Athena Yenko
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Peace In Afghanistan Looms As Ceasefire In Place And Peace Movement Perseveres
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani announced a ceasefire of attacks against the Taliban to mark the Eid al-Adha. If the Taliban will agree, the ceasefire will be in place for three months, until the Prophet Mohammed’s birthday on Nov. 21, Afghan officials said. 
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani announced a ceasefire of attacks against the Taliban to mark the Eid al-Adha. If the Taliban will agree, the ceasefire will be in place for three months, until the Prophet Mohammed’s birthday on Nov. 21, Afghan officials said. -
China, US Low-Level Talks Hope To Ease Trade War In Time For Xi, Trump November Meeting
The discussions on trade scheduled in late August was intended for negotiators to design a roadmap that will see President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump meeting in November according to sources. All this effort hopefully could put an end to the mounting trade war at present. 
The discussions on trade scheduled in late August was intended for negotiators to design a roadmap that will see President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump meeting in November according to sources. All this effort hopefully could put an end to the mounting trade war at present. -
Russia Blasts US Sanctions Over North Korea As ‘Destructive’ And ‘Unfriendly’
The Russian Foreign Ministry released a heavily-worded statement on fresh U.S. sanctions imposed on Russian, Chinese, and Singaporean shipping companies. The United States alleged that these companies aided North Korea in illegal shipments in its attempt to undermine the economic penalty imposed by the international community. 
The Russian Foreign Ministry released a heavily-worded statement on fresh U.S. sanctions imposed on Russian, Chinese, and Singaporean shipping companies. The United States alleged that these companies aided North Korea in illegal shipments in its attempt to undermine the economic penalty imposed by the international community. -
Vatican Finally Breaks Silence On Pennsylvania Priests Scandal
The Vatican had finally released its official statement condemning the priests that are accused of sexual abuse of more than 1,000 children in a span of 7 decades. Still, the community waits for Pope Francis’ personal statement regarding the controversy. 
The Vatican had finally released its official statement condemning the priests that are accused of sexual abuse of more than 1,000 children in a span of 7 decades. Still, the community waits for Pope Francis’ personal statement regarding the controversy. -
Symantec Shares Soar To Month’s Highest Trading Price After Starboard Buys Stake
Shares of Symantec posted an impressive gain following news that Starboard is now one of its biggest shareholders to date. The activist investor now nominated five people for board seats in the company. 
Shares of Symantec posted an impressive gain following news that Starboard is now one of its biggest shareholders to date. The activist investor now nominated five people for board seats in the company. -
China, US New Trade Talks A Big Positive For Market Observers
China and the United States agreed to a trade discussion late in August. The international market saw this as a positive sign that the world’s two largest economies are finally ready to mend ties. 
China and the United States agreed to a trade discussion late in August. The international market saw this as a positive sign that the world’s two largest economies are finally ready to mend ties. -
China, US Renewed Talks Rally Dow To Biggest Gain Since April
The Dow Jones Industrial Average demonstrated a strong performance on Thursday following news that China and the United States have agreed to hold discussions regarding the escalating trade war between them. Still, some analysts remained wary that tensions will thaw in the immediate future. 
The Dow Jones Industrial Average demonstrated a strong performance on Thursday following news that China and the United States have agreed to hold discussions regarding the escalating trade war between them. Still, some analysts remained wary that tensions will thaw in the immediate future. -
Saudi Arabia Places Money On Futuristic Technology In Continued Move Away From Oil
Saudi Arabia has been investing in different technology companies as it consistently aims to reduce its economic reliance on oil. The kingdom has been pumping billions of investments on Tesla, Uber, and Virgin Group among others. 
Saudi Arabia has been investing in different technology companies as it consistently aims to reduce its economic reliance on oil. The kingdom has been pumping billions of investments on Tesla, Uber, and Virgin Group among others. -
Turkish Lira Recovers Sharply Following $15 Billion Loan From Qatar
Qatar gave Turkey $15 billion loan in the form of package deposits and investment projects to help lira recover from its dramatic plunge against the dollar. The leaders of the two nations acknowledged that the event would strengthen the already robust relations between their countries. 
Qatar gave Turkey $15 billion loan in the form of package deposits and investment projects to help lira recover from its dramatic plunge against the dollar. The leaders of the two nations acknowledged that the event would strengthen the already robust relations between their countries. -
Alibaba Acquires Stake In Turkey’s Biggest Fashion Online Retailer
The Alibaba Group has purchased hundreds of millions worth of stake in Trendyol, one of the leading e-commerce companies in Turkey, and across the Middle East and North Africa. Alibaba, however, decided not to disclose the exact amount of its investment. 
The Alibaba Group has purchased hundreds of millions worth of stake in Trendyol, one of the leading e-commerce companies in Turkey, and across the Middle East and North Africa. Alibaba, however, decided not to disclose the exact amount of its investment.
