
Wednesday, January 6, 1999
Drought hits China's winter wheat-growing region
Less rainfall and high temperatures in late December have worsened drought in northern China's winter wheat-growing region, the State Meteorological Bureau said on Tuesday.
US welcomes euro launch, feels no threat
The United States on Tuesday welcomed the launch of Europe's new currency, shrugging off fears the euro could pose a challenge to the US dollar's status as the world's most sought-after reserve currency.
IBA bid to avert Jan 12 strike
In a last ditch attempt to avert the Janaury 12 bank strike, the Indian Banks' Association (IBA) has called a meeting of trade unions and officers' organisations on Friday to thrash out the differences.
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