The headline news from August 24, 2015

The archive of all headlines from August 24, 2015, organized by time of publication.

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Investors Race to Escape Risks in Emerging Markets

New York Times  24/Aug/2015 00:00:05

A selling spree by large mutual funds has raised concerns among regulators and economists about a broader contagion if investors start to ask for their money at the same time.

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Los Angeles Times  24/Aug/2015 01:15:08

Three young Americans began the day as tourists and ended it as heroes praised by the presidents of two countries after thwarting a gunman on a train to Paris. Middle East

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Europe PondersChallenge ofTerror Threatsto Soft Targets

New York Times  24/Aug/2015 02:30:04

The sheer number of suspects combined with a widening field of potential targets have presented European officials with what they concede is a nearly insurmountable surveillance task.

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Los Angeles Times  24/Aug/2015 03:15:07

Three young Americans began the day as tourists and ended it as heroes praised by the presidents of two countries after thwarting a gunman on a train to Paris. CALIFORNIA POLITICS

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Los Angeles Times  24/Aug/2015 04:00:08

Hundreds of Californians with household incomes of $500,000 or more have collected state subsidies for buying electric and hybrid cars. Europe

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A county with 25 heroin overdoses in two days

Washingtonpost  24/Aug/2015 04:15:06

The three deaths and all of the hospitalizations last week in Washington County, Pa., were just an extreme example of what communities are facing as part of the drug epidemic.

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Train attackHeroes to be awarded France’s highest honour

The Guardian  24/Aug/2015 04:15:07

British businessman Chris Norman and three American friends – Spencer Stone, Anthony Sadler and Alek Skarlatos – to receive France’s highest honour

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CNN  24/Aug/2015 04:30:01

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Boom! Usain Bolt strikes again

CNN  24/Aug/2015 04:45:01

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In TerrorismFight, Europe IsFacing NewUncertainty

New York Times  24/Aug/2015 05:00:04

The sheer number of suspects combined with a widening field of potential targets have presented European officials with what they concede is a nearly insurmountable surveillance task.

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LiveGlobal stocks sell-off deepens as panic grips markets

The Guardian  24/Aug/2015 06:45:06

Shares, commodities and emerging market currencies under pressure as investors from Sydney to Shanghai take fright

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LiveGlobal stocks sell-off deepens as panic grips markets

The Guardian  24/Aug/2015 07:00:07

Shares, commodities and emerging market currencies under pressure as investors from Sydney to Shanghai take fright. Follow live updates with Martin Farrer

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LiveChina’s ’Black Monday’ as panic grips global financial markets

The Guardian  24/Aug/2015 07:30:06

Shares, commodities and emerging market currencies under pressure as investors from Sydney to Shanghai take fright. Follow live updates with Martin Farrer

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LiveChina suffers ’Black Monday’ as panic grips global financial markets

The Guardian  24/Aug/2015 07:45:06

Shares, commodities and emerging market currencies under pressure as investors from Sydney to Shanghai take fright. Follow live updates with Martin Farrer

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Global Stocks Plunge Further Amid DoubtsAbout China

New York Times  24/Aug/2015 08:00:04

The main Shanghai index was down by more than 8 percent by early afternoon, as the selling in China has accelerated despite extraordinary government intervention in the past two months aimed at propping up share prices.

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LiveChina suffers ’Black Monday’ as panic grips global financial markets

The Guardian  24/Aug/2015 09:00:07

Shares, commodities and emerging market currencies under pressure as investors from Sydney to Shanghai take fright.

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American Train Heroes Set to Receive France’s Highest Honor

NBC News  24/Aug/2015 09:15:05

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Global Stocks Plunge Further Amid DoubtsAbout China

New York Times  24/Aug/2015 09:30:04

Stocks across Asia fell sharply, led by a rout in China, where the selling has accelerated despite extraordinary government intervention in the past two months aimed at propping up share prices.

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LiveChina suffers ’Black Monday’ as panic grips global financial markets

The Guardian  24/Aug/2015 09:30:08

Shares, commodities and emerging market currencies under pressure as investors from Shanghai to London take fright.

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American Train Heroes Awarded France’s Highest Honor

NBC News  24/Aug/2015 09:45:05

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’By their courage, they saved lives’

CNN  24/Aug/2015 10:00:03

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Global Stocks Plunge Further Amid DoubtsAbout China

New York Times  24/Aug/2015 10:15:05

Stocks across Asia and Europe fell sharply, led by a rout in China, where the selling has accelerated despite extraordinary government intervention in the past two months aimed at propping up share prices.

