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Title Section11 2008-12-17 1 TODAY Wednesday December 17, 2008 www.todayonline.con i we set you thinking11 words
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Article, Illustration56 2008-12-17 1 A cut and a message Fed chairman Ben Bernanke has led drastic steps to revive the ailing US economy, starting with slashing interest rates to a record low. Page BI Pass it on, or else British energy companies were reprimanded for not passing on cost savings to consumers56 words
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Article24 2008-12-17 1 Mafia crippled Italian police have arrested about 100 suspects in a bid to crush the Sicilian cartel's attempts at revival. Page 1824 words
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Article, Illustration25 2008-12-17 1 Will he, won't he? Steven Gerrard has told Mark Lawrenson that Robbie Keane will leave Anfield, rumours that Liverpool have denied. Page 3825 words
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Article, Illustration934 2008-12-17 1 ALICIA WONG; SUFIANSUDERMAN - ALICIA WONG SUFIANSUDERMAN AND alicia@mediacorp.com.sg HE GOT drunk at a friend's house and ended up taking off all his clothes in the bathroom. "The next thing I knew," said student Mervyn Lee, 19, "I woke up in my friend's bed wearing a fresh pair934 words
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Article786 2008-12-17 1 CHEOWXINYI; ESTHERNG - RECESSION POLICYMAKING Guidelines tweak in Jan; GDP growth to come in under 2.5% AND cheowxinyi@mediacorp.com.sg CHEOWXINYI ESTHERNG IF THE quest to arrest the global economic recession were likened to a game of chess, this is one match where policymakers are forced to think fast and786 words
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Miscellaneous17 2008-12-17 1 Ms^^\ THE DIRECTOR'S CUT V What will 2009 hold for the local film industry? Today finds out.17 words
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NEWS
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Article, Illustration278 2008-12-17 2 AFP I WEB SECURITY SAN FRANCISCO Microsoft will release an emergency patch today to fix a perilous software flaw that has allowed hackers to hijack Internet Explorer (IE) browsers and take over computers. The software giant said yesterday that in response to "the threat to customers"AFP I; FAIZAL - 278 words
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Article, Illustration378 2008-12-17 3 ALICIA WONG - ALICIA WONG YOUTH HEALTH HPB puts out tender to make health issues sexy to youth in the coming year alicia@mediacorp.com. sg THE issues, all concerning young people's health, are important ones, but how do you make the "unsexy" message heard? Some solutions: Through shop-a-thons and aTODAY FILE PHOTO - 378 words
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Article448 2008-12-17 4 MINISTER MENTORON The past: Suzhou "The first few years in Suzhou were extremely troublesome years. We were on two different wavelengths. When we went in, what Beijing wanted was for us to transfer to them knowledge and methods by which they could build an integrated township. But what Suzhou wanted448 words
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460 2008-12-17 4 ANSLEYNG - ANSLEYNG MM ON CHINA'S REFORMS MM also lauds China for vsober'handling of financial crisis ansley@mediacorp.com. sg RECENTLY, leaders of Russia, China, India and Brazil countries now with the largest cash reserves met at the Group of 20 Summit and asked if China, with460 words
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Article, Illustration652 2008-12-17 6 NEOCHAICHIN - NEOCHAICHIN RETRENCHMENTS Pressure on job-seekers mounts, as 1,933 flock to Downtown East job fair chaichin@mediacorp.com.sg IT WAS a double whammy in a span of three weeks first, Madam Habibah Mohd Ali, 43, was retrenched, and then her husband, too. With four children aged 13 to 21 still001 BOON KEONG - 652 words
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Article, Illustration332 2008-12-17 8 HEDIRMANSUPIAN - HEDIRMANSUPIAN GAMING SECTOR MDA, Microsoft help lower barriers to game development and commercialisation hedirman@mediacorp.com. sg GAME developers here will now be able to create games using free software and publish them on an established online marketplace. They also get a chance to apply for a $50,000 grant332 words
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Article, Illustration490 2008-12-17 10 ESTHER NG - ESTHER NG TSUNAMI EFFECT Two-year study finds that landmasses and shallow waters protect Singapore from tsunamis estherng@mediacorp.com.sg IN THE worst-case scenario, waves would lap the waists of beachgoers should a tsunami hit Singapore. And residences would not be affected as flooding is only expected to affectNANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY - 490 words
