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Euro hits four-month low on Greek political uncertainties
The euro fell against the dollar on Tuesday and hit fresh four-month low as Greece failed to form new government in the final talks.
Russia, Ukraine eye further gas cooperation
Russian and Ukrainian leaders Tuesday discussed bilateral cooperation in energy in their talks in Moscow, Acting Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said.
Will Californians favor taxing rich with sales tax hike for everyone?
Californians may support California Governor Jerry Brown's initiative to tax the rich but will not be likely to vote for a sales tax hike for everyone in November as a way to solve the state's budget deficit.
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Foreign holdings of U.S. Treasury securities up in March
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Japan core machinery orders shrink in March
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Moody's downgrade of Italian banks "irresponsible": banking association
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Oil edges down after volatility
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Suzuki to expand motorbike business in India
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Greece to pay 435 mln euro bonds not exchanged under restructuring plan
Greece will make a timely payment of the principal and interest due on approximately 435 million euro worth bonds maturing on May 15 that were not exchanged under the recent voluntary Greek sovereign debt restructuring plan, the Greek Finance Ministry announced on Tuesday.
Referendum on European fiscal treaty not to be delayed in Ireland
The Irish Referendum Commission said on Tuesday the upcoming referendum on the European fiscal treaty can not be postponed.
Compromise "honorable thing" in improving U.S. fiscal sustainability: former president
Both Democrats and Republicans should work through their differences to enhance the United States ' fiscal sustainability, as compromise is an honorable thing, former president Bill Clinton said here on Tuesday.
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Chinese stocks end lower Wednesday
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Hong Kong stocks tumble over 3 pct in afternoon session
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Direct flights connect Nanning and Taipei
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China yuan retreats to 6.3205 against USD Wednesday
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Singapore's SMEs to seek business opportunities in Central China
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Singapore Airlines to halt Abu Dhabi, Athens routes on weak performance
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Maersk posts 1 pct profit in Q1, upgrades 2012 outlook
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Air Cote d'Ivoire to launch its first flights soon
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Iran's aluminum production grows 8.5 pct: report
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Asia-Pacific oil, gas companies cautious about merges, acquisitions amid economic uncertainty
World Economy
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Russia sees higher capital outflow in first part of 2012
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Downward risks to Austrian economy increase: Bank Austria
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Italy on "right track" in tackling crisis: IMF official
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Ireland makes big progress in returning economy to growth: PM
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British jobless rate drops to 8.2 percent
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Indonesia upbeat to see exports improvement next year
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Corn, wheat and soybeans all gain
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Britain trade deficit narrows in March
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Imported iron ore prices fall
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Hyundai Motor signs MOU to offer hydrogen fuel cell cars to Norway
Finance
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U.S. stocks fail to hold early gains
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Dollar rises amid Greek concerns, Fed minutes
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U.S. oil settles under 93 dollars on Greece concerns, inventories rise
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Gold falls with higher dollar, eurozone concerns
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KSE sheds 1.63 pct on global sell-off
Opinion
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Mixed effects of liquidity
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Investing in Asia-Pacific properties sink
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Slowing growth rate "not unexpected"
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China's economy must advance on two legs
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New oil pricing mechanism urged in China
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Philippines travel industry faces sharp drop
China "confident" in outlook despite FDI fall
JP Morgan CEO speaks out on stunning losses
Euro minsters plead with Greece not to renege on bailout terms
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Chinese price watchdog Wednesday cut gasoline and diesel prices for the first time since last October, which has fuelled mixed voices to reform current pricing mechanism for refined oil products.
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Ratings of banks, countries downgraded in 2012
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Unemployment clouds Australia's recovery
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Hollande sworn in as French president
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Chase executive resigns after trading loss
Facebook raises IPO price
Iran hangs assassin of nuclear physicist: report
Palestinians, Israeli troops clash on "Nakba Day"
Russia launches manned spacecraft to ISS
Top 12 weird museums around world
Obama campaign reaches out to women
Moody's cuts 26 Italian bank ratings
Obama to skip APEC summit in Russia
"Moonrise Kingdom" kicks off Cannes Film Festival
Abbas to resume statehood bid in UN
Greek repeat elections to be held on June 17
UN observers returning after blast in south Syria
Indonesia may take more than a year to probe Russian plane crash
Mladic trial opens in The Hague
French new Prime Minister Ayrault takes office
Crashed Russian jet's black box incomplete
China's aircraft carrier returns from sixth sea trial
Americans see Obama as solid favorite to win election