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Race to bring in Iran's giant rose harvest
LEAD IN: Iran's massive rose harvest is underway, and producers have begun the sweet task of turning the flowers into scented water and essences. There are great hopes that the country's rose industry will benefit now that a deal to...
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Race to bring in Iran's giant rose harvest
LEAD IN: Iran's massive rose harvest is underway, and producers have begun the sweet task of turning the flowers into scented water and essences. There are great hopes that the country's rose industry will benefit now that a deal to...
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Cuba hopes detente will finally break curse on investment
When the U.S. and Cuba declared detente, it set off a boom in tourism, and brought trade officials and CEOs from dozens of countries trooping to Havana.Almost two years later, a series of long-stalled big projects are back in motion,...
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Europe showing fresh interest in Russian trade
Increased attendance at this year's St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) on Thursday signaled what could be an emerging movement within the European Union (EU) to ease sanctions placed on Russia. Once a showcase of...
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Russian reaction to Turkish apology
Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Tuesday that "definitive steps and actions" are being taken by Turkey to mend ties with Russia after the November downing of a Russian military jet.Turkish President Recep...
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US Mayors visit Cuba
A delegation from the US Conference of Mayors hinted during a visit to Cuba the organisation may call on the US Congress to lift the US trade embargo against Cuba during their upcoming meeting in late June.The delegation, the first to...
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Inauguration of first US-run hotel in Havana
FOR CLEAN VERSION SEE STORY NUMBER: 4042804A U.S. hotel has opened its doors for the first time since the Cuban Revolution swept Fidel Castro into power in 1959, a milestonen a country that once rejected all things from the United...
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Yangon residents welcome lifting of US sanctions
RESTRICTION SUMMARY: AP CLIENTS ONLY SHOTLIST:AP TELEVISION - AP CLIENTS ONLY Yangon - 15 September 20161. Various of street in downtown Yangon, Sule pagoda in background2. People on street3. Wide of stall selling snacks4. Stall owner,...
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Cuba calls on US Congress to lift embargo
Cuba renewed its calls for the end of the US embargo on Friday, that would lift economic and trade sanctions in place for more than 50 years. At a news conference, Abelardo Moreno, the Cuban deputy minister of Foreign Relations, said...
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Senior Pyongyang official slams UN sanctions
North Korea said on Friday it "categorically rejects" a sweeping new round of United Nations sanctions imposed on the country, and threatened tough countermeasures.During a rare briefing in front of diplomats in Pyongyang, Vice Foreign...
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Sudan pleased US finally lift economic embargo
RESTRICTION SUMMARY: AP CLIENTS ONLY SHOTLIST:AP TELEVISION - AP CLIENTS ONLY Khartoum - 14 January 20171. Wide of entrance to foreign ministry compound 2. Exterior of foreign ministry building 3. Sudanese flags 4. News conference at...
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French PM on three-day tour of China
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang expressed hope on Tuesday that disputes with US President Donald Trump's government can be settled amicably.Despite Trump's promises to raise duties on Chinese goods, Li said Beijing has a "stable, optimistic...
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DAILY MOFA BRIEFING
MOFA BriefingSpokesperson: Geng ShuangDate: 27 April 2017Duration: 5:421. The US considers more economic sanctions against North Korea but in meanwhile it says the door for dialogue is always open. Do you have comment? We have noted the...
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Gardner Says Dysfunctional White House Can’t Lead U.S.
May.18 -- Former U.S. Ambassador to European Union Anthony Gardner discusses the Trump administration and EU-U.S. relations. He speaks with Mark Barton on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
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China hopes for NKorea-SKorea cooperation
China said on Friday it welcomed the positive signs sent out by South Korean president Moon Jae-in by stating that his government is open to holding direct talks with North Korea.During a regular briefing, China's Ministry of Foreign...
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Minister says Russia has shrugged off effect of sanctions
Russia's up-and-coming economy minister says his country is no longer suffering from U.S. and EU sanctions, and sees better prospects for future trade in Asia instead.
Maxim Oreshkin told The Associated Press on Tuesday...
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China condemns NKorea launch, calls for calm
China's foreign ministry on Friday condemned North Korea's latest missile launch and called for all sides to seek dialogue to reduce tension.
Spokeswoman Hua Chunying told reporters at a regular briefing that the situation...
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China seeks support for NKorea initiative
China called on Tuesday for the international community to support its initiative of a peaceful solution to the North Korean nuclear issue, after the United Nations Security Council approved new sanctions on North Korea.
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SKorea: only way out for NKorea is nuclear disarmament
The South Korean government on Tuesday praised the UN Security Council's adoption of new sanctions on North Korea in response to the country's latest nuclear test.
South Korean Presidential Spokesman Park Soo-hyun said in a...
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China to ease curbs on foreign business in finance, autos
China will ease restrictions on foreign ownership stakes in the financial sector and reduce tariffs on automotive imports, a senior Chinese official said Friday, following criticism from the U.S. and other trading partners.
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China "strongly dissatisfied" with new US tariffs
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China's foreign ministry said on Tuesday that it was "strongly dissatisfied" with new tariffs approved by US President Donald Trump on imported solar panels and washing machines.
Chinese foreign...
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AP reporter analysis on departure of top Trump adviser from White House
Top economic adviser Gary Cohn is leaving the White House after breaking with President Donald Trump on trade policy, the latest in a string of high-level departures from the West Wing.
Cohn, the director of the National...
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US and Japan delegates leave after tarrifs talks with EU
US President Donald Trump's trade envoy met on Saturday with top European Union and Japanese officials who are pushing back against new US steel tariffs that have unleashed fears of a broader trade war.
The 28-nation EU and...
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Head of Nippon Steel expresses concern over Trump's proposed tariffs
The president of Japan's Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation, one of the world's largest steel company, expressed great concern on Friday after US President Donald Trump vowed to impose stiff steel and aluminum tariffs,...