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408 2008-12-17 10 YASMINEYAHYA - YASMINEYAHYA 938 LIVE yasmineyahya@mediacorp.com.sg DESPITE the recession, the saga over the Gillman Heights en bloc sale continues, as some minority owners from the 608--unit development off Alexandra Road take their fight to the highest court to block the sale. The938 LIVE - 408 words
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SINGAPORE ROUNDUP
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Article119 2008-12-17 12 938 LIVE The Punggol East Citizens' Consultative Committee is expanding its food aid scheme to help needy residents cope with the downturn. Eligible families will get food subsidy packages worth more than $30 every month. This year, North-east CDC and the area'sTaoist Association contributed $20,000 each938 LIVE - 119 words
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206 2008-12-17 12 CHANNEL NEWSASIA The wife of Singapore's former National Kidney Foundation chairman RichardYong was back in a Hong Kong court for sentencing yesterday after pleading guilty to money laundering. Madam On Shu Kio's case has been adjourned until Friday as the judge needsCHANNEL NEWSASIA - 206 words
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Article108 2008-12-17 12 At 2am yesterday, a Malaysian-registered refrigerated truck aroused the suspicions of Immigration and Checkpoint Authority officers at the Second Link. The officers noticed that boxes of frozen fish, each weighing about 20kg, had been stacked to the top of the truck, making it difficult to check108 words
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383 2008-12-17 12 ONG DAI LIN - ONG DAI LIN GREEN BUSINESS Competition will help companies increase exposure to investors dailin@mediacorp.com.sg WHILE most enterprises are finding it difficult to secure financing these days, one investment banking boutique is seeking business plans from companies that need help turning green ideas into reality.383 words
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Article426 2008-12-17 14 AGENCIES THAI POLITICS Democrats say government will focus on boosting economy BANGKOK Thailand's new Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva began working on his cabinet line-up yesterday as hundreds of police stood guard against protests by angry supporters of the old government. Mr Abhisit's Democrat Party won overAGENCIES - 426 words
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Article, Illustration208 2008-12-17 14 AFP PARIS French police discovered five sticks of dynamite yesterday in a Paris department store after AFP news agency received a letter from an unknown group threatening attacks unless France pulls its troops out of Afghanistan. Police cordoned off Printemps Haussmann store andAFP - 208 words
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260 2008-12-17 16 AP KUALA LUMPUR Police have detained more than two dozen teenagers taking part in a protest over low wages that involves a mass bicycle trek across Malaysia to deliver a petition to the Prime Minister. The 28 teenage riders were detained on MondayAP - 260 words
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Article342 2008-12-17 16 AP MALAYSIAN LAW Programme is part of effort to stamp out graft and dangerous crime KUALA LUMPUR The Malaysian government yesterday proposed a witness-protec-tion programme to encourage whistle-blowers to come forward, in an effort to stamp out graft and dangerous crime. Law Minister Nazri Abdul AzizAP - 342 words
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Article, Illustration478 2008-12-17 16 AFP SIX South-east Asian nations signed trade agreements in Singapore yesterday, paving the way for a single market in the region, pressing on with the pacts despite the postponement of a key summit. The economic ministers of Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos,AFP; AP - 478 words
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AFTERNOON EDITION
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Article, Illustration364 2008-12-17 18 AFP Around 100 people held after nine-month probe ROME The Italian authorities said yesterday they had crushed a bid to revive the Sicilian Mafia after making around 100 arrests in a series of raids, nearly three years on from the capture of theAFP - 364 words
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221 2008-12-17 18 BLOOMBERG UNITED NATIONS Countries can chase pirates onto Somali territory under a resolution approved yesterday by the United Nations Security Council. The council voted 15-0 to adopt a text drafted by the United States that permits all nations and regional organisations with the consentBLOOMBERG - 221 words
