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US investigates engine fires in 1.9 million Toyota RAV4 SUVs
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration launched the probe after receiving 11 fire complaints in RAV4 models.
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Turkey’s economy outperformed whole of G20 except China last year
Growth was propelled by a near doubling of lending by state banks to quell the initial impact of the coronavirus crisis.
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Opinion
‘Hopeful’: WTO’s first woman and first African chief starts work
On her first day on the job, World Trade Organization chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala held talks with its 164 member states.
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Trump cements grip on GOP, even as some backers look forward
The former US president reentered the political fray Sunday, but not all of his supporters want to see him run again.
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Iran rules out talks with US over nuclear deal
Iranian foreign ministry spokesman says time not right for talks given ‘recent actions’ of the US, European countries.
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Khashoggi fiancee says MBS should be punished ‘without delay’
Hatice Cengiz demands punishment for the crown prince ‘without delay’ for his role in the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.
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