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Police officers stand in line in front of protesters during a demonstration outside the United Nations Climate Change Conference 2009 in Copenhagen

World leaders try to save troubled climate talks

World leaders took the stage at the largest ever climate talks on Wednesday as ministers scrambled to rescue troubled negotiations on a pact to avoid dangerous global warming.

VP Bank highlighted five key themes to watch for in 2010

VP Bank highlight five factors will shape the world economy in the wake of the crisis: government debt levels, emerging markets, private consumption, inflation and corporate earnings. ...
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Chinese Mexican with two wives exposed by network

A Chinese Mexican has been arrested on a charge of bigamy after his wives discovered each other on a popular social networking site, reported Beijing police reported. ...
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Facebook, Twitter top list of weird stories in 2009

From the German town that unwittingly advertised pornography on its website to the American who interrupted his wedding to update his Facebook and Twitter accounts, the world was full of weird stories in 2009. ...
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Singapore, European Union agree to start trade talks

Singapore and the European Union have agreed to start talks for a free trade pact, reviving a plan to forge a closer trade link between Southeast Asia and Europe which was halted earlier this year, Singapore said on Tuesday.
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Thai police vow crackdown on Buddha statue thieves

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Thai police promised to get tough with criminals who steal historic artefacts for the international market after a spate of thefts from the old capital of Ayuthaya outraged the public in the Buddhist country.
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Renewables to supply one-third China's energy by 2050

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China's renewable energy strategy through 2050 envisions renewable energy making up one-third of its energy consumption by then, the China Daily said, as the upcoming Copenhagen conference on climate change highlights the world's dependence on fossil fuels.
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YouTube looks at subscriptions, more ad dollars

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YouTube is considering offering users the option to pay for subscriptions in a bid to encourage more media companies to license premium TV shows and movies to the popular online video site, a senior executive said.
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INTERVIEW-ANZ eyes commodities growth as India, China recover

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group aims to expand its commodities trading in China, confident that Beijing's push to boost growth will revive the country's appetite for energy and metals and boost prices, the head of its Asian commodities trading said.
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