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Bookworms flock to Latin America’s biggest literary fair

Bookworms flock to Latin America’s biggest book fair

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Is China a brake on Africa’s progress?

What does China’s slowing economy mean for Africa?

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The rise of the student entrepreneurs

The uni undergrads bucking the stereotype

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Iran moves to entice more oil, gas investment

Iran is offering more flexible terms on oil price fluctuations and investment risks to make the sector attractive, the Financial Times reports.

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How small retailers are gaining on the big brands

Small retailers have been outperforming their larger counterparts for more than a year.

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Putin slaps Turkey with sanctions as tensions rise

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday called for sanctions against Turkey, following the downing this week by Turkey of a Russian warplane.

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Black Friday less black this year: ShopperTrak

Retailers saw less foot traffic this year than last on the crucial Black Friday shopping day, a retail tracking firm said.

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Putin ‘mobilized’ to confront Turkey: Spokesman

Vladimir Putin is fully mobilized to tackle what Russia regards as a threat from Turkey following the shooting down of one of its warplanes.

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QE’s QB: Fed sees ‘through Wall Street’s eyes’

The Fed’s former QE “quarterback” tells CNBC why the program may have been more trouble than its $4 trillion worth.

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Crisis-hit Venezuela loses faith in ‘revolution’

The movement called “The Beautiful Revolution” is ailing ahead of Dec. 6 legislative elections — including in Sabaneta, Hugo Chavez’s hometown.