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Friday, October 5, 2012

Asia stocks higher after US data beats consensus

Protesting farmers use tractors to block the entrance of the Iraklio International Airport, Crete, Greece on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012. The Cretan farmers, protesting pension cuts expected under new Greek austerity measures, attempted to block access to the airport, using tractors and other farm vehicles. Police used tear gas against the protesters who had gathered from across the island. (AP Photo/Bastian Parschau)Strong retail sales and a better-than-expected jobs report from the U.S. helped boost Asian stock markets Friday.



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