It's Thanksgiving in the US, otherwise known as Turkey Day. And that means it can be a tricky holiday if you're trying to avoid meat. While meat consumption there has been rising, so has demand for plant-based alternatives. And as Sibel Karkus reports, a meatless Thanksgiving doesn't have to be a sacrifice.

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South Africa's power utility Eskom says it more than doubled its profits in the first half of the year due to higher tariffs. Regulators allowed Eskom to raise its fees by about 13 percent in April. The state-run firm also benefited from higher demand for electricity during South Africa's winter season, as well as lower maintenance costs. But the company still expects to end its March fiscal year with a loss of over $1.3 billion.

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Inmates in Kenya are likely to end up back in prison once they serve their sentences. Prison statistics show up to 80 percent of them re-offend. They leave correctional institutions poorer and hardened, only to be rejected by society. But as Natasha Hussain reports, one prison programme aims to break the cycle.

The US president has signed into law a bill that supports anti-Beijing protesters in Hong Kong. Donald Trump says the Human Rights and Democracy Act, which was passed last week by the US Congress, could help Hong Kong settle its differences with China. But as Mark Klusener reports, Beijing has warned there will be consequences. For more on this, we were joined by Jeffrey Tucker in Savannah, Georgia. He is the editorial director of the American Institute for Economic Research.

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World markets have been rattled by the ongoing trade war between the US and China for almost 18 months now. While the world's two largest economies are inching closer towards the first phase of a trade deal, the dispute has presented opportunities for emerging markets, including Turkey. Mark Mobius is an emerging markets fund manager and founder of Mobius Capital Partners. He's worked in emerging and frontier markets for over 40 years, managing more than $50 billion in investments. He's currently in Istanbul for the 10th Bosphorus Summit and spoke exclusively to Money Talks.

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Manchester City is the reigning Premier League champion and one of the most popular teams in football. And thanks to a $500 million investment by US tech fund Silver Lake, it has now become the world's most valuable sports team. Mobin Nasir reports on the club's road to riches.

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A growing number of seniors in the US are rejecting retirement and keeping their jobs. Better health means people are living for longer and able to stay active in later life. But the effects of the last recession also mean many simply can't afford to retire. Sarah Walton reports

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Global motorcycle sales are down five percent this year due to slowdowns in major markets like Europe and the US. And a trade war between Washington and Beijing isn't doing the industry any favors. Executives are now hoping the introduction of high-performance electric bikes with better range and performance can provide a much-needed boost. But as Paolo Montecillo reports, companies may run into several speedbumps.

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According to the World Economic Forum, around 600 million people in Africa live without access to reliable power. To improve conditions at home, Senegal wants to take advantage of its abundant sunshine and windy weather to brighten millions of households. Adeshawa Josh reports.

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Mongolia's Ulaanbaatar is the world's coldest capital city. Those freezing temperatures have long meant people burn raw coal for heat. And the World Health Organization says it's resulted in dangerous air quality. The government said it came up with a solution. But as Rahul Radhakrishnan reports, it's been linked to a number of deaths and illnesses.

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