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Euro hits two-year low despite ECB tensions

Euro hits two-year low despite ECB tensions

Central Bank chief Draghi says the ECB is "unanimous in its commitment to using additional unconventional" stimulus measures.

Oil prices tumble on Saudi move

Oil prices tumble on Saudi move

The drop in prices is a boon to some emerging countries like China and India.

Global tourism grows in 2014

Global tourism grows in 2014

Increased numbers of tourists are coming from China and other BRICS countries.

ISIL killing scores of Iraqi Sunnis – reports

ISIL killing scores of Iraqi Sunnis – reports

AP quoted security officials in Anbar who said they found 48 bodies of executed Sunni policemen and civilians over the weekend.

US economy grew 3.5% in Q3

US economy grew 3.5% in Q3

The strong performance comes after a shaky start in the first quarter when the economy contracted by 2.1 per cent.

Many feared dead in Lanka landslide

Many feared dead in Lanka landslide

The government said it recovered 10 bodies but that hundreds are still unaccounted for.

Secularists in lead over Islamists in Tunisia election

Secularists in lead over Islamists in Tunisia election

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon has praised the Tunisian parliamentary elections.

UK ends combat operations in Afghanistan

UK ends combat operations in Afghanistan

A token force of British troops will remain as advisors to a military college in Afghanistan.

Ottawa attack work of lone gunman, police say

Ottawa attack work of lone gunman, police say

The assailant has been identified as Michael Zehaf-Bibeau, a native of the province of Quebec.

Europe frets over Russia-Ukraine gas impasse

Europe frets over Russia-Ukraine gas impasse

During talks in Brussels, Russia said no agreement was reached and cited the EU's failure to guarantee outstanding payments.