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Ri Yong Ho played a central role in relations with Washington
Social media company blames technical issue for causing ‘incorrect translations’
Significant uncertainties remain about the severity and spread of illness, say experts
Party factions are pushing for Pravin Gordhan’s removal over crisis at state power utility
President faces the most dramatic episode of his turbulent time in office
US-backed companies record rise in use of circumvention apps in recent weeks
The continent could become a playground of conflicting US, Chinese and Russian interests
Big companies can use lawyers to protect IP while smaller players go to the wall
Investors must not be complacent about the risks of concentration
Global leaders converge to discuss trade, growth, tech regulation and climate change
Policymakers aim to boost price growth but consumers complain of increasing living costs
Tadeusz Koscinski wants US home rental site to pay tax on Polish revenues
Tycoon leaves behind complicated legacy for South Korea’s fifth-largest conglomerate
Move away from European regulations will cost UK ‘billions’ and threaten consumer choice
Impatience mounts within protesters’ ranks as government is stuck in political paralysis
The US-China phase one trade deal will ease some self-inflicted economic damage
Impact investments can generate solid returns, says chief of CDC
Failure to tackle structural issues holds back economy and hurts supermarket shelves
Advocates say the measure could unlock investment but many farmers fear for their livelihoods
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead
Fallout continues from the US bank’s involvement with the Malaysian state investment fund
Further curbs on foreign students, who are a big source of income for US colleges, are not wise
First summit between UK and continent aims to improve overseas trade
The origins of political systems come under scrutiny in new series
Cleaners, couriers and security guards flock to grassroots groups that challenge the rules of workplace organisation
Transport secretary at odds with senior figures who say road project is bad value for money
Policies that make everyday life more expensive are not going to be uniformly popular
FT's James Sandy previews some of the big stories the FT is watching this week
Brief calls US president’s conduct over Ukraine ‘worst nightmare’ of founding fathers
Duke and Duchess of Sussex will lose HRH status as part of move for financial independence
A one-size-fits-all model pre-empts the local entrepreneurship that Britain needs
Treasury also licenses Chevron to operate in crisis-hit nation for a further 3 months
Deal strengthens ties with Beijing as Aung San Suu Kyi faces foreign criticism for Rohingya crackdown
The warring sides, their foreign backers and the UN will seek a lasting resolution, but it is far from guaranteed
Late embrace of internet blamed as traditional chains report poor digital Christmas
What line will Brussels take now Boris Johnson has his mandate to act tough?