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Article, Illustration668 2008-12-17 19 MARIA SIOW - MARIA SIOW TODAY IN CHINA east asia bureau chief mariasiow@mediacorp.com. sg Innovation is instrumental to further development EVEN as China celebrates its 30th year of economic reform this month with a mass nostalgic movement and a congratulatory pat on its back, it is also addressing some668 words
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Article, Illustration390 2008-12-17 21 CHRISTMAS PAYOUTS NEW YORK With the current business environment in the doldrums, the days of US$lO-, US$2O- and even US$3O-million CEO bonuses are over but for how long? Even though Merrill Lynch CEO John Thain put in an audacious request for a US$lO-million ($l4 million) bonusBLOOMBERG I - 390 words
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211 2008-12-17 21 AFP SRINAGAR (India) The Islamic militant group blamed for last month's attacks in Mumbai vowed yesterday to continue its armed struggle against India's hold over a part of the Muslim-majority region of Kashmir. A spokesman for Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) repeated the group's denial thatAFP - 211 words
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194 2008-12-17 21 AP JAKARTA A lawmaker in eastern Indonesia said yesterday his province may scrap plans to tag HIV/Aids patients with microchips, following strong opposition from government officials, health workers and rights activists. Mr John Manangsang, one of the biggest supporters of the controversialAP - 194 words
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Article, Illustration179 2008-12-17 22 AP LONDON Madonna has settled her divorce with ex-husband Guy Ritchie by also parting with at least £50 million ($112.3 million), the singer's spokeswoman said. Ms Liz Rosenberg said the settlement was in the range of £50 million to £60 million asAP - 179 words
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Article, Illustration551 2008-12-17 22 Qian Hu is a firm favourite with families seeking a rustic retreat For a growing group of Singaporeans, Qian Hu Fish Farm is a family destination of choice. Mr Alex Chang, a 38-year-old research scientist who visits Qian Hu with his extended family approximately twice a551 words
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Article, Illustration134 2008-12-17 22 AFP Caroline Kennedy, the only surviving child of slain president John F Kennedy, has confirmed her desire to enter the United States Senate. Ms Kennedy, who has never held public office, said she was throwing her hat in the ring to replace HillaryAFP; AP - 134 words
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Article218 2008-12-17 22 AGENCIES US ENVIRONMENT CHICAGO United States President-elect Barack Obama yesterday named his energy and environmental chiefs, and vowed a new dawn for US leadership in combating climate change after eight years of Republican foot-dragging. Mr Obama said he was determined to "move beyond our oilAGENCIES - 218 words
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Article297 2008-12-17 23 TOURISM IN DUBAI Versace to create landmark project; move likely to anger environmentalists DUBAI Fashion house Versace is set to create the world's first refrigerated beach in Dubai. The beach will be located beside the new Palazzo Versace hotel which is being built in the297 words
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Article301 2008-12-17 23 AGENCIES WASHINGTON In a ruling which could pave the way towards huge lawsuits against tobacco firms claiming billions of dollars, the top United States court on Monday said smokers can sue over the allegedly deceptive marketing of "light" cigarettes. The case involves three residents fromAGENCIES - 301 words
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EYE ON THE WEB
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109 2008-12-17 23 AGENCIES A court in Australia has approved the use of Facebook, a popular social networking website, to file legal papers against a couple, notifying them that they had lost their home after defaulting on a loan. Mr Mark McCormack, a lawyerAGENCIES - 109 words
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120 2008-12-17 23 THE DAILYTELEGRAPH Computer hackers are selling stolen Facebook social networking accounts to gangs for only 89 pence ($2) The cyber thieves steal the account entry details from users before selling them to gangs behind online fraud who in turn sendTHE DAILYTELEGRAPH - 120 words
