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Global Markets Overview - 05/24/2012

By Christine Gaylican 04:31 AM ET

U.S. stocks reversed steep losses to finish the day roughly flat, though European stocks and the euro tumbled to 2012 lows amid growing chatter about a potential Greek exit from the euro zone

The Caravans - Gypsy Camp Near Arles

The Veiled Plight Of The European Roma: New Report Calls For End To Discrimination

For centuries, the Roma people have been marginalized and misunderstood by their European neighbors. A new report by the European Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) sheds light on this age-old human rights issue.

A Topol-M mobile launcher during rehearsals for the 2010 Moscow Victory Day Parade.

Russia Tests Long-Range Missile To Counter NATO Missile Shield

The Russian missile carried a dummy warhead and was fired from a distance of 3730 miles.

Gary Connery was able to land safely thanks to his wingsuit. (Reuters)

Wingman Gary Connery Lands Safely After Falling 2,400 ft Without a Parachute [VIDEO]

Daredevil stuntman Gary Connery becomes first person to fall from such height without deploying parachute.

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Temasek Sells $2.48 billion Stake In Bank Of China And China Construction Bank

11:49 PM ET

Temasek Holdings, the Singapore state-owned investment group sold $2.48 billion of shares in Bank of China Ltd. and China Construction Bank Corporation as profit growth in banks is decreasing with tighter controls on lending in the country.

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Stars Who Could Play Anastasia Steele in "50 Shades of Grey"

Stars Who Could Play Anastasia Steele in '50 Shades of Grey': From Jennifer Lawrence to Elizabeth Olsen [PHOTOS]

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With the movie in talks, who should play the innocent yet sultry, Anastasia Steele?.

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Asian Stock Markets Fall On Weak US Service Sector, Retail Sales Data

02:27 PM ET

Asian stock markets declined Friday as weaker-than-expected data on the US services sector and disappointing April retail sal...

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United Nations

UN Launches Study To Assess Migration Policies In European Borders

12:54 PM ET

A United Nations expert will begin a one-year study to assess the impact of migration policies, followed in the Euro-Mediterran...

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