U.S. Fed raises interest rates by half point, ramping up inflation fight
The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised its benchmark interest rate by a half percentage point.
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Feature: Soaring fuel costs make life difficult for Spainish taxi drivers
Soaring fuel costs make life difficult for Spainish taxi drivers.
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Vietnam's retail sales, service revenue up 6.5 pct in 4 months
Vietnam's retail sales, service revenue up 6.5 pct in 4 months.