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Leadership change to be announced in China
Nov 8, 2012
The Chinese Communist Party will hand over power to China's next leader during its party congress this week.
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Surprise! The most critical vote this week may be in Greece
Nov 6, 2012
Protesters continue to fill Athens today ahead of the Greek Parliament’s vote on public sector spending cuts.
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CEO Steve Ballmer on Microsoft's 'epic' week
Oct 25, 2012
The stakes couldn't be higher for Microsoft as the company launches Windows 8 and the Surface tablet. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer says the release is an epic moment for the company on par with Windows 95.
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Cuba to lift travel restrictions for citizens
Oct 16, 2012
For decades, travel for business or pleasure has been extremely difficult for Cubans, but today the government says it is lifting its onerous exit permit process, starting in the new year.
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Military ends 'hearts and minds' projects in Afghanistan
Oct 16, 2012
Money spent on rebuilding infrastucture is being wound down ahead of military withdrawal in 2014.
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Red Cross launches appeal for Spanish poor
Oct 10, 2012
The disaster relief agency asks for help to assist those affected by the European debt crisis.
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Bernanke, Geithner visit India to boost economic ties
Oct 9, 2012
U.S. Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke are visiting India today to encourage the Indian market to open up to U.S. firms.
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Mass protests in Greece welcome Angela Merkel
Oct 9, 2012
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is in Greece today for her first visit since the European debt crisis began. Greeks aren't laying out the welcome mat though, as masses come out to protest against German-led austerity.
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Iran inflation crisis sparks protests and blame
Oct 3, 2012
Today police in Iran fought with money lenders and other protesters in front of the country's central bank. Inflation in Iran is running at a shocking clip: the Iranian Rial is down 25% against the dollar in just the past week.
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Japanese manufacturers feeling gloomy
Oct 1, 2012
A new survey by Japan's central bank has found sagging confidence among manufacturers as the nation continues a territorial dispute with China.
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