UK PM May says ‘impossible’ to rule out no-deal Brexit
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) --- British Prime Minister Theresa May on Thursday said it was "impossible" for her to rule…
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US bank execs warn government shutdown adds to economic risks
by John BIERS Agence France Presse NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Bank executives said Tuesday that economic conditions remained…
7 years ago
Extreme poverty rises again in Latin America
SANTIAGO, Chile (AFP) -- Extreme poverty in Latin America hit its highest level for nine years in 2017, according to…
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Germany avoids recession despite 2018 growth slowdown
by Michelle FITZPATRICK / Tom BARFIELD Agence France Presse Official data suggested Tuesday that Germany avoided a recession at…
7 years ago
Germany at risk of recession but economists keep faith
by Michelle Fitzpatrick Agence France Presse FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany (AFP) -- Germany will find out on Tuesday if…
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China’s trade surplus with the US grew in 2018 but tariffs bite
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- China's trade surplus with the United States widened last year, data showed Monday, while the country's…
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China’s global trade surplus fell in 2018: customs
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- China's global trade volume rose last year but its surplus fell again as its imports outpaced…
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Japan forced to amend budget over faulty jobs data scandal
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japan said Friday it will have to amend its upcoming budget to fund compensation for people…
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Tokyo stocks follow Wall Street higher
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Tokyo stocks opened higher on Friday, following rallies on Wall Street as investor sentiment improved but…
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Japan labour data ‘incorrectly collected since 2004’
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japan may have underpaid billions of yen in unemployment benefits after it emerged that the…
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China factory gate inflation dives as trade war rumbles on
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- The cost of producing goods in China's factories slowed sharply in December, a sign demand remains…
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Samsung Electronics flags 28.7% drop in Q4 operating profit
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- Samsung Electronics on Tuesday flagged its first quarterly profit drop in two years, painting a…
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