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World markets dive as Trump sparks trade, North Korea worries

Global stocks sank Wednesday after US President Donald Trump said he was not satisfied with talks that are aimed at averting a trade war with China. Equities were also dented by poor eurozone economic data, and as Trump cast doubt on a planned summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. “Trump (is) continuing to drive uncertainty over global trade,” said analyst Joshua Mahony at trading firm IG. “European markets are following their Asian counterparts lower, as a pessimistic tone from Trump is compounded by downbeat economic data,” he added. Markets had surged Monday after US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Chinese Vice Premier Liu He said they had agreed to pull back from imposing threatened tariffs on billions of dollars of goods, and continue talks on a variety of trade issues. However, Trump has declared that he was “not satisfied” with the status of the talks, fuelling worries that the world’s top two economies could still slug out an economically pain...
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Christmas 2017 From Around The World In Pictures - .

Colours of Christmas A Christmassy view of Tromso, Norway.
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Moscow, all decked up!
The uber-cool, cosmopolitan Russian capital embraces all hues of Christmas festivities.
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Carnaby Carnival
Carnaby Street hosts the Carnaby Carnival, one of the main attractions in Central London.
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Let there be light!
Old Bond Street, known for having for luxury shops, in Central London, is lit!
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What about Nigeria
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Christmas in California!
Union Square, San Francisco is all decked up for the holidays. Image via travelwonderphotography. (Instagram)
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Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree! Bath Abbey comes to life behind the beautiful Christmas tree in Somerset.
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Re: Christmas 2017 From Around The World In Pictures by MicheyJ1: 5:05pm
The whites know how to celebrate Christmas pass us. Na only to buy new clothes and chop rice and chicken we sabi.
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Beijing

An illuminated Christmas tree is seen in front of the National stadium in Beijing on Christmas eve. Christmas is not a public holiday in China but it is celebrated across the country as western tradition have become increasingly popular.
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Me inside me kitchen,lagos nigeria

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Brussels

Christmas lights illuminate La Grand-Place in Brussels. Children in Belgium have 2 Christmas visitors. On Dec 6, St Nicholas day. St Nicholas brings presents. Then, on Christmas day, Santa Claus delivers additional gifts.
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Australia

The Christmas holiday falls during Australia's summer. It is popular to go camping during this time.
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Reykjavik, Iceland

Christmas in Reykjavik is a magical time with its winter landscape and unique traditions.
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Finland
Rovaniemi, Finland is proud to be the official home of Santa Claus.
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Rio de Janeiro

Fireworks explode near a traditional Rio de Janeiro Christmas tree. During the official lighting ceremony at Rodrigo de Freitas lake. In Brazil, Santa Claus is called Papai Noel.
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Brazil

A 85-meter-high Christmas tree in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is the world’s highest floating Christmas tree as registered by the Guiness World Records
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United Kingdom

The traditional Christmas tree, a gift from the people of Norway, stands in Trafalgar Square, London.
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United States

Performers sing during the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Ellipse, south of the White House in Washington, DC.
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Malaysia

A Christmas tree stands against the Malaysian landmark Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur.
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