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Economy
US budget deficit narrows just slightly despite tariff revenues
Washington (AFP) - The US budget deficit narrowed just slightly over the past year, official data showed Thursday -- despite...
Europe ‘well positioned’ for future shocks: ECB’s Lagarde
Washington (AFP) - Europe, under pressure from US tariffs and the war in Ukraine, is in a strong position to...
Greece lawmakers back plan to allow 13-hour workday
Athens (AFP) - Greece's parliament on Thursday approved a government-backed bill allowing people to work 13-hour days, despite fierce objections...
Putin says Russia a top oil producer, despite ‘unfair’ pressure
Moscow (AFP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that his country was still among the world's top oil producers,...
Syria won’t wait for global community to reform economy: Finance Minister
Washington (AFP) - Syria is in a hurry to rebuild its war-torn economy and will not wait for the international...
Canada fears for auto jobs after Stellantis announces US investment
Toronto (Canada) (AFP) - Canadian leaders said Wednesday that Jeep-maker Stellantis's decision to invest $13 billion in the United States...
US Treasury chief: Beijing’s rare earths move is ‘China vs world’
Washington (AFP) - US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent slammed Beijing's rare earth export curbs Wednesday as "China versus the world," vowing...
‘Absolutely critical’ to boost growth in Europe: IMF official
Washington (AFP) - It is absolutely critical for European countries to boost growth and productivity to catch up with the...
Award-winning Nigerian agronomist dreams of a cassava ‘revolution’
Ibadan (Nigeria) (AFP) - Mercy Diebiru-Ojo's ambitions are straightforward -- increase Nigerian yam and cassava yields by 500 percent, fight...
China consumer spending falls as pressure on economy builds
Beijing (AFP) - China's consumer prices continued to fall last month, with official data highlighting the battle leaders face in...
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