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Russia, Syria Hold Talks, but Shelling Continues

Russia won a promise from Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Tuesday to bring an end to bloodshed in Syria, but Western and Arab states acted to isolate Assad further after activists and rebels said his forces killed over 100 in the city of Homs.

PIMCO Leader Likes Oil, Gold over Stocks

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Given the fragile state of the global economy and brewing geopolitical risks, investors should be underweight equities while favoring selected commodities such as gold and oil, Mohamed El-Erian, CEO and co-chief investment officer of bond fund giant PIMCO, told CNBC on Tuesday.
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Centerra Gold's Kyrgyzstan Mine Hit by Strike

Around 1,400 workers at Centerra Gold's flagship mine in Kyrgyzstan went on strike on Tuesday, a trade union leader said, halting production that contributes nearly 12 percent of GDP in the Central Asian republic.
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Greek Default Fears Temper Asian Markets, Euro

Asian markets edged up on Tuesday even as Greek resistance to the strict conditions attached to a bailout fund sapped recent momentum and the euro eased on renewed fears of a messy debt default.
When is New York Fashion Week 2012

When is New York Fashion Week 2012? Full Schedule of Shows

When is New York Fashion Week 2012? New York Fashion Week 2012 begins on Thursday, Feb. 9, a day when fashionistas will take the Big Apple by storm as designers reveal their coveted Fall 2012 collections. The show will end on Thursday, Feb. 16, after a week of fabulous fetes.
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Rihanna’s Platinum Blonde Hair Spurs New Vampy Style [PHOTOS]

Rihanna recently dyed her hair platinum blonde for a photo shoot for Elle magazine. The Internet exploded as people clamored to see shots of the R&B superstars brightly colored locks. However, there is more to Rihanna's look than just blonde hair. Her platinum locks have spurred a new, vampy style.
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Who Was The 'Tightrope Walker' in Madonna's 2012 Super Bowl Halftime Show? [VIDEO]

Madonna's epic 2012 Super Bowl halftime show proved to be a spectacular success, but one performer in particular wowed the audience and viewers at home. As Madonna danced to Hey Mr. DJ, a curly-haired Richard Simmons look-a-like dressed in a toga and gold sneakers appeared to be a tightrope walker. He is actually Andy Lewis, a talented slackliner.
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Randgold Resources Sees Growth Potential in Congo

Randgold Resources is pointing to Congo as the next area to fuel growth for the gold sector, eyeing prospects similar to those of booming West Africa as the miner nears production for Kibali, potentially one of Africa's largest gold mines.
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Harmony Gold Cuts Full-Year Production Target

Harmony Gold, South Africa's third-largest bullion miner, cut its full-year production target by 13 percent on Monday, as safety stoppages threatened to crimp a surge in profit from record gold prices.
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Gold Prices Retreat on Greek Default Worries

Gold prices declined Monday on concerns Greece will - despite the Eurozone's two years of efforts - default on its massive sovereign debt, with acute consequences for global economic growth.
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Gold Edges up After Heavy Losses on U.S. Jobs Surprise

Spot gold edged higher on Monday after surprisingly strong U.S. jobs data sent prices down nearly 2 percent in the previous session, as investors shifted focus to a looming deadline for Greece to accept the terms of a new bailout deal.

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