Chinese shares end lower despite Beijing’s renewed support
July 31, 2015
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Chinese shares end lower despite Beijing’s renewed support

On Monday, the commission denied that the national margin trading service provider has backed off…

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UN announces World Population Prospects report for 2015
July 31, 2015
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UN announces World Population Prospects report for 2015

A similar UN report two years ago had projected that the population of each of…

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India set to become world’s most populous country by 2022
July 31, 2015
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India set to become world’s most populous country by 2022

Ten years ago, it was growing by 1.24 per cent per year. The report states…

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China stock regulator restricts 24 trading accounts for suspected irregularities
July 31, 2015
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China stock regulator restricts 24 trading accounts for suspected irregularities

OIL: Benchmark U.S. crude lost 38 cents to $48.14 per barrel in electronic trading on…

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Almaty has hard-hitting final pitch for 2022 hosting rights
July 31, 2015
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Almaty has hard-hitting final pitch for 2022 hosting rights

The former Kazakh capital would stage “a games that are centered on the needs of…

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Shanghai stocks down 0.98% by break
July 31, 2015
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Shanghai stocks down 0.98% by break

The Shanghai Composite gained 3.4 per cent, ending at 3789.16, after flitting between gains and…

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Beijing selected to host 2022 Winter Olympics
July 31, 2015
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Beijing selected to host 2022 Winter Olympics

However, IOC President Thomas Bach on Thursday said the provisions could only be enforced “in…

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North Korea official says not interested in Iran-style deal
July 31, 2015
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North Korea official says not interested in Iran-style deal

In 2003, North Korea joined talks on denuclearization with the United States, Russia, China, Japan…

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Deputy UN envoy: North Korea may conduct nuclear tests in October
July 31, 2015
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Deputy UN envoy: North Korea may conduct nuclear tests in October

Now, as online news source Daily NK reports, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has ordered…

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UN endorses Iran nuclear deal with 6 world powers
July 31, 2015
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UN endorses Iran nuclear deal with 6 world powers

However, it contains a “snap-back” mechanism that will reverse the lifting of sanctions during the…

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