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Article, Illustration320 2008-12-17 26 Heng Chee How - Heng Chee How RETRENCHMENT AND RETRAINING Jobs are available for those who upgrade their skillsets Letter from Deputy Secretary-General, NTUC I REFER to Conrad Raj's column, "Tap the stored fat" (Dec 15). Mr Raj asked if NTUC has gauged the type and quality of the320 words
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363 2008-12-17 26 Glen Yang - Glen Yang Letter from ACCORDING to Ms Jenny Teo from the Energy Market Authority (EMA), "While the fuel cost has come down due to the decline in fuel oil price, the non-fuel cost, which includes the operating and capital costs of the power plant,363 words
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Article142 2008-12-17 28 DR BILL MAIER - DR BILL MAIER BY ROY LET BOYS BE BOYS Any mother can tell you that boys and girls are wired differently. Most little boys are naturally drawn toward laser guns and action figures. They'd rather play race cars and rocket ships than eat ice cream. Well142 words
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347 2008-12-17 28 EeTeckSiew - EeTeckSiew PROPERTY SALES Such checks would minimise impact of sudden economic downturn on investors Letter from MANY Singaporeans who bought properties during the boom years have since been caught up by the sudden financial turmoil and found themselves in a bind as the property market has347 words
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214 2008-12-17 28 Derrick D' Souza - Derrick D'Souza Letter from I REFER to recent reports on investments made by the management committees (MC) of Town Councils and other bodies. I would like to address concerns on the responsibility and authority of the MCs in their stewardship of cash reserves that214 words
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Article, Illustration926 2008-12-17 30 GENEVIEVE LOH - GENEVIEVE LOH THE PLUS SIDE OFTHE CRISIS With the economy taking a nosedive, we checked in with two local directors to see if their budgets took a hit, too genevieveloh@mediacorp.com.sg IN TIMES as troubled as these, everyone's finding ways to cut costs and save a few bucks. A holiday926 words
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Article, Illustration1063 2008-12-17 31 Take the example of Mr W L Eng, Managing Director of Adiwarna Industries Pte Ltd, a local manufacturer of aerosol products for a wide range of industrial applications, who had set his sights on India. "The first time when we wanted1,063 words
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Article317 2008-12-17 31 Enterprise One (One Network for Enterprises) is a joint effort by government agencies to help enterprises find assistance to start, sustain and grow their business. It is managed by SPRING Singapore and offered through: Enterprise One Portal www.business.gov.sg Provides comprehensive government information and e-services for businesses. It317 words
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Article297 2008-12-17 32 GENEVIEVE LOH - GENEVIEVE LOH THE PLUS SIDE OF THE CRISIS Raintree Pictures has a happy strategy for 2009 THE looming recession is not all doom and gloom if you have a sense of humour. "Here at Raintree, we've always been very poor, even in good economic times. We're297 words
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Article, Illustration630 2008-12-17 36 SHAMIR OSMAN - ASEAN CHAMPIONSHIP Champions count on surprise strike partnership for goals against Vietnam AFF Suzuki Cup 2008, semi-final Ist leg Vietnam v Singapore My Dinh Stadium, 7.55pm, live on Channel 5 SHAMIR OSMAN in hanoi shamir@mediacorp.com.sg GOING into the tournament, goalscoring was supposed to give SingaporeKOH MUI FONG - 630 words
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Article, Illustration359 2008-12-17 36 SHAMIROSMAN - SHAMIROSMAN Many of the experts and even a number of local pressmen here rate Singapore as the favourites, ahead of tonight's first leg of the AFF Suzuki Cup 2008 semi-final between hosts Vietnam and the defending champions. After all, Vietnam have never359 words
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Article, Illustration162 2008-12-17 37 TANYO- HINN - TANYO-HINN SINGAPORE'S oldest national record in athletics has finally fallen. Last night, hurdler Abdul Hakeem Abdul Halim re-wrote the 110 m hurdles record when he clocked 14.45 sec to clinch silver at the 14th Asean University Games (Dec 10-21) at the Bukit Jalil StadiumWEETECKHIAN - 162 words
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505 2008-12-17 37 LOW LIN FHOONG - LOW LIN FHOONG COUNTDOWN TO 2010 Hosts eye more than wildcard spots for Youth Olympics linfhoong@mediacorp.com.sg TRACK and field and swimming are traditionally the two biggest events of multisport jamborees like the Commonwealth Games, Asian Games and Olympic Games. It will be no505 words