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LiveChina suffers ’Black Monday’ as panic grips global financial markets

The Guardian  24/Aug/2015 10:45:06

Shares, commodities and currencies under pressure across the globe as concern grows over China’s economy, and Beijing’s ability to handle the crisis

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Los Angeles Times  24/Aug/2015 12:00:12

French President Francois Hollande said that these men «of all nationalities» -- American, British and French -- had «formed a human community the best to defeat the worst." CALIFORNIA POLITICS

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‘Ground zero’ for heroin crisis: 1 day, 16 overdoses

Washingtonpost  24/Aug/2015 12:15:06

The toll last week in Washington County, Pa., was just an extreme example of what communities are facing as part of the drug epidemic.

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CNN  24/Aug/2015 12:45:02

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Legion of Honor for U.S, UK heroes

CNN  24/Aug/2015 13:00:03

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Live£40bn wiped off FTSE 100 in China panic

The Guardian  24/Aug/2015 13:15:08

Wall Street expected to tumble, following losses in Europe and Asia, as concern grows over China’s economy, and Beijing’s ability to handle the crisis

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China market records biggest slump in 8 years

Washingtonpost  24/Aug/2015 13:30:09

Jitters spread throughout Asia and the rest of the world as the collapse of Chinese stocks fueled mounting concerns about an economic slowdown.

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Global Stocks Plunge Further Amid DoubtsAbout China

New York Times  24/Aug/2015 14:15:03

Stocks across Asia and Europe fell sharply, led by a rout in China, and trading in Standard & Poor’s 500 futures indicated that Wall Street was headed for a downturn at the opening bell in New York.

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Black Monday? Dow Futures Plummet Ahead of Opening Bell

NBC News  24/Aug/2015 14:15:07

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Live£40bn wiped off FTSE 100 in China panic

The Guardian  24/Aug/2015 14:15:09

Wall Street expected to tumble, following heavy losses in Europe and Asia, as concern grows over China’s economy and Beijing’s ability to handle the crisis

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Los Angeles Times  24/Aug/2015 14:15:10

The drought's toll on California has been measured mostly in terms of idled cropland, dried up domestic wells and brown lawns. Less visible but more devastating has been damage to native fish that struggle for survival in the best of times. Europe

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World markets fall amid China’s ‘Black Monday’

Washingtonpost  24/Aug/2015 14:30:08

Jitters spread throughout Asia and the rest of the world as the collapse of Chinese stocks fueled mounting concerns about an economic slowdown.

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LiveEuropean markets face biggest losses since 2009 after China panic

The Guardian  24/Aug/2015 14:30:09

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Black Monday: World stocks plunge

CNN  24/Aug/2015 14:45:02

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Los Angeles Times  24/Aug/2015 15:00:09

China’s Shanghai composite stock index fell nearly 8.5% on Monday, erasing the Chinese market’s 2015 gains and intensifying concerns of a deep economic slump in the world’s second-largest economy. CALIFORNIA

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Black Monday? Dow Futures Plummet Ahead of Opening Bell

NBC News  24/Aug/2015 15:15:05

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Los Angeles Times  24/Aug/2015 15:15:07

The fall has erased the Chinese market's 2015 gains and intensifies concerns of a deep economic slump in the world's second-largest economy. CALIFORNIA

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World stocks plunge on China crash

CNN  24/Aug/2015 15:30:03

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Dow down more than 900 points

CNN  24/Aug/2015 15:45:02

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Black Monday: Dow Plunges 1,000 Points at Opening Bell

NBC News  24/Aug/2015 15:45:06

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LiveDow Jones plummets 1,000 points after China panic

The Guardian  24/Aug/2015 15:45:07

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Los Angeles Times  24/Aug/2015 15:45:08

China's market meltdown triggers a global sell-off as the Shanghai exchange falls about 8.5 percent, intensifying concerns of a deep economic slump in the world's second-largest economy. CALIFORNIA

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World stocks plunge on China crash

CNN  24/Aug/2015 16:00:03

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Dow PlungesMore Than1,000 Points atOpening Bell

New York Times  24/Aug/2015 16:00:06

The global markets turmoil intensified in Asia, Europe and the United States, fueled by China’s economic slowdown and doubts about emerging economies.

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Washingtonpost  24/Aug/2015 16:00:11

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Los Angeles Times  24/Aug/2015 16:00:13

China's market meltdown triggers a global sell-off as the Shanghai exchange falls about 8.5 percent, intensifying concerns of a deep economic slump in the world's second-largest economy.China's market meltdown triggers global sell-off; Shanghai exchange falls about 8.5%

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Advice After Stock Market Drop: Take Some Deep Breaths, and Don’t Do a Thing

New York Times  24/Aug/2015 16:15:04

The global markets turmoil intensified in Asia, Europe and the United States, fueled by China’s economic slowdown and doubts about emerging economies.

