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US government shuts down but quick resolution expected
Washington (United States) (AFP) - The US government entered a partial shutdown Saturday as a midnight funding deadline passed without...
China factory activity loses steam in January
Beijing (AFP) - China's factory activity slowed in January, official data showed Saturday, missing forecasts after a brief rise into...
Analysts say Kevin Warsh a safe choice for US Fed chair
Washington (United States) (AFP) - Former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh is a safe pair of hands to steer the...
Cubans queue for fuel as Trump issues oil ultimatum
Havana (AFP) - Cubans queued around the block for fuel Friday as the island's Communist government decried US efforts to...
Trump picks former US Fed official as next central bank chief
Washington (United States) (AFP) - President Donald Trump said Friday he would nominate former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh to...
Analysts say Kevin Warsh a safe choice for US Fed chair
Washington (United States) (AFP) - Former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh is a safe pair of hands to steer the...
Cubans queue for fuel as Trump issues oil ultimatum
Havana (AFP) - Cubans queued around the block for fuel Friday as the island's Communist government decried US efforts to...
Maersk to take over Panama Canal port operations from HK firm
Panama City (AFP) - Danish firm Maersk will temporarily take over operation of two ports on the Panama Canal from...
French eyewear maker in spotlight after presidential showing
Lons-le-Saunier (France) (AFP) - The aviator sunglasses that captured the world's attention when French President Emmanuel Macron wore a pair...
Gold, silver prices tumble as investors soothed by Trump’s Fed pick
London (AFP) - Gold and silver prices dived Friday, European stock markets ended the week up while Wall Street fell...
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