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Equity markets mostly fell Friday as a below-forecast US inflation reading boosted hopes the Federal Reserve will hold interest rates next month but did little to dispel fears it could hike later in the year.
Markets struggle again as US inflation fails to sooth rate worries
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UK retailer Wilko collapses, risking 12,500 jobs
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Asian markets follow Wall St lower ahead of US inflation report
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Uganda leader accuses World Bank of coercion after loan freeze
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US announces curbs on outbound investments to China
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White House offers prize money for hacker-thwarting AI
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Stock markets waver after weak China data
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Ethiopia troops push back Amhara fighters: residents
Ethiopian troops appeared to be pushing back militia fighters in two cities in the conflict-hit Amhara region, residents said Wednesday, after local authorities reported that "relative peace" was being restored.
Kenya political rivals launch fresh talks after protests
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Nine bodies found in France holiday lodging fire 'tragedy'
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European stocks rebound, Asia mixed after weak China data
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