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Major US stock indices declined Wednesday after government data showed consumers were reluctant to take on more debt, and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke hedged his bets on economic recovery.

Countries like China, Malaysia and Japan have come out of recession by following unorthodox methods which South Africa needs to emulate besides breaking away from classical economic models for development, an Indian-origin Cabinet minister has said.

Pakistan and Turkey agreed on Wednesday to upgrade their strategic partnership and step up political and economic cooperation.

HONG KONG: Asian stocks bounced on Thursday after tentative steps by euro zone policymakers to tackle a crippling debt crisis, but investors remained wary that obstacles the bloc's leaders face could weigh on the euro and Asian currencies in the medium term.

The global economic downturn has slowed growth at major airports in the US and Europe, paving the way for more Asian and Middle Eastern airports to break into the top ten for passenger traffic levels. Based on passenger traffic stats for the first five months of 2012, airport-technology.com presents the ten busiest airports in the world.

Caterpillar, Joy Global and OMZ produce some of the biggest draglines used in surface mining operations. Mining-technology.com profiles the ten biggest draglines in use based on bucket capacity. Caterpillar's Cat 8750 series draglines have a bucket capacity ranging from 76m3 to 116m3 (100 to 152 cubic yards).

Rare earth elements (REE) such as scandium, yttrium and 15 other minerals are sought after for their unique technology applications, but their scarcity means those countries lucky enough to contain them hold significant sway over global supply. Mining-technology.com profiles the eight biggest rare earth producers based on latest production and reserve data.

Google, Meta, & other major tech companies across the globe are laying off thousands of employees and their share prices plummeting. How will they overcome the crisis.

The telecom sector plays a pivotal role in the modern economy, facilitating global communication and connectivity. Investors keen on diversifying their portfolios often look into telecom stocks due to their potential for stable returns and growth prospects. In this article, we will conduct a detailed analysis of prominent telecom sector stocks, examining their performance, market positioning, and future outlook.