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AP sues White House officials over denial of access
Washington (AFP) - The Associated Press filed a lawsuit against three White House officials on Friday after the news agency...
Stock markets diverge, oil prices slide
London (AFP) - Global stock markets diverged on Friday, with Hong Kong leading gains in Asia thanks to a surge...
Tech, auto, medicines: who will pay Donald Trump’s tariffs?
Paris (AFP) - After steel and aluminium, US President Donald Trump has set his sights on slapping 25 percent tariffs...
Stock markets rise as Alibaba fuels Hong Kong tech rally
London (AFP) - Global markets mostly rose on Friday, with Hong Kong leading the way thanks to a surge in...
Nepal community fights to save sacred forests from cable cars
Tāplejung (Nepal) (AFP) - They appear tranquil soaring above Himalayan forests, but a string of cable car projects in Nepal...
Most Asian markets rise as traders pick over week of headlines
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets mostly rose Friday after a negative day on Wall Street as investors weigh the...
Japan’s core inflation rate hits 19-month high
Tokyo (AFP) - Japanese inflation accelerated in January, further pressuring households as prices excluding fresh food rose 3. 2 percent...
Stocks mostly fall on tepid Walmart outlook, geopolitical worries
New York (AFP) - Global stock markets mostly fell on Thursday and gold hit a record high as traders fretted...
Stocks in the red as investors worry about growth and inflation
London (AFP) - Global stock markets turned lower on Thursday and gold hit a record high as traders fretted over...
Bond franchise shifts to Amazon as Broccoli family steps back
Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) - Amazon MGM Studios will take creative control of the James Bond franchise following a...
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