Syria flies in fresh banknotes from Russia as cash crunch hits economy
Shortage of local currency notes has impeded business since overthrow of Bashar al-Assad
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US and European energy groups at risk from uranium supply crunch
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Right-Wing Media Praises U.S.-Russia Talks as ‘Breath of Fresh Air’
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Resist City pressure to hit cash Isas, building societies tell Reeves
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‘Stagflation-lite?’ Economy may face fresh threat of slower growth and rising inflation.
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Syria's interim foreign minister says Russia-Iran ties to Assad are an open wound
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Ukraine war briefing: Power restrictions as Russia hits energy system
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Mouldy food and secret files: What Iran left in rapid retreat from Syria
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From the UK economy to bad haircuts: Edith Pritchett’s week in Venn diagrams – cartoon
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Markets Play Down the Hit From Trump’s Latest Trade Fight
Global markets are in a wait-and-see mode as President Trump vows to slap steel and aluminum tariffs, among other levies, on trading partners.The New York Times - Feb. 10
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US objects to phrase ‘Russian aggression’ in G7 statement on Ukraine
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Ukrainians rigged Russian drone pilot goggles with explosives, officials say
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European stocks outpace Wall Street since Trump took office
Surprise outperformance driven by lack of day-one tariffs on EU and prospect of end to Ukraine warFinancial Times - 1h -
The Maga-fied right is missing Britain’s real crisis
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US tech will pay a price for Trump’s approval
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