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Japan household spending sags again in April
Japanese household spending dropped again in April, official figures showed Tuesday, as consumers kept a tight hold on their purse strings despite years of government efforts to boost spending. The fresh data attests to what analysts believe is a broader picture of the world's third largest economy -- it is picking up steam overall but tepid consumption continues to act as a drag. Japan's prospects have been improving on the back of strong exports, with investments linked to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics also giving the economy a shot in the arm.
France's Macron, alongside Putin, blasts Russian media meddling
French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Russian Vladimir Putin to Versailles and then blasted Russian media for meddling in the French elections. Colette Luke reports.
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