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Most Asian markets down as traders focus on US jobs data
Most Asian markets down as traders focus on US jobs data

Asian markets struggled again Friday and the dollar held gains as rate hike expectations grew, with traders now focusing on a key US jobs report later in the day. "Markets might start pricing in a February rate hike as well, if pricing pressures don't show further signs of easing with the September 13th inflation report."

US says new Iran response on nuclear deal 'not constructive'
US says new Iran response on nuclear deal 'not constructive'

The United States said Thursday that a new response from Iran on reviving a landmark nuclear deal was "not constructive," a day after European mediators were hopeful at finally crossing the finish line. Iran proposed changes to it -- largely accepted by the Europeans -- to which the United States issued a response through the mediators.

Man arrested for pointing gun at Argentine VP Kirchner: official
Man arrested for pointing gun at Argentine VP Kirchner: official

A man was arrested in Argentina on Thursday for pointing a gun at Vice President Cristina Kirchner, security minister Anibal Fernandez said. Several television channels broadcast footage of the man aiming a gun at the vice president's head from close range as she was getting out of the car that was taking her home in Buenos Aires.

Slowdown or not? US job market walking a tight rope
Slowdown or not? US job market walking a tight rope

The number of "Help Wanted" signs may have decreased across the United States in August, but the job situation still remains tense, official figures are expected to show Friday. Job creation, on the other hand, is expected to have slowed sharply, falling to 300,000 -- almost half July's number.

Three dead of mystery pneumonia in Argentina, six others ill
Three dead of mystery pneumonia in Argentina, six others ill

A third person has died this week in Argentina from a type of pneumonia of unknown origin, with the fatalities thus far limited to a single clinic, health authorities said Thursday. Three -- two health personnel and now also a patient at the clinic -- have died since Monday.