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EU leaders tackle inflation, energy shocks from Russia’s war
BRUSSELS — A day after endorsing Ukraine’s candidacy to join the European Union, the bloc’s leaders turned their attention Friday…
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Asian shares mostly lower despite Wall St rally; eyes on Fed
TOKYO — Asian shares were mostly lower Wednesday as markets shrugged off a Wall Street rally and awaited congressional testimony…
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Asian markets mostly lower; bitcoin steady at $20,000
TOKYO — Asian markets were mostly lower Monday in cautious trading, while the price of bitcoin remained near $20,000. Shares…
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EXPLAINER: How did Russia-Ukraine war trigger a food crisis?
LONDON — Russian hostilities in Ukraine are preventing grain from leaving the “breadbasket of the world” and making food more…
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China defends ‘zero-COVID’ after US envoy warns of costs
BEIJING — China on Friday defended its tough “zero-COVID” policy after the U.S. ambassador said it was causing serious damage…
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Senate set to enhance benefits for vets exposed to burn pits
WASHINGTON — The Senate is expected to approve on Thursday a large expansion of health care and disability benefits for…
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UK moves to rewrite Brexit rules; EU threatens legal action
LONDON — Britain’s government on Monday proposed new legislation that would unilaterally change post-Brexit trade rules for Northern Ireland, despite…
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Stocks slump on Wall Street, moving closer to a bear market
NEW YORK — Stocks are opening sharply lower on Wall Street as inflation worries mount, pushing the S&P 500 closer…
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India, China growing markets for shunned Russian oil
NEW DELHI — India and other Asian nations are becoming an increasingly vital source of oil revenues for Moscow despite…
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Asian shares mixed after rate jitters tumble on Wall Street
BANGKOK — Shares were mostly lower in Asia on Friday, with only Shanghai rising, after stocks tumbled on Wall Street…
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