Stocks higher, dollar lower before Fed rate call
Major stock markets mostly rose while the dollar traded mostly lower on Wednesday, with all eyes on whether the US Federal Reserve freezes interest rates as expected.
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UK, US, China sign AI safety pledge at UK summit
Countries including the UK, United States and China on Wednesday agreed the "need for international action" as political and tech leaders gathered for the world's first summit on artificial intelligence (AI) safety.
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US Fed starts second day of rate talks with another pause expected
The US Federal Reserve began its second day of interest rate deliberations Wednesday, after which it is widely expected to announce it will keep interest rates at a 22-year high in a bid to tackle inflation without harming the buoyant US economy.
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Inquest reveals Charlton died after accidental fall
Manchester United and England legend Bobby Charlton died after an accidental fall at a care home, an inquest was told on Wednesday.
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Storm Ciaran triggers weather alert in northwestern Europe
Much of northwestern Europe went on high alert Wednesday as a storm dubbed Ciaran threatened to bring gale-force winds and extreme rainfall to the region.
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Sri Lanka's Asia Cup rout will give 'motivation' against India
Sri Lanka's crushing defeat to India in the Asia Cup final will add to the team's "motivation" in their key World Cup clash against the hosts, coach Chris Silverwood said Wednesday.
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First wounded and foreigners escape war-torn Gaza for Egypt
Ambulances transported wounded residents out of Gaza for urgent medical care in Egypt Wednesday, with hundreds of desperate foreign passport holders also starting to flee the territory wracked by three weeks of war with Israel.
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Barry Callebaut wants to tap into vegan power, Asia growth
Barry Callebaut, the world's largest industrial cocoa and chocolate manufacturer struggles, said Wednesday it aims to double its business in Asia as well as its specialties unit as it seeks to move on from a salmonella outbreak at a major facility.
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Job growth up in US private sector on services boost
Hiring in the US private sector rebounded in October, with education and health care creating the most jobs, payroll firm ADP said Wednesday.
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Frustration, chaos mount at border crossing as Afghans leave Pakistan
Diapers litter the ground at an Afghan border crossing where thousands of Afghan families have waited for days after being forced to leave Pakistan, with frustration mounting as resources dwindle.
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