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The US central bank's FOMC is due to meet on 17 September, 29 October and 17 December.

Caesars failed to secure casino operating rights from Chinese government.

After GlaxoSmithKline, China is probing Sanofi for alleged bribery by staff.

India will release annual inflation and industrial production data next week.

Pregnant South Koreans are travelling to China under false identities to procure abortions.

Kim Jong-un wants famine-plagued North Korea to become 'Mushroom Kingdom'.

Health authorities warning of risks of heatwave as countries across the world bake.

Simon Cowell has been named as the highest paid TV personality in the world with £61m .

The joint venture will create a business with sales worth £10bn.

Chinese authorities break newborn baby trafficking ring in Fuping district, Shaanxi province.

ONS reports trade deficit narrows as second-quarter goods exports hit new peak.

China's solar shipments to EU were capped earlier at 7 GW per year to prevent dumping.

Edinburgh Zoo say there are "strong indications" its female giant panda is pregnant.

Market participants in the UK will be tracking British trade balance data

China logs stronger-than-expected industrial output growth for the month of July

Consumer price inflation was stable at 2.7% in July, leaving room for policy rate cuts.

NewYorker.com article claimed Amazon founder bought newspaper by accidentally clicking on site.

GSK's $50m Action Potential Venture Capital Fund's first investment is US-based SetPoint Medical.

Chinese government data shows exports rose 5.1% in July, compared to 3.1% drop in June.

Mainland Chinese and Japanese stocks retreat in the afternoon session

Xinhua and Global Times publish snaps from lethal Injection porn movie purportedly showing execution of American female convict

Maria Sharapova tops Forbes' highest-paid sportswomen list ninth year in a row.

Experts say new bird flu virus has potential to cause pandemic.

The UK is lagging when it comes to technological innovation focusing on cost-cutting rather than driving growth.

Pyongyang says Tokyo crossed 'danger-line' by unveiling its largest warship since World War II.

Ben Bernanke may announce a bond buying purchase cut at any of the three FOMC meetings this year.

Wal-Mart plans to expand its business in Asian markets.

Kobe Bryant’s return to the NBA is one of the most asked questions in the league today. But as much as fans want to see him play as early as the start of next season, they still have to cross their finger out for the NBA star has yet to determine when the date of his return will be. Nonetheless, the news that the Lakers guard is recovering fast from the injury is something to be thrilled of.

Controversial singer Chris Brown plans to retire from music in Twitter rant.

July data shows global economic recovery from the financial crisis is not uniform.