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Brasile Giappone
Brazil’s $60 million-a-day meat exports collapse to $74,000 amid inspection scandal
Brazil’s meat exports effectively collapsed this week, the agricultural minister said Wednesday, as several countries halted imports from the South American country in the wake of a meat inspection scandal. Brazil is struggling to contain the scandal, in which investigators say that health inspectors were bribed to overlook expired meats ...
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Giappone
Hard times for Sears as retailer notes doubt about future
Sears, a back-to-school shopping destination for generations of kids and the place newlyweds went to choose appliances, has said that after years of losing money that there is “substantial doubt” it will be able to keep its doors open. It’s a dramatic acknowledgment from the chain that owns Sears and ...
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Nigeria
Nigerian banks’ll continue to face challenges –Fitch
’Femi Asu Global ratings agency, Fitch Ratings, has said Nigerian banks will continue to face challenges this year, following the extreme difficulties of 2016.. In a statement on Wednesday, it noted that banks faced multiple threats from the operating environment in 2016, including Nigeria sliding into recession, the economy continuing ...
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Nigeria
Promotion: Lagos replaces exam with training
Sesan Olufowobi The Acting Lagos State Head of Service, Mrs. Folasade Adesoye, has said the introduction of the ‘Structured Training Programme’ to replace written examination for staff appraisal will enthrone merit in workers’ assessment and promotion. Adesoye, who spoke at the briefing of eligible officers for 2017 promotion, which is ...
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Nigeria
External reserves drop for first time since December
’Femi Asu The nation’s foreign exchange reserves, which had increased significantly in recent months to hit the $30bn mark, fell for the first time this year on Tuesday. Latest data from the Central Bank of Nigeria showed on Wednesday that the external reserves dropped to $30.349bn on Tuesday from $30.352bn ...
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Cina
PM: China holds Israel’s innovation in high esteem
Terming China a “giant world power,” Netanyahu said Beijing decided to forge “a special connection” with Israel regarding innovation, characterizing it as a “unique partner for innovation.”
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USA
Knesset passes law forbidding national service in left-wing NGOs
MK Ohana: We will not make it easy for Trojan horses operating among us.
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Regno Unito Yemen
Millions in Yemen pushed to the brink of famine
Source: Oxfam Country: YemenAhead of the two-year anniversary of the escalation of the war, Oxfam warns that 70 per cent of the population is in need of humanitarian aid.Fighters in the Yemen war and their international backers are wilfully pushing the country to the brink of famine, Oxfam warned today, ahead ...
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Etiopia
Turkish Investment Rising in Ethiopia
[Ethiopian Herald] For more than a couple of decades, Ethiopia has been registering high economic growth. The development of infrastructures such as roads railway and energy is playing crucial role in encouraging investment flow. The enabling environment manifested by the prevalence of peace, smooth business transaction, conducive custom and tax ...
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Etiopia
Foreign Policy in Enhancing Nation's Development
[Ethiopian Herald] Ethiopia's foreign policy is shaped by the unique circumstances and the geopolitical landscape of the region. A home for more than 100 million people with abundant natural resources put the nation into advantageous position to gear towards economic growth hence, the foreign policy should go in line with ...