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Auction house Christie's sold $367 million worth of Asian and Chinese art, paintings, jewellery and watches in its just concluded Asia sales series in Hong Kong.
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'Real Daughter' Sues Elvis Presley's Estate For $130 Million
A Swedish woman claiming to be Elvis Presley's real daughter has sued the King of Rock and Roll's estate in a Tennessee federal court, claiming more than $130 million in damages.
UK Strike 30 November: Airports Report No Significant Delays
Despite warnings of travel chaos, the Nov. 30 public sector strike in the UK has caused no significant delays at Britain's main airports.
Severstal Set to Spin off Nord Gold
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Oil Pushes Above $100 on Central Bank Eurozone Intervention
Oil jumped above the psychologically-significant $100 level on Wednesday after a coordinated move by central banks to address pressures in global money markets.
Britain Witnesses Biggest Public Sector Strike in 30 Years
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UK Furious Over Iran Embassy Attack; Pulls Diplomats
British diplomats left Iran on Wednesday, a day after the embassy in Tehran was stormed by protestors.
'My Tram Experience' Racist Rant Video: Woman Appears in Court
A 34-year-old woman has appeared in court after a video showing a passenger abusing other passenger on a south London tram saying they are not British was posted online.
Rediscovered Beatles Amp Set to Sell for $100,000
An amplifier used by George Harrison during recording sessions for Beatles albums Revolver and Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band is expected to fetch 50-70,000 pounds ($80-110,000) at auction next month.
Jackson Doctor Gets 4 Years in Jail, No Probation
Michael Jackson's personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, on Tuesday was sentenced to four years in jail and denied probation for his conviction on a charge of involuntary manslaughter in the pop star's death.
Michael Jackson doctor sentenced to 4 years in jail
Michael Jackson's personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, on Tuesday was sentenced to four years in jail and denied probation for his conviction on a charge of involuntary manslaughter in the pop star's death.
KPMG Recovers $500 Million of MF Global Client Money
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UK Strike 30 November: Airlines Cancel Flights amidst fears of Travel Chaos
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Iranian Students Storm British Embassy in Tehran
In a scene of anger that looked like a replay of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, dozens of hard-line Iranian students stormed the British Embassy in Tehran on Tuesday, tearing down the Union Jack flag and flinging documents out of windows.
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The CT lottery jackpot win has resulted in Greenwich, Conn., wealth managers pocketing a $254 million prize.
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The 34-year-old woman has been arrested in London after her tirade of abuse on her fellow passengers on a tram was filmed and uploaded on to YouTube.
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