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October 13, 2011

China’s trade growth decelerates amid global slowdown

China's trade growth slowed in September, raising fresh concerns about the impact of a global slowdown on its economy. Exports rose 17.1% in September, from a year earlier, but fell from a 24.5% growth in the previous month. Meanwhile, imports rose…

October 13, 2011

Slovak rivals reach deal to back EU bailout fund

Political rivals in Slovakia have agreed to support a crucial bill ratifying changes to the EU bailout fund in exchange for early elections. The bill was defeated in a first vote on Tuesday, after a coalition party and the main opposition…

October 13, 2011

Libya conflict: Confusion over Mutassim Gaddafi’s fate

mThere are conflicting reports in Libya about the fate of one of ousted leader Col…

October 13, 2011

California shooting: Eight killed at Seal Beach salon

Eight people have been shot dead at a hair salon in the Los Angeles area, authorities say. The shooting took place in the city of Seal Beach, California, in a retail area off the Pacific Coast Highway. Six people were initially confirmed dead, while…

October 13, 2011

Apple wins battle to block Samsung tablets in Australia

An Australian court has temporarily banned the sale of Samsung Electronics' tablet computer in Australia, a victory for Apple in its global patent dispute with the South Korean company. Apple has accused Samsung of copying its touch-screen…

October 13, 2011

Suspected US drone ‘kills three militants’ in Pakistan

A US drone attack has killed at least three suspected militants in north-west Pakistan, intelligence officials say. They say the drone fired two missiles close to a compound in the town of Miranshah in the North Waziristan tribal region, near the…

October 13, 2011

Bhutan king Wangchuk marries commone

The 31-year-old king of the Himalayan nation of Bhutan has married his commoner bride in a Buddhist ceremony at a 17th Century monastery. The British-educated Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck came down from his throne to place a crown upon the head…

October 13, 2011

Cruz, Rangers beat Tigers, take 3-1 lead in ALCS

Nelson Cruz made a rocket throw to keep the score tied, then hit a…

October 13, 2011

NBA, players heading to federal mediation

The NBA and its locked-out players will use the same federal mediator who tried to resolve the NFL’s labor dispute months before it eventually ended. George Cohen, director of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, announced Wednesday that…

October 13, 2011

International Day for Disaster Reduction 2011

International Day for Disaster Reduction 2011 In a statement released to RTC News on Disaster Reduction, the Director released the following: