World Bank warns uneven global recovery leaving poor nations behind
by Heather SCOTT WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Fueled by widespread Covid-19 vaccinations in advanced nations, the world economic recovery…
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Business
Bitcoin sinks and approaches $30,000
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- The price of bitcoin fell sharply on Tuesday, approaching a symbolic $30,000 threshold it has…
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UK competition watchdog probes Facebook use of ad data
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Britain's competition watchdog said Friday it has opened an investigation into Facebook's use of advertiser…
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Most Asian markets up ahead of US jobs but Fed taper talk builds
HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Most Asian markets rose Thursday, with focus on the upcoming release of key US jobs…
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Nestle eyes new strategy as leaked file show many products unhealthy
ZURICH, Switzerland (AFP) -- Global food giant Nestle said Monday it was developing a new nutrition strategy after the Financial…
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Asian markets mixed as traders await fresh catalysts
HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Asian investors on Monday struggled to build on last week's gains as profit-takers stepped in…
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Asian markets extend gains as recovery gathers pace
HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Asian markets rose again Friday, putting them on course to end an upbeat week on…
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Bezos to hand over Amazon CEO reins on July 5
SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) -- Amazon founder Jeff Bezos said Wednesday that he will hand over operational control to…
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In US, 2.5 million unemployed soon to be without income
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- States across America are moving to cut pandemic unemployment benefits, a painful blow for millions…
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Bitcoin tumble slows with help from Elon Musk
by Sebastien Ricci with Joseph Sotinel in London NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Bitcoin's value plunged on Wednesday after…
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