BEIJING, Aug 14 (Reuters) – China’s new home prices rose at a slightly slower monthly pace in July but growth remained steady, data showed on Friday, as consumer confidence continues […]
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The US government says Yale University is illegally discriminating against white and Asian-American applicants. The results of a two-year investigation by the Department of Justice found the Ivy League university […]
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The president of Lithuania said his embattled counterpart in Belarus is no longer the legitimate leader and time is running out for him to agree to dialogue with his opponents. […]
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Read moreNorth Korea bans owning pet dogs with pooches sent to restaurants to be eaten
North Korean leaders have ordered a clampdown on dog ownership among the elite class as food supplies run short in the tinpot nation. In a move said to be against […]
Read moreUPDATE 1-German yields go into neutral as supply-induced selloff wanes
* Euro zone periphery govt bond yields tmsnrt.rs/2ii2Bqr * Reuters US jobless poll here (Updates prices, adds comments and chart) By Olga Cotaga LONDON, Aug 13 (Reuters) – German yields […]
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