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The voice of Hugo Chavez thundered from speakers in a western Caracas slum, a daily reminder that this remains the late leader’s turf, immune...
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The Russian ruble on Thursday fell sharply in value against the euro after Crimea’s pro-Russia authorities announced they wanted to join Russia and international...
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First-time claims for US unemployment benefits fell last week to a three-month low but remained little changed from a year ago, according to official...
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South Africa imposed rolling power cuts for the first time since 2008 on Thursday as it struggled to cope with coal shortages and technical...
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The European Central Bank held its key interest rates steady as largely expected on Thursday. The ECB left its central “refi” or refinancing rate...
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The Bank of England on Thursday voted to keep its main interest rate at 0.50 percent, five years after deciding to cut borrowing costs...
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South Africa’s state-owned utility on Thursday declared an energy emergency, warning of possible blackouts after coal shortages and technical problems seriously reduced generation capacity....
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China’s finance minister suggested on Thursday that a growth rate of “7.2 percent or 7.3 percent” would be acceptable, a day after the country...
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Venezuela marked the first anniversary of Hugo Chavez’s death with a blend of solemn ceremonies, clashes and a break in relations with Panama over...
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Human rights activists on Wednesday said European efforts to stop the trade in so-called “blood metals” were a “step backwards” that would not prevent...