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Gold Below $1,700 on Weak EU Data

Gold prices slid below $1,700 an ounce in Europe on Monday as weaker-than-expected euro zone economic data lifted the dollar versus the euro, and as appetite for assets seen as higher risk, like stocks and commodities, suffered after China set its lowest annual growth target in eight years.

Stock futures decline on global economy concerns

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Stock index futures fell on Monday after data showed Europe's private sector activity declined last month and China cut its growth target, reigniting concerns about the strength of the global economy.
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China cuts growth target to 8-year low, to boost consumption

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao cut his nation's 2012 growth target to an eight-year low of 7.5 percent and made boosting consumer demand the year's first priority as Beijing looks to wean the economy off its reliance on external demand and foreign capital.
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China domestic security spending rises to $111 billion

China will increase spending on police, militia and other domestic security arms by 11.5 percent to $111 billion this year, figures released on Monday showed, ahead of a leadership succession that has kindled fear of instability.
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China cuts 2012 growth target to 7.5 percent, stability key

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao cut his nation's growth target to 7.5 percent for 2012 to give the economy more room to slow down if needed while the government carries out promised economic and welfare reforms ahead of a looming leadership transition.
China's President Hu and Premier Wen clap during the opening ceremony of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference in Beijing

China Decreases 2012 Growth Target to 7.5%

China will target for an economic growth of 7.5 percent in 2012 according to state-of-the-nation speech that Premier Wen Jiabao delivered at the annual meeting of the National People’s Congress in Beijing Monday.
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iPad 3 Rumors: 'Leaked' Parts Assembled, First Glimpse at Purported Design [VIDEO]

As Apple's special media event on March 7 approaches--where many expect the company to reveal the iPad 3--techies around the world are speculating what a new Apple tablet device might look like. One Chinese tech blog, M.I.C. Gadget, claims to have specific details about the design of a new Apple device just days before the company's special event. The blog has partially constructed what it purports to be the iPad 3 using what it claims to be authentic supplier parts.
Full Text of Obama AIPAC Speech 2012

Full Text of Obama AIPAC 2012 Speech

Read Obama's address to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee conference, where he talks about his commitment to Israel and the dangers of Iran's nuclear program.
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China Boosts Defense Budget by 11.2 Percent

China will boost military spending by 11.2 percent this year, the government said on Sunday, unveiling Beijing's first defense budget since President Barack Obama launched a pivot to reinforce U.S. influence across the Asia-Pacific.
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China Boosts Defense Budget for 2012 by 11.2%

China will increase its defense spending by 11.2 percent this year, a government representative said on Sunday when the country disclosed its military budget. It will spend 670 billion yuan ($106.4 billion) on defense in 2012, which represents an increase of $14.4 billion over the $92 billion spent on the military in 2011.

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