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Nigeria
Businessman Docked Over Alleged N10m Fraud, Issuance Of Dud Cheque
A 39-year-old businessman, Okafor Uzoma, who allegedly defrauded a business associate of N10 million, was on Thursday arraigned before a Wuse Zone 6 Chief Magistrates’ Court, Abuja. Uzoma, who lives at Plot 35, POW, Kubwa, Abuja, is standing trial on a three-count charge bordering on breach of trust, cheating and ...
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Brasile
Left-Wing Opposition Fails to Build United Front Against Bolsonaro for 2020 Election
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - "There is no unity among the left-wing. Everyone is taking care of their own business." Carlos Siqueira, president of the Brazilian Socialist Party (PSB), sums up the frustrated attempt by six parties to integrate and unify the anti-Jair Bolsonaro speeches in this year's municipal elections. ...
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Brasile Nigeria
The Efromovichs’ Astral Hell, Arrested by Lava Jato After Avianca’s Bankruptcy
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The last two months have not been easy for the brothers José and Germán Efromovich, shareholders of Avianca Holdings. On July 14th, the courts decreed Avianca airline's bankruptcy in Brazil. And on Wednesday morning, August 19th, the Federal Police arrested the brothers in an operation ...
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Brasile USA
Mexico Crafts Plan to Help States Reorganize Debt
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Mexico’s government said late on Wednesday it had agreed a plan with national development bank Banobras to help restructure some debt among the federal states, which have felt the squeeze from a sharp recession during the coronavirus pandemic. After a meeting between President Andres Manuel ...
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Brasile
Guedes Points to Aid Extension and Reiterates Closeness to Bolsonaro
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Minister of Economy Paulo Guedes on Wednesday referred to the extension of the emergency aid, but at a lower amount, and in a statement at the Planalto Palace, said he was close to President The post Guedes Points to Aid Extension and Reiterates Closeness to Bolsonaro ...
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Cina
Cina avvia inchiesta antidumping su vino australiano
(Teleborsa) - Il ministero del Commercio della Cina ha avviato un'inchiesta antidumping sul vino australiano, una misura che segue l'imposizione di tariffe sull'orzo e sulla carne bovina. Si tratta...
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Cina India Vietnam
Fearing further political deadlock, Israel to ratify delayed pacts with Asian countries
Foreign Ministry will approve agreements with India, Nepal and Thailand. Free trade zone deals with China, South Korea and Vietnam to be signed in coming months
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Iran
Iran's response to Israel-UAE pact: Tough talk, no action
With business ties to Iran stretching back over a century, the emirate of Dubai, 150 km (100 miles) across the Gulf, has long been one of Iran's main links to the outside world
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Kenya
Kenya: Kenyans Tighten KCB Grip as Foreigners Sell Sh11 Billion Stake
[Nation] Foreign investors have sold Sh11.34 billion shares in KCB Group in the last two and half years, cutting their stake to a low of 16.36 per cent as local institutional investors tightened grip on Kenya's top lender.
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Cina
Africa: China Set to Boost Investment in Africa
[Nation] China has announced a new plan to boost investments and manufacturing in Africa.