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Netanyahu warns Israeli democracy eroding, opposition boycotts ceremonial Knesset session
Netanyahu said Israel’s democratic balance has eroded at a Knesset ceremony marked by opposition boycotts and the absence of senior…
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UN Human Rights Council to hold special session on Iran
The UN Human Rights Council will hold a special session this week in response to the brutal crackdown on anti-government protests in Iran,…
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US: Wall Street ends close to all-time highs in light, post-holiday session
Wall Street ended a light-volume post-Christmas session nearly unchanged on Friday (Dec 26), with few catalysts to fuel much conviction…
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US: Dow, S&P 500 manage record closing highs; Nasdaq falls in volatile session
The S&P 500 eked out a record closing high in a volatile session Friday, with interest rate-cut expectations holding up as the US…
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Trump's 'big, beautiful' megabill wins final approval after marathon overnight session
WASHINGTON — After an overnight session and hours of floor debate, the House voted Thursday to approve the “Big Beautiful Bill” — clearing…
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Oil prices fall on demand concerns in volatile session as US court blocks Trump tariffs
Oil prices fell on Thursday, retreating from earlier gains, after the International Energy Agency’s director warned of weaker demand in…
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Scott Bessent kicks off Milken bash by doubling down on Trump agenda
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent kicked off Michael Milken’s annual financial bash in Beverly Hills by doubling down on President Trump’s…
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Europe: Shares notch best session since November 2022 after tariff-sparked pullback
EUROPEAN shares rose from 14-month lows on Tuesday, after four straight sessions of heavy selling, although investors continued to closely…
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US: Dow, S&P 500 lower after volatile session; Nasdaq ends positive
Wall Street stocks finished mostly lower on Monday following a volatile session amid rising recession worries due to President Donald…
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Australian shares drop 4% in worst session since pandemic on Trump tariff shock
Australian shares plunged on Monday (Apr 7), in their worst session since the pandemic began, as sweeping US tariffs under President…
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Europe: Shares extend gains to fourth session; all eyes on US Fed decision
European shares closed slightly higher on Wednesday (Mar 19), after logging gains in the previous session when Germany inched closer to…
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Israeli security Cabinet begins session to discuss ceasefire deal
Israel's security Cabinet has begun its consultations on a ceasefire agreement with Hamas involving the exchange of hostages for…
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US: Wall St opens higher in first trading session of 2025
Wall Street’s main indexes opened higher on the first trading session of 2025, with investors hoping a fresh political landscape and more…
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US: Stocks little changed at end of post-holiday session
WALL Street stocks finished a low-key session little changed on Thursday (Dec 26) as US Treasury bond yields retreated and a report…
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Colombian Lawmaker Caught Vaping During Parliamentary Session on Health Reforms
A Colombian lawmaker has issued an apology after she was caught on camera vaping during a meeting of the country's parliament to discuss…
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Colombia's president pushes for health and labor changes as he opens new session of congress
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia's government will propose legislation aimed at overhauling the health sector and will pursue changes to…