Global growth projected at 3.1% in 2024 – IMF
The world economy is expected to grow at a modest 3.1 percent in 2024 and 3.2 percent in 2025, according to the latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) update by the…
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The UN’s top court is set to rule on Ukraine’s allegation that Russia bankrolled separatist rebels
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The United Nations’ top court plans to rule Wednesday on Ukraine‘s allegations that Russia bankrolled separatist rebels in the country’s east a decade ago and has discriminated against…
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South Korean opposition leader who was stabbed in an attack accuses president of divisive politics
SEOUL, South Korea — A South Korean opposition leader who was stabbed in an attack and underwent surgery earlier this month accused the country’s conservative president on Wednesday of promoting…
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Nobel Peace Prize nominations close with Ukraine and Gaza on agenda
STAVANGER, Norway — The doors close Wednesday on nominations for the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize, with peace activists connected to the wars in Gaza and Ukraine among the known entries. The Norwegian Nobel…
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Norway’s aging king, Harald V, is on sick leave because of a respiratory infection
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Norway’s aging king, Harald V, is on sick leave until Feb. 2 because of a respiratory infection, the Norwegian palace said in a brief statement Wednesday. The 86-year-old…
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Taiwan holds military drills to defend against the threat of a Chinese invasion
KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan — Almost every day, Chinese warships sail in waters around Taiwan and warplanes fly toward the island before turning back. What if they suddenly attacked? Taiwan’s military was concluding a two-day…
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Hamburglar hits the road as McDonald’s new Big Mac, Double Cheeseburger roll out on menus
All-new hotter, juicier, tastier burgers are officially rolling out at McDonald’s, and the company has brought back a familiar foodie accomplice to mark the occasion: Hamburglar. In 2020, McDonald’s set out to…
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China manufacturing contracts for a 4th straight month in January
SINGAPORE — A survey of factory managers in China released Wednesday shows manufacturing contracted in January for a fourth straight month, reflecting weak demand and a faltering recovery in the world’s second-largest economy.…
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A state of emergency has been declared
Sulfonic acid, which can cause serious harm to human health, has leaked into the Rio Seco in Joinville, southern Brazil. The substance – used to produce detergents and household cleaning…
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Imran Khan: Former Pakistan PM and his wife jailed 14 years for corruption
Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have been sentenced to 14 years in prison, a day after the former Pakistan prime minister was jailed for 10 years. Khan, who…
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