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The emirate of Sharjah launched its ten-year debut sukuk on Wednesday at a size of USD 750 million, a document from lead arrangers showed.

France's finance minister Michel Sapin says the country will not hit a 3% EU budget deficit target until 2017.

* Growth falls short of expectations in second quarter* Finance minister sees threat to 2014 4 pct target* Lira at weakest since late March* Slower growth will heighten pressure for rate cuts(Adds Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek)By Ayla Jean Yackley and Behiye Selin TanerISTANBUL, Sept 10 (Reuters) - Turkey&aposs economy grew less than expected in the second quarter, helping send the lira to its lo

Venezuela's central bank publishes long-awaited figures showing annual inflation has reached a six-year high at 63.4%, the highest in the region.

Media mogul Rupert Murdoch suggests on Twitter that Page 3 models in the Sun newspaper should start wearing clothes.

Missed out on tickets to New York Fashion week? Never fear, these social media-friendly models have it covered.