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US denies visas to EU ex-commissioner, four others over tech rules
Washington (United States) (AFP) - The US State Department said Tuesday it would deny visas to a former EU commissioner...
S&P 500 surges to record after strong US economic report
New York (AFP) - The S&P 500 powered to a fresh record Tuesday following data showing surprisingly robust third-quarter US...
Wall Street stocks edge higher
London (AFP) - Wall Street's main indices edged higher Tuesday despite stronger-than-expected US growth figures dampening hopes for further interest...
US economic growth surges in 3rd quarter, highest rate in two years
New York (AFP) - US economic growth in the third quarter came in at 4. 3 percent on an annualized...
UK govt to relax farmers inheritance tax after protests
London (AFP) - The UK government said Tuesday it will raise inheritance tax thresholds for farmers' estates from £1 million...
Stocks slip on strong US growth data
London (AFP) - Wall Street's main stock indices briefly slid lower on Tuesday as much stronger-than-expected US growth figures befuddled...
Stocks steady as rate cut hopes bring Christmas cheer
London (AFP) - Stock markets steadied on Tuesday, while gold and silver hit fresh records as optimism for US rate...
Right wing urges boycott of iconic Brazilian flip-flops
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) (AFP) - Prominent figures on Brazil's right wing are calling for a boycott of Havaianas, the...
Tech stocks lead Wall Street higher, gold hits fresh record
London (AFP) - Wall Street and Asian stock markets advanced on Monday, with tech stocks leading the way. Gold and...
EU to probe Czech aid for two nuclear units
Brussels (Belgium) (AFP) - The European Commission said Monday it had opened an investigation to assess whether the Czech government's...
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