US economic growth slowed to an annualised pace of 2.2% in the first quarter of the year, from 3% in the final three months of last year.

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US economic growth rate slowing

Over-consumption in rich countries and rapid population growth in the poorest both need to be tackled to put humanity on a sustainable path, a report says.

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Population and consumption ‘key’

Could congestion offer a road to economic growth?

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Could congestion offer a road to economic growth?

Eurozone leaders urge governments to focus on growth amid fears about the negative impact of austerity measures.

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Eurozone leaders push for growth

All-inclusive holidays have soared in popularity in recent years, yet not everyone is happy with the growth of these deals.

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VIDEO: The pitfalls of all-inclusive holidays

The flat-screen television embedded in the mahogany partition in the lobby of the Courtyard Washington Dupont Circle was not always there. Neither was the granite communal table surrounded by red leather bar stools — a staple of the hotel’s dining area. Read full article > >

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Marriott hits milestone in Courtyard renovations, positions brand for growth

Francois Hollande, the Socialist tipped to win France’s presidential election, says he will not endorse the EU fiscal compact unless it promotes growth.

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With earth’s population headed for 10 billion, much of the growth is in sub-Saharan Africa, where trends that have lowered birthrates elsewhere have not yet caught on.

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In Nigeria, a Preview of an Overcrowded Planet

China reports weaker-than-expected growth figures for the first three months of the year, hit by a slowdown in foreign sales.

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China’s growth rate slows to 8.1%

International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde called on the U.S. government to reduce the mortgage debt owed by homeowners as a way help to revive the nation’s economy and stimulate growth in the wider industrialized world. Read full article > >

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IMF chief Lagarde calls for U.S. mortgage relief

International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde called on the U.S. government to reduce the mortgage debt owed by homeowners as a way help to revive the nation’s economy and stimulate growth in the wider industrialized world. Read full article > >

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IMF chief Lagarde calls for U.S. mortgage relief

Janet Yellen, the vice chairwoman of the Federal Reserve, said the country’s lackluster recovery could require an emphasis on growth, not inflation, beyond 2014.

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Yellen Says Fed May Need to Extend Support Past 2014

If demography is destiny, the U.S. economy may be in the midst of a decades-long slowdown. The U.S. labor force is growing at about half the rate it was 20 years ago; according to recent projections by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, it will continue to expand at a slightly lower pace through 2020. Read full article > >

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Growth of U.S. labor force is slowing, reports show

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez travels to Cuba for more treatment on a cancerous growth in his pelvic area.

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Chavez set for more radiotherapy

In recent months, the economic data has been pretty good. The surprises — and there have been quite a few of them — have almost all been on the upside. Job growth has been pleasantly swift. Real incomes have risen. Consumers have been spending. The U.S. economy has become a global bright spot . And yet, most economic forecasters have remained relatively gloomy. Read full article > >

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Wonkbook: Behind the gloomy economic forecasts