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Argentina pays tribute to icon Eva Peron on 70th anniversary of death
Argentina pays tribute to icon Eva Peron on 70th anniversary of death
by  AFP

Crisis-wracked Argentina on Tuesday marked the 70th anniversary of the death of iconic political figure Eva Peron with a series of events, marches and tributes. - 'Standard-bearer of the humble' - Earlier this year, Argentina returned Peron's image to the 100 pesos bill after liberal former president Mauricio Macri had discontinued a series of bank notes that paid tribute to her.

Russia doing better than expected despite sanctions: IMF
Russia doing better than expected despite sanctions: IMF
by  AFP

Despite damaging Western sanctions imposed on Moscow in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine, Russia's economy appears to be weathering the storm better than expected as it benefits from high energy prices, the IMF said Tuesday. Meanwhile, rising energy prices are "providing an enormous amount of revenues to the Russian economy."

Don't let inflation 'genie' out of the bottle: IMF economist
Don't let inflation 'genie' out of the bottle: IMF economist
by  AFP

The global economy is facing a worrisome slowdown, but the critical priority for policymakers is to bring raging inflation under control, the IMF's chief economist said Tuesday. - Signs of hope - Some of the primary risks facing the global economy are beyond the control of policymakers, including the potential for Russia to shut off gas supplies to Europe.

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