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Economy
China Premier Li backs ‘dialogue, not confrontation’ in New Zealand
Auckland (AFP) - Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Friday he supported "dialogue, not confrontation" during a visit to New Zealand...
France makes 700-mn-euro offer for Atos security units
Paris (AFP) - Debt-laden tech group Atos said Friday the French state has made a 700-million-euro bid for its most...
North Macedonia’s beekeepers face climate change challenge
Tetovo (Republic of North Macedonia) (AFP) - Every day, Magda Miloseska dons a white, protective suit and enters the domain...
China Premier Li visits Auckland, stirring up hope of new trade
Auckland (AFP) - Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived in New Zealand's northern hub of Auckland on Friday, stirring up hope...
Bank of Japan to scale down huge bond-buying programme
Tokyo (AFP) - The Bank of Japan on Friday said it would trim its vast hoard of government bonds as...
China waits anxiously for economic plan as gloom reigns
Tianjin (China) (AFP) - Rows and rows of partially inhabited high-rises sprawl into the suburbs of the northern Chinese metropolis...
IMF board approves Argentina payout of almost $800 mn
Washington (AFP) - The IMF executive board voted Thursday to approve a payout of almost $800 million for Argentina as...
Argentine monthly inflation lowest in 2.5 years
Buenos Aires (AFP) - Monthly inflation in economically troubled Argentina came in at 4. 2 percent in May, the lowest...
Biden, Zelensky hail $50 billion G7 loan for Ukraine
Bari (Italy) (AFP) - G7 leaders agreed Thursday on a new $50 billion loan for Ukraine using profits from frozen...
Bond-buying in focus as Bank of Japan decides policy
Tokyo (AFP) - The Bank of Japan is expected to hold interest rates steady on Friday but reports have said...
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