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EU seeks better Spain-France energy links after blackout
Brussels (Belgium) (AFP) - The EU said Wednesday it wants to boost energy links between France and Spain as part...
China consumer prices pick up pace but demand still slack
Beijing (AFP) - Rising food costs pushed consumer inflation in China last month to its fastest pace in nearly two...
Greek govt in emergency meeting as farmers block central port
Vólos (Greece) (AFP) - Greece's government held emergency meetings Wednesday to address a growing farm protest movement, as demonstrators temporarily...
US Fed expected to make third straight rate cut despite divisions
Washington (United States) (AFP) - The US Federal Reserve is expected to deliver a further interest rate cut Wednesday despite...
Nepal faces economic fallout of September protest
Kathmandu (AFP) - When Nepal's government was toppled in September after deadly youth-led protests against economic stagnation and corruption, many...
Veggie ‘burgers’ remain on table as EU talks stall
Brussels (Belgium) (AFP) - EU wrangling over whether to give plant-based "sausages" and veggie "burgers" the chop and restrict such...
ExxonMobil slows low-carbon investment push through 2030
New York (AFP) - ExxonMobil is slowing medium-term investments in low-carbon ventures by some $10 billion compared with its outlook...
US Supreme Court weighs campaign finance case
Washington (United States) (AFP) - The US Supreme Court heard arguments on Tuesday in a Republican challenge to campaign finance...
French lawmakers give first approval to social security budget bill
Paris (France) (AFP) - The lower house of French parliament on Tuesday narrowly approved a social security budget, clearing a...
UK’s renationalised trains to get Union Flag makeover
London (AFP) - Britain's railways will feature trains painted in the red, white and blue of the nation's Union Flag...
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