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Madrid Stocks Stage Modest Rebound amid Catalan Crisis

The Madrid stock market rebounded somewhat on Thursday as investor concerns eased over the Catalan independence crisis.

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Vegas Attack Likely to Cast Temporary Shadow on Tourism

The attack that left 58 people dead in Las Vegas could impact America's tourism capital, but only in the short term, experts say, predicting a full recovery within months.

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Trump to Request $29 Billion for Storm-Hit Puerto Rico

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday asked Congress for a bumper $29 billion package of emergency relief after Hurricane Maria slammed into Puerto Rico.

According to a White House letter, Trump asked for a package that includes $12.77 billion in disaster relief and a $16 billion bailout to keep a critical flood insurance program running.

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Saudi Funds Move Bolsters Crown Prince

Saudi Arabia Wednesday announced the consolidation of development funds under a unified body led by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, cementing the powerful prince's position in the Gulf kingdom's affairs.

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German Carmakers Confident as 'Dieselgate' Lifts Sales

Germany's powerful automakers' federation lifted its sales forecast for 2017 Wednesday, as drivers snap up new cars offered at heavy discounts in the wake of a long-running diesel emissions scandal.

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British Supermarket Giant Tesco Returns to Profit

Supermarket group Tesco, Britain's biggest retailer, said Wednesday it returned to profit in its first half as it kept a lid on food price inflation. 

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N. Korea Tension a Threat to Asian Growth, World Bank Says

The World Bank warned Wednesday that surging tensions over North Korea's nuclear programme could be a threat to robust growth in Asia.

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World Bank Says Urban Inequality a Growing Risk in Asia

Widening inequality in Asia's teeming cities could lead to potentially risky social divisions, the World Bank warned Tuesday, urging governments to do more to help the urban poor.

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Indiana Couple Pleads Guilty to Stealing $1.2M from Amazon

An eastern Indiana couple has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $1.2 million in merchandise from Amazon.

Erin Joseph Finan, 38, and Leah Jeanette Finan, 37, pleaded guilty to mail fraud and money laundering in U.S. District Court in Indianapolis, The Star Press reported .

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Australia Keeps Rates on Hold, Sounds Dollar Warning

Australia's central bank left interest rates at a record low Tuesday with the board upbeat about the economy, while sounding a warning about the strength of the local dollar.

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