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Cities called key to growth

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EU leaders hold broad talks on growth

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China targets 7.5-pct GDP growth

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G20 vows to support financial stability, sustainable growth

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China 2012 growth eases to 7.8 pct

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Obama: Tech Innovations Can Spur Job Growth

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美国习惯用语:392 put one's house in order...

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