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Dollar Drives Higher, Yen Tumbles To 1998 Lows

Japan Yen and U.S. Dollar notes are seen in this June 22, 2017 illustration photo.
The safe-haven dollar gained towards new two-decade highs versus major rival currencies on Monday, supported by fears of a global economic slowdown and bets on steep interest rate hikes by the U.S.
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Pope Francis arrives for a meeting with soldiers of Italy's 'Granatieri di Sardegna' brigade at the Vatican, June 11, 2022.

Pope Apologises For Having To Cancel Africa Trip

Pope Francis apologised to the people of Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan on Sunday for having to cancel his visit because of walking problems, and said he was hopeful his condition would improve.
A member of the Cargo Truckers Solidarity union stands next to a truck during a strike in Yeosu, South Korea, June 9, 2022. Yonhap via

POSCO To Halt Some Plants As S.Korea Trucker Strike Continues

South Korean steelmaker POSCO said on Sunday will halt some of its plants in the country due to a lack of space to store finished products, which have not been shipped due to a strike by truckers who are demanding higher pay as fuel prices surge.
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks to reporters upon his departure from the White House on Ash Wednesday, in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 2, 2022.

Anger, Frustration Over Wildfire As Biden Visits New Mexico

U.S. President Joe Biden will be greeted with the anger and frustration of New Mexico wildfire survivors on Saturday when he visits the state to review efforts to fight its biggest blaze in recorded history that was started by federal officials.

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