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Royal baby to give bounce to British economy
From sales of royal baby barf bags to tourists flocking to the Tower of London, the birth of Prince William's heir is expected to produce a bouncing baby buoy for Britain's economy. With the prince's wife, the Duchess of Cambridge, due to give birth next month, Britons are considering how to best mark the moment. Full story
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China’s economic boom has boosted incomes for urban residents, but rural households have largely been left behind.  That wealth gap poses a China-sized problem for the country's leaders.
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