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At summit under Trump shadow, Xi and Biden signal turbulence ahead
Lima (AFP) - US President Joe Biden and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Friday warned of turbulent times ahead, in...
Xi warns against ‘protectionism’ at APEC summit under Trump cloud
Lima (AFP) - Chinese President Xi Jinping warned Friday the world was entering an era of harmful "protectionism," in remarks...
Global stocks struggle after Fed signals slower rate cuts
Washington (AFP) - Global stock markets ended the week on a sour note Friday as traders mulled Federal Reserve Chair...
UK economy slows, hitting government growth plans
London (AFP) - Britain's economy grew less than expected in the third quarter, official data showed Friday, dealing a blow...
Palestinians turn to local soda in boycott of Israel-linked goods
Salfit (Palestinian Territories) (AFP) - In a red box factory that stands out among the drab hills of the West...
UK growth slows in third quarter, dealing blow to Labour government
London (AFP) - Britain's economy grew less than expected in the third quarter, official data showed on Friday, dealing a...
Markets struggle at end of tough week
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets stuttered Friday as data showing a pick-up in Chinese consumption was offset by concerns...
Xi, Biden attend Asia-Pacific summit, prepare to meet
Lima (AFP) - US President Joe Biden and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping will attend the first day of an Asia-Pacific...
Asian markets fluctuate at end of tough week
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets were mixed Friday as data showing a pick-up in Chinese consumption offset concerns about...
China retail sales pick up speed, beat forecasts in October
Beijing (AFP) - China's retail sales last month grew at their fastest clip since the start of the year, official...
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