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The World Economic Forum's annual gathering of elites in Davos has ended with many business leaders, world-class academics, top government officials and other elites casting an upbeat tone about economic prospects, efforts to end wars and technological progress

The Philippines has launched a comic book to counter what the country says is China’s disinformation campaign to push its expansive territorial claims in the South China Sea

Google is pledging to crack down on fake online reviews with tougher punishments for rogue reviewers and businesses after an investigation by regulators in Britain

Hungary wants the European Union to intervene in a gas dispute it has with Ukraine, a potential sign of friction in the bloc’s upcoming discussions over renewing sanctions against Russia

Italian bank Monte dei Paschi di Siena has announced it is launching a 13.3 billion euro takeover bid for larger peer Mediobanca in a surprise move that could reshape the country’s banking sector

Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than 270,000 Broncos and Mavericks due to a power problem that can cause vehicles to stop unexpectedly or fail to start

Asian shares have advanced after U.S. stocks rose to a record and the Bank of Japan raised its key lending rate

World shares have advanced after U.S. stocks rose to a record and the Bank of Japan raised its key lending rate