The President of the Presidential Leadership Council, Dr. Rashad al-Alimi, sent a congratulatory cable to Russian President Vladimir Putin on the occasion of Victory Day in Russia.
Oil prices rose, today, Wednesday, remaining just above four-year lows, as investors focused on U.S.-China trade talks and signs of declining U.S. production.
Paris Saint-Germain qualified for the Champions League final for the second time in its history, after repeating its 2-1 victory over Arsenal in the second leg of the semi-final.
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The Japanese economy recorded a growth rate of 0.7 percent during the second quarter of this year, compared to the first quarter, after taking seasonal variables into account, according to data issued by the Japanese government Office.
Japan's economy grew year-on-year at a rate of 2.9 percent in the second quarter, compared to 3.1 percent in the first quarter.
The GDP price index rose in the second quarter by 3.2 percent, while analysts had expected it to rise by 3 percent.