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New Zealand's business confidence hits highest level in 30 years, ANZ survey shows
SYDNEY, Dec 19 (Reuters) - New Zealand's business confidence surged in December to hit its highest l...
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Bangladesh government urges calm in wake of youth leader's killing, as election looms
Dec 19 (Reuters) - Bangladesh was rocked by violent protests in several cities after the death of yo...
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Irish central bank raises growth forecasts, says economy resisting US headwinds
DUBLIN, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Ireland's central bank on Friday raised its forecasts for domestic econom...
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Australia plans gun buyback after Bondi massacre, as surfers honour victims
By Renju Jose SYDNEY, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Australia's Jewish community gathered at Sydney's Bondi Bea...
18th December, 2025
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New Zealand consumer confidence hits highest level in four years
SYDNEY, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Consumer confidence in New Zealand rose in December to its highest level...
18th December, 2025
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Putin sticks to Russian demands on Ukraine, says EU 'robbery' failed
MOSCOW, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin is likely to send a signal to the United...
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Thousands rally in Bulgaria against corruption, call for judicial reform
SOFIA, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Thousands of Bulgarians protested on Thursday evening against the outgoing...
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Analysis-How Trump's Venezuela embargo could put Taiwan at risk
By Michael Martina WASHINGTON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Donald Trump's decision to impose a partial blocka...
18th December, 2025
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Trump says 'getting close to something' ahead of US, Russia talks on Ukraine
WASHINGTON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he believes talks toward...
18th December, 2025
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ECB policymakers see steady rates next year but cut not off table, sources say
FRANKFURT, Dec 18 (Reuters) - European Central Bank policymakers expect to keep interest rates stead...
18th December, 2025
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Belarus prepares 'big deal' with US but not at Russia's expense, Lukashenko says
By Mark Trevelyan Dec 18 (Reuters) - Belarus is nearing a major deal to restore relations with the U...
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Finland's far-right party reprimands two MPs over racism scandal
By Essi Lehto HELSINKI, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Finland's far-right Finns Party said on Thursday it had r...
18th December, 2025