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Workers at world’s biggest copper mine in Chile call off strike
Santiago (AFP) - Workers at the world's largest copper mine, in Chile, called off a strike Friday after reaching a...
Kenya govt plans to reinstate some taxes to raise $1.2 bn
Nairobi (AFP) - The Kenyan government plans to raise about $1. 2 billion by reinstating some unpopular taxes contained in...
China youth unemployment jumps to 17.1% in July
Beijing (AFP) - Youth unemployment in China ticked up to 17. 1 percent in July, official figures showed, the highest...
US to award chipmaker Texas Instruments up to $1.6 bn
Washington (AFP) - The US government said Friday it has signed a preliminary agreement with semiconductor manufacturer Texas Instruments to...
Big Pharma push back on first Medicare drug price cuts
New York (AFP) - Major pharmaceutical companies lashed out following a landmark deal unveiled Thursday to cut the costs of...
Ukraine rejects as ‘nonsense’ alleged role in Nord Stream blasts
Kyiv (Ukraine) (AFP) - Ukraine on Thursday rejected as "absolute nonsense" suggestions it was involved in the 2022 sabotage of...
Walmart lifts earnings outlook after revenues rise
New York (AFP) - The US retail giant Walmart reported a rise in revenues on Thursday on increased e-commerce and...
UK growth slows slightly in second quarter
London (AFP) - Britain's economy grew 0. 6 percent in the April-June period, a slight slowdown compared with the first...
Three years after Taliban return, economic woes loom large
Kabul (AFP) - Despite three years of improved security following the end of the Taliban's insurgency, Afghanistan's economy remains stagnant...
Workers strike at world’s biggest copper mine in Chile
Santiago (AFP) - Workers at the world's largest copper mine in Chile are striking after pay talks with Australian resources...
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