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Blame game blows up over deadly Greek wildfires
AFP, Published on 27/07/2018
» ATHENS - Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Friday said he assumed "political responsibility" for the country's deadliest wildfires as a bitter debate raged over who was to blame for the tragedy.
Trump hails US economic growth spurt, promises more ahead
AFP, Published on 27/07/2018
» WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump on Friday hailed roaring US economic growth as a "miracle," and said the quickest expansion in almost four years was a vindication of his economic agenda.
Trump thanks Kim for 'keeping word' and delivering US remains
AFP, Published on 27/07/2018
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump on Friday praised North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for "keeping his word" and handing over the remains of more than 50 American servicemen.
May's Brexit blueprint shot down by Brussels
AFP, Published on 27/07/2018
» LONDON - British Prime Minister Theresa May faces being hobbled by the EU's rejection of key planks of her departure plan, stoking fears of a hard Brexit as calls grow for a second referendum.
Trump hails US economic growth, predicts 'going to go a lot higher'
AFP, Published on 27/07/2018
» WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump hailed the latest US growth statistics as an economic "miracle" Friday, saying the 4.1 percent quarterly growth rate was not a "one time shot."
US GDP growth best in 4 years
Bloomberg News, Published on 27/07/2018
» WASHINGTON: The US economy grew by 4.1% year-on-year in the second quarter, the fastest since 2014, letting President Donald Trump claim a win for his policies even though expansion is projected to cool.
Putin 'ready' to meet Trump in Washington or Moscow
AFP, Published on 27/07/2018
» JOHANNESBURG: Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday he had invited US leader Donald Trump to visit Moscow and was ready to travel to Washington for a new summit, as he praised their "useful" meetings.
ExxonMobil shares fall as earnings disappoint
AFP, Published on 27/07/2018
» NEW YORK: Higher oil prices drove increased profits for US oil giant ExxonMobil, but the earnings report Friday missed analyst expectations due to natural gas outages and refining downtime.
Ariya second at Scottish Open
Published on 27/07/2018
» GULLANE, Scotland: Thailand’s Ariya Jutanugarn is in second place, three shots off the lead, in the second round of the Ladies' Scottish Open.
Forest fires, barbecue bans: heatwave scorches Europe
AFP, Published on 27/07/2018
» PARIS - Firefighters battled forest blazes and authorities banned barbecues,warning citizens of near-record temperatures as a heatwave scorched much of Europe on Friday.