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China planning to cut taxes on home buying: report 
China planning to cut taxes on home buying: report 

China is looking to slash taxes on home purchases as the government strengthens fiscal support for its ailing real estate sector, a media report said on Tuesday. Beijing has in recent months also announced a raft of measures aimed at boosting economic activity, including rate cuts and the easing of some home purchasing restrictions.

Dutch court to rule in Shell climate appeal
Dutch court to rule in Shell climate appeal

Dutch judges will on Tuesday rule on an appeal by oil giant Shell against a landmark judgement binding it to reduce carbon emissions, which climate activists say it has not implemented. But Shell, which called litigation "ineffective" to address climate change, is appealing the 2021 ruling, while environmental groups accuse the oil giant of failing to take action.

Nintendo courts non-gamers in 'about-turn' strategy
Nintendo courts non-gamers in 'about-turn' strategy

Once confined to rectangular screens, chirpy plumber Mario and pointy-eared Princess Zelda are popping up in theme parks and toy stores as Nintendo goes all out to win non-gamer fans. - Wii success - The two next consoles -- the portable DS with two screens, and the remote-controlled Wii -- were designed to attract non-gamers.