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Caracas records 8.7 pct growth but Venezuelans lament economic woes
Caracas records 8.7 pct growth but Venezuelans lament economic woes
Economy
by  AFP

Venezuela's economy grew by 8.7 percent in the third quarter, the country's central bank announced Thursday, but residents told AFP they are still struggling to make ends meet. "Claiming that there is GDP growth is something positive, but I don't see prosperity or the end of the crisis," she told AFP. Venezuela's central bank has not reported on inflation for a year.

Women designers 'not getting the breaks' despite global fashion shake-up
Women designers 'not getting the breaks' despite global fashion shake-up
Economy
by  AFP

In fashion at the moment, as seen on catwalks: frills, corsets, big shoulder pads, and "naked dresses". "I think that Chanel missed a really big opportunity in not hiring a woman to run a house that was founded by the most famous woman and influential person in fashion," she told AFP, referring to Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel.