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Germany goes nuts for viral pistachio chocolate
Germany goes nuts for viral pistachio chocolate
by  AFP

When Ali Fakhro lays out a row of pistachio-filled chocolate bars in the morning at his bakery in Berlin, he knows they will be gone in a matter of hours. The chunky treat consists of a blocky, hand-decorated chocolate bar with various quirky fillings -- the signature flavour being a rich pistachio cream.

Afghan women turn to entrepreneurship under Taliban
Afghan women turn to entrepreneurship under Taliban
by  AFP

When Zainab Ferozi saw Afghan women struggling to feed their families after Taliban authorities took power, she took matters into her own hands and poured her savings into starting a business.

Trump's mass deportation plan could end up hurting economic growth
Trump's mass deportation plan could end up hurting economic growth
by  AFP

President-elect Donald Trump's hardline immigration proposals -- including a controversial mass deportation plan -- could prove economically damaging, analysts say, with US sectors that rely heavily on foreign workers like agriculture and construction especially hard hit.

US consumers to bargain hunt in annual 'Black Friday' spree
US consumers to bargain hunt in annual 'Black Friday' spree
by  AFP

US shoppers are coming out in force this holiday season, but the festiveness is being tempered by inflationary pressures that have abated but not completely faded. "Holiday shoppers are likely to increase their budgets this year versus last year but remain selective and are looking for discounts," said a note from Morgan Stanley.