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Slow Movement at Gaza Border After Israel Reopens Rafah Crossing

Image for German chemical industry sentiment ticks up in January despite weak conditions, Ifo saysFinance

German Chemical Industry Sentiment Ticks up in January Despite Weak Conditions, Ifo Says

Image for German retail sales inch up in DecemberFinance

German Retail Sales Inch up in December

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Analysis-Europe's $955 Billion Recovery Fund Struggles to Transform Economy

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Germany Closer to US Than China Despite Recent Tensions, Foreign Minister Says

Date: February 2, 2026

By Jun Yuan Yong SINGAPORE, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Germany is "not in equidistance" from the United States and China, and will always be closer to Washington despite recent tensions, German foreign...

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Russia Does Not Want a Global Conflict, Medvedev Says

Date: February 2, 2026

By Guy Faulconbridge MOSCOW, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Dmitry Medvedev, a senior Kremlin security official, said in remarks released for publication on Monday that the world was getting very dangerous, but...

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Russian Manufacturing Contraction Eases but Vat Hike Fuels Inflation, PMI Shows

Date: February 2, 2026

MOSCOW, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Russia's manufacturing sector showed signs of stabilisation in January, with the pace of contraction in output and new orders easing, although a recent increase in value-...

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From Japan to Brazil, Voters Could Shake Markets in Key Election Year

Date: February 2, 2026

By Libby George and Dhara Ranasinghe LONDON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - From Japan to Brazil, elections could add yet more uncertainty this year to markets already whipped by U.S. policy gyrations and...

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Olivia Dean Takes Home Best New Artist Grammy

Date: February 2, 2026

By Danielle Broadway LOS ANGELES, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Olivia Dean capped her rapid ascent from London busker to breakout global star on Sunday by winning the 2026 Grammy for best new artist, a career‑...

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Czechs Rally to Support President in His Growing Rift With Government

Date: February 1, 2026

PRAGUE, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of Czechs rallied on Sunday in support of President Peter Pavel after he refused to approve the nomination of a minister to the new eurosceptic coalition...