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Argentina's Milei warns of 'shock' austerity as he takes office
AFP, Published on 11/12/2023
» BUENOS AIRES - Argentina's Javier Milei was sworn in on Sunday, warning the country to brace itself for painful austerity measures as he seeks to cut spending and curb triple-digit inflation, all with empty coffers.
Lawsuits pile up over Credit Suisse bonds write-down
AFP, Published on 24/05/2023
» ZURICH: Switzerland's justice authorities said Tuesday that 230 complaints had been filed over a decision by financial regulators to cut the value of high-risk Credit Suisse bonds to zero, to facilitate the stricken bank's takeover by UBS.
Lula returns for third term as Brazil president
AFP, Published on 01/01/2023
» BRASíLIA: Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is set to be inaugurated Sunday for a third term as Brazilian president, in a ceremony snubbed by outgoing leader Jair Bolsonaro, underlining the deep divisions the veteran leftist inherits.
China's offshore yuan hits record low against dollar
AFP, Published on 28/09/2022
» BEIJING: China's yuan hit a record low against the surging US dollar in offshore trading Wednesday, despite recent efforts by the country's central bank to shore up the currency.
One queen, many presidents: Elizabeth II's ties with America
AFP, Published on 10/09/2022
» WASHINGTON - She had scones with Dwight Eisenhower, went riding with Ronald Reagan and took tea with Donald Trump: Queen Elizabeth II saw 14 US presidents serve during her reign, and she crafted her "special relationship" with America in her dealings with them.
US releases trove of secret files on Kennedy assassination
AFP, Published on 16/12/2021
» WASHINGTON - US authorities released thousands of pages of secret documents Wednesday on president John F. Kennedy's assassination, a case that still fuels conspiracy theories despite the official conclusion he was shot by Lee Harvey Oswald.
Twitter votes Elon Musk should sell 10 percent of Tesla stock
AFP, Published on 08/11/2021
» NEW YORK - Twitter has spoken -- after Elon Musk polled his more than 62 million followers on whether he should sell 10 percent of his Tesla shares, by Sunday a majority had voted "yes."
Elon Musk asks Twitter if he should sell 10% of his Tesla stock
AFP, Published on 07/11/2021
» NEW YORK: Another zany tweet or a real question? Elon Musk polled his more than 62 million Twitter followers Saturday about whether he should sell 10% of his Tesla shares, insisting he would do as voters say.
Ikea France faces verdict over employee spying claims
AFP, Published on 15/06/2021
» PARIS: A French court is to rule Tuesday on claims Swedish furniture giant Ikea set up an elaborate system to illegally spy on hundreds of employees and job applicants from 2009 to 2012, using private detectives as well as police.
Longtime car fan Biden lives his electric dreams
AFP, Published on 19/05/2021
» DEARBORN (UNITED STATES) - Joe Biden, sporting aviator sunglasses, looked out from the driver's seat of Ford's new electric truck and delivered a presidential proclamation: "This sucker's quick."