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West Africa declared Ebola free by WHO, took center stage on Thursday, 14 January 2016 among all major events across the globe, and remains the highlight of this week's list of center stage events.
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Centerstage events of week 2

China Cosco Holdings offers to acquire a majority stake in...

China Cosco Holdings offers to acquire a majority stake in Greece's main port of Piraeus, potentially turning it into a Chinese logistics hub for exports to Europe. The bid is estimated to be around €700 million, with an additional €350 million in infrastructure investments over five years.

Monday, 11 January, 2016

Anheuser-Busch InBev successfully sells $46 billion worth of bonds, the...

Anheuser-Busch InBev successfully sells $46 billion worth of bonds, the second-largest corporate-bond sale ever recorded. Despite stock market fluctuations, demand for high-quality corporate debt remains strong, with orders exceeding $100 billion.

Tuesday, 12 January, 2016

The World Health Organization declares an end to the Ebola...

The World Health Organization declares an end to the Ebola virus outbreak in West Africa, with Liberia becoming the last country to be declared Ebola-free. However, hours after the announcement, a person in Sierra Leone dies from the virus, leading to quarantine measures.

Wednesday, 13 January, 2016

China's Haier Group acquires General Electric's appliance unit for $5.4...

China's Haier Group acquires General Electric's appliance unit for $5.4 billion, expanding its presence in the global market.

Thursday, 14 January, 2016

Tsai Ing-wen, from Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party, is elected as...

Tsai Ing-wen, from Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party, is elected as the first female President of Taiwan. She vows to maintain the status quo in relations with China, although her party supports independence for the island. Eric Chu, the candidate from the ruling Kuomintang party, concedes defeat and resigns as party leader.

Friday, 15 January, 2016

Europe and the United States lift sanctions on Iran related...

Europe and the United States lift sanctions on Iran related to its nuclear program as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action comes into effect, marking a significant development in international relations.

Saturday, 16 January, 2016

The United Nations, European Union, and the US lift sanctions...

The United Nations, European Union, and the US lift sanctions on Iran following the nuclear agreement. Italy, seeking to rebuild trade relations, anticipates €4 billion in exports with Iran by 2017, aiming to restore the trade exchange, which dropped from €7.2 billion in 2011 to €1.6 billion in 2014 due to sanctions.

Sunday, 17 January, 2016