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Foreign miners begin talks on tax hike in DR Congo as cobalt risk rises

Congo’s government and foreign mining companies will begin month-long discussions on the country’s new mining…

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Trump to announce new foreign takeover restrictions aimed at Chinese tech investment

The proposed measures will be implemented in retaliation for China’s alleged technology theft.

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EU leaders summit to feature Brexit “provisional” deal talks

European leaders meet in Brussels today to tackle a lengthy agenda at the European Council…

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Bahrain begins long delayed trial of Qatar-linked opposition figure

Sheikh Ali Salman and two other former leaders of Bahrain’s defunct opposition party are due…

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Peruvian president set to face second impeachment attempt

Update: President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski tendered his resignation before Thursday’s impeachment vote but continued to deny…

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South Korea’s ruling party to launch bid to amend constitution

Constitutional amendments require two-thirds approval in the 293 seat National Assembly followed by a referendum.

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EU Commission to unveil plan for tax on tech company revenue

The European Commission is set to propose a new 3% tax on tech firms in…

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Turkey’s foreign minister heads to Washington as military advances in Syria

Today, Turkish and US officials will meet to discuss the conflict in the Syrian city…

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Following resignation of Slovakian PM, new government to be instated

A new cabinet is expected to be appointed today by his successor, Peter Pellegrini.

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World Bank warns that Gaza’s economy may fail if blockade not lifted

The World Bank will submit a report in Brussels today calling to ease trade restrictions…