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Germany expects tough EU talks on energy taxes to counter climate change

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US Federal Reserve cuts rates for second time since July

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Saudi oil attack: 'Looking like' Iran is responsible, says Trump

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British Airways pilots ground planes in unprecedented 48-hour strike

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Qingdao Multinationals Summit set to welcome international business leaders

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Lagarde grilled by politicians over new ECB nomination

She warned European countries may need to loosen the purse strings to help fight a recession.

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Google's YouTube to pay $170 million penalty for collecting data on kids

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Hyperloop ambitions, African free trade and licensing online influencers

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EU agrees to drop restrictions on leasing of crewed planes

EU agrees to drop restrictions on leasing of crewed planes

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Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay $572 million to abate opioid epidemic

A district judge in the U.S. state of Oklahoma ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $572 million in damages over the opioid crisis in the state.

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China's yuan slumps to 11-year low, stocks fall as U.S. trade war escalates

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China says wants 'calm' resolution to U.S. trade war

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