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US Fed: Prospect of trade war poses 'downside risks' to economy
AFP, Published on 12/04/2018
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - The prospect of a trade war poses "downside risks" to the US economy, which otherwise is poised to grow at a solid pace, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday.
Defiant Trump warns missiles 'will be coming' over Syria attack
AFP, Published on 11/04/2018
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that "missiles will be coming" in response to an alleged chemical attack in Syria, defying Russian warnings against a strike.
Azerbaijan strongman set to win poll boycotted by opposition
AFP, Published on 11/04/2018
» BAKU - Azerbaijan votes on Wednesday in a snap presidential election boycotted by the main opposition parties and expected to extend the autocratic rule of President Ilham Aliyev.
90 dead, toll rising in Indonesia moonshine crisis
AFP, Published on 11/04/2018
» JAKARTA: Indonesia's deadliest bootleg liquor crisis in memory has killed at least 90 people, authorities said Tuesday, prompting one region to declare a state of emergency.
Trump threatens Syria strike, cancels summit travel
Associated Press, Published on 10/04/2018
» WASHINGTON: After threatening a military strike against Syria, President Donald Trump on Tuesday cancelled plans to travel to South America later this week, choosing to stay in the United States to manage the response to an apparent chemical weapons attack.
Volkswagen says considering board 'changes', may name new CEO
AFP, Published on 10/04/2018
» FRANKFURT AM MAIN - Scandal-hit car giant Volkswagen said Tuesday it was considering reshuffling its board and that chief executive Matthias Mueller could be replaced, although no decision has yet been made.
Syria on alert after threats over alleged gas attack
AFP, Published on 10/04/2018
» DAMASCUS - Syria's regime was bracing Tuesday for Western action after US President Donald Trump vowed to respond quickly and forcefully to an alleged chemical attack that has sparked international outrage.
Russian central bank plays down stability risk from sanctions
AFP, Published on 10/04/2018
» MOSCOW - Russian central bank chief Elvira Nabiullina said Tuesday that the country's economy could withstand the latest US sanctions, even as the ruble continued its spectacular plunge against the dollar and the euro.
Scotland's Scott dips toes in Phelps territory
AFP, Published on 10/04/2018
» GOLD COAST (AUSTRALIA) - Scottish flier Duncan Scott, who captured a stunning Commonwealth Games 100 metres freestyle gold at the weekend, stepped out of his comfort zone to reach Tuesday's 200m individual medley final.
Facebook's Zuckerberg contrite ahead of grilling in Congress
AFP, Published on 10/04/2018
» WASHINGTON - Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg placed the blame for privacy and security lapses at the world's largest social network squarely on himself as he girded Monday for appearances this week on Capitol Hill before angry lawmakers.