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Europe’s economy grew faster than the US in 2017

It was the best period of growth in more than 10 years.

USA

11 things you need to know about Trump’s State of the Union speech

From boasts of boosting the economy, to pledges on immigration and foreign policy threats, here are the key takeaways from Trump's address.

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Davos kicks off with good and bad news

The World Economic Forum opens with a warning that global economic growth is picking up, but too many people are being left out.

Greece

Greek lawmakers approve more austerity measures

Defending the multi-bill in parliament, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said the conclusion of the third review that is expected this month signifies the "closure of a long and difficult cycle."

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Economy

Eurozone jobless rate hits lowest level in almost nine years

The figures are the lowest since January 2009, when the eurozone was reeling from a deep recession following the global financial crisis.

Venezuela

Caracas stores mobbed as Maduro forces price cuts

One major supermarket in the Venezuelan capital didn't open for hours. When it finally did, only crackers and washing liquid were discounted, just as millions cannot eat three proper meals a day.

Europe News

New EU rules aim to boost transparency in financial industry

The 'MiFID II' regulations force detailed reporting of transactions

Iran

Tehran proposes 50% increase in domestic fuel prices

Measure prompts speculation and concern on social media.

Economy

OPEC and Russia agree to extend oil cut

Economy

Spain shrugs off economic impact of Catalan crisis

But there was quite a hiccup at the height of the crisis in October, when retail sales dropped and almost 3,000 companies moved their headquarters out of Catalonia.

Economy

Mnangagwa vows to revive Zimbabwe's economy

Emmerson Mnangagwa, Zimbabwe’s newly inaugurated president, has vowed to revive the country's economy

Zimbabwe

Zimbabweans take stock of political upheaval

Zimbabweans give the politcial changes a cautious welcome as the stock market suffers billion-euro losses.

Economy

UK economy: moderate growth but inflation remains high

UK economy: Britain is on course for its longest fall in living standards since records began, with wages not returning to their pre-financial crisis levels until at least 2025

Economy

UK Finance minister delivers 2017 budget

UK Finance minister, Philip Hammond has delivered his second annual Budget revealing lower growth, more borrowing and an extra 3.4 billion euros to deliver Brexit

Economy

AT&T-Time Warner deal to prevail, analysts predict

But the US government's lawsuit to block the merger sparks concerns the White House is trying to hurt Time Warner's CNN.

Economy

Nissan admits decades of quality control neglect

Company says will hire more skilled quality control inspectors and review internal structures.

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German protesters out to influence COP 23

The Cop 23 meets in Bonn as protesters angrilyl demand faster change to tackle the climate crisis.

Turkey

Top retailers fail to stop refugee abuse

Some of Europe's best-known retailers are failing to stop the abuse of thousands of Syrian refugees working in Turkish factories in the country's multi-billion dollar garment industry.

Canada

Canada set to welcome one million migrants over next three years

While President Donald Trump orders the closure of an immigrant programme to the US - the Diversity Visa Lottery Program - Canada aims to welcome nearly one million immigrants over the next three years

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Euroviews. View: Governing well in an unstable world

Michael J. Boskin believes a failure to grapple with diversity is at the centre of many economic and political crises today