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Advice After Stock Market Drop: Take Some Deep Breaths, and Don’t Do a Thing

New York Times  24/Aug/2015 16:45:04

The global market turmoil intensified in Asia, Europe and the United States, fueled by China’s economic slowdown and doubts about emerging economies.

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Los Angeles Times  24/Aug/2015 17:00:12

Severe market declines in China, the world's second-largest economy, intensify concerns of a deep economic slump.China's market meltdown triggers global sell-off; Shanghai exchange falls about 8.5%

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’Fear Has Taken Over’: Markets Plummet Amid Global Worry

NBC News  24/Aug/2015 18:00:08

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Los Angeles Times  24/Aug/2015 18:00:11

Severe market declines in China, the world's second-largest economy, intensify concerns of a deep economic slump.How the global economic turmoil will play out in the U.S.

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DOW’S WILD RIDE

CNN  24/Aug/2015 18:15:02

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World stocks plunge on China crash

CNN  24/Aug/2015 18:30:03

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Advice After Stock Market Drop: Take Some Deep Breaths, and Don’t Do a Thing

New York Times  24/Aug/2015 18:30:06

The global market turmoil intensifies in Asia, Europe and the United States, but the Dow largely recovers after plunging 1,000 points in early trading.

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LiveBiggest crash since 2009 wipes £74bn off FTSE 100

The Guardian  24/Aug/2015 18:30:10

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DOW’S WILD RIDE

CNN  24/Aug/2015 18:45:02

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World stocks plunge on China crash

CNN  24/Aug/2015 19:00:03

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World stocks plunge on China crash

CNN  24/Aug/2015 19:30:03

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Whiplash on Wall Street: Market Storms Back in Chaotic Day

NBC News  24/Aug/2015 19:30:08

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LiveChina stock market crash: worst day for European markets since 2008

The Guardian  24/Aug/2015 19:30:10

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Los Angeles Times  24/Aug/2015 19:45:07

Severe market declines in China, the world's second-largest economy, intensify concerns of a deep economic slump.

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Korean tensions ease

CNN  24/Aug/2015 20:00:03

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Whiplash on Wall Street: Market Jumps and Dives in Chaotic Day

NBC News  24/Aug/2015 20:30:09

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Off switch easing Korean tensions

CNN  24/Aug/2015 21:00:02

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US marketsStocks stage recovery despite collapse in global markets

The Guardian  24/Aug/2015 21:15:09

Dow makes huge comeback after plummeting 1,000 points minutes at beginning of day but markets in the rest of the world suffer massive losses

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Advice After Stock Market Drop: Take Some Deep Breaths, and Don’t Do a Thing

New York Times  24/Aug/2015 21:30:07

The global market turmoil intensifies in Asia, Europe and the United States, with the Dow down more than 500 points in late afternoon trading.

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LiveUS markets falling back in late trading

The Guardian  24/Aug/2015 21:30:11

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CNN  24/Aug/2015 21:45:02

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Off switch easing Korean tensions

CNN  24/Aug/2015 22:00:02

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Advice After Stock Market Drop: Take Some Deep Breaths, and Don’t Do a Thing

New York Times  24/Aug/2015 22:15:04

The global market turmoil intensifies in Asia, Europe and the United States, with the Dow down nearly 700 points in late afternoon trading.

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Manic Monday: Dow Closes Down 588 After Wild Ride

NBC News  24/Aug/2015 22:15:07

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Dow plunges after rollercoaster trading on ‘Black Monday’ for global markets

The Guardian  24/Aug/2015 22:15:08

Dow’s drop puts it on track for its worst month since February 2009 as White House seeks to reassure investors that US economy can withstand volatility

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Global misery slams U.S. markets

CNN  24/Aug/2015 22:30:03

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Advice After Stock Market Drop: Take Some Deep Breaths, and Don’t Do a Thing

New York Times  24/Aug/2015 22:30:05

The global market turmoil spread across Asia, Europe and the United States. In China, where the Shanghai index fell 8.5 percent, traders called it “Black Monday.”

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Dow plunges after rollercoaster trading on ‘Black Monday’ for global markets

The Guardian  24/Aug/2015 22:45:13

Dow’s 586-point drop puts it on track for its worst month since February 2009 as White House seeks to reassure investors that US economy can withstand volatility

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CNN  24/Aug/2015 23:00:03

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Global misery slams U.S. markets

CNN  24/Aug/2015 23:15:02

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