unlikely to be...
World Bank president focused on job creation ahead of annual meetings
Washington (AFP) - The World Bank will unveil plans to tackle job creation, gender disparities, and food security at next...
Japan’s core inflation rate slows in September
Tokyo (AFP) - Japanese inflation slowed in September with prices up 2. 4 percent on-year, not including volatile fresh food,...
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