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Iran’s small businesses hit by rolling blackouts

Prolonged power cuts have become routine in Iran. Photo: – / AFPSource: AFP Pizzeria owner Saeed is unable to take or serve orders at his restaurant in the Iranian capital, his business stalled by rolling power outages that have compounded the country’s many economic woes. “Outages often hit right in …

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EU presents Mercosur deal for member states’ approval

The EU’s trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur has faced French-led opposition over agricultural concerns. Photo: Dimitar DILKOFF / AFP/FileSource: AFP The EU put forward a huge trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur for approval by member countries Wednesday, reassuring chief critic France it came with “robust” safeguards …

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