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US to stop collecting emissions data from polluters
US to stop collecting emissions data from polluters
by  AFP

The United States moved on Friday to dismantle a "burdensome" federal program that tracks greenhouse gas emissions across the US economy, the latest step by President Donald Trump's administration to undercut efforts against climate change. Democrats had anticipated the move after they obtained documents in the spring that indicated the change was planned.

Boeing defense workers reject deal to end strike
Boeing defense workers reject deal to end strike
by  AFP

Boeing workers at its St. Louis area defense factories will stay on strike after union members voted Friday to reject a new contract offer from the US aviation giant. "We're disappointed our employees have rejected a five-year offer, including 45 percent average wage growth," said Dan Gillian, a senior St. Louis site executive with Boeing.

Russia cuts interest rate as economy slows
Russia cuts interest rate as economy slows
by  AFP

Russia's central bank on Friday cut its key interest rate, but warned inflation was still too high, amid growing fears of an economic slowdown after bloated spending on the Ukraine offensive. The bank is now gradually trimming interest rates from a two-decade high of 21 percent.

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