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Finance Ministers of The G-7 Countries To Hold Their Last Meeting Today
On Saturday, the Finance Ministers of the G-7 countries, which are Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Italy, the United States and U.K., are going to discuss how to make growth more inclusive, how to illicit money flows, and how to fight tax evasion, reported ABC News, according to Focus News Agency.
Turkey, US at crossroads
Turkey and the United States have once again come at a crossroads in their troubled-allied relationship. The opposing security perceptions and interests of Ankara and Washington landed the two countries on a very difficult and challenging decision time. The question is indeed rather simple; has the U.S.
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Eurozone outlook raises despite 'high uncertainty'
The EU raised on May 11 its eurozone growth forecast, saying the recovery was gaining strength despite the elevated uncertainties of Brexit and the protectionist policies of U.S. President Donald Trump.
The forecast said the positive outlook came in large part thanks to an improving global economy, with the United States and China helping lift Europe.
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US likely to expand airline laptop ban to Europe: Officials
The Trump administration is likely to expand a ban on laptops on commercial aircraft to include some European countries, but is reviewing how to ensure lithium batteries stored in luggage holds do not explode in midair, officials briefed on the matter said on May 10.
Trump to tell Turkey: We’re going to take Raqqa with the Kurds
The Trump administration is ready to press ahead with a U.S.-backed military offensive to evict the Islamic State from its last remaining urban stronghold in the Syrian city of Raqqa over strong objections from Turkey.
President Donald Trump is expected to inform his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, of the U.S. plans when he visits the White House later this month.
US, Turkish nerves fray as Erdogan visit nears
Soon after Turkish air force jets carried out a wave of airstrikes against Kurdish targets in northeastern Syria and northwestern Iraq on April 25, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu spoke with US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson over the phone.
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Fed set to leave interest rates unchanged, may hint at June hike
The U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady at its meeting this week as it pauses to parse more economic data but may hint it is on track for an increase in June.
The Central Bank is scheduled to release its policy decision at 2 p.m. EDT (18:00 GMT) on May 3 at the conclusion of its two-day meeting. Fed Chair Janet Yellen is not due to hold a press conference.
Breitbart News releases e-Book: “The First 100 Days of Trump” (DOWNLOAD)
Breitbart News has released a new e-Book, The First 100 Days of Trump, providing a concise yet comprehensive summary of each day’s events at the outset of the 45th presidency.
Turkey eyes new ties with US under Trump leadership: President Erdoğan
Turkey is eyeing new ties with the United States under the administration of President Donald Trump, demanding a strong stance on the Kurdish Peoples' Protection Units (YPG) and the extradition of U.S.-based Islamic preacher Fethullah Gülen, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said.
Trump proposes major tax cuts, 15 pct corporate rate
The Trump administration on April 26 unveiled plans to dramatically cut taxes for U.S. businesses and individuals, slashing the corporate rate to 15 percent, but the once-in-a-generation overhaul is headed for a tough fight in Congress.