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Christine Lagarde raised hopes as she took office that climate change could become a key element in the ECB's thinking

Eyes On Steady-as-she-goes ECB For Hints On Strategy Rethink

Eyes on steady-as-she-goes ECB for hints on strategy rethink

At 50, Davos Matures Beyond Corporate 'Speed Dating'

World Economic Forum (WEF) founder and executive chairman Klaus Schwab organised the event in 1971 as a "European management symposium"

At 50, Davos matures beyond corporate 'speed dating'

Trump Hails China Trade Deal As 'Much Better' Than Expected

US President Donald Trump, shown taking the stage at the American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention, has repeatedly touted the trade pact with China as a win for American farmers, who were hit hard by the tariff war

Trump hails China trade deal as 'much better' than expected

US President Donald Trump, shown taking the stage at the American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention, has repeatedly touted the trade pact with China as a win for American farmers, who were hit hard by the tariff war

Trump Approval Rating Among Farmers Hits Record-High, 83% Approve Of President’s Performance

American farmers stick with Trump despite lost sales, bankruptcies and suicides besetting their industry.

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Two projects under development off the coast of Britain will compete for the title of largest offshore wind turbine field in the world

UK Looks To Offshore Wind For Green Energy Transition

UK looks to offshore wind for green energy transition

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro (pictured January 14, 2020) said he was ready to hold talks with the US to negotiate an end to crippling sanctions imposed by President Donald Trump

Maduro Says Still In Control, Open To Talks With US: Report

Maduro says still in control, open to talks with US: report

A scatalogical translation error in the name of Chinese President Xi Jinping (L) most notably appeared on the official Facebook page of Myanmar's civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi (R)

IT Happens: Facebook Sorry For Xi Jinping's Name Gaffe

IT happens: Facebook sorry for Xi Jinping's name gaffe

London is under intense US pressure to prevent Huawei from playing a role in building Britain's 5G telecoms network

Huawei News: Germany Says Participation Of Chinese Telecom Giant Necessary For 5G Rollout

Germany is still divided on the Huawei 5G issue.

Trump Wisconsin

Trump Trade Deals Good Or Bad For Wisconsin Farmers? Key Swing State Can Tip The Scales To Democrats In 2020

It's unclear whether the "Phase 1" trade deal and USMCA will help Wisconsin, a crucial state for Trump's reelection campaign.

Chinese Presdient Xi Jinping called the visit a 'historical moment' for relations between the two neighbours

China's Xi Stands With Myanmar Despite Rohingya Genocide Accusations

China's Xi stands with Myanmar despite Rohingya genocide accusations

Chinese Presdient Xi Jinping called the visit a 'historical moment' for relations between the two neighbours

China And Myanmar 'Stand Together' Despite Rohingya Backlash

China and Myanmar 'stand together' despite Rohingya backlash

The outbreak centred around a seafood market in the central city of Wuhan

Experts Warn Over Scale Of China Virus As US Airports Start Screening

Experts warn over scale of China virus as US airports start screening

spicy food and longevity

New Study Reveals Foods Linked To Longer Life Expectancy

Longevity can be achieved by observing a healthy and balanced diet. Some foods and drinks, though, can cause particular diseases to develop, while others promote good health. Which of these can improve lifespan?

The outbreak is centred around the central city of Wuhan

'Hundreds' Likely Affected By Chinese Virus: Researchers

'Hundreds' likely affected by Chinese virus: researchers

China's economy grew last year at its weakest pace since 1990, though signs that the slowdown is stabilising cheered investors

Global Equities Gain On Trade Deal, Chinese Data

Global equities gain on trade deal, Chinese data

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Friday's Stock Market Close: US Equities Rise, Set New Highs, On Good Economic Data In China, US

U.S. stocks rose on Friday after China reported that GDP grew by 6.1% last year

Indonesia's President Joko Widodo (R) was sworn in for a second five-year term at parliament in Jakarta on October 20, 2019

Softbank Offers Up To $40 Billion To Help Indonesia Build New Capital City In Borneo

The Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market in the city of Wuhan is thought to be ground zero for the mystery virus that has now claimed two lives

US Begins Airport Screenings As SARS-linked Virus Kills 2 In China

US begins airport screenings as SARS-linked virus kills 2 in China

Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva said access to the financial services sector can help address income inequality

US, China Have Long Way To Go To Resolve Trade Friction: IMF Chief

US, China have long way to go to resolve trade friction: IMF chief

Pork prices have jumped 50 percent over the past year in China and the UN says almost five million pigs have died or been culled in Asia because of swine fever

Dutch Agriculture Exports Surged To Record Highs Last Year

Holland’s agricultural exports, including flowers, meat and dairy, set a new record last year.

Chinese exports to the US have fallen amid a bruising trade war

Friday's Stock Market Open: US Equities Rise On Chinese GDP Growth

U.S. stocks rose on Friday after China reported that GDP grew by 6.1% last year

Millions have come out on the streets in demonstrations sparked by opposition to a now-abandoned proposal to allow extraditions to mainland China

Hong Kong Protests 'Similar' To Venezuela Unrest: Foreign Minister

Hong Kong protests 'similar' to Venezuela unrest: foreign minister

Nicolas Chapuis raised European Union concerns about the impact of the China-US trade deal on European firms

EU Warns Of WTO Challenge If China-US Deal Creates 'Distortions'

EU warns of WTO challenge if China-US deal creates 'distortions'

Billboards and banners welcomed China's Xi Jinping to Naypyidaw on Friday

China's Xi Vows 'New Era' Of Myanmar Ties After Red Carpet Welcome

China's Xi vows 'new era' of Myanmar ties after red carpet welcome

The number of births has now fallen for three consecutive years

China Birth Rate Hits Lowest Level Since 1949

China birth rate hits lowest level since 1949

Billboards and banners welcomed China's Xi Jinping to Naypyidaw on Friday

China's Xi Arrives In Myanmar On Billion-dollar Charm Offensive

China's Xi arrives in Myanmar on billion-dollar charm offensive

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