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Canadian stocks looked set to open lower on Friday after rallying more than 2 percent on Thursday, as the investor optimism that followed Europe's latest debt crisis plan began to fade.

Asian stocks headed for their best week in nearly three years after a long-awaited plan to resolve the European debt crisis sparked a huge relief rally in riskier assets, while the euro took a breather after jumping to a seven-week high.

The world's largest gold coin, weighing 1,000 kg was unveiled to mark Queen Elizabeth's visit to Perth, Western Australia.

Spot gold held steady Friday, on course for its biggest weekly rise in 33 months, after the euro zone's last-minute deal on containing the debt crisis cheered investors, but a rebound in the dollar may weigh on prices.

Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah has appointed Interior Minister Prince Nayef as the new crown prince, the royal court said in a statement issued Friday, signaling an orderly process of future succession in the world's largest oil exporter.

The St. Louis Cardinals have picked up a two-year, $21 million contract option on injured pitcher Adam Wainwright, helping set their rotation for next year, even if it meant making the move during the World Series against the Texas Rangers.

The Doha Tribeca Film Festival opened on Oct. 25 with a star-studded red carpet. The Doha Tribeca Film Festival is an annual celebration of film. Its goal is to promote a community-minded, audience-driven platform for the expression, exposure and celebration of both Arab and international films.

Russian miner Polymetal will price new London-listed shares at the lower end of their indicated range, raising up to 446.2 million pounds ($710 million), as global market turmoil weakens investor sentiment, two sources close to the deal said.

Africa's biggest gold miner AngloGold Ashanti has started paying 30 percent corporate tax to the Tanzanian government this year for its Geita mine, in line with the east African country's new mining policy.

Canada-based Goldcorp Inc. said its third-quarter soared 88 percent over the year-earlier period on sharply higher prices and increased production.

Barrick Gold Corp. said Thursday its third-quarter profit jumped 52 percent as higher prices offset lower production. The world's biggest gold miner also increased its dividend.

The iconic black bustier with gold trimmings that was worn by American singer and actress Madonna during her popular 1987 Who's That Girl tour has been auctioned for a staggering $72,000.

The dark shadow of German-driven austerity measures squeezing Greece has revived historical enmities and evoked comparisons to the massive destruction of the Mediterranean country at the hands of Nazi Germany nearly 70 years ago.

An IBM report reveals the triangular relationship between consumers, businesses and social media networks.

The biggest, heaviest, inherently the most valuable gold bullion coin in the world has been unveiled by The Perth Mint, a spokesman said Wednesday.

Gold prices surged to their highest level in more than a month Wednesday as the precious metal's fourth consecutive daily gain took it to the brink of a decisive upswing.

Canada-based gold miner Dia Bras Exploration Inc. has regained access to its Yauricocha property in Peru after a road blockade was cleared, the company said Wednesday.

Gold, which has just blown past its 100-day moving average price, is set to challenge its 50-day moving average, which is $1,741.17.

Luxe horology brand Omega has introduced a new masterpiece, the Seamaster Aqua Terra Golf, to renew its commitment to helping grow the game of golf around the world.

Argentina's oil, gas and mining companies must start repatriating all export revenue, according to an order by President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner's administration, which is struggling to halt capital flight from the inflation-plagued economy.

Precious metals miner Claude Resources increased its offer for the rest of St. Eugene Mining Corp. in a stock deal that now values the smaller gold exploration company at $18.7 million, the Canada-based company said.