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Markets on edge about new Covid variant

Stock markets around the world have declined as news of a new Covid-19 variant emerged

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More countries impose travel bans on Southern Africa

The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the 大象传媒.

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Omicron Covid variant causes market jitters

Stock markets set for a volatile week, as concern over a new Covid variant spreads

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Countries shut borders over Omicron variant fears

More countries including Japan have closed their borders over Omicron Covid variant fears

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Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey steps down as CEO

Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey is stepping down as chief executive of the company.

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Inditex: Zara founder's daughter takes over

High street fashion giant Inditex has appointed the founder's daughter as its new chair

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Inditex: Zara founder's daughter takes over

High street fashion giant Inditex has appointed the founder's daughter as its new chair

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EU outlines Global Gateway plans

The European Union has launched a global investment scheme to rival China's Belt and Road

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EU outlines Global Gateway plans

The European Union has launched a global investment scheme to rival China's Belt and Road

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WTA suspends China tennis tournaments

Amid concern about tennis player Peng Shuai the WTA has suspended its China tennis events

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WTA suspends China tennis tournaments

Amid concern about tennis player Peng Shuai the WTA has suspended its China tennis events

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Shell pulls out of Cambo oil field development

Shell has pulled out of the controversial Cambo oil field development west of Shetland

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US jobs report misses expectations

We hear the effect on the US stock markets of the latest US employment figures

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US jobs report misses expectations

We hear the effect on the US stock markets of the latest US employment figures

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Covid response divides nations

Governments' response to rising infection rates sparks wave of protests

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Putin visits India

Russian president Vladimir Putin has held high level talks with India's PM Narendra Modi

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New York City to impose vaccine mandate on all private sector workers

All New Yorkers will need to be vaccinated if they want to go to work, says the mayor.

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China lifts Lithuania imports block

Beijing has lifted a four day block on Lithuanian exports crossing into China

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Biden and Putin hold virtual summit

The US and Russian leaders discuss Ukraine and possible new Western sanctions

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Scholz becomes German leader

Olaf Scholz has been sworn in as German chancellor, after 16 years of Angela Merkel rule

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Scholz becomes German leader

Olaf Scholz has been sworn in as German chancellor, after 16 years of Angela Merkel rule

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New Zealand to phase out smoking

New Zealand is to ban sale of tobacco to its next generation, aiming to phase out smoking

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WHO warns rich countries could hoard vaccines

The WHO says new variant fears could prompt hoarding, harming developing countries.

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Silent strike in Myanmar

Anti-coup activists have protested against Myanmar's leaders by enacting a silent strike

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US inflation hits highest level for nearly 40 years

American shoppers, especially those on low incomes have felt the pinch of higher prices

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US inflation hits highest level for nearly 40 years

American shoppers, especially those on low incomes have felt the pinch of higher

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Israeli PM in landmark visit to UAE

Naftali Bennet becomes the first Israeli PM to visit the UAE

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UN discussions over 'killer robots'

There are discussions in Geneva over how to govern the use of lethal autonomous weapons

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Turkish lira falls to record low

Turkey's currency hit a new low, amid fears of further interest rate cuts

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The economic impact of the Omicron variant

There are warnings that the Omicron Covid variant could have a severe impact this winter

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