Stock market today: Asian shares boosted by Wall Street rise on consumer confidence and jobs
Asian shares are trading higher, boosted by a Wall Street rally that came on positive reports on consumer confidence and job openings
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Jamaica media guide
An overview of the media in Jamaica, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.
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Jamaica country profile
Provides an overview of Jamaica, including key dates and facts about this Caribbean country.
1970-01-01 08:00
India’s Rate Setters Become Cautious of Surging Food Prices
Coming soon: Sign up for the India Edition newsletter by Menaka Doshi – an insider's guide to the
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Standard Chartered Offers 20 Weeks of Paid Leave to New Parents
Standard Chartered Plc will offer at least 20 weeks of paid leave to new parents starting next month,
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Logging is growing in a Nigerian forest home to endangered elephants. Rangers blame lax enforcement
Logging is threatening Omo Forest Reserve in southern Nigeria, which is home to endangered wildlife like African elephants
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India to Start Critical Mineral Blocks Auction Process This Year
India is preparing to start the auction process for some 100 critical mineral blocks in the next four
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Sweden’s Biggest Nuclear Reactor Will Be Offline Until Sept. 15
Sweden’s biggest nuclear reactor will be offline for more than two weeks after suffering an unplanned outage early
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Soldiers Seize Power in OPEC Member Gabon After Election
Soldiers seized power in OPEC member Gabon, the BBC reported, four days after the central African nation held
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China map: India lodges 'strong protest' over territory claims
India says a new map released by China "lays claim" to its territory.
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Super Typhoon Lashes Taiwan Before Heading to Hong Kong
Super Typhoon Saola pummeled the south of Taiwan early Wednesday with strong winds and heavy rain, shutting offices
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Wheat Edges Higher as Hostilities Escalate Again in Black Sea
Wheat rose from the lowest level since early June as hostilities between Ukraine and Russia ramped up again
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