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China think-tank bleak on global climate goal

An international goal to limit global warming to no more than 2 degrees Celsius appears unreachable even if China embarks on a vast effort to tame its growing greenhouse gas emissions, a Beijing think-tank has said.

Chinese envoy holds talks in North Korea

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An envoy to Chinese President Hu Jintao held talks with North Korean officials in Pyongyang on Wednesday, the Chinese Foreign Ministry reported, but it did not say if North Korea's controversial nuclear program was discussed.
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Tires case shows Obama new U.S. marshal on trade

President Barack Obama's decision to restrict tire imports from China shows a more activist approach to enforcing rights Washington has negotiated in trade deals, as well as making good on a promise to labor groups that helped elect him.
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BEA to buy stake in China Golden Eagle fund: sources

Bank of East Asia Ltd (BEA), Hong Kong's fifth-biggest lender, plans to buy a minority stake in Golden Eagle Asset Management Co, seeking to tap rising Chinese demand for wealth management services, two people familiar with the situation said on Tuesday.
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China's Hu to unveil new climate proposals to U.N.

China's President Hu Jintao will present China's new plans for tackling global warming at a United Nations summit on climate change later this month, the country's senior negotiator said on Tuesday.
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Qingyuan, Daimler in talks to develop electric van-source

Chinese electric car maker Tianjin Qingyuan Electric Vehicle Co is in talks with Daimler AG (DAIGn.DE) to develop an electric version of a van made at the German automaker's joint venture in southeast China, a source said on Tuesday.
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Ssangyong hit unlikely to deter China carmakers

Cash-strapped South Korean automaker Ssangyong Motor (003620.KS) proposed a capital writedown on Tuesday that would slash the stake of SAIC Motor (600104.SS), its Chinese majority shareholder.
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Rivals jostle for JAL stake; Asia access prized

Japan Airlines Corp is likely to opt for a tie-up with Delta Air Lines Inc or AMR Corp's American Airlines, among rivals seeking to invest in the loss-making carrier, if Japan and the United States can reach an open skies agreement.
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Many climate change costs seen avoidable

Climate change could cost some countries up to 19 percent of their gross domestic product by 2030, a panel including major insurance, banking and consulting companies as well as the European Commission said on Monday.
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Oil rises to $69; position limit fears cap gains

Oil rose toward $69 a barrel on Tuesday, lifted by a weaker dollar and an expected draw in U.S. crude stocks, but concerns that a major U.S. exchange will increase enforcement of position limits capped gains.
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China shares end up, new one-month closing high

SHANGHAI, Sept 15 (Reuters) - China's key stock index ended up 0.2 percent on Tuesday supported by improved August FDI data while tyre makers jumped after saying the impact of the U.S. decision to impose special duties on Chinese tyre exports would be limited.
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World stocks steady, dollar above lows vs yen

World stocks held steady on Tuesday while the dollar held above this week's seven-month low against the yen as focus shifted to the state of U.S. consumers from a trade spat between the United States and China. A year after Lehman Brothers collapsed, risky assets are almost back at September 2008 levels and some G7 economies have come out of recession.
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South Korea and Taiwan shares hit 14-month highs

Asian stocks edged up on Tuesday, with markets in South Korea and Taiwan closing at 14-month highs, as investors put their faith in the global economic recovery and looked past a trade spat between the United States and China.
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Rivals seek stake in JAL; eyeing China, Asia routes

Air France-KLM is in talks to invest in Japan Airlines Corp , a source familiar with the matter said, as rival suitors seek a stake in the loss-making carrier to access its China and other Asian routes.
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China says data shows U.S. tire tariff not fair

China unveiled data on Tuesday that showed tire exports to the United States actually fell in the first half of 2009, rebutting Washington's accusations it had breached its WTO agreements by flooding the U.S. market.
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Oil steady below $69 on strong equities

Oil traded unchanged, slightly below $69 on Tuesday, capping losses as buoyant equities and the dollar's fall against the euro helped to offset concerns about an inventory build ahead of the U.S. autumn season.
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Asia stocks edge up on exporters, dollar drifts

Asian stocks drifted back near one-year highs on Tuesday as investors looked past a trade spat between the United States and China, with exporter shares in Japan getting a lift as the yen's surge relented.
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Shiatsu - What is Shiatsu

The term shiatsu means finger pressure and is the name of an ancient and widely practiced form of Oriental massage. It dates back thousands of years to the massage systems developed in ancient
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Pain Relief Therapies with Shiatsu

Shiatsu is a holistic and alternative pain relief therapy. Shiatsu can benefit a person suffering from a variety of diseases and disorders.
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Wall Street gains as merger activity boosts mood

Stocks rose on Monday as reports of more merger activity added to a string of recent deals, suggesting investors still see value in the market after its run-up of more than 50 percent since March.
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Wall Street gains as merger activity lifts mood

Stocks rose on Monday as reports of more merger activity, added to a string of recent deals, suggested investors still see value in the market after its run-up of more than 50 percent since March.

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