The US has accused Switzerland and Vietnam of being “currency manipulators”, saying their foreign exchange interventions had prevented “effective balance of payments adjustments”. In the case of Vietnam, the US Treasury also accused the authorities…
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2/2 © Reuters. FILE PHOTO: A parking sign lies in the street as Hurricane Ida makes landfall in Louisiana, in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. August 29, 2021. REUTERS/Marco Bello 2/2 By Liz Hampton and Sabrina…
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On Sept. 7, 2021, El Salvador will become the first country to make bitcoin legal tender. The government even went a step further in promoting the cryptocurrency’s use by giving US$30 in free bitcoins to…
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We all know the birds and the bees are important for pollination, and we often notice them in gardens and parks. But what about flies? Flies are the second most common type of pollinator, so…
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© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: A French farmer sits in his combine as he harvests his wheat crop in Bugnicourt, northern France, August 9, 2012. REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol ROME (Reuters) – World food prices jumped in August…
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The online retail giant Amazon has moved from our screens to our streets, with the introduction of Amazon grocery and book stores. With this expansion came the introduction of Amazon One – a service that…
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The International Monetary Fund has said it is working towards a new arrangement with São Tomé and Príncipe following the country’s “sluggish” economic growth. In a statement on August 6, the IMF said it had…
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© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: A worker collects a crude oil sample at an oil well operated by Venezuela’s state oil company PDVSA in Morichal, Venezuela, July 28, 2011. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins/File Photo CARACAS (Reuters) –…
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Over the past year or so, ordinary people have learnt a lot about viruses, vaccines and the immune system. We have all had to digest a lot of complex specialist knowledge about how safe and…
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Lionel Messi’s emotional though lucrative move to Paris Saint-Germain is now complete. After scoring 672 goals for Barcelona, the football world eagerly awaits what he can bring to the French league. His new club’s owners,…
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