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Economy
Youth appetite for gold rises as Chinese economy loses lustre
Shunde (China) (AFP) - The sound of gentle tapping filled a jewellery workshop in southern China as a craftsman hammered...
German economy buffeted by ‘perfect storm’
Berlin (AFP) - Weaker exports, costly energy and a stuttering green transition have combined to form a "perfect storm" for...
Russia, Venezuela to boost cooperation in energy, including nuclear
Caracas (AFP) - Anti-American allies Russia and Venezuela vowed to boost cooperation in oil and gas production and the "peaceful...
Dutch court upholds $50-bn payment award in Yukos case
The Hague (AFP) - A Dutch court quashed an appeal by Russia in a record $50-billion case Tuesday, paving the...
Young creators face cost dilemma at London Fashion Week
London (AFP) - To show or not to show at London Fashion Week?That was the question at this year's event...
Walmart says it will buy TV maker Vizio for $2.3 bn
New York (AFP) - Walmart announced Tuesday it will buy smart television maker Vizio for $2. 3 billion, boosting the...
Lack of rain leaves Italy gasping
Rome (AFP) - A blanket of smog covers Milan, empty reservoir bake in Sicily and wine production is down in...
Potholes, a British obsession with a heavy price
London (AFP) - Dotting the asphalt, they come in various shapes and sizes, costing drivers a fortune in vehicle repairs...
Lab-grown diamonds put natural gems under pressure
Surat (India) (AFP) - The glittering diamonds sparkle the same but there are key differences: mined natural gems are more...
China cuts key mortgage rate to boost economy
Beijing (AFP) - China's central bank on Tuesday cut a key benchmark lending rate used to price mortgages, as Beijing...
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