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UK inflation slows to lowest level in almost 2.5 years
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Australia hosts China FM, sees 'stability' in ties
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Asian markets swing as traders await Fed policy decision
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El Salvador's 'Bitcoin Beach' cheers cryptocurrency surge
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Finland is world's happiest country for seventh year: study
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Microsoft hires DeepMind co-founder to lead AI unit
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