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World Economic Forum CEO resigns over Epstein ties

World Economic Forum CEO resigns over Epstein ties

Brende resigns after emails and texts with Epstein surface, but avoids mentioning him in resignation statement

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China to order up to 120 aircraft from Airbus: German chancellor
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China to order up to 120 aircraft from Airbus: German chancellor

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Turkish stock exchange ends midweek with losses
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Despite improving economic data, German companies plan more layoffs
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Despite improving economic data, German companies plan more layoffs

Ifo Institute's employment barometer, at 93.4 points in January, fell to 93.1 points this month