China central bank unexpectedly cuts rates to support sputtering economy
SHANGHAI/SINGAPORE China's central bank unexpectedly cut key policy rates for the second time in three months on Tuesday,
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Up to 25 people trapped under a collapsed temple in northern India as heavy rains kill at least 41 people
Deadly flooding has caused a temple to collapse in the Northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh on Monday, killing nine people and leaving up to 25 others trapped in the rubble.
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Pakistani militants attack convoy of Chinese engineers
An attack on Chinese engineers in Pakistan's southwestern province of Balochistan was thwarted by Pakistan's military, leaving two militants dead and the Chinese workers unharmed, police say.
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Miss Universe cuts ties with Indonesian organizer following sexual harassment allegations
The Miss Universe Organization said Saturday it was cutting ties with its Indonesian franchisee and canceling this year's Malaysia pageant after contestants accused local organizers of sexual harassment.
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'Little blue men': Is a militia Beijing says doesn't exist causing trouble in the South China Sea?
News that a Chinese coast guard ship fired water cannon on a smaller Philippine counterpart in a disputed area of the South China Sea should be worrying enough, given the region is widely seen as a potential flashpoint for global conflict.
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What's the Kennection? #75
All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?
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China July new bank loans tumble, credit growth weakens further
By Kevin Yao and Qiaoyi Li BEIJING (Reuters) -China's new bank loans tumbled in July and other key credit gauges
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Country Garden shares hit record low on loss forecast, restructuring fears
By Clare Jim HONG KONG (Reuters) -Shares of China's largest private property developer Country Garden plunged to a record low
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US Supreme Court to scrutinize Purdue Pharma bankruptcy settlement
By John Kruzel and Andrew Chung WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear a challenge by
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The ultimate wedding gift? Newlyweds want cash for a down payment
By Chris Taylor NEW YORK When Valentina Valentini was putting together gift ideas for her wedding, the freelance
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Analysis-Biden's China tech curbs to keep investors sidelined, fearing more steps
By Kane Wu and Michael Martina HONG KONG/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Joe Biden's move to prohibit some U.S. technology investments in
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Bone dry on the range: Texas cattle ranchers battle drought, extreme heat
By Evan Garcia TENNESSEE COLONY, Texas The brown and black cattle of Texas, beloved symbols of the Lone
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