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Retail sales rise better-than-expected 1.2% in August

The strong spending report comes as the Federal Reserve is widely expected to lift its short-term interest rate Wednesday for the first time in three years to fight stubbornly high inflation.

Retail sales rise better-than-expected 1.2% in August

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China urges Iran, US to resume talks

China has urged Iran and the United States to avoid further escalation and return to negotiations. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi made the appeal during talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas…

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