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Cash crunch fuels rising misgivings against Nigeria’s money agents
Lagos (AFP) - Mobile money agents have become a familiar sight across Nigeria, using handy point-of-sale machines to provide essential...
Oil prices higher on China boost, Syria uncertainty
New York (AFP) - World oil prices advanced Monday on moves by China to boost its economy as traders tracked...
China’s leaders vow more ‘relaxed’ monetary policy in 2025
Beijing (AFP) - Chinese President Xi Jinping and other top leaders said Monday they would adopt a more "relaxed" approach...
Seoul stocks dive on South Korea woes as Asian markets struggle
Hong Kong (AFP) - South Korean stocks tumbled Monday as the country was racked with political uncertainty after President Yoon...
Arrivederci! Why young Italians are leaving in droves
Rome (AFP) - Billie Fusto is not after a fat pay cheque: he is training to be an archivist and...
Seoul stocks drop on S.Korea woes; most Asian markets rise
Hong Kong (AFP) - South Korean stocks fell more than one percent Monday as the country was racked with political...
Taylor Swift delivers final performance in record-breaking ‘Eras’ tour
Toronto (Canada) (AFP) - Taylor Swift took the stage in Vancouver on Sunday for the final show of her record-shattering...
US hiring rebounds after slump on hurricanes, strike
Washington (AFP) - The US economy added more jobs than expected last month, government data showed Friday, bouncing back from...
EU and S.America countries conclude divisive trade deal
Montevideo (AFP) - The EU and four South American countries concluded a huge but controversial trade deal on Friday despite...
Harrison Ford gets de-aged again for ‘Indiana Jones’ video game
Paris (AFP) - Harrison Ford was de-aged last year for "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" on the big...
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