Xi Jinping muzzles Chinese economist who doubted GDP numbers
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Xi Jinping muzzles Chinese economist who doubted GDP numbers

Gao Shanwen questioned Beijing’s ability to boost its economy as threats loom.

Australian hopes for housing supply fix suffers setback
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Australian hopes for housing supply fix suffers setback

The total number of building approvals fell 3.6% in November.

The progressive moment is over
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The progressive moment is over

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau's resignation is the latest shoe to drop.

Global mining’s new reality: guns, hostages, arrests
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Global mining’s new reality: guns, hostages, arrests

Host countries are making hostile plays for more of the profits.