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The Latest: Putin says Russia will focus on Arctic region

The Latest on Russian President Vladimir Putin's live call-in show (all times local): 12:35 p.m. Russian President Vladimir Putin says that the U.S. Senate move to tighten sanctions against Moscow is part of efforts to contain Russia.

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Egypt lifts limit on foreign currency transfers

Egypt's central bank says it has lifted a $100,000 annual cap for foreign currency transfers abroad, signaling progress toward easing a dollar shortage and potentially strengthening investor confidence.

Death Toll Rises To 17 In London Apartment Fire

At least 17 people are now confirmed dead in the massive fire that hit an apartment tower in west London early Wednesday, and the death toll is expected to continue to rise, according to the Metropolitan Police.

Bank of England Turns Hawkish on Rates

A trio of Bank of England officials broke ranks with their colleagues in June to push for an immediate increase in interest rates, moving the bank closer to withdrawing the emergency stimulus it put in place after last year's Brexit referendum.

Israel's Netanyahu in Greece to tout energy projects

Under heavy security, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in northern Greece to discuss plans to become a key supplier of European energy through an ambitious Mediterranean undersea natural gas pipeline project.