The U.S. election affects the world economy. Asian stock markets plummeted
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On Wednesday, the preliminary results and forecasts of the U.S. election showed that Donald J. Trump was quite successful in some key states.
India abruptly cancels large-value banknotes
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India accidentally canceled all large-value banknotes overnight. New Delhi said the move was to prevent counterfeiting of banknotes and combat the black economy.
OPEC oil demand peaks within 15 years
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The Organization of Oil Exporting Countries (Opec, OPEC for short) echoes the predictions of many people in the energy industry, saying that oil demand may reach its peak within 15 years.
The EU intends to increase tariffs on Chinese steel products
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Brussels intends to impose higher U.S.-style tariffs on steel products that China allegedly dumped in the European market, and is taking new measures to eliminate certain EU members
The Chinese government's crackdown on misconduct by merchants on Singles' Day
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Chinese regulators stated that they will work hard to crack down on misconduct by merchants on "Single's Day" this Friday.
Americans have already started voting for their next president
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Hillary Hilary voted in Chappaqua, New York after 8 a.m., after she had the last day of the busy election campaign, still at midnight
Absolute power leads to absolute corruption. Almighty executives gradually die out
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The 19th-century historian Lord Acton famously said "Power leads to corruption, and absolute power leads to absolute corruption."
The smog in the capital of India triggered a shift in output
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Last winter, after another night of sickness and lack of sleep, Sangita Vyas reached the limit and decided to stay away from New Delhi.