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Theresa May warns of uncharted territory if Brexit deal rejected

January 7, 2019 British Prime Minister Theresa May on Sunday warned that her country would be in the \"uncharted\" territory if MPs veto the Brexit deal in the coming week.

Tunisia and France sign cooperation deal worth 136 million USD

January 5, 2019 Tunisia and France signed a bilateral cooperation deal worth 120 million euros (136 million U.S. dollars).

Bolsonaro doubts prospect of Embraer-Boeing merger

January 5, 2019 Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro expressed doubts on Friday over the merger between Brazilian aviation company Embraer and U.S. company Boeing, which has been in talks since last year.

Sri Lanka aims for 3 billion USD FDIs in 2019

January 5, 2019 The Sri Lankan government said it is aiming to attract 3 billion U.S. dollars worth of foreign direct investments in 2019 as several mega projects were being discussed with international investors.

Cuomo announces start of 2019 New York Stands with Puerto Rico Recovery and Rebuilding Initiative

January 4, 2019 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the start of the 2019 New York Stands with Puerto Rico Recovery and Rebuilding Initiative, deploying 50 SUNY and CUNY volunteers to Puerto Rico on winter break to work with non-profit partners to clean, restore and rebuild damaged homes.

Trump threatens to keep 800,000 workers without pay for months or even years

January 4, 2019 President Donald Trump told congressional leaders that he would keep the federal government closed for “months or even years” amid a dispute over border wall funding.

Trump and congressional leaders to meet again

January 4, 2019 President Trump and congressional leaders will meet in the White House at 11:30 Friday morning.

Serbia completely suspends exports to Kosovo

January 4, 2019 Serbia\'s exports to Kosovo were completely suspended as of December 31, following a decision by the government in Pristina to increase import tariffs on all goods produced in Serbia and Bosnia to 100%, Serbian Trade Minister Rasim Ljajic said.

Turkey expects results from oil and gas exploration in Black Sea until mid-2019

January 4, 2019 Turkey expects to get results from oil and gas exploration in the Black Sea until mid-2019, Turkish Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources said.

2018 excellent for Hungary in terms of foreign investments

January 4, 2019 Last year was the most successful year of all times in terms of foreign investment promotion, Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto told journalists.

Brazil: Bolsonaro cuts minimum wage

January 4, 2019 Brazil’s new far-right President Jair Bolsonaro lowered the minimum wage.

Americans blame Trump, president and top lawmakers fail to resolve shutdown

January 3, 2019 A new Reuters/Ipsos poll revealed the majority of Americans blame President Donald Trump for the government shutdown.