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Last updated: 18 May, 2013  
 World News
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Russia's GDP growth slumps to 1.6 percent
IANS | 18 May, 2013
There was just 1.6 percent growth witnessed in the Russian GDP in the first quarter this year, which is its fifth quarterly fall, according to the country's federal statistics service.
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» Nawaz Sharif all set for third stint in power in Pakistan
» Japan's current account surplus hits record low
» Consensus needed on reforms in Spain: Biz group
» China's exports rise in April
» Spanish economy will recover in 2014: PM
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 Asia
Flight.9.thmb.jpg China opposes EU's aviation emissions levy
IANS | 18 May, 2013
On Thursday, the European Commission, an executive body of the EU, said eight Chinese carriers could  Read more....
» India, China to be biggest investors by 2030: World Bank
» Thailand, Bangladesh to double bilateral trade
» China's industrial output goes up
» Myanmar drafts five-year dairy development plan
» Toll in Bangladesh building collapse approaches 1,000
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 Americas
USA.9.Thmb.jpg US consumer prices dip 0.4 percent in April
IANS | 17 May, 2013
The US consumer price index dropped 0.4 percent in April, bring the 12-month inflation rate down to   Read more....
» Canada's foreign investment increases
» Vehicle production surges in Brazil
» Brazil cuts interest rates on small business loans
» Japanese firm to build auto parts plant in Mexico
» Over 2,000 Cuban firms shifted to private sector
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 Africa / Middle East
UAE.9.Thmb.jpg UAE, Mozambique sign air transport accord
IANS/WAM | 18 May, 2013
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Mozambique have signed a bilateral accord covering air transport.  Read more....
» Indian growers make Ethiopia world's 4th largest flower exporter
» Ghana to restructure capital market to spur growth
» Sleeping pods to be launched at Abu Dhabi airport
» 78 abandoned buildings demolished in Abu Dhabi
» Iran to replace oil revenues with mineral incomes
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 Europe
Spain.9.Thmb.jpg Spain will emerge stronger from economic crisis: PM
IANS/EFE | 13 May, 2013
Spain will emerge stronger from the economic crisis and will return to prosperity, Prime Minister Ma  Read more....
» Britain seeks foreign investment to boost economy
» UAE, Germany discuss bilateral cooperation
» Russia to take USD 40 mn loan from World Bank
» French govt to auction 12,000 bottles of wine
» Spain expects economy to contract in 2013
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