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Moody's upgrades eurozone GDP growth, downgrades USA

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Spain

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The Spanish economy minister has given an upbeat assessment of the country's performance.

France

Tourists flock back to Paris a year after terror attacks

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Trump gets tough with China and orders trade inquiry

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Philippines

Russia says US ready to continue dialogue

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Economy

Brexit weighs on UK economy

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Italy

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France and Italy agree to find a solution for the STX shipyard deal by the end September

Business Series

South Korea tech giants Samsung post record earnings

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France

French wine production could hit 'historic low' after April's cold spell

France's 2017 win production could hit a 'historic low' after harvests were hit by a cold snap in Spring.

Economy

UK and US growth forecasts down

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World News

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United Kingdom

British pay growth lags further behind inflation, but jobless rate drops

The new data complicates the debate among Bank of England officials over the need for higher interest rates

Economy

Report into gig economy proposes policy changes to protect workers' rights

A challenge for Theresa May's government is how to protect rights without stifling the economy

Business Series

Monte dei Paschi to cut 5,500 jobs in EU-approved restructuring plan

World's oldest bank receives EU approval for restructuring plan, which includes thousands of job cuts.

Venezuela

Minimum wage hike for Venezuela's poor

Maduro raises minimum wage by 50% but critcs say country cannot afford it.

Japan

Japanese airbag-maker Takata files for bankruptcy

United Kingdom

UK economic growth to tumble, predicts OECD

Russia

Putin put on the spot over Russia and Trump

Gaza

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