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Read moreEthiopia currency slides as central bank eases forex curbs
Ethiopia's central bank announced on Monday that it was easing curbs on its foreign exchange regime, a move which saw the value of the local currency slide by about 30 percent.
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Kerr explains 'crazy' decision to bench Tatum at Olympics
Steve Kerr says Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum will have an important role to play in the USA's pursuit of a fifth straight Olympic gold despite not playing in Sunday's opening win over Serbia.
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Ethiopia eases curbs on foreign exchange regime
Ethiopia's central bank announced on Monday that it was easing curbs on its foreign exchange regime, a move which saw the value of the local currency slide by about 30 percent.
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