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Clean energy investment hits record $260 billion

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Global investment in clean energy hit a record $260 billion in 2011, up 5 percent from the previous year as investment in solar grew by more than a third despite shrinking profit margins, some bankruptcies and flagging share prices, a report said.
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I've Never Seen Indian Team Fight: MS Dhoni

India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has rejected suggestions of in-fighting in his team on the tour of Australia, saying the claims were possibly the result of a beer-induced fantasy.
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Thomas Cook to Sell its Indian Arm; Shares Up

Shares in Thomas Cook India rose more than 2 percent on Thursday after a report said its UK parent has decided to sell the Indian arm to raise money to help the travel firm's troubled global operations.
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Gold Prices Move Above Key Level on Strong Asian Demand

Gold prices extended gains into the second day on Wednesday, rising above the closely-watched 200-day moving average. The yellow metal is trading at around its highest level in a month, supported by strong physical demand from India and China.
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Cyberbullying a problem around the globe: poll

More than 10 percent of parents around the world say their child has been cyberbullied and nearly one-fourth know a youngster who has been a victim, according to a new Ipsos/Reuters poll.
The Volkswagen E-Bugster concept car is introduced on the first press preview day for the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, January 9, 2012.

VW Reports Record Car Sales for 2011

The car group reports selling 8.16 million sales last year, more than Toyota. Car group sales in India more than doubled, but General Motors could outshine the German automaker.
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Gold Climbs to Highest in a Month on Chinese Demand

Gold rose for a second day on Wednesday, hitting its highest in a month, as evidence of strong demand from major consumerChina helped boost the price above a key technical level, and offset the impact of a softer euro.
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Indian Buyers Snap up Discounted Gold

Gold traders in India, the world's biggest buyer of bullion, stepped up buying for the upcoming wedding season, as gold prices stayed near the week's trough, giving silver a boost.

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