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EU to shield farmers threatened by Ukraine imports
Brussels (AFP) - With farmers venting their anger across Europe, the European Union said Wednesday it would create "safeguards" to...
US private sector job gains slow more than expected in January
Washington (AFP) - Private sector hiring in the United States fell more than anticipated in January, according to data Wednesday...
Macron calls in Sweden for a less regulated Europe
Stockholm (AFP) - French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday that Europe needed a "smarter" and less regulated industrial and energy...
Santander posts record profit in 2023 after rate hikes
Madrid (AFP) - Spanish banking giant Santander posted a record 11. 1-billion-euro ($12 billion) net profit for 2023 on Wednesday...
China quietly expanding influence in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan
Kabul (AFP) - While most of the world treats Afghanistan's Taliban government as a pariah, China is growing diplomatic and...
China overtakes Japan as world’s biggest vehicle exporter
Tokyo (AFP) - China's global dominance in electric cars helped it overtake Japan as the world's biggest vehicle exporter last...
The $12.5 billion fraud that has shocked Vietnam
Hanoi (AFP) - Retired nurse Nga put her life savings into a bond at Vietnam's SCB bank, but now cannot...
Samsung reports sharp drop in operating profits
Seoul (AFP) - Samsung Electronics on Wednesday reported a 34. 57 percent drop in operating profits for the fourth quarter of...
Germany’s mine-to-motor lithium supply chain takes shape
Bitterfeld-Wolfen (Germany) (AFP) - Once a byword for environmental disaster due to its heavy industry and mining, the city of...
As Tunisia’s economy falters, medical tourism flourishes
Tunis (AFP) - At a fertility clinic in Tunis, Bintou Yunoussa hopes doctors can finally help her conceive -- one...
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