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Wen says China still can meet growth target
Aug 16th, 2012
China's premier says the country should meet this year's economic targets but is warning hardship could continue for some time and trade conditions will be grim. (Source: Associated Press) -
By Andrew Osborn LONDON (Reuters) - Google Inc's tax affairs came under renewed scrutiny in Britain on Wednesday when the leader of the opposition Labour party accused the Internet company of wrongly going to "extraordinary lengths" to avoid paying tax. In comments designed to politically outflank Prime Minister David Cameron ahead o... [Full Article]
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