World

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  Google bans cryptocurrency advertising, bitcoin price slumps

  Action takes effect in June; similar move by Facebook earlier this year sent price...

  • Posted March 15, 2018
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  Bitcoin exchange reaches deal with Barclays for UK transactions

  Some lenders have limited ability to buy cryptocurrencies, fearing a plunge in their value...

  • Posted March 14, 2018
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  France to sue Google, Apple over developer contracts: minister

  Le Maire also expects EU to close tax loopholes that benefit Google, Apple, Facebook...

  • Posted March 14, 2018
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  Finland is world’s happiest country, U.S. discontent grows: U.N. report

  For first time, report ranked happiness of foreign-born immigrants in 117 countries

  • Posted March 14, 2018
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  China says new agency will improve foreign aid coordination

  Analysis found development assistance from 2000-2014 totaled $81 billion, with Cuba receiving most aid

  • Posted March 14, 2018
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  EU adds Bahamas, U.S. Virgin Islands, St Kitts to tax haven list

  Blacklist was set up in December, but islands hit by hurricanes were given more...

  • Posted March 14, 2018
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  Post-bailout credit line for Greece probably not needed: rescue fund head

  Continued reforms and market access development are key

  • Posted March 12, 2018
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  U.S. eases way to more tariff exemptions under pressure from allies

  Brazil, Japan, South Korea, Australia and Europe clamor for special treatment, but Chinese producers...

  • Posted March 9, 2018
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  Puerto Rico lost 6% of its population after Hurricane Maria

  Statistics Institute director assures better healthcare system could help deter outmigration

  • Posted March 9, 2018
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  U.S. stocks suffer massive outflows as Trump risks trade war: BAML

  Investors pull money out of U.S. equity funds; rush into government bonds, other safer...

  • Posted March 9, 2018