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Rising Protectionism, Uncertainty Threatens Global Growth

The growing temptation to resort to protectionism and uncertainty in Europe linked to the French elections pose "risks"...

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Popular With Trump, Will Jackson Stay On the $20 Bill?

President Donald Trump's enthusiasm for his 19th century predecessor Andrew Jackson is stoking fears he may cancel...

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Lebanon University Settles US Lawsuit Over Hezbollah

A Lebanese university will pay $700,000 to settle a US lawsuit over allegations it provided "material support" to...

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US Military Chiefs Defend Diplomacy In Face of Trump Cuts

President Donald Trump's proposed gutting of the State Department budget and other "soft power" agencies could hamper...

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US Treasury Halts Retirement Outlays To Stay Under Debt Limit

US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Thursday announced his department is suspending contributions to government...

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Trump Hails ‘very Great’ Andrew Jackson On His 250th Birthday

Donald Trump hailed America's first populist president Wednesday, laying a wreath at the tomb of Andrew Jackson and...

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Trump Hails ‘very Great’ Andrew Jackson In Political Pilgrimage

Donald Trump hailed America's first populist president Wednesday, laying a wreath at the tomb of Andrew Jackson and...

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Trade Deficit Threat To National Security

The Trump administration's top trade advisor said Monday US trade deficits are a threat to national security that could...

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Qaeda Confirms Coalition Strike Killed Top Leader In Syria

Al-Qaeda has confirmed that top leader Abu Khayr al-Masri, believed to be the organisation's number two, was killed in...

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Help Me Succeed – New GRA Boss

Newly appointed Commissioner of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Kofi Nti, has asked staff members of the Authority...

Business

Kofi Nti Takes Over As New Commissioner-General of GRA

Outgoing Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Mr George Blankson, has handed over to a new GRA...

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Fed’s Yellen Spars With Lawmakers On Regulation, Economy

The US central bank chief sparred with legislators Wednesday over its responsibility for the weak economic recovery,...

International

Russia Deploys Missile In Apparent Treaty Violation

Moscow has deployed a cruise missile in an apparent treaty violation, a senior military official told CNN Tuesday. The...

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Banker-Financier Mnuchin Confirmed To Head US Treasury

The US Senate confirmed Wall Street banker Steven Mnuchin to be the next secretary of the US Treasury, overcoming...

International

Executive Actions Ready To Go As Trump Prepares To Take Office

Donald Trump is preparing to sign executive actions on his first day in the White House on Friday to take the opening...

International

Trump Treasury Nominee Mnuchin To Defend Banking Record To Senators

President-elect Donald Trump's choice for Treasury secretary, Steven Mnuchin, will defend his banking record in the...

International

Lady Liberty Shown As Black Woman On U.S. Coin For First Time

The United States Mint has unveiled a $100 gold coin featuring an African-American woman as the face of Lady Liberty...

International

Ben Affleck’s ‘The Accountant’ Targets Strong $25M Debut

The movie's better-than-expected showing is a testament to Affleck's star status; 'Kevin Hart: What Now' is also...

International

US Hits China Firm Over North Korea Ties

The US has put sanctions on a Chinese firm and four executives over allegedly helping North Korea evade sanctions....