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The Dollar Stays Weak after Comments by Federal Reserve Head

The dollar remained at the low end of its recent range Monday as foreign exchange traders remained cautious despite somewhat hawkish weekend remarks by Federal Reserve Vice Chair Stanley Fischer.

At 2100 GMT, the dollar was virtually unchanged from late Friday at $1.1322 per euro and 100.32 yen, despite a surge during the day.

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Taiwan Probes Leading Bank Linked to Panama Papers

Taiwan is investigating a bank linked to the so-called Panama Papers scandal, in the wake of a $180 million fine levied by U.S. authorities for "flagrant disregard" of anti-money laundering laws.

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In Nepal's Himalayas, Hopes of Closer China Ties

Twice a year, a normally deserted border checkpoint high on the Tibetan plateau throngs with activity as traders from Nepal flock to do business with their giant northern neighbor China.

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Syrian Pound Drops Sharply against U.S. Dollar

The value of the Syrian pound fell sharply by six percent over the weekend, losing ground to the dollar, the central bank in Damascus said Sunday.

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How Companies are Cashing in on Pokemon Go

Pokemon Go has sent millions of people onto the streets in a worldwide hunt for virtual monsters -- and from neighborhood restaurants to multi-national corporations, businesses smell a profit.

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Nigeria Oil Rebels Announce Ceasefire

A Nigerian militant group has announced a ceasefire and pledged to support talks with the government, after months of attacks on the country's oil and gas infrastructure that have crippled the economy.

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City that Never Sleeps: London Opens First Night Tube

Midnight at bustling Oxford Circus Underground station in the heart of London, a band is playing and weekend revelry is only just beginning for some residents of the Big Smoke.

Excited Londoners and tourists jostle to be among the first to take the Night Tube -- a new service that will see the Victoria and Central lines run all night on Fridays and Saturdays.

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Fitch Cuts Turkey Debt Outlook after Coup Attempt

The ratings agency Fitch on Friday cut its outlook for Turkey's sovereign debt rating to "negative", saying last month's coup attempt underscored risks to political stability in the country.

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Attacks in France Weigh Heavily on Tourist Bookings

Visitors to hotels, guesthouses and campsites in France dropped by nearly five percent in the second quarter of the year, further underlining the effect of jihadist attacks on Paris, official figures showed Friday.

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London's Mayor Says Overnight Subway Will Boost Economy

London's mayor says the city has meticulously planned the introduction of limited overnight services on the subway — services that the city hopes will offer a boost to the local economy.

The British capital is unveiling the weekend service Friday — three years after it was first proposed. Troubles with the city's powerful transport unions over questions of pay and quality of life issues stalled the introduction until now.

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