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UN considers Syria crisis action
The UN Security Council is considering a draft resolution against Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, amid an upsurge in violence.
US economic growth rate picks up
The pace of US economic growth quickened to a 2.8% annualised rate in the three months to December, the Commerce Department says.
Olympic ceremony 'Wonder' theme
Danny Boyle reveals the London 2012 Olympics opening ceremony will be called Isles of Wonder, in an announcement six months ahead of the Games.
Demi Moore 911 tape is released
Bats find shelter in Israeli bunkers
Inside the 2012 Olympic apartments
German agency 'spied on' politicians
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As the Panama Canal undergoes a major facelift, what could be the worldwide ramifications?
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| Market index | Current value | Trend | Variation | % variation |
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| Dow Jones | 12660.46 | Down | -74.17 | -0.58% |
| Nasdaq | 2816.55 | Up | 11.27 | 0.40% |
| S&P 500 | 1316.32 | Down | -2.11 | -0.16% |
| FTSE 100 | 5733.45 | Down | -61.75 | -1.07% |
| Dax | 6511.98 | Down | -27.87 | -0.43% |
| BBC Global 30 | 5860.92 | Down | -18.00 | -0.48% |
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