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Dollar dips, shares mixed ahead of Bernanke testimony
ReutersLONDON (Reuters) - The dollar dipped and benchmark Bund futures rose on Wednesday as expectations hardened that the head of the U.S. central bank will later in the day signal no tapering off of the bank's ultra-easy monetary policy. Ben Bernanke, who...Tags: Land Price, Imperial Oil Limited, Weight, Realty, Business Enterprises
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H7N9 bird flu outbreak costs more than $6.5 bln so far -U.N.
ReutersGENEVA, May 21 (Reuters) - The H7N9 bird flu outbreak in China has caused economic losses of more than $6.5 billion so far, the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization's chief veterinary officer said on Tuesday. "The economic impacts of H7N9 have been...Tags: China, Consumer Confidence
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China's bird flu outbreak cost $6.5 billion
ReutersGENEVA (Reuters) - The H7N9 virus appears to have been brought under control in China largely due to restrictions at bird markets, but caused some $6.5 billion in losses to the economy, U.N. experts said on Tuesday. Health authorities worldwide must be...Tags: China, Respiratory Disease, Viral Diseases and Infections, Swine Flu, Flu
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Soccer-Jose Mourinho in quotes
ReutersMay 20 (Reuters) - Jose Mourinho will leave Real Madrid at the end of the season having once again produced some golden quotes. Here are some of the Portuguese coach's most memorable utterances over the years as well as what others have said about him....Tags: Sports, George Clooney, Soccer, Omelets
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Jose Mourinho in quotes
Reuters(Reuters) - Jose Mourinho will leave Real Madrid at the end of the season having once again produced some golden quotes. Here are some of the Portuguese coach's most memorable utterances over the years as well as what others have said about him. WHILE...Tags: Human Interest, George Clooney, Omelets
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China trying to manage exposure of corruption online
ReutersBy Terril Yue Jones BEIJING, May 20 (Reuters) - China's Internet is brimming with disclosures of officials collecting bribes, homes and luxury accessories as casually as they do mistresses. But while the government tolerates such anti-corruption...Tags: China, Political Corruption, Social Media, Corporate Crime, Brookings Institution
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Death toll from new bird flu in China rises to 36 - WHO
ReutersLONDON, May 17 (Reuters) - Four more people in China have died from a new strain of bird flu, bringing the death toll from the H7N9 virus to 36 from 131 confirmed cases, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Friday. The United Nations health agency...Tags: China, Politics, Viral Diseases and Infections, Medical Procedures and Tests, International Organizations
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China steps up inspection of meat trade after fake lamb scandal
ReutersBEIJING, May 16 (Reuters) - China has begun a crackdown on the sales of fake, diseased and tainted meat products after a series of scandals that have further dented public confidence in the food industry, the official Xinhua news agency said on Thursday....Tags: China, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Food Industry, Lamb, Consumer Goods Industries
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Singapore commodity firms crimp spending in challenging times
ReutersSINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore-listed commodity firms Olam International Ltd , Noble Group Ltd and Wilmar International Ltd are cutting capital expenditure, making more selective acquisitions and seeking partnerships to weather volatile markets. While...Tags: China, Business, Earnings Forecasts, Singapore, Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers
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US STOCKS-Futures dip after record high; retail sales on tap
Reuters* Elan, Theravance reach royalties deal * Retail sales for April on tap * Futures off: Dow 40 pts, S&P 5.4 pts, Nasdaq 11.75 pts By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK, May 13 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures dipped on Monday, indicating the S&P 500 may...Tags: Stock Market, S&P 500, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Sprint Nextel Corporation, GlaxoSmithKline PLC
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China reports three new bird flu deaths, toll hits 35
ReutersBEIJING, May 13 (Reuters) - Three more people have died in China from the new strain of H7N9 bird flu virus, raising the death toll to 35 while the total number of infections rose to 130, state media said on Monday. Without giving details of the deaths,...Tags: China, Viral Diseases and Infections, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Flu, Epidemics and Plagues
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Yum China sales fall 29 percent in April
ReutersMay 10 (Reuters) - KFC parent Yum Brands Inc reported on Friday an estimated 29 percent drop in April sales at established restaurants in China, where a bird flu outbreak is pummeling sales that were recovering from an earlier food safety scare. In late...Tags: China, Kentucky Fried Chicken
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