Ecuador, Colombia ramp up trade war with tit-for-tat energy levies
Colombia and Ecuador punished each other with dueling levies Thursday on fuel and other imports, escalating a trade and diplomatic feud over narco activity on their shared border.
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Trump bruised hand on table, White House says of new photos
Photographs of fresh bruising on US President Donald Trump's hand raised eyebrows on Thursday, but the White House dismissed renewed speculation over his health, saying the 79-year-old had simply hit a table.
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Japan PM Takaichi set to dissolve parliament for snap election
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will dissolve parliament on Friday ahead of a snap election on February 8, counting on her cabinet's high poll numbers to steer her otherwise unpopular ruling party to victory.
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Carney answers Trump: 'Canada doesn't live because of US'
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney hit back Thursday at President Donald Trump's inflammatory claim at the World Economic Forum that "Canada lives because of the United States."
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Trump pitches Miami for World Expo 2035
US President Donald Trump on Thursday launched a bid to stage the World Expo 2035 in Florida, entering what is expected to be a crowded race for the prestigious international showcase.
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Venezuela moves to open up oil sector, a key Trump demand
Venezuelan lawmakers on Thursday gave their initial backing to plans to throw open the oil sector to private investors, paving the way for the return of US energy majors -- a key demand of President Donald Trump.
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Trump sues JPMorgan Chase, CEO Dimon, claims 'debanked' for politics
US President Donald Trump sued JPMorgan Chase and CEO Jamie Dimon on Thursday, alleging he was wrongly "debanked" for political reasons, according to a civil complaint.
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Chile police arrest third suspect in wildfire-ravaged south
Chilean police announced on Thursday the arrest of a third person in the country's wildfire-ravaged south who they said was deliberately trying to start a fire.
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Galthie confirms Dupont as France captain for Six Nations
France coach Fabien Galthie confirmed on Thursday in an interview with sports daily L'Equipe that star scrum-half Antoine Dupont will captain the side in this year's Six Nations.
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Villa seal place in Europa League last 16 as Celtic draw in Italy
Aston Villa secured their place in the last 16 of the Europa League on Thursday with a 1-0 win at Fenerbahce, while Celtic blew a two-goal lead against Bologna to jeopardise their qualification hopes.
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