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China industrial profits drop 5.5% in Oc...

China industrial profits drop 5.5% in October, worst performance in five mo...

China industrial profits drop 5.5% in October, worst performance in five months ## Chinese Industrial Profits Contract Amidst Demand Concerns **Beijing, China** – China’s industrial sector experienced a notable contraction in profitability during October, signaling continued headwinds for... read more »

Taiwan's President Lai lashes out a...

Taiwan's President Lai lashes out against Beijing, pledges $40 billion...

Taiwan's President Lai lashes out against Beijing, pledges $40 billion in additional defense budget ## Taiwan Bolsters Defense Amidst Rising Tensions with Beijing Taipei – President Lai Ching-te of Taiwan has announced a significant increase in the island’s defense budget, signaling a firm... read more »

on Monday blocked government buildings in Kiev after the biggest demonstrations in the Ukrainian capital since 2004-05 Orange Revolution.
European stocks open higher as Fed rate ...

European stocks open higher as Fed rate cut expectations rise; UK budget ah...

European stocks open higher as Fed rate cut expectations rise; UK budget ahead ## European Markets Rally on Anticipation of US Monetary Easing **London, United Kingdom** – European equity markets opened with broad gains this morning, fueled by growing speculation that the United States Federal... read more »

Sen. Jim Justice and his wife sued for, ...

Sen. Jim Justice and his wife sued for, agree to pay $5 million in unpaid t...

Sen. Jim Justice and his wife sued for, agree to pay $5 million in unpaid taxes from 2009 ## Justice Family Settles Decade-Old Tax Dispute for $5 Million **CHARLESTON, WV** – Senator Jim Justice and his wife, Cathy Justice, have reached a settlement agreement to pay $5 million to resolve a... read more »

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