Economy
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Putin praises ‘dear friend’ Xi; pitches Russia’s Northern Sea route
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday praised Chinese President Xi Jinping for the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and…
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US Government shutdown averted with little time to spare as Biden signs funding before midnight
WASHINGTON (AP) — The threat of a federal government shutdown suddenly lifted late Saturday as President Joe Biden signed a…
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On the brink of a government shutdown, the Senate tries to approve funding but it’s almost too late
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States is on the brink of a federal government shutdown after hard-right Republicans in Congress…
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Russia launches major strike on Ukraine’s Odesa port, grain stores
Firefighters work at a site of a hotel damaged by a Russian military attack, in Odesa, Ukraine, Sept. 25, 2023.…
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Russia dismisses UN proposal to revive grain deal as ‘unrealistic’
Russia on Saturday called the West an “empire of lies” and said the latest U.N. proposals to revive the Black…
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Canadian autoworkers ratify new labor agreement with Ford
Canadian autoworkers ratified a new labor agreement with Ford Motor Co. on Sunday, averting a threatened strike and potentially setting…
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White House preparing for government shutdown as House Republicans lack a viable endgame for funding
WASHINGTON–The White House was preparing Friday to direct federal agencies to get ready for a shutdown after House Republicans left…
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As leaders convene, the UN pushes toward its crucial global goals. But progress is lagging
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The commitments were far-reaching and ambitious. Among them: End extreme poverty and hunger. Ensure every child…
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G77+China summit in Cuba seeks ‘new economic world order’
Cuba hosts the G77+China Summit, beginning September 15, 2023, when emerging economies representing 80 percent of the world’s population gather…
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France has big investment plans in Bangladesh
France has big plans for investments in strategic projects in Bangladesh, including nuclear power, hydropower, and aeronautics, according to the…
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