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Google Coughs Up 306 Million Euros In Italy Tax Settlement

Google said Thursday that it would pay 306 million euros ($334 million) to settle a tax dispute in Italy, where it was...

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US Trade Deficit Edges Lower In March

The US trade deficit drifted lower in March despite record imports from Mexico and a drop in total exports, the...

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Macron Declared ‘winner’ of Final Debate

The event's moderators largely let events run their course without interference French presidential candidate Emmanuel...

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Vatican and Myanmar Agree To Establish Diplomatic Ties

The Vatican and Myanmar established full diplomatic relations on Thursday in the latest step in the former pariah Asian...

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EY Ranks Kenya Africa’s 2nd Best For Investments

Consultancy EY has named Kenya as the second most attractive investment destination in Africa after Morocco in 2017...

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Exhibition of AFP Migrant Crisis Photos Opens In Brussels

An exhibition showcasing the work of Agence France-Presse photographers who have documented the hope and heartbreak of...

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Theresa May Accuses EU of Trying To Affect UK Election

Theresa May has accused European politicians of making "threats" against Britain to try to influence the general...

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UK Will ‘not Pay EUR100bn Divorce Bill’ Says Davis

Brexit: UK will 'not pay €100bn divorce bill' says Davis The UK will not pay a €100bn (£85bn) "divorce bill" to...

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Hong Kong Firm Snaps Up London Skyscraper In $1.47bn Deal

A Hong Kong property developer has confirmed the near completion of its almost $1.5 billion purchase of London's...

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Suu Kyi Rejects UN Myanmar Probe

Aung San Suu Kyi on Tuesday rejected a decision by the UN's rights council to investigate allegations of crimes by...

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Merkel Meets Putin To Discuss Crises In Syria and Ukraine

Merkel meets Putin to discuss crises in Syria and Ukraine Mr Putin is reportedly keen to hear Mrs Merkel's opinion of...

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Hamas Seen Facing Long Path To End Isolation Despite New Policy

Hamas has softened its stance on Israel after long calling for its destruction, but the Palestinian movement must do...

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UK ‘will Not Enter Into Briefing War’ With EC

Brexit: UK 'will not enter into briefing war' with EC Home secretary Amber Rudd said the reports were "tittle-tattle"...

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Hamas Eases Stance On Israel With New Policy Document

Hamas has announced it is taking a softer stance on Israel, having for years called for the state's destruction, in a...

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Hamas Eases Stance On Israel With New Policy Document

Hamas on Monday unveiled a new policy document easing its stance on Israel after having called for years for the...

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Hamas To Announce New Principles Easing Stance On Israel

Hamas was to unveil a new policy document on Monday that eases its stance on Israel after earlier calling for the...

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Le Pen Attacks Macron As ‘candidate of Continuity’

Far-right French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen has accused her pro-EU centrist rival Emmanuel Macron of being...

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Macron Says EU Must Reform Or Face ‘Frexit’

The front-runner in the French presidential election has told the BBC that the EU must reform or face the prospect of...

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Italy’s Renzi Regains Party Leadership With Big Primary Win

Italy's former prime minister has made a dramatic return to frontline politics five months after stepping down. Matteo...