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BUSINESS & FINANCE / When inequality kills

It is perhaps true that unhealthy habits are more concentrated among poor Americans, a disproportionate number of whom are black. But these habits themselves are a consequence of economic conditions, not to mention the stresses of racism.

India's economic growth slows to 7%

India's economy grew at an annual rate of 7% between April and June, official figures have shown.

Japan's growth revised sharply higher

Growth in the Japanese economy in the first quarter revised sharply higher, official government data shows.