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Power cut hits Zambia's Copper Belt

A four-hour power cut hit Zambia's capital and main mining region on Wednesday, although it was not clear what if any impact there was on output from Africa's biggest copper producer.
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Arsenal Transfer Rumor: Gunners May Lose Skipper Robin Van Persie to Inter Milan

The upcoming January transfer window, depending on the ongoing rumors, could be a disaster for Arsenal's plan to finish in the top four of the Premiership and secure a place in the Champions League, as Italian giant Inter Milan are being rumored to place a promising January bid for Dutch striker Robin Van Persie that could see the player leaving the Emirates Stadium.
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Standard Bank eyes solar lamp CO2 offsets in Asia

Standard Bank Group said on Tuesday it hopes its non-disclosed investment in solar lamp projects in the Asia-Pacific region will generate millions of U.N.-backed emissions offset credits for its carbon portfolio.
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MF Global's Metal Trading Clients Face Challenges

Metals clients of failed U.S. broker dealer MF Global's British unit face delays in their positions being transferred to new brokers after a problem with London Metal Exchange (LME) data slowed the migration process, industry sources said on Tuesday.
An Olympic flag flies next to the British union flag in central London February 9, 2011.

London Games Spark Tourist Numbers Debate

Tour operators organising trips to Britain are seeing an average 90 percent downturn in bookings during the London 2012 Olympics, a survey by an industry group said, with sports fans failing to compensate for those wanting to avoid a packed city.
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Italy, Greece on the Brink, Markets Hold Breath

Financial markets held their breath on Tuesday as Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's reform-shy government teetered on the brink and debt-crippled Greece's leaders struggled to put together a national unity government.
Earnings lift stocks, but Italy woes weigh

Earnings lift stocks, but Italy woes weigh

European shares climbed sharply and Wall Street was set to join in on Tuesday as positive corporate earnings allowed stock investors to look beyond the euro zone debt crisis.
A woman walks past a large logo of Vodafone displayed on a shop in Mumbai May 20, 2010

Vodafone lifts outlook on emerging markets

Vodafone (VOD.L:Quote) lifted its full-year profit outlook on Tuesday as strong growth in emerging markets and robust trading in northern Europe more than offset weakness on the southern fringes of the euro zone.
Dr. Conrad Murray stands in court

Michael Jackson Doctor Guilty of Manslaughter

Michael Jackson's personal doctor was found guilty on Monday of involuntary manslaughter in the singer's death following a six-week trial that captivated Jackson fans around the world.

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