Gold Prices Expected to Rise Amid Weak Dollar and Washington Woes
Prices jumped 3% on 17 October, after the debt ceiling deal.
Vietnam and General Giap - 'Red Napoleon' or 'Red Terror'?
On 04 October 2013, the man some refer to as Vietnam's "Red Napoleon", Senior General Vo Nguyen Giap, died at the Central Military Hospital in Vietnam's capital, Hanoi, at the age of 102. General Giap's grand state funeral came to a finale on 13 October and definitely marks that oft used phrase "the end of an era", not least because the General managed to outlive his contemporaries in power, civil and military, friend and foe alike.
Asian Markets Outside Japan Rise on Upbeat China Growth Data
Australia's ASX strikes a five year high, while India's Sensex hits a three-year high.
Indian Archaeologists Begin Dig for Godman's 1,000 Tons of Fabled Gold at Ruined Fort
Indian archaeologists have started digging at a ruined fort after a local religious teacher dreamed that 1,000 tons of gold lay buried there.
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Apple Confirms Media Event on 22 October - iPad 5 and iPad mini 2 Expected
Apple is to host a media announcement on 22 October, where it is expected to reveal updates to the iPad and iPad mini.
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Shell Abandons Shale Gas Production Targets on Investment Return Delay
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Asian Markets Outside Shanghai Trade Higher on US Debt Ceiling Deal Anticipation
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Bitcoin - the Virtual Currency Facilitating Cybercriminals, Hitmen and Drug Dealers
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Treasures From the 'King of Stonehenge' Revealed in Bronze Age Burial
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Central Bank Chief Insists India Has Strong Fundamentals
RBI governor Raghuram Rajan said India has no external or internal financing difficulties.
Talk of Lennox Lewis Return Illustrates Lack of Interest in Dying Heavyweight Division
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Asian Markets Outside Japan Trade Lower As Investors Track US Talks
President Barack Obama to meet Republicans to break the ongoing political impasse.
Apple to Rain on Nokia's Parade and Host New iPad Event on 22 October
Apple is expected to launch the iPad 5 and iPad mini 2 at an event on the same day Nokia is due to launch its latest smartphone.
Asian Markets Outside Hong Kong Trade Higher on Fed Reserve Yellen News
President Obama to nominate Janet Yellen for the Federal Reserve chair.
Asian Markets Outside Australia Rise on Upbeat China Data
Mainland China resumes trading after week-long holiday.
Gold Traders Face Sombre Indian Festive Buying Season
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US Government Shutdown: It's the FOMC Not The (Very Stupid) Shoot-Out!
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Asian Markets Drop as US Default Fears Rise
Markets in Tokyo and Sydney trade close to one-month lows.
Gold Prices Expected To Rise on US Shutdown and Debt Ceiling Fears
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Rihanna's Pour It Up Video Banned from YouTube after 10 Minutes
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