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Worst inflation in a decade as prices surge in Egypt
LEAD-IN:Prices for basic food items in Egypt have been surging for months, leaving residents to deal with the worst inflation in decade.It comes as Egyptians struggle to meet President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi's economic...
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The latest collectable toy crazes
LEAD IN:The UK toy industry is buoyant and is being driven by a surge in demand for collectable toys, which now account for one in four of every toy sold.Appealing to children who love to have various versions of the same toy, but tricky...
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GOP Pushes $1.5 Trillion Tax Bill Through House
Gleeful Republicans on Tuesday muscled the most sweeping rewrite of the nation's tax laws in more than three decades through the House, as Senate Democrats, once again, took them head-on, calling the tax bill "a victory for the Koch...
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Bill O’Reilly, President Trump dominate discussion on â Women in the Worldâ Summit red carpet
O'REILLY, TRUMP DOMINATE DISCUSSION ON 'WOMEN IN THE WORLD' SUMMIT RED CARPETSexual harassment was the main topic of discussion on the Women in the World Summit's red carpet Wednesday night (5 APRIL) in New York.Produced by Tina Brown,...
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Local fear of banks means people keeping cash
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People in the northern Kurdish region of Iraq are keeping their cash instead of depositing it in banks.
It comes after the region's government seized bank deposits in 2014 meaning many bank customers...
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With No Verdict in Sight, Menendez Talks Taxes
Jurors in Sen. Bob Menendez's bribery trial remained deadlocked Tuesday after a judge told them to "take as much time as you need" to reach a verdict on 18 counts against the New Jersey Democrat and his wealthy friend.
Upon...
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Black Friday crowds and shoppers in the heat of LA
BLACK FRIDAY CROWDS AND SHOPPERS IN THE HEAT OF LA
Retailers worked hard to attract shoppers to stores on Black Friday, offering in-person deals meant to counter the ease of shopping on Amazon.
On the West...
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WH: middle class will gain from tax plan, not Trump
The White House says the focus of the new tax bill is the middle class, despite questions about whether the president would benefit from it.
This comes as the House approved the bill by a mostly party line vote of 227-203....
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Republicans push $1.5 trillion tax bill through US House
Gleeful Republicans on Tuesday muscled the most sweeping rewrite of the nation's tax laws in more than three decades through the House, as Senate Democrats, once again, took them head-on, calling the tax bill "a victory for the Koch...
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WH: Middle Class Gains from Tax Plan, not Trump
The White House says the focus of the new tax bill is the middle class, despite questions about whether the president would benefit from it.
This comes as the House approved the bill by a mostly party line vote of 227-203....
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Supermarkets trial facial recognition at automated checkouts
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Shoppers at a supermarket in Beijing can now pay for their food using nothing but their face.
7FRESH is testing automated checkouts which use facial recognition
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The...
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Democrats Slam Trump Budget, Infrastructure Plan
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House Democrats are slamming President Donald Trump's proposed FY 2019 Budget, as well as his infrastructure proposal, with one Democrat saying "the American...
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Sanders, Dems tout bill to cancel student debt
Days before the first Democratic presidential debates, Sen. Bernie Sanders and House progressives came out with legislation to cancel all student debt, going farther than a signature proposal by Sen. Elizabeth Warren as the two jockey...
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Amazon's Bezos and wife to divorce after 25 years
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and his wife, MacKenzie, are divorcing, ending a 25-year marriage that played a role in the creation of an e-commerce company that made Bezos one of the world's wealthiest people.
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US politicians want federal burial assistance for NY
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Tuesday called on the federal government to provide funding for funeral and burial assistance across New York state.
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Analyst: Federal Reserve will keep credit flowing
As it prepares for this week's policy meeting, the US Federal Reserve Board has largely calmed turbulent financial markets.
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Health care a big focus in Democratic debate
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RUSSIA: FINANCIAL MARKETS FALL AFTER YELTSIN'S SACKING OF CABINET
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Russia's financial market fell by ten per cent on Monday on news of President Yeltsin sacking his cabinet.
But the Stock market in Russia later rallied round when it became clear that the replacement administration would...
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n the face of a gloomy spending forecast for the holiday shopping season, malls are playing 'middle man,' trying to lure shoppers to spend money with retailers in need of a boost. The AP's Jason Bronis has the story.
HEADLINE: Malls push sales, other perks, to lure wary shoppers.
CAPTION: In the face of a gloomy spending forecast for the holiday shopping season, malls are playing 'middle man,' trying to lure shoppers to spend money with retailers in...
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USA: CALIFORNIA: NEW DISCOUNT CHAIN SELLS COFFINS AND CASKETS
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A new company in California believes everyone is entitled to discount prices....even the dead.
Last year the Federal Trade Commission lifted the virtual monopoly that mortuaries held on the sale of coffins.
This has allowed...
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Colombian pets get their first bakery catering for their refined palate
Colombian pets have now their first bakery catering for their refined palate.
From honey muffins to bone-shaped treats containing chicken and vegetables, the owners of "Pet Gourmet", a bakery specializing in pet treats, said the shop is...
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INDIA: PRIME MINISTER REASSURES INVESTORS
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Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee has sought to reassure foreign investors that political instability will not affect plans to attract foreign investment.
Vajpayee told hundreds of Indian and foreign business...