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FT News Briefing

Palestinians pay the price for UN allegations

Jan 31, 2024
11:34
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Microsoft reports record revenues, IMF projects faster growth for global and Russian economy. UN's agency for Palestinian refugees faces crisis after staff allegations. Israeli intelligence accuses UN staff. Complex dynamics between Israel and UNRA highlighted.
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  • Microsoft reported record revenues driven by cloud and AI, while the UN's agency for Palestinian refugees is facing a funding crisis after allegations of staff involvement in attacks on Israel.
  • The IMF expects Russia's economy to grow faster due to government spending on manufacturing for defense, but doubts remain about the accuracy of the forecast and its impact on the economy.

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Microsoft Reports Strong Q4 Revenues

Microsoft reported record quarterly revenues, driven by strong demand for its cloud computing services and investment in artificial intelligence. However, shares fell more than 1% in after-hours trading.

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