'Break taboos': Josep Borrell wraps up time as EU's top diplomat
Josep Borrell took a deep breath as the train rumbled across Ukraine at the end of his final visit after five tumultuous years as the EU's foreign policy chief.
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Climate finance can be hard sell, says aide to banks and PMs
Trillions of dollars are needed to make poorer nations more resilient to climate change, and studies have estimated that every $1 invested today will save at least $4 in future.
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Trump revives 'peace through strength,' but meaning up to debate
Donald Trump says he will bring "peace through strength," reviving a time-tested phrase, but whether he is pursuing a strategy or just relying on a catchphrase is a matter of dispute.
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New York auction records expected for a Magritte... and a banana
With a Magritte painting estimated to sell for nearly $100 million, drawings by pop artist Keith Haring and... a rather gnarly banana, New York's auction houses will try this week to shake up a stale market.
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Egypt's middle class cuts costs as IMF-backed reforms take hold
Egypt's economy has been in crisis for years, but as the latest round of International Monetary Fund-backed reforms bites, much of the country's middle class has found itself struggling to afford goods once considered basics.
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Beirut businesses struggle to stay afloat under Israeli raids
Lina al-Khalil has fled her south Beirut home to escape escalating Israeli attacks on Hezbollah, but she still returns daily to the bombarded area to keep the family business running.
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Dupont lauds France 'pragmatism' in tight New Zealand win
France captain Antoine Dupont praised his side's "pragmatism" after the 30-29 victory over New Zealand on Saturday in Paris.
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Swiatek leads Poland into maiden BJK Cup semi-final
Five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek clinched back-to-back wins to lead Poland into their first Billie Jean King Cup semi-final on Saturday.
Read moreTrump taps fracking magnate and climate skeptic as energy chief
US President-elect Donald Trump nominated fracking magnate and climate change skeptic Chris Wright as energy secretary on Saturday, tasking him with "cutting red tape" which the new administration hopes will drive investment in fossil fuels.
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West Indies restore pride with high-scoring win over England
West Indies, led by explosive half centuries from openers Shai Hope and Evin Lewis, chased down a target of 219 to beat England with an over to spare to win by five wickets in their T20 international on Saturday.
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