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US rate hikes could slow 'as soon as' December: Fed chair
The Federal Reserve could ease its pace of interest rate hikes "as soon as" December, chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday, as the US central bank's campaign to cool prices trickles through the world's largest economy. "The time for moderating the pace of rate increases may come as soon as the December meeting" of Fed policymakers, Powell said in a speech at the Brookings Institution think tank.
Tunisia out of World Cup despite shock win against France
French-born Wahbi Khazri scored the only goal of the game as Tunisia claimed a famous 1-0 win over holders France at the World Cup on Wednesday, but it was not enough for them to reach the last 16. However, Australia's 1-0 win in the other Group D match against Denmark denied them progress to the last 16 for the first time.
Germany, Norway seek NATO-led hub for key undersea structures
Germany and Norway want to start a NATO-led alliance to protect critical underwater infrastructure, their leaders said on Wednesday, weeks after explosions hit two key gas pipelines in the fallout from the war in Ukraine.
Airbus pays 15.9 mn euros to close French corruption probe
A French judge on Wednesday allowed European aerospace firm Airbus to pay 15.9 million euros ($16.4 million) to avoid a corruption probe into aircraft deals in Libya and Kazakhstan between 2006 and 2011. But the company said earlier this month that the Libya and Kazakhstan probe had not been covered by that agreement "because of procedural issues".
Islamic State group announces death of leader
The Islamic State jihadist group said Wednesday that its leader Abu Hasan al-Hashimi al-Qurashi has been killed in battle and announced a replacement. Speaking in an audio message, the spokesman identified the group's new leader as Abu al-Hussein al-Husseini al-Qurashi.
US Rappers Chance the Rapper and Vic Mensa Offer Flight Discounts to Ghana Ahead of Black Star Line Festival
American rappers Chance the Rapper and Vic Mensa have made Ghana accessible ahead of the Black Star Line Festival by providing discounted flights to Ghana.
Archeologists find ancient Peruvian fresco, lost for a century
Archeologists have rediscovered a pre-Hispanic fresco depicting mythological scenes in northern Peru that they had only seen in black and white photographs that were more than a century old. "The composition of this painting is unique in the history of mural art in pre-Hispanic Peru," added the archaeologist, who trained at the University of Freiburg in Germany.
Nana Ama McBrown: Ghanaian actress wins over the internet as she buys 'used clothes' at Kantamanto
Ghanaian actress and style icon Nana Ama McBrown has been seen in a video buying 'foose' or 'used clothes' at Kantamanto while driving her expensive G-Wagon.
US Democrats elect Hakeem Jeffries as first Black congressional party leader
Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday chose Hakeem Jeffries to succeed Nancy Pelosi as their leader in the House of Representatives, making him the first Black person ever to lead a US congressional caucus. "The hour has come for a new generation to lead the Democratic caucus," she said in a speech on the House floor at the time.
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