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Slack real estate business takes toll on China's economy

BEIJING, China - A worker takes a break at a condominium complex construction site in Beijing on Oct. 13, 2014. Sluggish real estate business is viewed as a major culprit behind China's economic slowdown to a relatively low year-on-year growth rate of 7.3% in the July-September quarter.

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Condo complexes being built in Beijing amid low-key GDP data

BEIJING, China - Condominium complexes are under construction in Beijing on Oct. 13, 2014. Sluggish real estate investment sent China's year-on-year economic growth slowing to 7.3% in the July-September quarter.

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Brazilian style hand-rolled sushi

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Photo taken July 13, 2014, shows a chef preparing hand-rolled sushi in a restaurant in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Many ingredients, such as tropical fruits, in hand-rolled sushi served at restaurants in Brazil are unheard of in Japan.

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Choir practices to restage post-A-bomb service

TOKYO, Japan - Choral singers practice a Messiah chorus at Hiroshima Nagarekawa Church in Hiroshima in this file photo taken on July 13, 2014, preparing to restage a choir service held by the church in December 1947 in the aftermath of the 1945 atomic bombing of the western Japanese city. The service is set for December.

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Choral singers practice to restage post-A-bomb service

TOKYO, Japan - Choral singers practice a Messiah chorus at Hiroshima Nagarekawa Church in Hiroshima in this file photo taken on July 13, 2014, preparing to restage a choir service held by the church in December 1947 in the aftermath of the 1945 atomic bombing of the western Japanese city. The service is set for December.

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China sees ghost towns increase despite economic growth

BEIJING, China - A deserted new town in Tianjin, northern China, as seen in this photo taken on July 13, 2014, is one of more than 10 ghost towns in the country resulting from government curbs on home purchases designed to control the housing bubble.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Bastian Schweinsteiger raises the World Cup trophy as he celebrates with other Germany players after beating Argentina 1-0 to win their fourth World Cup title at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Germany's Mario Gotze (L) celebrates after scoring the winning goal in the second half of extra-time of the World Cup final against Argentina at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014. At right is teammate Thomas Muller. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to win their fourth World Cup title.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Germany's Mario Gotze celebrates after scoring the winning goal in the second half of extra-time of the World Cup final against Argentina at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to win their fourth World Cup title.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer (L) holds the Golden Glove trophy, for the World Cup's best goalkeeper, and Argentina's Lionel Messi holds the Golden Ball trophy, for the tournament's best player, after their final match at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to win their fourth World Cup title.

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Messi wins Golen Ball award

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Argentina's Lionel Messi holds the Golden Ball trophy for the World Cup's best player at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 in the final earlier in the day to win their fourth World Cup title.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer raises the Golden Glove trophy for the World Cup's best goalkeeper after the final at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to win their fourth World Cup title.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Argentina's Lionel Messi takes off his World Cup silver medal after the award ceremony at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to win their fourth World Cup title.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Mario Gotze (2nd from R) and other German players celebrate after Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to win their fourth World Cup title, at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014. Gotze scored the winning goal in the second half of extra-time of the final. Argentina's Pablo Zabaleta is seen in the far right.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Germany's players celebrate after beating Argentina 1-0 in extra time in the World Cup final to win their fourth World Cup title, at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014. Argentina's Pablo Zabaleta is seen in the far left.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Germany's Thomas Muller raises the World Cup trophy as he acknowledges cheers from supporters with teammates Jerome Boateng (L) and Per Mertesacker after Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to win their fourth World Cup title at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Philipp Lahm raises the World Cup trophy as he celebrates with other German players and coach Joachim Low (far R) after Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to win their fourth World Cup title at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Germany players acknowledge cheers from supporters after beating Argentina 1-0 to win their fourth World Cup title at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Germany's Mario Gotze kisses the World Cup trophy after Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to win their fourth World Cup title at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014. Gotze scored the winning goal in the second half of extra-time of the final.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Germany coach Joachim Low celebrates after Germany's victory over Argentina in the World Cup final at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to win their fourth World Cup title.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Germany's Thomas Muller (front L) and Bastian Schweinsteiger (7) celebrate after Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to win their fourth World Cup title, at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Thomas Muller (C) and other Germany players celebrate after beating Argentina 1-0 to win their fourth World Cup title, at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014. Argentina's Lionel Messi is seen in the far left.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Bastian Schweinsteiger raises the World Cup trophy as he celebrates with other Germany players after beating Argentina 1-0 to win their fourth World Cup title at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Argentina's Lionel Messi (center, facing the camera) takes a free kick near the end of the second half of extra time during the World Cup final against Germany at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to win their fourth World Cup title.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Germany players celebrate after winning the country's fourth World Cup title at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time in the final.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Bastian Schweinsteiger holds the World Cup trophy as he celebrates with other Germany players after beating Argentina 1-0 to win their fourth World Cup title at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Germany players celebrate after winning the country's fourth World Cup title at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time in the final.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Argentina's Lionel Messi (C) reacts after Argentina's defeat by Germany in the World Cup final at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to win their fourth World Cup title.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer raises the World Cup trophy as he celebrates with other Germany players after beating Argentina 1-0 to win their country's fourth World Cup title at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup title

