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Brazil, Mexico eye revised trade agreement
MEXICO CITY/SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazilian and Mexican authorities said on Monday they see the need to revise and expand their current…
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How Dr. Meleeka Clary Overcame Personal Struggles to Become a Resilient Leader in Psychology and Entertainment
Amid life’s countless challenges, Dr. Meleeka Clary stands out as a figure of strength, hope, and perseverance. As a clinical…
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Stark before-and-after pictures reveal dramatic shrinking of major Amazon rivers
Huge tributaries that feed the mighty Amazon River — the largest on the planet — have plunged to record-low levels, upending lives,…
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China megacities ease homebuying rules to boost property market
Three Chinese megacities on Monday eased restrictions on buying homes and Beijing's central bank said it would ask financial institutions…
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BYD recalling 97,000 top-selling EVs on steering component fault, regulator says
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - BYD has informed the Chinese regulator it is recalling nearly 97,000 electric vehicles (EVs) for a manufacturing…
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India diamond industry struggles to stave off war impact
Nikunj Tank, a worker in the world’s diamond polishing capital Surat in western India, had been desperate since losing his job in May. The…
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Brazil to propose steps to block use of benefits for online bets
BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazil's Social Development Ministry said on Friday that a working group will propose measures by next week to stop…
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Uganda commissions $1.7bn hydro plant, country’s largest power generation facility
On Thursday (27 September) the Government of Uganda commissioned the Karuma Hydropower Project (KHP), a 600MW hydropower plant on the…
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SK On to cut workforce as battery demand slumps
South Korean battery manufacturer SK On Company plans to cut its domestic workforce as it looks to ride out the current downturn in global…
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Exclusive-Shanghai, Shenzhen to lift key home purchase curbs to boost market, sources say
(Reuters) -Top Chinese cities Shanghai and Shenzhen are planning to lift key remaining restrictions on home purchases to attract potential…
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China's economic slowdown fuels designer ‘dupe’ boom
[Source] Formerly label-loving consumers in China are reportedly turning to "dupes," high-quality replicas of branded goods, in a bid to…
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Thousands gather in Ethiopia's capital to celebrate a religious festival. Many are thinking of peace
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Thousands of Ethiopians gathered in the capital Thursday to celebrate an annual religious festival…
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Video: Turkish man flies to Indonesia to meet and marry long-distance girlfriend of 2 years
[Source] A Turkish man proved that love knows no bounds after traveling thousands of miles to meet his girlfriend in Indonesia. Mehmed…
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Thailand makes history as 1st SEA country to legalize same-sex marriage
[Source] Thailand has legalized same-sex marriage, becoming the first country in Southeast Asia to do so. The landmark bill, which…
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The EU is failing to dissuade African migrants despite spending billions, auditors say
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union is failing to draw important lessons on how to discourage migrants from Africa leaving for Europe…
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UK economic growth 'robust' in 2024, think tank says
The UK has risen in the rankings of a group of wealthy nations predicted to have the joint-second highest economic growth for this year, a…
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Japan's Economic Revival Is Failing to Save Its Vanishing Towns
(Bloomberg) -- After three decades of stagnation in Japan, one of the most visible signs of renewal can be found in a stretch of old…
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Scam post falsely claims free cash giveaway for Ethiopian New Year
Screenshot of the false post, taken on September 19, 2024 “Register immediately to receive the gift. It is offered for the low-income…
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China’s Central Bank Chief Is Task Master Xi Couldn’t Let Retire
(Bloomberg) -- (This story was originally published on July 29, 2023. In September 2024, People’s Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng…
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Anti-money laundering group suspends Colombia after President Petro declassifies confidential report
BOGOTÁ, Colombia (AP) — The Egmont Group, an international organization created to combat money laundering, said Monday that it has…
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EIB provides $111m to boost Polish SMEs and green initiatives
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has agreed to lend €100m ($111.62m) to SG Equipment Leasing Polska (SGEF Poland) to bolster small and…
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Former Japanese premier was not pictured 'bowing to South Korea's ex-president'
Screenshot of the false post, captured on September 19 The same altered image was shared alongside a similar claim on Facebook here, here…
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Australian central bank reforms stall as Greens demand rate cuts
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Long-delayed reforms to the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) faced a fresh setback on Monday as Greens lawmakers…
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China startup's kerosene-powered rocket fails test flight
BEIJING (Reuters) - China's Deep Blue Aerospace said on Sunday its first-of-its-kind reusable kerosene-fuelled rocket, Nebula-1, failed to…