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G20 trade ministers fail to see consensus against overproduction

G20 trade ministers fail to see consensus against overproduction

G20 trade ministers are at an impasse on countering excess industrial capacity, top US trade official Jamieson Greer said Thursday, an accusation often levied at China which rejects the criticism.

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Klopp gets first win as Germany boss

Klopp gets first win as Germany boss

Jurgen Klopp celebrated his first win as Germany coach on Thursday as his side eased to a 2-0 win against Serbia in the third fixture of their UEFA Nations League campaign.

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Portugal edge Denmark in Ronaldo's absence

Portugal edge Denmark in Ronaldo's absence

Portugal put the controversy surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo's departure to one side as they edged Denmark 4-2 in the UEFA Nations League on Thursday.

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Bolivia's attorney general arrested on drugs, money laundering charges

Bolivia's attorney general arrested on drugs, money laundering charges

Bolivia's US-sanctioned Attorney General Roger Mariaca was arrested on suspicion of money laundering and drug trafficking, with police finding $300,000 in cash smuggled out of his house in an ambulance, the government said Thursday.

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US stocks edge higher as bond yields retreat for now

US stocks edge higher as bond yields retreat for now

Wall Street stocks edged higher Thursday, shrugging off weakness in European equities and the latest jump in oil prices.

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Raiders host Chiefs in battle of unbeaten division rivals

Raiders host Chiefs in battle of unbeaten division rivals

Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid is expecting a physical battle from an "aggressive" Las Vegas Raiders team when the unbeaten AFC West division rivals meet in a marquee NFL matchup on Sunday.

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US tells European allies to 'immediately' act to lower diesel prices

US tells European allies to 'immediately' act to lower diesel prices

The United States on Thursday told its European allies to help lower global diesel prices by releasing strategic reserves "immediately," with EU member states due to discuss the crisis on Friday.

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Lowest Fee Bitcoin ATMs Announces Launch of More Than 400 ATMs Nationwide

Lowest Fee Bitcoin ATMs Announces Launch of More Than 400 ATMs Nationwide

Lowest Fee Bitcoin ATMs announced the launch of more than 400 cryptocurrency ATMs across the United States. The machines allow customers to purchase Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT and USDC with cash at a stated flat 5% fee. Customers can also pre-register online before visiting an ATM.

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Trump vows to hit Iran 'very hard' if linked to flydubai attack

Trump vows to hit Iran 'very hard' if linked to flydubai attack

US President Donald Trump said Thursday that Tehran was likely involved in an attack by a pilot on a flydubai flight to Israel and that Iran would be "hit very hard" if it was.

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G20 against 'weaponization' of food trade: French minister

G20 against 'weaponization' of food trade: French minister

G20 trade ministers agree that it is "not acceptable" for countries to target food supplies in conflicts, a French official told AFP on Thursday, adding that European leaders took aim at Russia on the issue at high level talks.

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