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No immediate damage reported after magnitude 4.6 aftershock in Venezuela

By Vivian SequeraA 4.6-magnitude aftershock centered at a depth of 10 km (6 miles) hit north of the Venezuelan capital Caracas early on Monday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.No damage was immediately reported from the aftershock.Wednesday's twin earthquakes have left close to 1,500 people…

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Italy and Balkans hit by heatwave as wildfire fears rise

By Aleksandar Vasovic and Gavin JonesItaly and the Balkans felt the impact on Monday of the record-breaking heatwave that has caused hundreds of excess deaths and disrupted daily life across the continent for more than a week, with growing concerns over the spread of wildfires.There was also a warn…

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India bonds rise as US-Iran halt strikes; monsoon risk limits gains

By Khushi MalhotraIndian bonds swung higher for a fifth straight session on Monday, supported by a pause in U.S.-Iran hostilities after renewed strikes over the weekend, though a widening monsoon deficit capped gains.India's benchmark 10-year yield (IN069436G=CC) settled nearly 2 basis points lower…

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Suez signs €2 billion water management contract in Oman

French water and waste group Suez has won a €2 billion ($2.28 billion), 15-year contract to operate and maintain water and wastewater services in Oman, the company said on Monday, its largest-ever contract in the Middle East.The deal was announced during Omani Sultan Haitham bin Tarik's visit to Fr…

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Humans and great apes show similar rhythmic pattern in laughter

By Will DunhamThere are many kinds of laughter. People may guffaw at a joke. They may giggle nervously in an uncomfortable situation. They may chuckle with mild amusement. They may snicker to express contempt — especially movie villains.But while laughing seems uniquely human, it is not. Our closes…

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Euro zone 10-year yields near three-month lows at start of busy week

By Alun JohnEuro zone bond yields held steady around their lowest since early March on Monday as the recent plunge in oil prices towards $70 a barrel has eased inflation worries, welcome news for central bankers about to gather at the ECB's Sintra Forum.European Central Bank President Christine Lag…

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Pound edges up as Burnham says he will stick to fiscal rules

By Amanda CooperThe pound, set for its largest monthly drop since March, edged up on Monday as Andy Burnham, Britain's likely next prime minister, laid out his plans for the economy in his first speech since becoming a lawmaker.Burnham, who returned to Westminster this month after winning a parliam…

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Guinea plans regional gold refining hub as West African race intensifies

By Maxwell Akalaare AdombilaGuinea aims to become a regional gold refining hub, its mines minister said, joining a broader push by West African producers to process bullion locally rather than exporting it to the Middle East and beyond.The move underscores efforts to retain more value at home as go…

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