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Oil prices soar after attacks in Saudi Arabia

Oil prices rose by nearly 20 percent - the biggest intra-day gain since 1991 - after the attack on Saudi Arabian oil facilities over the weekend.

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EU unemployment drops to lowest level in nearly two decades: Eurostat

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

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Brazil Judo Grand Slam: Main focus was on Teddy Riner of France

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European affairs

UK government Brexit information campaign poster in London, October 15, 2019.

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France rejects talks with Balkan hopefuls on EU membership

EU leaders to discuss climate change budget

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French Riveria hosts 4th France-China Cultural forum, with resort of Sanya in spotlight

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