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West Ham launch 'Katy Perry kit' to meet huge demand

Sports | Soccer
2009-11-21

WEST Ham United have launched a claret and blue lingerie outfit as worn by American singer Katy Perry at this month's MTV Awards to sell to their fans. The Premier League club have responded to "huge demand"...

US firms slow stock reductions

Business | Macro-economy and policy
2009-11-17

UNITED States businesses slashed inventories for a 13th consecutive month in September although the pace of reductions slowed from the previous month. The economic rebound is expected to remain tentative until businesses...

Retail sales in US higher than expected

Business | Retail
2009-11-17

SALES at retailers in the United States rose more than expected in October as consumers bought more motor vehicles and other goods, but the previous month's figures were revised sharply downward, a government report...

Dollar 'carry trade' fuels worry

Business | Macro-economy and policy
2009-11-16

CHINA'S top bank regulator said yesterday the weakening United States dollar and low interest rates are spurring speculation in stocks and property, distorting global asset prices and threatening the global economic...

Sands to proceed on casinos in January

Business | Hotel and tourism
2009-11-16

UNITED States casino operator Las Vegas Sands Corp plans to resume work in January on its multibillion-dollar gambling resorts in Macau after suspending construction last year amid a massive funding crunch, the company...

10 named globe 'dream kids'

National
2009-11-16

TEN children from around the globe, including two Chinese, have been selected as the "universal dream kids" for their bravery, environmental awareness and hunger for education. The selection is part of a global...

Obama heads Forbes list of most powerful

World
2009-11-13

UNITED States President Barack Obama can add another accolade to his already long list of awards after being named the world's most powerful person in an inaugural ranking by Forbes magazine. Obama, whose popularity...

Global beatbox contest in Shanghai

Metro | Entertainment and nightlife
2009-11-13

BEATBOXERS from all over the world will compete in a musical face-off this Saturday at Changning International Gymnastics Center. Sixteen finalists from 79 competitors will show their beatboxing skills by producing...

New US jobless benefit claims drop

Business | Jobs/human resources
2009-11-13

NEW claims for unemployment insurance in the United States fell more than expected last week, evidence the job market is slowly healing as the economy recovers. Still, many analysts worry the nation could be in...

Hunger stunts 200m children's growth

World
2009-11-13

NEARLY 200 million children in poor countries have stunted growth because of insufficient nutrition, according to a new report published by UNICEF before a three-day international summit on the problem of world hunger. ...