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342 2008-12-17 37 TANYO- HINN - TANYO-HINN From Aug 14-26, 2010, 603 medals from 201 events will be handed out at the first Youth Olympic Games. While Singapore are not expected to finish high up any medal tally, the hosts are aiming for a respectable performance342 words
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228 2008-12-17 38 THEDAILYTELEGRAPH LONDON Blackburn Rovers have encouraged the prospect of Sam Allardyce or Graeme Souness returning to Premier League management by announcing that they plan to install a successor to Paul Ince before Stoke City visit Ewood Park on Saturday. Ince wasTHEDAILYTELEGRAPH - 228 words
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Article, Illustration398 2008-12-17 38 THE DAILYTELEGRAPH AFTERNOON LATEST Liverpool rubbish rumours which may have stemmed from Gerrard LONDON Former Liverpool defender Mark Lawrenson has revealed that captain Steven Gerrard has told him that Robbie Keane might leave next month, but the Merseyside club were quick to quash the rumours. AlthoughTHE DAILYTELEGRAPH; GETTY IMAGES - 398 words
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188 2008-12-17 38 AFP LONDON Arsenal's Croatian international striker Eduardo has made a successful return to action after being out for 10 months after suffering a broken left leg and dislocating his left ankle. The 25-year-old Brazilian-born striker came through the first 45 minutes of a reserveAFP - 188 words
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275 2008-12-17 43 THENEWYORKTIMES SIEMENS, the German engineering giant, has agreed to pay a record total of US$l.6 billion ($2.3 billion) to United States and European authorities to settle charges that it routinely used bribes and slush funds to secure huge public works contracts around the world.THENEWYORKTIMES - 275 words
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305 2008-12-17 44 BLOOMBERG WASHINGTON Consumer prices in the United States tumbled the most on record in November, and builders broke ground on the fewest new homes in at least half a century, as a deepening economic contraction raised the risk of deflation. TheBLOOMBERG - 305 words
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Article91 2008-12-17 44 AGENCIES MANY of Goldman Sach's 400 or so partners will see their total pay packets slashed to less than $1 million ($1.46 million) for 2008, a far cry from last year when they celebrated with between US$5 million and US$2O million each in estimated compensation. AnnouncingAGENCIES - 91 words
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372 2008-12-17 45 THEDAILYTELEGRAPH AFTERNOON LATEST LONDON The Energy Retail Association, the body that represents the six big energy producers, has said power companies are taking Ofgem's call to make £500 million ($1.14 billion) in price cuts in the next six weeks "very seriously". Ofgem, whichTHEDAILYTELEGRAPH - 372 words
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Article108 2008-12-17 46 Baulk on likely cut World oil prices plunged more than US$3 after the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) revealed the likely size of its output cut to be announced today, before recovering to trade little changed from Monday's close. Light sweet crude for delivery next month stood108 words
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Article84 2008-12-17 46 Rally on optimism European stocks rose for the first time in four days overnight on speculation of what measures the US Federal Reserve would take, with the markets closing before announced its rate cut. National benchmark indexes rose in 13 of the 18 western European markets. Britain's FTSEIOO84 words
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Article78 2008-12-17 46 More shine on prices Gold prices extended a rally to the highest level in more than two months after the Federal Reserve cut US borrowing costs, driving the US dollar lower and boosting the appeal of the precious metal as an alternative investment. Gold futures for February delivery rose78 words
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481 2008-12-17 46 THE DAILYTELEGRAPH LONDON Inflation will be out of the Bank of England's complete control for well over two years, bank governor Mervyn King has warned. He issued the warning after official figures showed that the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) the government's preferredTHE DAILYTELEGRAPH - 481 words
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