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Iran warns of long war that would ‘destroy’ world economy
Tehran (AFP) - Iran warned Wednesday it could wage a long war with the US and Israel that would "destroy"...
US consumer inflation unchanged but price shocks from Iran war loom
Washington (United States) (AFP) - Consumer inflation in the United States remained stable at 2. 4 percent in February, official...
Iran hits ships in Gulf chokepoint as G7 dips into oil reserves
Tehran (AFP) - Iran fired on two commercial ships in the Gulf on Wednesday, setting at least one vessel on...
Oil jumps, stocks drop as Mideast war prolongs market volatility
London (AFP) - Oil prices rallied and equities largely dropped Wednesday as traders assessed the latest impact for global markets...
Airlines in Asia hike fares as Mideast war raises fuel costs
Tokyo (AFP) - Airlines in the Asia-Pacific region, including Qantas, Air India and Cathay Pacific, have hiked fares -- or...
G7 inches closer to tapping oil reserves to tackle price rise
Paris (France) (AFP) - The Group of Seven advanced economies inched closer Wednesday to tapping strategic oil reserves to tackle...
European football clubs score with stadium rebuilds
Liverpool (AFP) - On a former derelict dock in the British port city of Liverpool, fans of Everton throng eateries...
Asia stocks rise but oil resumes gains amid IEA supply report
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian equities rose Wednesday while oil resumed its gains as traders weighed growing supply concerns against...
Stocks rise again, oil stabilises as report says IEA considers release
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian equities extended gains Wednesday while oil stabilised after a report said the International Energy Agency...
Asian stocks extend gains, oil stabilises after crude release report
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian equities extended gains Wednesday while oil stabilised after a report said the International Energy Agency...
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