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2024-04-15 03:47:18 Here's what we know so far:

- Iran attacked Israel in retaliation for strike on embassy compound
- Israel says Iran launched over 300 drones and missiles, most of which were downed
- US and UK helped intercept drones targeting Israel
- G-7 leaders condemn strike, urge restraint

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2024-04-14 14:32:21 Global leaders try to lower tensions after Iran’s direct strike on Israel.

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2024-04-14 08:48:22 Here's what we know so far:

- Iran attacked Israel in retaliation for strike on embassy compound, after days of threatening action
- Israel says Iran launched over 300 drones and missiles
- US and UK helped intercept drones targeting Israel
- Iran’s mission to the UN said the matter “can be deemed concluded”
- Biden condemns attacks; to convene G7 leaders for diplomatic response

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2024-04-14 06:33:59 LATEST: US President Joe Biden condemns Iran’s attacks in the “strongest possible terms,” according to a statement from the White House following his call with Netanyahu. He says G7 leaders will convene for a united diplomatic response.

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2024-04-14 05:08:59 Iran has launched armed drones and missiles against Israel, marking a new and more dangerous phase of the Middle East conflict.

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2024-04-12 14:58:34 Naira boom: Nigeria’s naira could extend gains that have already made it the best-performing currency in the world this month, said a Goldman Sachs economist — provided policymakers stay on track. https://bloom.bg/3VQymsV

Failed promise: A $475 million light-rail system serving Ethiopia’s Addis Ababa shows how some China-funded infrastructure investments across the continent are now suffering from neglect. https://bloom.bg/3TUzj0O

Zuma candidacy: South Africa’s electoral commission asked the Constitutional Court to provide clarity on a ruling this week that allows former President Jacob Zuma to run for parliament in upcoming elections. https://bloom.bg/3WewpXB

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2024-04-12 13:15:19 Ambitious Indian finance professionals have never had it so good. While their international compatriots are facing job cuts and curtailed bonuses, for them it's boomtime — and there are eye-popping salaries on offer for the best-of-the-best.

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2024-04-12 04:54:09 Cathie Wood’s Ark Investment Management announced it holds a stake in Silicon Valley artificial intelligence darling OpenAI, a bet that the nascent AI industry will remake the tech landscape. More here: https://bloom.bg/3VRmWFn

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2024-04-11 16:09:31 Election hopes: Julius Malema, leader of South Africa’s leftist EFF, says he can offer investors something the country’s current rulers lack: clarity, consistency and transparency. https://bloom.bg/4atxlv7

Cocoa surge: With global prices for the commodity hitting $10,000 a ton, there's a rush to plant more trees in West Africa. https://bloom.bg/3vYDUXA

New listings: WeBuyCars gained on its trading debut on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, marking the start of a potential revival in capital market activity after a years-long lull. https://bloom.bg/4cTZJZe

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2024-04-10 14:01:31 Declining support: Backing for South Africa’s ruling ANC plunges as former President Jacob Zuma's party gains, a new opinion poll shows. https://bloom.bg/4aSpvLH

Cedi woes: Ghana’s inflation rate climbed to a four-month high in March as a slump in the currency pushed up the cost of imports such as fuel and food. https://bloom.bg/43Rl9Ca

Funding startups: Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings and former Alphabet CEO Eric Schmidt's foundation are taking part in a funding round for an African solar irrigation startup. https://bloom.bg/3JgkkcB

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