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China signals need for economic reforms
The Chinese government is making what amounts to "radical" changes in its role in the country's economy, an expert on the Chinese economy said.
Brazil's slow growth bad for sport events
Brazil's economic downturn is worrying planners that it will impact on preparations for the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the Olympics in 2016.
HSBC asked to drop U.S. banking division
HSBC Chairman Stephen Green has been presented with four options by shareholder activist Knight Vinke, all aimed at dropping the U.S. banking business, HFC.
The Fed and the Dutch boy
The world's stock markets reel, the Fed slashes rates. What comes next?
Immodest Jesus statue riles Christians
A statue of Jesus with an erect penis on display in England is drawing fire from outraged Christian critics.
'Jerry' sparks debate over blasphemy law
An airing of "Jerry Springer -- The Opera" on British television has sparked debate over whether blasphemy laws are antiquated and should be repealed.
BBC's 'Spooks' sparks Christian backlash
Britain's BBC is accused of religious persecution by two Christian groups over an episode of the TV series "Spooks" on the BBC1 channel. Christian Voice charged a recent episode of the drama that focused on evangelical extremists killing Muslims could be
China's economy rose 16.8% last year
China's gross domestic product grew by a whopping 16.8 percent last year, Beijing statisticians said Tuesday.
UK bank bars Christian group over gay view
A British bank has barred a Christian evangelical group from holding an account because of its stance against homosexuality, the BBC reported Friday.
Asian central banks fret over weak dollar
Asian central banks have been buying up dollars this week to weaken their currencies against the greenback on growing concerns that a weak dollar will hurt thei
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There is no way a serious downturn in the U.S. is going to leave China immune
Walker's World: The recession spreads
United Press International
Getting rid of the blasphemy laws would be another nail in the coffin of the culture of respect in this country, a further coarsening of society
'Jerry' sparks debate over blasphemy law
United Press International
Most people watching it will just spot another bit of BBC bias and inaccuracy -- nevertheless it shows a worrying mind-set in the people that are producing the program to even think that there are Christians contemplating violence against any Muslims whatsoever -- it is just not what we do
BBC's 'Spooks' sparks Christian backlash
United Press International
The Co-op bank, for all its fine words, is discriminating against us on the grounds of conscience and religion
UK bank bars Christian group over gay view
United Press International
These reserves are the result of foreign exchange export receipts effectively being converted into domestic currency by the central bank. It is no coincidence that reserve growth was fastest in China and Malaysia whose currencies are both pegged to the dollar. As economic fundamentals and market speculation brought upward pressure on the currencies and the pegs were maintained, accumulation of FX reserves was the inevitable result. There are few better indicators of currencies which should appreciate, but which are not being allowed to
Asian central banks fret over weak dollar
United Press International
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Iranian women flash the victory sign during a street celebration in Tehran, Iran on June 18, 2013. The Iranian national soccer team defeated South Korea in their 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying soccer match in Ulsan, South Korea. UPI/Maryam Rahmanian .