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France’s Macron Due In Mali To Back Sahel Anti-Jihad Force

President Emmanuel Macron is due in Mali on Sunday to consolidate Western backing for a regional anti-jihadist force,...

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Washington’s Anti-IS Envoy In Ankara After Syria Visit

The White House envoy coordinating the US-led coalition fighting the Islamic State group was holding talks in Ankara on...

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At UN, US Accuses Iran of Flouting Resolution

The United States on Thursday accused Iran of "repeatedly and deliberately" violating a UN resolution that endorsed the...

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Japan, EU To Hold Crunch Trade Deal Talks

European Commission head Jean-Claude Juncker dispatched the EU's top trade officials to Tokyo Thursday for crucial...

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Women, Children Returning From IS Warzones

Women and children involved with groups like Islamic State are increasingly returning to their home countries in...

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Ghana Loses $10m Following Ban On Vegetable Exports

Ghana has lost $10 million following the ban on five vegetable exports to the European market. Poor inspection of...

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EU ‘more Determined’ Than Ever To Fight Climate Change

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Thursday that Europe was "more determined than ever" to fight climate change after...

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Italy Threatens To BAN Migrant Vessels Amid ‘unsustainable’ Influx

Italy has threatened to close its ports to aid groups rescuing migrants off Libya's coast as it struggles to cope with...

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Under US Pressure, UN Agrees On Deep Cuts To Peacekeeping

A deal on cutting nearly $600 million from the UN peacekeeping budget was reached Wednesday following weeks of...

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Vietnam Blogger ‘Mother Mushroom’ On Trial

A prominent Vietnamese blogger known as 'Mother Mushroom' went on trial Thursday for anti-state propaganda, a court...

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Euro Hits Year-High Against Dollar; US Stocks Bounce

The euro extended its run higher against the dollar Wednesday, hitting a one-year high, while tech and bank stocks...

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Continental Free Trade Area Is Africa’s Path To Self-Reliance & Prosperity” -Akufo-Addo

President Akufo-Addo, has urged African leaders to hasten the coming into being of the Continental Free Trade Area...

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Continental Free Trade Area Is Africa’s Path To Self-Reliance & Prosperity” – President Akufo-Addo

The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has urged African leaders to hasten the coming into being...

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Japan-EU Trade Negotiations At Crucial Moment

Japan and the European Union are at a crucial moment in their attempt to sign a free trade deal, Japan's foreign...

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Tech Sell-Off Hits US Stocks; Euro Surges On Draghi Comments

Wall Street stocks took a hit Tuesday as a key vote on President Donald Trump's health care reform was delayed, while...

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US Mayors Bypass Trump To Back Paris Climate Goals

President Donald Trump's pullout from the Paris climate accord has triggered a bipartisan push from US mayors to stick...

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Google Hit With Record EU Fine Over Shopping Service

Google has been fined 2.42bn euros ($2.7bn; £2.1bn) by the European Commission after it ruled the company had abused...

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GEPA Urged To Take Decisive Action On Export Sector Challenges

Mr Carlos Ahenkorah, a Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, has challenged the Ghana Export Promotion Authority...

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Google Hit With Record $2.7bn EU Fine

Google has been fined 2.42bn euros ($2.7bn; £2.1bn) by the European Commission after it ruled the company had abused...