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US home sales dip in September to lowest rate since 2010
US home sales dip in September to lowest rate since 2010
Economy
by  AFP

US home sales slid further in September to the lowest rate in 13 years, according to industry data released Thursday, with interest rates high and the supply of properties limited. From a year ago, home sales in September were around 15 percent lower.

Putin praises 'unprecedented' energy ties with China
Putin praises 'unprecedented' energy ties with China
Economy
by  AFP

Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed Thursday the "unprecedented" energy links between Moscow and Beijing despite failing to secure a much-sought agreement on a major new gas pipeline. The head of the Russian gas company Gazprom, Alexei Miller, hailed on Thursday a 46.6 percent increase in exports through the existing "Power of Siberia" pipeline so far this year.