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Language skills shortage will see UK students miss out in global higher education market, warns UCU
Politics.co.uk The University and College Union (UCU) warned that UK students in the future may be among the biggest casualties of increased internationalism in higher education.

For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have more
Economist Income inequality in emerging Asia is heading towards Latin American levels.

India’s rupee weakens as global investors seek to reduce risk
Bloomberg India’s rupee headed for the biggest weekly decline in two months after the benchmark stock index slumped on concern subprime mortgage contagion will spread.

JK Rowling in a tizz about internet groups
Silicon Harry Potter author JK Rowling and her French publisher said they are worried about organised groups of translators, not individuals, after a boy was arrested last week for posting a translation of the last book online.

China inflation hits 10-year high
BBC News online Chinese inflation soared to a 10-year high of 5.6 per cent in July, led by a sharp increase in food prices.

Couple tries to name baby ‘@’
Forbes.com A Chinese couple seeking a distinctive and modern name for their child chose the commonly used Internet 'at' symbol. The symbol pronounced in English as 'at' sounds like the Chinese phrase ‘love him’.