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Survey: Many Muslims want sharia, but differ on what that means
In Afghanistan, Iraq and many other countries across the globe, most Muslims support making sharia, or Islamic law, the official law of the land, according to a sweeping survey released Tuesday by the Pew Research Center. But sharia means different...
Tags: Laws, Southeast Asia, Religion and Belief, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Afghanistan
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Central bank stimulus hopes underpin Asian shares
Reuters* MSCI Asia ex-Japan hits seven-week high * Nikkei set for best April in 20 years * Dollar up vs yen, euro capped by expectations of ECB rate cut * European shares likely extend gains By Chikako Mogi TOKYO, April 30 (Reuters) - Asian shares...Tags: Music, S&P 500, Politics, Economy, Business and Finance, Federal Reserve
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares underpinned by central bank stimulus hopes
Reuters* MSCI Asia ex-Japan up 0.3 pct, Nikkei opens lower after holiday * Dollar up vs yen, euro stabilises By Chikako Mogi TOKYO, April 30 (Reuters) - Asian shares edged higher on Tuesday as hopes for political stability in Italy and expectations for global...Tags: Market and Exchange, S&P 500, European Central Bank, Economy, Business and Finance, Enrico Letta
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Self-help novel a satirical guide to wealth
South Bend TribunePakistani-born novelist Mohsin Hamid’s latest novel, “How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia,” is styled like a self-help book. After reading the novel, it also has the feel of an elder statesman using his life to tell an up-and-coming...Tags: Arts and Culture, Family, Pakistan, Authors, Literature
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Asia Private Equity Weekly News, April 29, 2013
ReutersHONG KONG, Apr 29 (Reuters) - News and developments in Asia private equity from Reuters News for the week ending April 26. APRIL 26 JAPAN'S SUMITOMO Mitsui Banking Corp is in advanced talks to buy a $1.2 billion stake in BTPN, an Indonesian lender...Tags: Stephen Schwarzman, Metal and Mineral, Biotechnology Industry, Non Ferrous Metal, Australia
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Top 50 restaurants throughout Asia
Chef Yoshihiro Narisawa's Tokyo establishment Narisawa sits at the top spot in the inaugural list of Asia's 50 Best Restaurants, announced recently in Singapore. The World's 50 Best Asia is published by the World's 50 Best Restaurants awards. Nihonryori...
Tags: Singapore, Sushi and Sashimi, Osteria Mozza, Hong Kong, Dining and Drinking
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares edge up; markets cautious ahead of events-packed week
Reuters* MSCI Asia ex-Japan ekes out minor gains amid holidays * Dollar eases in wake of underwhelming growth figures * Week packed with central bank meetings and data By Wayne Cole SYDNEY, April 29 (Reuters) - Asian shares crept ahead on Monday, while the...Tags: Market and Exchange, S&P 500, Australia, Labor Markets, Economy, Business and Finance
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READY - DEALTALK-Asian insurance M&A gets pricey as region's promise beckons
Reuters* Asia insurance M&A hits record $30.5 bln last year * Asian insurers trade at nearly double price-book ratio vs U.S. peers * Some buyers are walking away from auctions due to high valuations * Longer bank distribution deals supporting rising...Tags: Restructuring and Recapitalization, Companies and Corporations, Business Institutions, Economy, Business and Finance, Malaysia
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HOW TO PLAY IT-The ways Lipper winners make global property pay
ReutersBy Ilaina Jonas and David Randall NEW YORK, April 26 (Reuters) - Since the start of the year, U.S. investors have poured money into foreign real estate funds at the fastest rate since 2007. About $2.6 billion has flowed into mutual funds and exchange...Tags: Personal Investing, Mutual Funds, Research, Investment Service, Services and Shopping
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The ways Lipper winners make global property pay
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters) - Since the start of the year, U.S. investors have poured money into foreign real estate funds at the fastest rate since 2007. About $2.6 billion has flowed into mutual funds and exchange traded funds that primarily invest in real...Tags: Personal Investing, Mutual Funds, Investment Service, Research, Australia
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares rise on US data, regional earnings eyed
Reuters* MSCI Asia ex-Japan hits six-week highs * Gold jumps on strong physical demand, ETFs keeps declining * BOJ confirms commitment to bold policy * Dollar eases as markets await Q1 GDP figure * European shares seen falling By Chikako Mogi TOKYO,...Tags: Metal and Mineral, Gross Domestic Product, S&P 500, Casino and Gambling Industry, Australia
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Suben bolsas en Asia por datos optimistas EEUU
ReutersPor Chikako Mogi TOKIO, 26 abr (Reuters) - Las bolsas de Asia subÃan el viernes, siguiendo a las acciones globales después de un reporte positivo sobre el mercado laboral estadounidense, mientras que el dólar se debilitaba por la cautela antes de...
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