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US retail sales little changed, signs of pullback after pre-tariff rush
Washington (AFP) - Retail sales in the United States were near-flat in April, government data showed Thursday, with indications that...
Germany’s Commerzbank staff protest UniCredit takeover threat
Wiesbaden (Germany) (AFP) - Dressed as a Gallic warrior fighting Roman invaders or wearing the yellow of the Commerzbank logo,...
Oil prices fall on hopes for Iran nuclear deal
New York (AFP) - Oil prices fell Thursday while global equities were mixed after President Donald Trump said the United...
Crypto industry praises Trump, calls for market clarity
Toronto (Canada) (AFP) - The start of President Donald Trump's term earned rave reviews at the world's leading crypto conference...
UK economy grows above forecasts, but tariffs threaten progress
London (AFP) - Britain's economy grew more than expected in the first quarter, official data showed Thursday, covering the period...
Oil prices tumble on hopes for Iran nuclear deal
Hong Kong (AFP) - Oil prices sank Thursday on hopes for an Iran nuclear breakthrough after Donald Trump said a...
End of nuclear in Taiwan fans energy security fears
Taiwan (AFP) - Taiwan will turn off its last nuclear reactor on Saturday, fuelling concerns over the self-ruled island's reliance...
Crypto industry praises Trump, calls for market clarity
Toronto (Canada) (AFP) - The start of President Donald Trump's term earned rave reviews at the world's leading crypto conference...
‘Assassin’s Creed’ no saviour for struggling Ubisoft
Paris (AFP) - A bumper release for the latest "Assassin's Creed" instalment did not save French video games giant Ubisoft...
Spain probes ticket fees for Bad Bunny concerts
Madrid (AFP) - Spain's consumer affairs ministry said Wednesday it has opened a probe into the service fees charged during...
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