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France could change position over wealth tax: govt

A day after President Emmanuel Macron's administration backed down in the face of nationwide protests and suspended a fuel-tax, the government has suggested it could also amend a wealth tax that critics say goes too easy on the rich. Speaking on RTL radio, government spokesman...

OPEC, Russia move closer to cutting oil output

OPEC and Russia moved closer Wednesday to agreeing cuts in oil production from next year despite pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump to reduce the price of crude. OPEC meets Thursday in Vienna, followed by talks with allies such as Russia on Friday. OPEC's de facto leader, Saudi...

Expectations low as Yemen's parties meet

Yemen's warring parties will meet in Sweden this week for another attempt at talks aimed at halting their catastrophic 3-year-old war, but there are few incentives for major compromises, and the focus is likely to be on firming up a shaky de-escalation. U.N. officials say they don't...