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Now playing Next Economy Russian recession set to deepen says central bank Russia's economy is set to dip deeper into recession according to the latest central bank forecasts as the Kremlin looks at selling stakes in state owned companies. 03/02/2016
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Now playing Next Economy Canada in recession after Q2 contraction Canada went into recession in the first half of 2015, and figures indicate Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s prediction the second half would be better 01/09/2015
Now playing Next Armenia Armenian police break up protests at electricity price rise in Yerevan More than 5000 people took to the streets of the Armenian capital Yerevan on Tuesday morning. Blocked from reaching the presidential palace when they 23/06/2015
Now playing Next Russia Russians optimistic for New Year despite looming recession The lights of Russia’s economy are burning brightly but as the country heads into recession, many are choosing to stay at home rather than spend 01/01/2015