Fed raises interest rates

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China ends one-child policy

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Fringe parties triumph in E.U. elections

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Protest vote in Europe

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Republicans shut down US Government

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Fed sees uncertain economic recovery

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Costa Concordia Salvage

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Tense G20

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Unemployment in Europe

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Unrest in Brazil

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