Washington, United States, April 29, 2026 (AFP) - US Fed chief encouraged that Justice Department dropped probe

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2026-04-29

US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell said Wednesday that he is encouraged by the Justice Department's move to drop an investigation into him and the central bank, adding that he is monitoring the next steps in this process. He reiterated that he would not leave the Fed until the probe is "well and truly over," saying that he is waiting for that. He also stressed the need for a central bank that operates "free of political influence." bys/pnb ...

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Buenos Aires, Argentina, April 29, 2026 (AFP) - Argentine Congress grills Milei aid over suspected corruption

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Brussels, Belgium, April 29, 2026 (AFP) - Hungary's Magyar pushes to unblock EU billions in Brussels

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Tehran, April 29, 2026 (AFP) - Three police officers shot dead in Iran's restive southeast

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Moscow, April 29, 2026 (AFP) - Putin warned US against new military action in Iran in Trump call: Kremlin

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London, April 29, 2026 (AFP) - London police probe 'terror' incident after two Jewish men stabbed

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Washington, United States, April 29, 2026 (AFP) - US Supreme Court weighs ending protected status of Haitians, Syrians

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Tehran, April 29, 2026 (AFP) - Iran officials leave Canada before FIFA Congress over airport 'insult': Iranian media

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Washington, United States, April 29, 2026 (AFP) - Trump says Putin call on Ukraine, Iran was 'very good'

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Jerusalem, April 29, 2026 (AFP) - Israel police arrest man suspected of attacking French nun in Jerusalem

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Paris, France, April 29, 2026 (AFP) - Tuareg rebels vow Mali junta 'will fall', north will be captured

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