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World Service,15 Oct 2013,55 mins

US Debt Crisis Talks

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Talks aimed at solving the deadlock over the US debt crisis end with 'tremendous' progress but there is still no deal. On Thursday, the US must raise its $16.7tn borrowing limit so that the nation can pay its bills. Plus, Britain says it'll streamline its visa system in an attempt to lure Chinese tourists. And, they've been ringing doorbells with their wares for over half a century, but it maybe time for the Avon ladies in France to hang up their blusher brushes.

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