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IMF revises up growth forecast for Turkey as it cuts global outlook
The International Monetary Fund has revised up its growth forecast for Turkey in 2016 from 3.2 percent to 3.8 percent, although it downgraded its forecast for world economic growth, citing unexpected weakness in the U.S. and Japan as well as the expected "severe" damages that would be the result of Britain's possible exit from the European Union.
China slams G7 statement on maritime disputes
China is "strongly dissatisfied" with a Group of Seven (G-7) statement calling for restraint in disputed waters, the foreign ministry said April 12, as worries grow in Asia over Beijing's territorial and military ambitions.
"China is strongly dissatisfied with relevant moves taken by G-7," foreign ministry spokesman Lu Kang said in a statement.
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Donald Trump and Groucho Marx
The odds have lengthened against a Donald Trump presidency after his Wisconsin defeat, and they were probably already ten-to-one against. If he wins the Republican nomination, which is still very likely, he will almost certainly face Hillary Clinton in the November election, and lose badly.
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Kerry in Japan for landmark Hiroshima visit
G7 foreign ministers on April 10 began two days of talks in Hiroshima, with John Kerry's visit to the atom-bombed city -- the first-ever by a US secretary of state -- overshadowing the broader agenda.
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A more unconventional monetary policy in Turkey?
When developing Asia was in crisis in the 1990s, the world valiantly upheld monetary orthodoxy. Then Europe went into crisis in 2008, and world leaders came up with unconventional monetary policy. That's when we all learned about monetary easing and negative interest rates. So the poor were forced into discipline, while the rich could indulge in "helicopter money." Well, guess what?
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Greece ‘phallic celebrations’ vs. Japan’s ‘penis parade’ (warning phallic images!)
The penis is a symbol of fertility in many cultures. Many people in Greece have heard of, or even visited the unique ‘phallic’ custom called ‘Bourani’ in the region of Tyrnavos near the city of Larissa in central Greece.
Which countries have the healthiest diets in the world
As global rates of Type 2 diabetes rise, the World Health Organisation (WHO) highlights the disease on this World Health Day saying that about 422 millions people are currently living with diabetes.
While Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition which is often inherited, Type 2 is the most common form and is can be caused by factors including obesity and age.
Bulgaria Climbs to 69th Place in FIFA Ranking
The Bulgarian men's national football team climbed one position to occupy the 69th place in the latest monthly FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking released on Thursday.
With a total of 508 points, Bulgaria is between the teams of United Arab Emirates and South Africa.
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New Zealand's Ex-PM Also Running for UN Top Job
Helen Clark, the former Prime Minister of New Zealand, has officially announced she is running for the UN Secretary-General's office.
Clark, who at the moment heads the UN Development Program, is seen as a strong rival to UNESCO Director General Irina Bokova. To date, the latter has been described as a "frontrunner" in the race.
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Stunning NASA images reveal Earth’s changing landscape
From volcanoes in Iceland to wildfires in California, NASA has made nearly three million images of Earth’s thermal emissions available to the public for free.