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Nomadic roots, urban lives: the young Mongolians leading a transition
Nomadic roots, urban lives: the young Mongolians leading a transition
Economy
by  AFP

Freezing from horseback riding in the winter and helping her herder parents tend to livestock during summers spent outdoors -- Bat-Erdene Khulan vividly remembers her childhood on Mongolia's steppe. It's "difficult seeing a cement roof instead of your livestock", he said -- a common refrain from herders, so accustomed to life outdoors and the freedom of the steppe.

China central bank cuts two key rates to support flagging economy
China central bank cuts two key rates to support flagging economy
Economy
by  AFP

China's central bank on Monday cut two benchmark interest rates in a bid to boost lending and kickstart growth in the world's second-largest economy. - Sluggish growth - The economy slowed sharply in the second quarter, with data last Monday showing growth of 4.7 percent, well below expectations and sharply down from 5.3 percent in the previous three months.

UN urges Gilead to 'make history' with game-changing HIV drug
UN urges Gilead to 'make history' with game-changing HIV drug
Economy
by  AFP

Gilead could bring the AIDS pandemic towards an end if the US pharmaceutical giant opens up access to its game-changing new HIV drug, the head of UNAIDS told AFP. Winnie Byanyima urged Gilead to "make history" by allowing generic manufacturing of Lenacapavir, a twice-yearly injectable antiretroviral medication used to treat HIV patients.

China central bank says cuts two key rates to support economy
China central bank says cuts two key rates to support economy
Economy
by  AFP

China's central bank on Monday cut two benchmark interest rates in a bid to boost lagging growth in the world's second-largest economy. The one-year LPR, which constitutes the benchmark for the most advantageous rates that banks can offer to businesses and households, was cut from 3.45 percent to 3.35 percent.

In Mallorca, 20,000 rally against overtourism
In Mallorca, 20,000 rally against overtourism
Economy
by  AFP

Some 20,000 protesters hit the streets of Palma in Mallorca Sunday for a mass demonstration against overtourism, demanding changes to a touristic model they say is harming the Spanish Mediterranean island.