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Powell ‘not concerned’ US Fed would lose independence under Trump
Washington (AFP) - Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday that he was "not concerned" the US central bank would...
South America summit hopes to seal ‘historic’ trade deal with EU
Montevideo (AFP) - Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay are hoping to announce a blockbuster trade deal with the European Union...
UK faces trade balancing act with Trump, EU
London (AFP) - Donald Trump's presidential election victory is fuelling fears that Britain must choose between its "special relationship" with...
Ghana’s illegal mining boom seeps into presidential election
Osino (Ghana) (AFP) - Dressed in a white singlet with a scarf tied around his head, Frank crouched near a...
In Angola, Biden promises to invest differently to China
Lobito (Angola) (AFP) - President Joe Biden will make the case on Wednesday in Angola that the United States must...
OECD warns of protectionism weeks before Trump return
Paris (AFP) - The OECD warned Wednesday that protectionist trade measures pose a major risk to disrupting the world economy,...
Bolivian ex-president, who fled to US, sentenced to six years prison
La Paz (AFP) - A Bolivian court has sentenced ex-president Gonzalo Sanchez de Lozada in absentia to six years and...
Biden announces $1 bn for Africa during maiden trip
Luanda (AFP) - President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced more than $1 billion in humanitarian assistance to Africa during a...
Retailers point to solid US sales over holiday weekend
New York (AFP) - US consumers turned out in force in stores and online over the Thanksgiving weekend, a key...
US ‘disappointed’ after plastic pollution talks collapse: White House
Washington (AFP) - The US government said Tuesday it was "disappointed" after nations negotiating a global treaty to curb plastic...
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