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Condoms are becoming more popular in China as citizens become more educated about contraception and STDs.

Mutual funds in India managed more assets than ever in the April-June quarter, as investors, betting on rate cuts, rushed to bond funds.

The Indian government approved a proposal by Norway-based Telenor to raise its stake in Indian entity, Telewings.

A Center for Environmental Health study claims PepsiCo products outside of California contain high carcinogen levels.

After crossing the picket line, three Caterpillar workers received huge unions fines.

Lion Forge Comics has announced plans to created a digital comics series based around several beloved television shows of the '90s and of later years, including "Saved by the Bell," "Knight Rider" and "Airwolf."

Crude oil prices reached a 14-month high, on the back of concerns about protests in Egypt.

M23 rebels in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have threatened to re-invade Goma.

A batch of important Chinese economic data is due for release over the next two weeks.

More than half of the company's major commercial airplane deliveries this year came in the second quarter.

China's government hasn't been able to pop the nation's increasingly large real estate bubble.

Researchers have created talking cigarette packs that play audio recordings explaining the health risks of smoking each time they are opened.

Eurostat's latest data shows the state of the economic region just prior to Croatia becoming the 28th EU country.

Greek wages are falling rapidly, even while euro zone averages remain relatively stagnant.

Nasdaq announced a technology exchange deal with Turkish exchange Borsa Istanbul on Wednesday.

As Asian shipping firms go through restructuring as a result of business slump, American private equity is betting on them to ride the recovery.

A former Tiffany executive may face 30 years in prison if convicted of massive theft.

Put your patriotic songs on pause and get out your shopping bags; Many retailers are offering deals and discounts on Thursday with 4th of July sales that extend throughout the Independence Day weekend.

A misleading translation of a Chinese high school student's political essay has gone viral in Western media. Was it bravery or just bad writing?

Nowhere, if the bills show any signs of wear, stain or other baffling imperfections.

Growth in the U.S. service sector occurred in 14 industries, but the overall growth rate slowed and also missed analyst expectations.

European banks have faced a particularly difficult period, as regulatory reforms will likely hurt their core businesses.

Economists have been disappointed by the May trade deficit figures for the United States.

Chesapeake Energy's year-to-date asset sales have now reached about $3.6 billion.

The four missing children have been located and are safe, ABC 7 News reports.

The Labor Department said claims fell by 5k to 343,000, and the key, 4-week moving average decreased to 345,500.

Toyota issued its latest recall -- for 185,000 vehicles -- even though the issue has not caused any accidents.

The resignation of two senior ministers has caused uncertainty about the governing coalition, and investors reacted.

Most new jobs last month were created in the utilities and transportation sectors, ADP said.