1.4 billion risk disease from lack of exercise: WHO
by Patrick Galey Agence France Presse PARIS, France (AFP) -- More than 1.4 billion adults are putting themselves at…
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Asian markets down after strong run as Wall St fails to inspire
HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Most Asian markets fell Thursday, with investors unable to build on another record close on…
8 years ago
Asian markets rally after Wall St record, dollar eases
HONGKONG, China (AFP) -- Asian markets rallied on Monday following a record lead from Wall Street, while the dollar remained…
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Asian markets struggle after trade talks, Aussie dollar weakens
HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Asian markets mostly fell on Friday as China-US trade talks wrapped up with little progress…
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Asian markets mostly up ahead of trade talks, Trump fears ease
Asian markets mostly rose Wednesday before keenly awaited trade talks between China and the United States, while early worries over…
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Apple hits $1 trillion as trade fears hit European, Asian stocks
NEW YORK, United States (AFP)--Apple became the first private company to reach $1 trillion in market capitalization on Thursday, a…
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Asia markets rally as China’s yuan defies Trump dollar warning
HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Asian markets advanced Friday, with Shanghai gaining two percent as China's weak yuan currency…
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War on plastic leaves manufacturers clutching at straws
by Pierre Donadieu and Marie Heuclin © Agence France-Presse PARIS, France (AFP)--For decades, plastic straws have been essential props…
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Asian markets fall as trade war fears weigh on sentiment
HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Asian markets fell Monday as fears of a global trade war continue to dog investors,…
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Asian, European stocks plunge as China-US trade war fears brew
HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Hong Kong and Shanghai stocks led a sell-off across Asian and European markets Tuesday on rising…
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Asian traders cautious after G7 debacle, eyes on Trump-Kim summit
HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Asian markets fluctuated Monday after the Group of Seven meeting ended with deep divisions between the…
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Global oil prices drop as Saudis signal likely supply boost
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Global oil prices fell Friday after top producer Saudi Arabia signaled a likely…
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