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China unveils raft of measures to stabilize property market
2 months, 3 weeks ago

China unveils raft of measures to stabilize property market

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-09-30 00:56 A clerk counts cash at a bank in Haian, East China's Jiangsu province, on June 24, 2020. BEIJING -- The People's Bank of China and the National Financial Regulatory Administration rolled out a wave of policies on Sunday to stabilize the real estate market. The pricing mechanism for interest rates of individuals' commercial housing mortgages …

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He rescued 15 sailors in shark-infested waters. A Black Navy swimmer is finally getting his due
1 year, 10 months ago

He rescued 15 sailors in shark-infested waters. A Black Navy swimmer is finally getting his due

LA Times  

Charles Jackson French died young, his World War II heroism mostly forgotten, even in the place he called home: San Diego. “It’s been nice to see him finally get the recognition he deserves,” said Chester French, a nephew who lives in Omaha. And people don’t know it.” A long swim Charles Jackson French was born Sept. 25, 1919, in Foreman, …

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Cost of living measures deemed ‘life raft’ for those struggling to keep afloat
2 years, 6 months ago

Cost of living measures deemed ‘life raft’ for those struggling to keep afloat

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Government measures to help households cope with soaring energy prices …

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Asylum-Seekers Make Harrowing Journeys In Pandemic, Only To Be Turned Back
3 years, 10 months ago

Asylum-Seekers Make Harrowing Journeys In Pandemic, Only To Be Turned Back

NPR  

Asylum-Seekers Make Harrowing Journeys In Pandemic, Only To Be Turned Back Enlarge this image Hokyoung Kim for NPR Hokyoung Kim for NPR Stuck on a stalled motorized inflatable raft in the open sea, 15-year-old Tsedal began to panic. Sponsor Message "They told us they would take us to Malta" The sea route between North Africa and Europe is one of …

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