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Do French pensioners fare better than others in developed economies? It depends who you ask and what measure you use.

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What’s happening to Russian gold?

A ban is in the works but the question is, how effective will it be in limiting Putin’s war chest?

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A new Hajj booking system leaves tour operators out in the cold

Pilgrims must now book travels via a new online portal which works on a lottery system, cutting out many agents.

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Can the G7 proposal for a cap on Russian oil prices work?

The G7 would need to get large consumers like India and China involved for such a plan to work.

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Smuggled kangaroos leave Indian forestry officials mystified

Wildlife trafficking gangs have a new commodity to smuggle through India – kangaroos, confounding officials.

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Europe scrambles for long-term fix after Putin cuts off gas

European energy providers open Russian rouble accounts for gas, challenging bloc’s united front against Moscow.

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