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Davos chief welcomes views of Trump, Greta Thunberg at forum – World

The head of the World Economic Forum says it is “reassuring” that US President Donald Trump and climate activist Greta Thunberg return to their annual meeting in Davos this year, and noted that environmental concerns will be a key issue WEF founder Klaus Schwab sees great changes in business, society and culture during the 50 […]

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Erdogan hits out at some Arab countries’ ‘treason’ over Trump plan – World

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday criticized some Arab countries for backing a plan for the Middle East presented by the United States, and condemned it as “treason.” “Some Arab countries that support that plan commit treason against Jerusalem, as well as against their own people and, more importantly, against all humanity,” Erdogan told

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No turning point in sight as IMF predicts sluggish global growth – Umang

WASHINGTON: Global growth seems to have bottomed out, but there is no uptick in sight and the risks from commercial tensions to climate shocks make prospects uncertain, a senior official of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Monday. ). IMF prediction 2020 sluggish global growth By 2020 and 2021, the IMF cut its global

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Saudi, UAE discuss $70 billion crude refinery project in India – World

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates discussed a planned refinery in the state of Maharashtra, in western India, which will cost at least $ 70 billion, a figure that exceeds the initial estimate of $ 44 billion previously announced. The new figure comes from a reading of a meeting in the United Arab Emirates

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US backs sustained Indian role in Afghanistan – World

The United States said Thursday it supported India's continued participation in Afghanistan, even when President Donald Trump seeks to withdraw troops. India is one of the most enthusiastic sponsors of the government of Afghanistan, contributing more than $ 3 billion since the US-led invasion in 2001 overthrew the Taliban, which housed anti-Indian virulent militants. "The

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