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German ruling coalition agrees on major reform package
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Renovations on historic Paris Opera house extended by three years
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Former Arsenal, Spain midfielder Cazorla retires
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Russian strikes kill 17 in biggest ever attack on Kyiv, mayor says
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French scramble to find air conditioners before next heatwave
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Uruguay veteran Cavani quits Boca Juniors
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Japan deploys bear cameras in moutains as attacks surge
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West Ham's Fernandes joins Spurs
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Biggest ever Russian barrage on Kyiv kills at least 13
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EU top court upholds record 4.1 bn euro Google fine
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German coalition agrees on reform package in key breakthrough
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France recall record try scorer Penaud for All Blacks Test
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Deadly Russian barrage on Kyiv kills at least 13
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Next indirect US-Iran talks after Khamenei funeral: mediators
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Migrants pick up pieces back home after fleeing South Africa
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Resource rich PNG leaving its Pacific people behind: World Bank
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South Korean school baseball team suspended over 'Tank Day' chants
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Wall Street stocks rose sharply over the week and oil prices fell as a fragile truce was struck between the United States and Iran, with ceasefire talks due to start in Islamabad on Saturday.
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US inflation surges to 3.3% as Iran war impact bites
Inflation in the United States rose sharply in March, government data showed Wednesday, as higher energy prices due to the war in the Middle East hit Americans hard.
Pay fears grow for US security workers in shutdown
Thousands of US homeland security employees are facing growing uncertainty over their pay after being told Friday's check could be their last until a record-long partial government shutdown is ended.
US inflation surges 3.3% as Iran war impact bites
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Stocks climb, oil steadies on guarded optimism over Iran war ceasefire
Stock markets rose and oil prices flattened Friday with investors nervously optimistic about the shaky US-Iran ceasefire holding ahead of weekend talks aimed at finding a long-lasting truce.
Irish govt to meet farmers, hauliers over fuel cost fears
The Irish government was set to hold talks Friday with agricultural and haulage representatives, as days of protests over spiralling fuel prices sparked warnings over supplies, including for emergency services.
Oil spill snarls shipping traffic in Antwerp port
Shipping was at a near-standstill in Belgium's port of Antwerp on Friday following an overnight oil spill, Europe's second-biggest port said as it raced to contain the risks of pollution and economic damage.
Pakistan prepares to host US-Iran talks, as Lebanon fighting continues
Pakistan was poised on Friday to host Iranian and US delegations for negotiations in its capital, although Tehran's participation remained uncertain after deadly Israeli strikes on Lebanon threatened this week's temporary truce.
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Stocks rally on optimism over Iran war ceasefire, oil extends gains
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US to host Israel-Lebanon talks as strikes threaten Iran ceasefire
Israel and Lebanon will hold talks in Washington next week, a State Department official said Thursday, amid mounting international concerns that Israel's bombings could shatter an already fragile US-Iran ceasefire.
IMF chief urges nations to 'do no harm' in fiscal response to Iran war
The International Monetary Fund's chief urged governments on Thursday to "do no harm" as they face the massive economic shocks caused by the Middle East war, calling for "targeted" and disciplined fiscal actions.
Shipping toll for Hormuz passage sharply divides nations
Iran's imposition of a toll for ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz looks set to be a key point of contention at talks opening in Pakistan Friday.
American Airlines targets April 30 return to Venezuela
American Airlines said Thursday it will restore service to Venezuela as soon as April 30, making it the first US airline to return to the country since Washington captured leader Nicolas Maduro.
IMF to cut global growth forecast due to Mideast war
The International Monetary Fund will lower global growth forecasts due to the Middle East war, its chief said Thursday, warning of the conflict's "scarring effects" despite a fragile ceasefire.
Jihadists kill Nigerian troops including senior brigadier general
Jihadists in northeast Nigeria killed several troops including a brigadier general in an assault on a military base, local government and intelligence sources told AFP on Thursday, the second killing of a high-ranking officer in five months.
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