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Miroslav Klose (C in front row) and other Germany players celebrate with the World Cup trophy after beating Argentina 1-0 to win their fourth World Cup title at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Argentina's Lionel Messi reacts after missing an attempt at goal from a free kick near the end of the second half of extra time during the World Cup final against Germany at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to win their fourth World Cup title.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Germany's players celebrate after beating Argentina 1-0 in extra time in the World Cup final to win their fourth World Cup title, at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Lionel Messi (10) and other Argentina players walk to be awarded as Germany players applaud after their World Cup final at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to win their fourth World Cup title.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Lionel Messi (10) and other Argentina players react after their defeat by Germany in the World Cup final at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to win their fourth World Cup title.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Germany's Mario Gotze looks up after scoring the winning goal in the second half of extra-time of the World Cup final against Argentina at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to win their fourth World Cup title.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Mario Gotze (19) and other Germany players celebrate after beating Argentina 1-0 to win their fourth World Cup title, at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014. Gotze scored the winning goal in the second half of extra-time of the final.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Germany's Mario Gotze scores the winning goal in the second half of extra-time of the World Cup final against Argentina at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to win their fourth World Cup title.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Germany's Mario Gotze (19) celebrates after scoring the winning goal in the second half of extra-time of the World Cup final against Argentina at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014. Argentina's Javier Mascherano (14) is also pictured. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to win their fourth World Cup title.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Germany's Mario Gotze (2nd from R) celebrates with teammates after scoring the winning goal in the second half of extra-time of the World Cup final against Argentina at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to win their fourth World Cup title.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Germany's Mario Gotze (back) scores the winning goal in the second half of extra-time of the World Cup final against Argentina at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to win their fourth World Cup title.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Germany's Mario Gotze (center R) celebrates after scoring the winning goal in the second half of extra-time of the World Cup final against Argentina at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to win their fourth World Cup title.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Germany's Mario Gotze (2nd from R) scores the winning goal past Argentina goalkeeper Sergio Romero (far R) in the second half of extra-time of the World Cup final at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to win their fourth World Cup title.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Germany's Miroslav Klose (C) heads the ball in the second half of the World Cup final against Argentina at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to win their fourth World Cup title.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Argentina's Lionel Messi shoots in the second half of the World Cup final against Germany at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to win their fourth World Cup title.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Germany's Mario Gotze (L) celebrates after scoring the winning goal in the second half of extra-time of the World Cup final against Argentina at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014. At right is teammate Thomas Muller. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to win their fourth World Cup title.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Germany's Mario Gotze (C) scores the winning goal in the second half of extra-time of the World Cup final against Argentina at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to win their fourth World Cup title.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Germany's Mario Gotze (19) celebrates after scoring the winning goal in the second half of extra-time of the World Cup final against Argentina at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014. At right is teammate Andre Schurrle congratulating Gotze. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to win their fourth World Cup title.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Argentina's Rodrigo Palacio (L front) shoots in front of Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer in the first half of extra time during the World Cup final at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to win their fourth World Cup title.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Argentina's Rodrigo Palacio (C) shoots in front of Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer (L) in the first half of extra time during the World Cup final at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to win their fourth World Cup title.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) dribbles the ball in the second half of the World Cup final against Germany at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to win their fourth World Cup title.