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Stories for April 10th 2019
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Wednesday, April 10th 2019 - 09:07 UTC
China pledges to further open its economy in strategic talks with the EU
China on Tuesday said it would push further to open its economy and deepen ties with the EU, which has grown increasingly wary of Beijing's influence in Europe. EU Council president Donald Tusk hailed Beijing's new commitments at an EU-China summit in Brussels as a “breakthrough” with both sides committed to globalization and pursuing international rules.
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Wednesday, April 10th 2019 - 08:53 UTC
New president says World Bank urgent challenges are addressing poverty and climate change
Newly-installed World Bank President David Malpass spent his first day at the global lender on Tuesday hammering home the message that the most urgent issue facing the bank is addressing global poverty. President Donald Trump's controversial pick to lead the bank appeared eager to distance himself from his past attacks on the institution and stressed the support he has received from developing nations and from staff.
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Wednesday, April 10th 2019 - 08:47 UTC
Torrential rain kills ten in Rio and leaves the city in a state of emergency
Torrential rain left at least 10 people dead in Rio de Janeiro, officials said on Tuesday, as emergency workers rescued people trapped by the downpour and clean-up efforts gathered pace.
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Wednesday, April 10th 2019 - 08:38 UTC
Mrs. May pleads support from Berlin and Paris for a Brexit extension deadline
British Prime Minister Theresa May toured Berlin and Paris on Tuesday to plead for an extension to the deadline for Brexit, which looked increasingly likely to be approved by EU leaders at a crunch meeting in Brussels.
