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Iranian Economic Minister Ali Tayabnia (R) and his German counterpart Sigmar Gabriel (L) sit for talks during a meeting at the at the Iranian Economic and Finance ministry, in Tehran, Iran, 03 October 2016., EPA
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French Finance Minister Michel Sapin makes a point during an interview with Reuters at their offices in Paris February 2, 2015. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer
French Finance Minister Warns Britain against “Hard Brexit” Battle
France’s Finance Minister Michel Sapin said on Tuesday that Britain’s decision to trigger talks to leave the European Union as late as March was a sign London was preparing for tough negotiations, risking a “hard Brexit” not in its interests. British...Caption:
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., August 31, 2016. Reuters/Brendan McDermid
Global Stock Markets Set for Modest Gains in 2017
Global equities are forecast to rise modestly in 2017, held back by concerns about the pace of U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate hikes and the waning effect of widespread monetary stimulus that has helped drive shares to lofty heights, Reuters polls show. While...Caption:
Syrian pro-regime militias secure a street as civilians come back to the neighbourhood of Bani Zeid, on Aleppo’s northern outskirts on July 29, 2016, a day after Syrian government forces took control of the previously rebel-held district. Regime forces have surrounded rebel-held districts in eastern Aleppo since July 17, sparking fears for an estimated 250,000 people who live there. / AFP PHOTO / GEORGE OURFALIAN
Russia Announces Deploying S-300 Missile System to Syria
The Russian Defense Ministry stated officially on Tuesday it had deployed an S-300 missile system to its Tartus naval base in Syria. U.S. media reported earlier this week that Russia had sent the S-300 system to Syria at the weekend in its first foreign deployment of...Caption:
Julian Assange makes a speech from the balcony of the Ecuadorian Embassy, in central London, Britain Feb. 5, 2016. Peter Nicholls/Reuters