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Yellen says US set to tighten sanctions on Iran soon
Yellen says US set to tighten sanctions on Iran soon
by  AFP

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned Tuesday of further sanctions targeting Iran following its unprecedented attack on Israel over the weekend, saying she expects Washington will take added action "in the coming days."

Behind the growth, Ivory Coast's debt fuels debate
Behind the growth, Ivory Coast's debt fuels debate
by  AFP

Abidjan's soaring Alassane Ouattara bridge lit up at night in the colours of the national flag is Ivory Coast's jewel in the crown after years of investment. - 'Nothing to worry about' - "Debt in itself isn't a bad thing but we are facing in Ivory Coast's case unproductive debt," Ahoua Don Mello, vice president of the BRICS group of emerging nations, said.

IMF ups global growth forecast but signals medium-term pessimism
IMF ups global growth forecast but signals medium-term pessimism
by  AFP

The IMF has raised its outlook for the global economy this year, while maintaining a gloomy forecast over the medium term, according to fresh data published Tuesday. "The global economy continues to display remarkable resilience, with growth holding steady and inflation declining," IMF chief economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas told reporters on Tuesday.

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