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WTO: China can slap duties on $645 mn of US imports

WTO: China can slap duties on $645 mn of US imports

The World Trade Organization on Wednesday handed a fresh victory to China, permitting it to slap duties on $645 million worth of US imports per year, in a long-running anti-dumping dispute with Washington.

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Liberal US Supreme Court justice Stephen Breyer to retire

Liberal US Supreme Court justice Stephen Breyer to retire

Stephen Breyer, one of three liberal justices on the US Supreme Court, plans to retire, paving the way for President Joe Biden to name a replacement to the nation's highest court.

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Stephen Breyer: pragmatic pillar of US Supreme Court

Stephen Breyer: pragmatic pillar of US Supreme Court

Stephen Breyer, the oldest justice on the US Supreme Court and the senior member of the bench's liberal-leaning wing, boasts a record of pragmatism in the hundreds of opinions he has authored in his long career.

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Far-right, nationalist leaders to meet in Madrid Friday

Far-right, nationalist leaders to meet in Madrid Friday

Hungary and Poland's leaders and France's Marine Le Pen will be in Madrid later this week for a gathering of nationalist and far-right leaders, Spain's Vox party said on Wednesday.

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Everton target Pereira defends record amid fan unrest

Everton target Pereira defends record amid fan unrest

Everton managerial candidate Vitor Pereira has defended his record amid fan protests at the prospect of the Portuguese taking charge of the club's battle to remain in the Premier League.

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McIlroy urges golf to avoid being 'moralistic' on Saudi event

McIlroy urges golf to avoid being 'moralistic' on Saudi event

Rory McIlroy, who is back at the Dubai Desert Classic for the first time since 2018, said Wednesday that the European Tour should allow players to compete in Saudi Arabia next week.

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Liberal US Supreme Court justice Stephen Breyer to retire: media

Liberal US Supreme Court justice Stephen Breyer to retire: media

Stephen Breyer, one of three liberal justices on the US Supreme Court, plans to retire, paving the way for Joe Biden to name a replacement on the nation's highest court, media reported Wednesday.

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Bank of Canada keeps benchmark rate unchanged despite inflation

Bank of Canada keeps benchmark rate unchanged despite inflation

The Bank of Canada said Wednesday it is keeping its benchmark overnight lending rate unchanged at 0.25 percent despite inflationary pressures, citing the harmful effects of the Omicron variant on the economy.

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Stocks rally before key Fed update, oil hits $90

Stocks rally before key Fed update, oil hits $90

European and US stock markets powered higher Wednesday, recovering further from recent sharp losses, as traders await the outcome of a key Federal Reserve policy meeting.

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Hodgson confident of pulling off another great escape at Watford

Hodgson confident of pulling off another great escape at Watford

Former England boss Roy Hodgson said on Tuesday he believes he is capable of pulling off the "massive challenge" of keeping Watford in the Premier League given his impressive record in relegation battles.

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