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US housing woes will hit ‘big tech’ expansion

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UNITED STATES

Political hurdles to 'big tech' expansion plans.

Civil-military dynamic will fuel Myanmar’s crisis

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MYANMAR

The military continues to crack down heavily on anti-coup protesters. Its leaders have long regarded civil society as a threat to Myanmar’s unity and security.

Third-term bid by Guinea's Conde will widen fractures

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GUINEA

With legislative elections pending since January, current lawmakers’ mandate was controversially extended following a decree by Conde. The opposition and civil society groups…

Second COVID wave will worsen Argentina debt outlook

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ARGENTINA

Amid signs of mild economic recovery, the government is seeking to postpone debt payments to the IMF and Paris Club. Fiscal adjustment is already underway, but the government…

Russia's FSB will benefit from instability

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RUSSIA

Four days earlier, Moscow's Lefortovo District Court charged a dual Russia-Lithuanian national with treason following espionage allegations by the FSB. As the Kremlin seeks to…

Singapore will bolster defence ties with United States

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SINGAPORE

Singapore has close relations with both the United States and China. It is increasingly uncomfortable with rising tension between the two superpowers and the potential emergence…

Kamerhe’s return may fuel Congo’s political volatility

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CONGO-KINSHASA

After years of legal troubles, President Felix Tshisekedi’s former chief of staff used the trip to prove he remains a significant political force, at a time when the entire…

Low euro-area growth supports case for ECB action

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EURO-AREA

This is the same pace as in the third quarter, marking the eleventh consecutive quarter of expansion. For January-December, growth accelerated to 1.5% from 0.9% in 2014, in line…

Biden's White House team becomes more important

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UNITED STATES

As the White House faces a crucial few weeks for the president’s domestic agenda, and with next year’s midterm elections already a major factor in political thinking, advice from…

Omicron undermines Australian government's support

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AUSTRALIA

Support for the governing Liberal-Nationals coalition is dropping as early campaigning begins for the next general election, which must be held by May. Voters are unhappy with the…