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Natural pesticides gain ground in ‘agri-tox’ capital Brazil
Montividiu (Brazil) (AFP) - Inspecting a thriving green field, Brazilian farmer Adriano Cruvinel is beaming: Using a fraction of the...
China agrees to lift ban on Spanish beef imports
Córdoba (Spain) (AFP) - China has agreed to lift a ban on imports of Spanish beef, the foreign ministers of both...
US Fed should be patient as rate cuts considered: official
Washington (AFP) - The US Federal Reserve should "resist the temptation to act quickly" as it contemplates the right time...
WTO chief insists global trade body still counts
Geneva (AFP) - The head of the World Trade Organization insisted Friday the WTO was still relevant as it prepares...
Russian invasion catalyst for renewables in Ukraine: minister
Paris (AFP) - The wartime destruction of its coalmines and several of its power plants are proving a catalyst for...
US wholesale prices rose more than expected in January
Washington (AFP) - US wholesale prices rose more than expected in January, according to government data published Friday, as services...
‘Resilient’ Africa set for growth rebound: ADB
Abidjan (AFP) - Africa saw the pace of economic growth sag last year as inflation continued to rise but is...
UK bank NatWest shakes off CEO turmoil as profits jump
London (AFP) - British bank NatWest on Friday said net profit jumped nearly a third in 2023 on higher interest...
US dollar dominance not under threat, despite risks: Fed official
Washington (AFP) - The status of the US dollar as the world's reserve currency is likely to continue, despite threats...
US retail sales in January log biggest fall in almost a year
Washington (AFP) - Retail sales in the United States slipped more than anticipated last month, retreating after the holiday season...
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