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Walmart Credits US Tax Reform for Minimum Wage Boost

The US retail giant lifts hourly pay to $11 but also announces store closures

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Trump Immigration Slur Sparks Outrage

UN brands alleged comments "shocking and shameful" as African Union demand an apology

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Ocean Risk From Toxic Tanker Spill

The Sanchi was carrying 136,000 tonnes of condensate when it collided with a freighter

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Leaders Meet to Discuss North Korea

The meeting is looking at ways to try to make the north give up its nuclear ambitions

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Apple to pay $38bn to bring back offshore cash

Apple will also open a second US campus as part of a 5-year investment in the country.

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The US Goverment Faces Shutdown

The Republican party attempts to avoid a possible government shutdown.

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Negotiations Continue to Avoid US Government Shutdown

The battle in the US Senate continues to avert a shutdown of the federal government.

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US Congress Agrees Budget to End Shutdown

US senators agree on a temporary budget that will end the three-day Government shutdown.

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Trade Back on Agenda at Davos

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged nations to be flexible on trade.

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Chipmaker Qualcomm is Fined $1.2bn for its Deal With Apple

The world's biggest maker of computer chips is accused of paying Apple for contracts.

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Davos Elite Poised for 'America First' Trump Speech

Donald Trump is the first US President to address the World Economic Forum for 18 years.

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Bombardier Wins Trade Dispute

International Trade Commission ruling deals blow to rival Boeing

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CIA Head Expects Russia to Interfere in the Mid-Term Elections

Mike Pompeo said that there had been no significant decrease in Russian subversion.

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On the Road in Trump's America

What do Kentucky and Ohio feel about President Trump's performance

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India Unveils Landmark Healthcare Scheme

India's government has presented a big-spending budget, with a new healthcare scheme

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Signs of Oil on Japanese Island Beaches

There are fears it is from an Iranian tanker that sank off China almost three weeks ago

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Dow Jones Stock Index Hit By Record Falls

Shares on the New York Stock Exchange were down by 4.6% at the close.

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US Stocks Regain Ground To Close Higher

Shares stabilise on Wall Street and there are gains as Monday's rout seems to be over.

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US Senate Reaches Budget Agreement

The US Senate has reached a two-year, $400bn budget agreement.

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Twitter Shares Jump On First Profit

Twitter has reported its first quarterly net profit.

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North and South Korean Athletes Open Winter Olympics

Athletes from both nations marched side by side in the opening ceremony in South Korea

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President Trump Outlines US Budget

Infrastructure features prominently in Trump's spending plan for the 2019 fiscal year.

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Japan's Economy Grows for Eighth Quarter

Japan's GDP rose by 0.5% in the last three months of 2017.

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South African President Zuma Resigns

South African President Jacob Zuma resigns on live television

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New South Africa President Promises to Fight Corruption

Will Cyril Ramaphosa be able to turn his country's fortunes around?

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Russians Charged With Meddling in US Election

Thirteen Russians have been charged with interfering in the 2016 US election.

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Venezuela Launches Cryptocurrency

Digital currency is introduced as country faces economic meltdown and crippling sanctions

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Drought-hit Cape Town Pushes Back 'Day Zero'

A decline in usage has helped, but can the vital tourism sector keep thriving?

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'America's Pastor' Billy Graham and the Business of Religion

The globe-trotting preacher transformed American religious life through his activism.

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US Pharma Industry Hit With Opioid Lawsuits

Billions of dollars are at stake in a blizzard of lawsuits over opioids.

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