U.S., North Korea Nuclear Weapons Talks Begin in Geneva
Delegations from the United States and North Korea met on Monday for two-day talks to discuss a possible disarmament of North Korea's nuclear weapon's program.
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Vatican Calls for Economic Equality, Urges Wall Street to Examine Impact on Humanity
A letter released from the Vatican on Monday calls for sweeping reforms to the global economy for the return of a system in favor of ethical behavior and achievement of a universal common good for both rich and poor countries.
CNPC, Shell, Qatar in Deal to set up $10 Billion Petrochemical JV in Zhejiang, China
A proposed refinery, a petrochemical joint venture between China's CNPC, Royal Dutch Shell Plc and Qatar, this week signed a framework deal with local authorities in eastern China's Zhejiang province where the mega project will be built.
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'Magic Tree House' Film Premieres in Japan
The Magic Tree House books have whisked millions of readers on adventures to everywhere from ancient Egypt to feudal Japan. Now, the children's time-travel series is embarking on a new destination: the movie theater.
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Brent crude oil rose above $110 a barrel on Monday after stronger Chinese manufacturing data suggested China's economy may not be in as much danger as feared, supporting fuel consumption and outweighing fears over weak European data.
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China Pushes EU to Reach Debt Deal Without Delay
China urged the European Union on Monday to deal with its debt crisis as soon as possible and prevent contagion from spreading, as the country's number four-ranked leader arrived for a visit of the continent, including Greece.
China Urges EU to Reach Debt Deal Without Delay
China urged the European Union on Monday to deal with its debt crisis as soon as possible and prevent contagion from spreading, as the country's number four-ranked leader arrived for a visit of the continent, including Greece.
Dragon Tail Risk: The Cost of a China Crash
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U.S. Stock Futures Signal More Gains for Equities
Stock futures pointed to a higher open for equities on Wall Street on Monday, building on sharp gains in the previous session, with futures for the S&P 500, Dow Jones and Nasdaq 100 up 0.4 to 0.5 percent.
Hope for Euro Deal, China Growth Spur Stocks
World stocks put in solid gains on Monday as investors bet on a positive outcome to the euro zone crisis talks and took comfort from signs that China's economy may not be in as much danger as feared.
Sensex rises 1.9 pct; RIL, Banks Lead
The BSE Sensex rose as much as 1.9 percent on Monday, with index heavyweight Reliance Industries and banking stocks leading the gains, as investors grew optimistic about renewed efforts by European leaders to limit the region's debt crisis.
HSBC Flash PMI Points to Manufacturing Upturn in China
China's vast manufacturing sector picked up moderately in October, snapping a three-month contraction and underscoring the resilience of the world's second-largest economy backed by robust domestic demand.
China Inflation Seen Below 5 Percent by November: Report
China's consumer inflation is likely to ease below 5 percent by November and December, a senior official at the country's economic planner said in remarks published on Monday, raising hopes Beijing can contain prices that have held near three-year highs.
More than 100 dead after Turkey earthquake
More than 100 people were confirmed killed and hundreds more feared dead Sunday when a powerful earthquake hit southeast Turkey, flattening buildings and leaving survivors crying for help from under the rubble.
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NASA Releases Satellite Data Visualizations of Earthly Fires
NASA has released a series of new satellite data visualizations that show tens of millions of fires detected worldwide from space since 2002.
EU leaders eye guarantees for banks
European Union leaders piled pressure on Italy on Sunday to speed up economic reforms to avoid a Greece-style meltdown as they began a crucial two-leg summit called to rescue the euro zone from a deepening sovereign debt crisis.
Jobs a Priority in China Despite Economic Headwinds: Wen
China will make job creation a more urgent priority in the face of slowed economic growth and weakened exports, Premier Wen Jiabao said in comments published Sunday.
Coldplay launches fresh chart assault with fifth album
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U.S., North Korea Agree to Resume Search for American War Dead
Almost 60 years after the end of the Korean War, the U.S. and North Korea have reached an agreement to resume searching for the bodies of American soldiers who died during that war.
Google May Assist With Financing Yahoo Buyout: Report
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