China factory activity edges up but remains in contraction as fading holiday demand hits services

The National Bureau of Statistics said the manufacturing purchasing managers index rose to 49.2, up 0.2 points from October and in line with forecasts in a Reuters poll.

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Anger simmers over Hong Kong deadly blaze as Beijing warns against 'disruption'

Police on Saturday detained one person who was part of a group that launched a petition demanding government accountability, two sources familiar with the matter said.

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Pope Leo taking peace message to Lebanon, target of Israeli strikes

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem said on Friday that he hoped Leo's visit would help bring an end to Israeli attacks.

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Norway wealth fund to vote for human rights report at Microsoft AGM, against management

The fund also said it would vote against the re-appointment of CEO Satya Nadella as chair of the board, as well as against his pay package.

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Global week ahead: The start of a Santa Rally or more 'bah humbug'?

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