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IMF Leaders Seek ‘Quick, Effective’ Action on Growth

Posted October 13th, 2012 at 6:40 am (UTC-5)
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Global finance ministers have called for quick and effective action to safeguard faltering economic growth and rebuild shaken confidence. The ministers warned Saturday at the annual meeting of the International Monetary Fund in Tokyo that global economic growth is slowing and substantial uncertainties and risks remain. The IMF communique said the policies of advanced economies […]

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Pakistan Market Blast Kills 10

Posted October 13th, 2012 at 6:25 am (UTC-5)
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Officials in northwest Pakistan say a bomb blast in a market has killed at least 10 people. Authorities say the explosion Saturday in Darra Adam Khel wounded many others. Local officials say the blast happened near the office of a local anti-insurgent group.

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Cuban Soccer Players ‘Vanish’ in Canada

Posted October 13th, 2012 at 6:15 am (UTC-5)
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Several members of the Cuban men’s football team visiting Canada left the group before their World Cup qualifying match Friday. The Cuban team arrived in Toronto with 15 players, but only 11 made it to the match. Cuban coach Alexander Gonzalez said four players left the team. He said one of them was sick. Gonzalez […]

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China’s Exports Rise Nearly 10%

Posted October 13th, 2012 at 6:00 am (UTC-5)
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China’s exports increased more than expected in September, contributing to a widening trade surplus with the rest of the world. Figures released by the government Saturday showed exports up 9.9 percent from a year earlier, despite economic problems in Europe and the United States. China says its imports rose 2.4 percent in September, an improvement […]

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