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NGO links major chocolate brands to Liberia deforestation
Monrovia (AFP) - Some of the world's best-known chocolate, from Mars to KitKat, is likely linked to deforestation in Liberia's...
Mexican farmer protest blocks US border bridge
Ciudad Juárez (Mexico) (AFP) - Hundreds of farmworkers and truck drivers blocked the Mexican side of a major border bridge...
AI delay may affect Europe’s future, says ECB chief
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde warned Monday that a delay in embracing artificial intelligence could...
Germany business morale falls as hopes for revival dim
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - German business sentiment fell more than expected in November, a survey showed Monday, the latest sign...
EU says will push US to lower steel tariffs
Brussels (Belgium) (AFP) - The EU will Monday urge the United States to implement more of the transatlantic trade deal...
UK budget tests Labour govt’s credibility
London (AFP) - Britain's centre-left Labour government unveils its annual budget Wednesday, with expected tax rises to curb debt and...
Belgium hit by three-day national strike
Brussels (Belgium) (AFP) - Belgium steeled itself for closed schools and disrupted train and air travel as three days of...
EU, Africa leaders to talk trade and minerals, as Ukraine looms large
Luanda (AFP) - European and African leaders gather in Angola Monday for a summit aimed at deepening economic and security...
Tomorrowland bets on Chinese dance music fans with first indoor event
Shanghai (AFP) - "Are you ready Shanghai?!" screamed the DJ, his glowing booth nestled at the heart of a huge...
UN climate summit nears end as EU accepts watered-down deal
Belém (Brazil) (AFP) - Nations neared a deal at the UN climate summit Saturday after the EU accepted a text...
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