Report: China's Middle Class To Top 600m

China's burgeoning middle class will have expanded to 600 million people by the year 2020, according to a government think tank. As a result of the continued rapid urbanisation, the country will be able to maintain growth at between 7% and 8%, despite...

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Ancient Princess' Tomb Discovered In Egypt

The tomb of a pharaonic princess has been discovered south of the Egyptian capital, Cairo. The 4,500-year-old burial site was discovered by Czech archaeologists near the famous step pyramid of Saqqara. Princess Shert Nebti's tomb includes four limestone...

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Chicago: First US Gun Tax 'Will Stem Carnage'

By Gary Mitchell, in Chicago A leading anti-gun campaigner has told Sky News a new tax on guns will help end "carnage" on the streets of Chicago - where firearms now change hands for as little as $20. There have been more than 440 murders in Barack...

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Somalia: Bombers Hit Exiles' Diner In Capital

Suicide bombers have attacked a restaurant in the capital of Somali that is popular with former exiles, police have said. Reports said one person died in the Mogadishu attack on Saturday, with several others wounded. "There were two suicide bombers...

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Charles And Camilla Kick Off Overseas Tour

By Paul Harrison, Royal Correspondent A traditional war dance will greet the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall when they travel to the coastal village of Boera in Papua New Guinea later. The royal couple are beginning a two-week overseas...

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Deadly Police Helicopter Crash In Atlanta

Two officers have been killed after an Atlanta police helicopter flying low during a search for a missing boy crashed near a busy crossroads. Police spokesman Carlos Campos confirmed both officers had died, but said no one was hurt on the ground after...

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British Soldier Stabbed To Death In Cyprus

A British soldier has been stabbed to death during a fight with UK tourists in a Cyprus nightclub, police have said. Cypriot police said four off-duty soldiers stationed on the island got involved in an altercation with three tourists in the early hours...

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Syria: Bomb Explosion Near Damascus Hotel

An explosion caused by "terrorists" has hit an area near a hotel used by foreigners in the Syrian capital, state media has reported. "An explosion caused by terrorists went off near to the Dama Rose hotel and the union federation, which left a number...

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Barack Obama Leads US Presidential Race

The US presidential campaigns of Barack Obama and Mitt Romney have entered the last two days before voting, with polls indicating the incumbent is in the lead. According to latest polls, Mr Obama appears to be ahead in enough swing states to secure...

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Sandy: 'Tens Of Thousands In NY Need Housing'

Sub-zero temperatures could see tens of thousands of New Yorkers in need of housing after superstorm Sandy, the state's governor has said. Andrew Cuomo issued the warning as New York City residents were urged to guard against the increasing risk of...

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