World markets rise as Japan nuclear crisis eases
World markets rise as Japan nuclear crisis eases
World markets were higher Monday, buoyed by news over the weekend that Japan was making progress in its battle to control radiation leaks at a nuclear complex that was severely damaged in the country’s worst-ever earthquake.
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Expats swoop in on cheap Irish properties as prices plummet
Ireland may be on the verge of another property boom, but this time the buyers will be ex-pats. With prices are dropping dramatically across the country Irish property has become a tempting bargain for overseas Irish people who had previously the found prices too expensive.
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Shares end higher on banks, gold
The Australian share market has closed higher, led by uranium and gold stocks.
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