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What is Saudi Aramco?

The state-owned oil company of the kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the biggest in the world.

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Pentagon’s top engineer blames Russia, China for militarizing space as Space Force takes shape

“We are not the people who choose to weaponize space, but if we are challenged we will respond,” Michael Griffin said Wednesday at the Space and Missile Defense Symposium in Huntsville, Alabama.

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Why Trump is attacking Turkey with sanctions and tariffs

Trump’s moves against Turkey come at least in part in response to simmering conflicts between the two countries over military cooperation and the U.S. push for pastor Andrew Brunson’s release. 

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House of Fraser bought by Sports Direct for £90m

Sports Direct’s Mike Ashley promises to turn House of Fraser into the “Harrods of the High Street”.

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Turkey’s lira crisis explained

The Turkish currency has nosedived since January and, unsurprisingly, tourists are taking advantage.

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Trump increases pressure on Turkey amid currency crisis, authorizes doubling of metals tariffs

President Donald Trump tweeted Friday that he authorized a doubling of steel and aluminum tariffs on Turkey amid a growing diplomatic dispute between the two countries.

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‘Amazon tax’: Britain is reportedly considering introducing a special tax to help online retailers

The U.K. government is thinking about introducing a so-called “Amazon tax” to support struggling online retailers, Finance Minister Philip Hammond said in an interview with Sky News on Friday.

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Italy is fast approaching a key deadline that will test its market credibility

The Italian government has an important task ahead that could ultimately bring about further market turmoil.

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Global powers condemn Iran sanctions and urge businesses to ignore the Trump administration

President Trump’s administration has been criticized by leaders around the world for reinstating tough economic sanctions against Iran.

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Turkish lira plunges 14% versus dollar after Trump authorizes doubling metals tariffs on Turkey

The Turkish lira added to its steep losses on Friday, hitting a fresh record low, after President Donald Trump authorized the doubling of metals tariffs on Turkey.