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Iran backs moves to stabilise oil market, raise prices
AFP, Published on 18/02/2016
» TEHRAN - Iran said Wednesday it supported moves by Saudi Arabia and Russia to stabilise the oil market and raise prices but stopped short of committing itself...
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Standard and Poor's cuts Saudi Arabia rating by two notches
AFP, Published on 18/02/2016
» PARIS - Standard and Poor's cut Saudi Arabia's credit rating by two notches on Wednesday, saying low oil prices would have a considerable impact on the country's...
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White House opposes bill to rename Chinese embassy address
AFP, Published on 18/02/2016
» WASHINGTON - The White House said Tuesday that President Barack Obama is prepared to veto legislation that would rename part of a Washington street after an imprisoned...
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FBI-Apple case forces encryption debate into courts
AFP, Published on 18/02/2016
» WASHINGTON - Apple's challenge of a court order to unlock an iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino killers opens up a new front in the long-running battle...
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Appeals court upholds Apple e-book settlement
AFP, Published on 18/02/2016
» NEW YORK - A US appeals court rejected Wednesday a challenge to a settlement between Apple and consumers which could have voided a $450 million payout deal in...
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Pope urges Mexican convicts to become 'prophets'
AFP, Published on 18/02/2016
» CIUDAD JUAREZ (MEXICO) - Pope Francis urged Mexican convicts on Wednesday to become "prophets" whose experiences through "hell" can help the...
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Messi passes 300 Liga goals as Barca extend lead
AFP, Published on 18/02/2016
» MADRID - Lionel Messi moved past 300 La Liga goals as Barcelona moved six points clear at the top of the table with a 3-1 win at Sporting Gijon on Wednesday.
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Flirty, metallic glamour at Michael Kors
AFP, Published on 18/02/2016
» NEW YORK - Michael Kors on Wednesday offered up a flirty collection full of feathers, metallic accents and sharp tailoring -- part of which goes on sale instantly...
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Fed to weigh financial markets in rate decisions: minutes
AFP, Published on 18/02/2016
» WASHINGTON - Financial markets turmoil has clouded the US economic outlook and will be a key factor in charting interest rate increases, the minutes of the Federal...
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Nike drops Pacman over gay slurs
AFP, Published on 18/02/2016
» LOS ANGELES - US sports equipment giant Nike on Wednesday severed its relationship with boxer Manny "Pacman: Pacquiao, lashing out at the Filipino boxer's...