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Aug 24th, 2011
(Reuters) - A demonstrator gestures from Chile University central building during a 48-hour national strike at downtown Santiago August 24, 2011. The rally is in support of the August 24-25 national strike which is joining students, workers and citizens to demand reforms in the public state education system, improve salaries and health care. REUTERS/Carlos Vera (CHILE - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST EDUCATION SOCIETY) -
NEW YORK (Reuters) - World stock indices hit their highest levels in almost five years on Tuesday, with the German benchmark joining the S&P 500 at a record high after unexpectedly strong data amid signs top central banks will remain supportive of growth. Wall Street edged up at the open, with the S&P touching an intraday high of 1,623.74. ... [Full Article]
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