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Economy
Iran says war could destroy global economy, Trump vows to ‘finish’ job
Tehran (AFP) - Iran warned it could wage a prolonged war with the United States and Israel that would "destroy"...
US, India still at odds with majority on WTO reform
Geneva (AFP) - The United States and India still have reservations about a plan to overhaul the World Trade Organization,...
Strategic oil reserves, a crisis cushion
Paris (France) (AFP) - The 32 member countries of the International Energy Agency (IEA) decided on Wednesday to unlock 400 million...
German central bank abandons controversial overhaul
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - Germany's central bank said Wednesday it was abandoning a project to renovate its historic Frankfurt headquarters...
IEA to launch largest-ever release of oil reserves
Paris (France) (AFP) - The International Energy Agency said on Wednesday its member countries would unlock 400 million barrels of...
IEA says members to release 400 mn barrels from oil reserves
Paris (France) (AFP) - The International Energy Agency said Wednesday its member countries would unlock 400 million barrels of oil...
US consumer inflation unchanged at 2.4% year-on-year in February
Washington (United States) (AFP) - Consumer inflation in the United States remained stable at 2. 4 percent in February, in...
Germany, Japan to unblock oil reserves as G7 stands ‘ready’ to act
Paris (France) (AFP) - Japan and Germany said Wednesday they would tap into their oil reserves to tackle the rise...
Thai navy says cargo ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz
Bangkok (AFP) - A Thai bulk carrier travelling in the crucial Strait of Hormuz was attacked Wednesday, with 20 crew...
Airlines grapple with impact of Mideast war
Paris (France) (AFP) - Global airlines are grappling with the effects of the war in the Middle East, as fuel...
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