German defense minister pushing for ‘drastic’ budget hike – Reuters — RT World News
Boris Pistorius reportedly wants €60 billion allocated for the armed forces this year German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is seeking
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South Africa scraps controversial VAT hike — RT Africa
The decision follows extensive consultations with political parties, according to the National Treasury Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has scrapped the 0.5%
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Political fallout looms in South Africa over VAT hike — RT Africa
The African National Congress is seeking opposition party support for a budget proposal that some unity government members have rejected
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Fed Keeps Interest Rates at Zero, Says Hike Appropriate ‘Soon’
The U.S. Federal Reserve said Wednesday it would hold interest rates near zero, even as it edges closer to removing
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