Can Syriza turn the Greek economy?

Can Syriza turn the Greek economy?


Can Syriza turn the Greek economy?

Posted: 30 Jan 2015 10:53 PM PST

The victory for the left-wing Syriza party in the recently concluded Greek elections has led to much debate on the future of the country's economic stability. Speaking on CCTVNEWS' show...
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"Puppy Bowl" rocks the game season

Posted: 30 Jan 2015 10:19 PM PST

Before you get down to enjoying the fierce Super Bowl action, take a moment to relish the adorable Puppy Bowl. The event returns on Sunday with an all-star puppy, kitty and piggy cast that...
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China reacts to U.S. commander’s remarks on S. China Sea

Posted: 30 Jan 2015 10:45 PM PST

The Chinese Foreign Ministry is requesting countries not to create dissension and tension amongst countries surrounding the South China Sea. The remarks come in response to a comment by ...
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How is China’s garment industry dealing with rising labor costs?-20150131

Posted: 30 Jan 2015 10:15 PM PST

China is no longer one of the cheapest places to produce garments. The minimum monthly wage in the country far exceeds that of countries like Bangladesh, India and Cambodia, places that are...
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The spring and winter in the bra production chain-20150131

Posted: 30 Jan 2015 10:15 PM PST

It takes more than 70 production steps to make a bra. But no factory in Shantou's Chaonan county does everything by itself. The garment industry there has evolved into a sophisticated chain....
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Trending this week: China’s tech giant under fire, but what’s under your apartment?

Posted: 30 Jan 2015 10:15 PM PST

In a country of 1.3 billion people, what stories make the headlines and what draws heated debate on social networks? Every Friday we bring you this week's most trending stories on the Internet....
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The secrets and money in bras-20150131

Posted: 30 Jan 2015 10:13 PM PST

Three out of every 10 bras that Chinese women wear come from the southern Chinese city of Shantou in Guangdong Province. The city also produces eight of every 10 pairs of pajamas that the country.
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China & France vow to deepen strategic cooperation

Posted: 30 Jan 2015 10:26 PM PST

Chinese President Xi Jinping has met with visiting French Prime Minister Manuel Valls in Beijing. The two pledged to deepen cooperation in a number of areas, including nuclear energy, finance,...
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What does the Greek ‘left turn’ mean for the future of Europe?

Posted: 30 Jan 2015 08:19 PM PST

The situation in Greece and Europe as a whole has taken a dramatic turn with the electoral victory of the radical left-wing party Syriza. Will the new government live up to its commitment to...
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New Greek gov’t says no to austerity

Posted: 30 Jan 2015 08:18 PM PST

The situation in Greece and Europe as a whole has taken a dramatic turn with the electoral victory of the radical left-wing party Syriza. Newly-elected Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tspiras has...
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Japan says it’s still working to save Kenji Goto’s life

Posted: 30 Jan 2015 08:20 PM PST

Japanese Deputy Foreign Minister Yasuhide Nakayama is in Amman, anchoring Japan's on-the-ground response to the hostage crisis. Speaking to reporters, he said that although the deadline set...
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Singapore imposes curfew on public drinking

Posted: 30 Jan 2015 07:09 PM PST

Singapore has just imposed a partial ban on public drinking. The Liquor Control Bill bans people from drinking in public after 10:30 pm, but alcohol can still be served in pubs and restaurants....
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ISIL launches deadly attack on Kirkuk

Posted: 30 Jan 2015 07:09 PM PST

In an overnight surprise attack on the northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk, ISIL militants killed a senior Kurdish commander and at least five of his men. The group launched the assault at about...
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Nearly 15% of China’s population over 60

Posted: 30 Jan 2015 08:22 PM PST

According to official data, nearly 15 percent of Chinese are now over the age of 60. Last year, the working-age population in the country fell by almost 2.5 million people. Subscribe us on...
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Intense fighting in east Ukraine as peace talks collapse

Posted: 30 Jan 2015 04:11 PM PST

Ukrainian authorities say that at least 35 civilians were killed on Friday in the ongoing clashes in the east of the country. An attempt to reopen peace talks in Belarus has also failed. Subscribe...
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Rural banking helps realize farmer’s dreams in China

Posted: 30 Jan 2015 06:33 AM PST

In Maanshan, a city of some 1.3 million people in Anhui province, small bank loans are paving the way towards a better future for the farmers in the area. One of the lenders in the province...
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Status of underwater search for Malaysia Airlines MH370

Posted: 30 Jan 2015 06:02 AM PST

Malaysia's Department of Civil Aviation says the underwater search for the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 is expected to be completed by May. A department official explained in a...
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Expo Milano 2015: Chinese dance on display in the China Pavilion

Posted: 30 Jan 2015 05:24 AM PST

As the 2015 World Expo in Milan approaches, China prepares for its national showcase at the world's biggest exposition this May. Among the creative events China has planned is the dance show,...
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India pays homage on 67th anniversary of Gandhi’s death

Posted: 30 Jan 2015 04:44 AM PST

On January 30th, 1948, Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated at a prayer meeting. Now 67 years later, India's President Pranab Mukherjee has led the nation in paying tribute to the iconic freedom...
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Japan FM: No news on hostage after ISIL deadline passes

Posted: 30 Jan 2015 04:09 AM PST

Japanese officials say Tokyo is making every effort to secure the release of Japanese journalist Kenji Goto, who's currently being held by Islamic State militants, and will ask Jordan to beef...
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At least 20 killed in blast in south Pakistan

Posted: 30 Jan 2015 07:59 AM PST

At least 20 people have been killed and about 50 others injured in a blast in a Shia Mosque in Pakistan's southern district of Shikarpur. Local media quoted unidentified police sources as saying...
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Preview of fun Spring Festival events in China

Posted: 30 Jan 2015 05:44 PM PST

The traditional Spring Festival in China is now weeks away. For some, it's a chance to get a head start on the holidays, and others it's a time to enjoy ice cold action. - The 2015...
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London: Polar bear walks freely through the city

Posted: 30 Jan 2015 02:33 AM PST

A life-sized polar bear puppet took a stroll on the streets of central London leaving passers-by bewildered at the sight. It is operated by two puppeteers who have studied the movements of...
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At least 27 killed in deadly attacks in Egypt

Posted: 30 Jan 2015 01:33 AM PST

Islamic State's Egyptian branch, the Sinai Province, has claimed responsibility for a series of attacks that killed at least 27 people in north Egypt's Sinai peninsula on Thursday. The claim...
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Over 2.8 bln trips expected during Chinese New Year travel rush

Posted: 30 Jan 2015 01:28 AM PST

China's transportation network is preparing for the upcoming travel rush during the Spring Festival, the lunar New Year. Nearly three billion journeys are expected during the 40-day period...
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