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We will move the following business and economics stories: + Bling no longer king in India as gold loses its shine + Philippine jeepney drivers left hungry by virus curbs + Algeria turns to Islamic finance to boost its economy India-economy-gold-virus-jewellery,FOCUS MUMBAI Jewellers in the traditionally lucrative Indian gold market are struggling -- even while the metal's value skyrockets -- as coronavirus fears keep sales down, craftsmen at home and shops shuttered. 650 words by Vishal Manve. Picture. Video Health-virus-Philippines-transport,FOCUS MANILA Forced off the road by coronavirus lockdowns, Philippine "jeepney" driver Daniel Flores now plies the streets of Manila on foot begging for money to feed his hungry family. 700 words by Ron Lopez. Picture. Video Algeria-banking-Islam,FOCUS ALGIERS Algeria has launched Islamic finance products in a bid to attract money from the informal market, but bankers warn it will take more to fix the country's struggling economy. 700 words by Amal Belalloufi afp
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