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UN General Assembly President lauds strong growth of Chinese economy, underscores role of emerging economies
UN General Assembly President Vuk Jeremic lauded the strong growth posted by the Chinese economy. Vuk Jeremic, the President of the United National General Assembly, told Chinese media that the world's second largest economy was among those that posted the strongest growth globally.
French President stimulates jobs market to bring down unemployment rate by year's end
French President Francois Hollande said he would continue to stimulate the jobs market to chip down the soaring unemployment numbers in the country.
Swiss shop clerk tells Oprah Winfrey crocodile handbag is "too expensive" for her
A Swiss shop clerk told Oprah Winfrey that a crocodile handbag worth US$38,000 was "too expensive" for her which sparked racist slur.
China's services sector exhibits flicker of improvement
A private survey revealed that China's PMI for the services sector showed signs of growth. The HSBC/Markit Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) survey for the services sector in China showed signs of improvement.