People’s Bank of China (PBOC) sets yuan reference rate at 6.3915
August 21, 2015
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People’s Bank of China (PBOC) sets yuan reference rate at 6.3915

The People’s Bank of China (PBOC), the central bank, pumped 120 billion yuan (18 billion…

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Stock market takes drubbing, endures worst day in 18 months
August 21, 2015
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Stock market takes drubbing, endures worst day in 18 months

In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng index was also pulled lower, closing down 1.8% at…

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The Man Who May Have Carried Out the Bangkok Attack
August 21, 2015
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The Man Who May Have Carried Out the Bangkok Attack

Thailand’s police chief says at least 10 people were now suspected of involvement in the…

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Growth data hit European stocks as oil drops to 6 year lows
August 21, 2015
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Growth data hit European stocks as oil drops to 6 year lows

The central bank put the yuan’s central parity rate at 6.4010 yuan for $US1, the…

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Thai police hunt ten suspects over Bangkok bomb
August 21, 2015
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Thai police hunt ten suspects over Bangkok bomb

On Wednesday, Buddhist monks led prayers for the reopening of a Bangkok shrine located in…

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Prominent Democratic senator rejects Iran deal
August 21, 2015
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Prominent Democratic senator rejects Iran deal

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell conceded Tuesday that he simply does not have the votes…

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More than 10 people involved in Bangkok bombing
August 21, 2015
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More than 10 people involved in Bangkok bombing

The Erawan shrine is also close to Bangkok’s Chinatown, and the Chinese government responded to…

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Chinese shares trade lower again after days of volatility
August 21, 2015
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Chinese shares trade lower again after days of volatility

Most sectors in Hong Kong fell, with energy and consumer goods leading the declines. Hong…

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US stocks end lower after Fed minutes
August 21, 2015
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US stocks end lower after Fed minutes

While that reduced speculation the central bank will raise rates at its next gathering, China’s…

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ANOTHER Thai terror attack as explosive thrown from bridge
August 20, 2015
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ANOTHER Thai terror attack as explosive thrown from bridge

The Yanawa police official said officers believed the device was thrown from a road and…

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