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Alan Greenspan, Former Federal Reserve Chairman, Dies at 100

Alan Greenspan, who served as Chairman of the Federal Reserve for 18 years under four U.S. presidents, has died at the age of 100. His tenure from 1987 to 2006 coincided with a period of significant US economic expansion.

Trump-backed Espriella wins Colombia presidency; bonds rise

Abelardo De La Espriella, a Trump-backed right-wing candidate, won Colombia's presidential election with a razor-thin lead over rival Iván Cepeda, who alleged vote count irregularities. This victory marks a swing to market-friendly policies.

Qatar LNG Plant Blast Injures 54; 18 Missing

An explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan industrial complex, a key natural gas production site, injured at least 54 people and left 18 missing during the restart of operations. Authorities attributed the incident to a technical malfunction.

Trump Expresses Frustration Over Reflecting Pool Vandalism

President Trump voiced growing frustrations over the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool's condition, stating that repairs would begin immediately due to peeling paint and algae. He also claimed vandals were partly to blame and faced arrests.

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