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US factories grew more slowly in October

American manufacturers grew at a slower pace in October as factories contended with supply disruptions caused by trade disputes with China, Europe and other trading partners.

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WeWork shows plan for Lord & Taylor building as tech space

The WeWork office space-sharing firm moving into the Lord & Taylor flagship building on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan unveiled some grand plans Tuesday for the landmark Italian Renaissance Revival edifice occupied for more than a century by the famed retailer.

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African leaders meet in Germany at development summit

Chancellor Angela Merkel is meeting with the heads of 11 African nations, international organizations and corporate leaders to promote a program launched under the German Group of 20 presidency last year designed to encourage private investment in Africa.

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End of austerity? Britain's poor to see little improvement

Much of Britain will continue to feel the effects of eight years of spending cuts, even after the government's Treasury chief heralded the end of austerity by splashing out billions of pounds for health, transportation and small business in his latest budget.