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In the run up to the Asia Pacific Economic Summit (APEC) in Beijing which got down to business on 10 November 2014, polluting factories in the Municipality and provinces close by, were ordered to shut or curtail their operations in order to reduce the host city's air pollution which can be particularly bad when there is no wind to disperse it.

IBTimes UK looks at the most recent opinion polls and research former Labour MP Charles Clarke.

Murray returns to British shores for the first time since sparking outrage by backing the 'yes' vote.

Water-filled trenches being dug as Sinai crisis rumbles on.

As Russia's central bank prepares to float its currency, we look who has been affected by its fall.

The ability to get the free trade agreements finalised may depend on the result of the elections.

Former PM Blair believes Britons should heed his words on Middle East crisis

Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries looks set to maintain oil production levels.

Di Maria's replacement James Rodriguez has already scored four goals and provided six assists.

Lebanon's economy expected to grow no more than 2.5% in best-case scenario in 2015.

Does Richard Desmond's appointment of former Tory peer suggest the Express will switch to Ukip?

Jordan could use oil price slump to reduce its own government subsidies on fuel.

US and allies had hoped to train moderate groups to use as ground force against Isis.

One gunman has been shot dead inside the Canadian parliament in Ottawa.

South Africans have reacted with dismay and cynicism to Oscar Pistorius verdict.

After being given a five-year sentence what sporting future is there for the South African runner?

ISDS is causing ructions at the top table of European politics, so can TTIP weather the storm?

IBTimes UK takes a look at the most recent job market figures from the ONS.

As Warren Buffett says, 'be greedy when others are fearful'.

Tunisia will seek to extend its agreement with the International Monetary Fund beyond 2015.

Over half of Haredi males are unemployed in Israel but the Ultra-Orthodox are losing state benefits.

On the eve of the Scottish Independence Referendum the SNP had some 25,000 members. It has now surpassed 75,000 and rising. Nothing will be quite the same again.

HelpAge International's Global AgeWatch Index 2014 unveils some shocking truths

Aldi and Lidl were the real winners of the recession

Middle East and North Africa region is said to account for half of global energy subsidy spending.

We look at the winners, losers in the high profile collapse of the mobile phone retailer

An eyewitness brings us the trauma, and relief, of being spared death in Kabul.

So-called 'devo max' has been promised to Scotland for voting No, but can Westminster deliver it?

Much of the pro-independence campaign is based on the idea that public spending can be protected.