Japan dethroned: Germany claims third place as world’s largest economy
By Kyoko HASEGAWA TOKYO, Feb 15, 2024 (AFP) - Once forecast to become the world's biggest economy, Japan slipped below…
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Argentina’s annual inflation soars above 250% in January
BUENOS AIRES, Feb 15, 2024 (AFP) - Argentina's monthly inflation slowed slightly in January, but the prices of key goods…
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Singapore economy grew 1.1% in 2023, data shows
SINGAPORE, Feb 15, 2024 (AFP) - Singapore's economy grew less than expected last year, the government said Thursday as it…
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Bangkok says work from home as pollution blankets city
BANGKOK, Feb 15, 2024 (AFP) - Bangkok city employees have been told to work from home to avoid harmful air…
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Ukraine issues air alert after warning of incoming Russian bombers
KYIV, Ukraine, Feb 15, 2024 (AFP) - Ukraine was under a nationwide air alert for over two hours on Thursday…
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“Serious” national security alert: Russia building nuclear weapon in space, says US
WASHINGTON, Feb 14, 2024 (AFP) - The United States is facing a new and "serious" national security threat, top officials…
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China condemns Taiwan after two nationals killed in boat crash
BEIJING, Feb 15, 2024 (AFP) - China condemned Taiwanese authorities on Wednesday after two Chinese nationals died in a boat…
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Private US spaceship poised to launch for the Moon
An American spaceship attempting a lunar landing will aim to launch early Thursday, the second private-led effort this year after…
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One dead, children among 21 injured in Super Bowl parade shooting
https://youtu.be/k08Q3Ga_FKU By Andrew CABALLERO-REYNOLDS KANSAS CITY, Feb 15, 2024 (AFP) - One person was killed and multiple children were…
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Cisco announces it is laying off thousands of workers
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 15, 2024 (AFP) - Cisco is cutting thousands of jobs as part of a restructuring plan, the…
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