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Strikes to mark one year since Greece's worst train crash
Strikes to mark one year since Greece's worst train crash
Economy
by  AFP

Workers across Greece were set to strike on Wednesday to demand answers a year after the nation's deadliest train crash, which killed 57 people and injured dozens more. "At least five of the 57 people died as a result of this fire," said committee member Giorgos Vlasopoulos.

Asian shares muted ahead of Fed comments
Asian shares muted ahead of Fed comments
Economy
by  AFP

Asian stocks were largely muted on Wednesday after the release of lacklustre consumer confidence data, with comments from US Federal Reserve officials and fresh economic figures due later in the day. Later Wednesday, investors will be looking out for comments from three Fed officials, which could offer fresh insights into the US central bank's rate cut outlook.