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US jobs report paints mixed picture

The US economy added just 199,000 jobs in December but unemployment also fell to 3.9%

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International shipping firms call for action to combat piracy

A rise in kidnapping in the Gulf of Guinea prompts calls for an international response

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Sri Lanka seeks China debt restructure

President Rajapaksa of Sri Lanka has asked China to restructure its debt repayments

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Sri Lanka seeks China debt restructure

President Rajapaksa of Sri Lanka has asked China to restructure its debt repayments

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Facebook introduces employee vaccine requirement

Facebook's parent company Meta is mandating a booster Covid vaccination for office staff

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Facebook introduces employee vaccine requirement

Facebook's parent company Meta is mandating a booster Covid vaccination for office staff

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US inflation hits 7%

The US annual inflation rate rose to 7% in December, a figure not seen since 1982

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US inflation hits 7%

The US annual inflation rate rose to 7% in December, a figure not seen since 1982

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Covid closures at Chinese VW plants

Volkswagen China has closed two plants in Tianjin as a result of Covid outbreaks

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India and UK begin free trade talks

The first day of negotiations took place in New Delhi

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EDF ordered to sell cheap nuclear power

French energy firm EDF has been ordered by the government to sell cheap nuclear power

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EDF ordered to sell cheap nuclear power

French energy firm EDF has been ordered by the government to sell cheap nuclear power

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EDF ordered to sell cheap nuclear power

French energy firm EDF has been ordered by the government to sell cheap nuclear power

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China's economy grows at a slower pace

The days of double digit growth are over.

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Credit Suisse chairman resigns

Antonio Horta-Osorio has resigned as chairman of Credit Suisse following Covid breaches

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China cuts interest rates

China cuts interest rates as economic growth slows.

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US airlines warn of 5G flight disruption

US airlines have warned that switching on new 5G mobile services could cause disruption

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Microsoft plans to buy Activision Blizzard for nearly $70bn

It would be the biggest acquisition in the company's history.

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South Africa opens vaccine manufacturing site

South Africa's President Ramaphosa has opened a vaccine manufacturing site in Cape Town

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Biden defends his first year

He is defending his record at a moment when his approval rating is sinking.

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Ukraine tension mounts

As signs of a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine mount we gauge the mood in the country

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Ukraine tension mounts

As signs of a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine mount we gauge the mood in the country

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TotalEnergies and Chevron leave Myanmar

French and American energy giants TotalEnergies and Chevron are pulling out of Myanmar

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TotalEnergies and Chevron leave Myanmar

French and American energy giants TotalEnergies and Chevron are pulling out of Myanmar

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Italy to elect a new president

The president will have to ensure political stability to underpin strong economic growth

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European Commission announces Ukraine financial aid

The EU Commission president has announced $1bn in financial assistance for Ukraine

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Ukraine: US troops on high alert over stand-off

Talks between Biden and key European allies over Russia have come to an end.

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Central Asia suffers power cuts

Millions of people in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan have suffered power cuts

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IMF downgrades the forecast for the global economy

The International Monetary Fund has trimmed half a percentage point off its projection

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