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Growth Continues to Slow Down for 'All Major Economies'

The world's leading economies are all heading for a period of slower growth, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development said on Monday, highlighting signs of weakening economic activities across the board.
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An artist's rendering provided by SpaceWorks Engineering, Inc. shows a modern design for an orbital power plant beaming renewable energy to the developing world in this image released to Reuters on November 12, 2011.

Orbital Solar Power Plants Touted for Energy Needs

The sun's abundant energy, if harvested in space, could provide a cost-effective way to meet global power needs in as little as 30 years with seed money from governments, according to a study by an international scientific group.
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Retailers May Cut Petrol Price Next Week

State-run retailers may cut gasoline prices from Nov. 16, an industry source said. It will be the first cut in nearly three years and the first in the 18 months since the government liberalized it.
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Obama Embarks upon Week of Diplomacy in Asia

After the announced drawdown of troops from the Middle East, the Eurozone crisis, and a G-20 summit that lacked spectacular developments, the Obama administration is hoping enhanced economic ties with the Pacific Rim will open a fruitful venue for enduring growth.
China looks across Asia and sees new threats

China looks across Asia and sees new threats

Heads of government attending Asian summits hoping to fathom China's foreign policy mood swings might spare a thought for Beijing's own leaders, who fear their expanding influence is attracting a new circle of potential foes not fans.
Photographers take a picture of a lab assistant preparing an experiment at new P3 level research laboratory against tuberculosis in Lausanne.

Europe Health Check Shows TB, Measles, Other Worries

Europe's health is suffering, with around 80,000 cases of tuberculosis infection a year and serious problems with measles, HIV and threats from superbug infections, an annual health report on the region said Thursday.
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Tear Drops May Replace Blood in Testing for Diabetes: Study

A new study from the University of Michigan, has suggested that it may be possible for scientists to develop a device that measures blood sugar levels through tears instead of blood. If the Michigan study reaches ground reality, it could be a tearful adieu to the prick for diabetes checks.
Kingfisher Airlines

Kingfisher Airlines Defend Its Viability; Shares Fall

Kingfisher Airlines is still a viable business and there is no dispute over its survival, its Chief Executive said on Friday, in an effort to dismiss widespread speculation that the cash-strapped airline was staring at bankruptcy.

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