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Beijing - As China's economic slowdown continued, the world's second largest economy faced the prospects of being trapped by "economic transition syndrome" of dependence on stimulus measures, an influential state-run think tank has warned.

China's economy is in transition from an industrial economy into a post industrial economy where both international and domestic markets can no longer support high speed growth of industrial sectors, state-run Global Times quoted a report by Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS).

New Delhi - Gold prices rose by Rs 100 to Rs 27,100 per ten gram at the bullion market in the national capital on Saturday on increased buying by jewellers to meet wedding season demand amid a firm global trend.

Silver also gained Rs 300 to Rs 37,300 per kg on increased offtake by industrial units and coin makers.

Traders said increased buying by jewellers and retailers to meet wedding season demand amid a firming global trend, mainly buoyed the sentiment here.

Los Angeles - Actor Dustin Diamond, who is known for his role of Screech from 'Saved by the

New Delhi, Dec 27 : Two days after a woman from Ghaziabad died due to the swine flu, Union Health Minister J P Nadda on Saturday said there was no need to panic over the disease.

"I want to assure people there is no need to panic, Health Ministry is capable enough to deal with it. 17 government hospitals in Delhi have adequate medical facilities to deal with this disease," said Nadda.

The Health Minister appealed people to visit nearest the government hospital if any case of swine flu is observed.

"I appeal people to visit nearest government hospital if any such case (swine flu) is observed," he added.

Washington, Dec 27 : Kodak has announced that it is licensing its name to a range of mobile devices to introduce a line of Android-powered smartphones in the second half of 2015 in partnership with Bullitt Group.

The company's first smartphone will be unveiled at CES in January followed by a "4G handset, a tablet, and a connected camera", reported the Verge.

The smartphones would be aimed at photography enthusiasts that would also make it easier for them to print and share images.

The smartphones' hardware will be built by Bullitt Group, an English company that makes a range of ultra-rugged smartphones.

Washington, Dec 27 : Justin Bieber recently bought a private jet for himself this Christmas.