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Giappone
Fallout over Trump reports weigh on global stocks and the dollar
Global stock markets and the dollar drifted lower Wednesday as traders fretted over reports that President Donald Trump appealed to ex-FBI Director James Comey to ditch an investigation into ousted national security adviser Michael Flynn. Though the White House has denied the allegation, there’s mounting unease in markets over the ...
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Cina Russia Giappone
North Korea uses Japan-banned ferry to launch service to Vladivostok
North Korea launched a ferry service to the Russian city of Vladivostok on Wednesday to develop links and boost economic cooperation, the North’s state media said, as it faces increasing isolation over its weapons development. Experts have said North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong Un, may be hoping closer ties with ...
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USA Giappone Nuova Zelanda
Japan, New Zealand leaders affirm commitment to future of TPP
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his New Zealand counterpart Bill English reiterated Wednesday in Tokyo their commitment to bringing the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact into force soon despite the withdrawal of its biggest signatory economy, the United States. According to a joint press release, Abe and English “remain committed to ...
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Giappone
Dollar falls below ¥112.50 in Tokyo on Trump worries
The dollar slipped below ¥112.50 in Tokyo trading on Wednesday, weighed down by uncertainty over the policy management of U.S. President Donald Trump. At 5 p.m., the dollar stood at ¥112.44-45, down from ¥113.45-45 at the same time Tuesday. The euro was at $1.1088-1088, up from $1.1028-1028, and at ¥124.68-69, ...
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USA Giappone Nuova Zelanda
New Zealand prime minister hails Japan’s role in TPP before meeting Abe
New Zealand Prime Minister Bill English said Wednesday ahead of his meeting with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Tokyo that both countries “can and will” take a leading role in securing the future of the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact following the withdrawal of the United States. Speaking before business leaders ...
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Danimarca
Denmark’s foreign minster on lightning first-time visit to Israel
Anders Samuelsen meets with President Reuven Rivlin during 36-hour trip.
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Egitto Turchia USA
EU-funded cash assistance programme reaches half a million refugees in Turkey
Source: European Commission's Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations, World Food Programme Country: Syrian Arab Republic, TurkeyThe Emergency Social Safety Net (ESSN) will support the most vulnerable refugee families in Turkey with a debit card to cover basic needs such as food, rent, medicine and clothes.ANKARA – The ...
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USA
USAID provides $20 million to meet food assistance needs of vulnerable Afghans
Source: US Agency for International Development Country: AfghanistanThe contribution is designed to respond to the food-security and nutritional needs of people displaced by conflict, returnees, and people affected by natural disasters and economic stress. Kabul, Afghanistan – Afghanistan’s most vulnerable populations will receive much needed relief concerning food security thanks to the ...
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Cina USA Giappone
UN relief fund releases US$1.6m to boost floods disaster response in Zimbabwe
Source: Government of Zimbabwe, UN Resident Coordinator for Zimbabwe Country: ZimbabweUN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) committed $1.6 million to assist over 32,600 flood-affected people with life-saving interventions in 20 districts in Zimbabwe.17 May 2017, Harare – The United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) has today committed USD 1.6 million ...
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USA Etiopia
Empire’s twilight
All empires decline in time. There is no exception to this law of social entropy. Amongst the widely known and extensive empires of the last two millennia, we can mention the Roman Empire, the United Provinces (Netherlands), the British Empire and the currently reigning one-the USA. The decline of Empires ...