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Trump slaps punishing tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China, sparking fears of a trade war
MEXICO CITY — President Trump slapped sweeping tariffs on goods from Mexico, Canada and China on Saturday, sending shock waves through the…
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JPMorgan plans US$4 billion US gold delivery amid tariff fears
JPMorgan Chase will deliver gold bullion valued at more than US$4 billion against futures contracts in New York in February, at a time…
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Rebel Troops Claim Capture Of Congo Border City Stoking Fears Of Wider Conflict
The M23 rebel group, which has taken control of large parts of the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in recent years, now says it…
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Abductions spark fears of a return to Kenya's dark past
The reported disappearance of more than 80 government critics over the last six months has caused a huge public backlash in Kenya. A judge…
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Indonesia’s new export earnings rule raises fears of cash crunch, competitive setbacks
Indonesia’s bold move to mandate exporters to park all earnings onshore for a full year starting Mar 1 has come in for some criticism,…
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Report on China's new fleet of barges drops amid Taiwan invasion fears
A report published by the Naval News on Friday that China is building a fleet of barges suitable for amphibious landings amid fears of a…
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US stocks tumble from jobs report and ongoing inflation fears
U.S. stocks tumbled Friday morning due to December's strong jobs report and ongoing inflation fears. Why It Matters Wall Street set dozens…
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Europe rethinks Russia strategy over fears Trump will cut sanctions: report
The European Union is reviewing U.S. sanctions placed on Russia by President Biden, prompted by fears that these could be repealed by…
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Homeless figures rise in Germany but government plays down fears
The number of people registered as homeless in Germany rose sharply to around 532,000 last year, a government report said on Wednesday. In…
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Nigerian atheist freed from prison but fears for his life
A prominent Nigerian atheist, who has just been freed after serving more than four years in prison for blasphemy, is now living in a safe…
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Bank Indonesia’s 25% stake in bond market fuels liquidity fears
INVESTORS in Indonesia are growing increasingly wary about potential stress in the nation’s bond markets as the central bank ramps up debt…
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Was Wisconsin School Shooter Influenced by Infamous Shooter Eric Harris? Natalie Rupnow's KMFDM Shirt Sparks Chilling 'Columbine Copycat' Fears
A recent school shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, has sparked unsettling comparisons to the Columbine…
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Moldova declares energy emergency amid fears of Russian gas cutoff
Moldova's Parliament has voted to impose a state of emergency in the country's energy sector, bracing for potential disruptions to its…
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HSBC sent fintech Stenn into administration over fears about client list
HSBC Holdings triggered the shuttering of trade-finance firm Stenn Technologies after uncovering transactions that were supposed to be…
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NATO Considers Raising Defense Spending as Chief Fears Predictions of WWIII Might Come True and Says 'We're Not Ready for What's Coming'
NATO member countries are holding urgent discussions on increasing their defense budgets to 3 percent of their GDP amid growing concerns…
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Many China copper traders halt US scrap imports on tariff fears
MANY Chinese metal importers have stopped buying US copper scrap in anticipation of tariffs being imposed when Donald Trump assumes the…
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Gold prices held steady amid growing tariff war fears
GOLD prices were steady on Thursday (Nov 28), as investors digested a flurry of economic data in the previous session and evaluated the…
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Coffee prices surge to highest since 1997 on supply fears
COFFEE futures in New York climbed to the highest since 1997 on worries about crops in top growers, threatening to further raise costs for…
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Mexico fears loss of US-Canada trade, scrambles to replace Chinese parts
Mexican officials fear that rising tensions with the United States and Canada, in which they allege are serving as a conduit for Chinese…
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Trump’s promises to conservatives raise fears of more book bans in U.S.
The national furor in recent years around banning books on race and gender in public schools is intensifying as President-elect Donald…
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News Analysis: Trump's transition moves raise fears of a politicized military
WASHINGTON — Critics of President-elect Donald Trump have long contended that he aspires to use the U.S. military — a nonpartisan force,…
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Singapore stocks rise even as trade tariff fears hurt market sentiment in Asia; STI up 0.2%
With China hawks primed for top roles in incoming Trump administration and China’s booming trade surplus, resurgence of protectionist…
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HSBC already fears new downsized London HQ will prove too small
HSBC Holdings is still two years away from a planned move to a smaller City of London headquarters, but executives are already concerned…
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From Georgia to Nevada, battleground state voters’ hopes clash with fears about chaos
After Justin Jones finished work early Tuesday, the commercial driver voted for Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential contest.…