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Bhupen Hazarika

Hundreds of Thousands Pay Tribute to Indian Singer

Hundreds of thousands of mourners, including Bollywood stars and politicians, gathered on Wednesday for the cremation of one of India's most famous folk singers, Bhupen Hazarika, who helped popularize the culture of the country's remote northeast.

GM Profit Falls, Shares Tumble on Weak Outlook

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General Motors Co posted a third-quarter profit that fell 15 percent after a loss in Europe and forecast that operating profit in the current quarter would be flat from a weak fourth quarter in 2010.
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London jeweler Graff plans $1 billion HK IPO

London-based jeweler Graff Diamonds plans to raise about $1 billion in a Hong Kong listing next year, a move that could fund expansion in Asia and capitalize on booming gem prices.
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Are Greeks Really European?

The Greek nation has had a vastly different history and trajectory from the dominant countries of Western Europe.
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GM profit beats Street; cuts Europe outlook

General Motors Co posted a stronger-than-expected quarterly profit as it gained market share in North American and Asian markets, but backed away from its full-year break-even target in Europe due to deteriorating conditions there.
State Dept eyes rerouting Keystone XL pipeline

State Dept eyes rerouting Keystone XL pipeline

The State Department is considering rerouting TransCanada Corp.'s proposed $7 billion Keystone XL pipeline to avoid ecologically sensitive areas of Nebraska, a U.S. official said on Tuesday.
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Tencent reports 13.6 percent rise in Q3 net profit

Tencent Holdings Ltd, China's biggest Internet company by revenue, reported its slowest profit growth in four years, missing analysts' estimates on softer growth in its casual games and lower margins due to increased investments.
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Italy Debt Fears Depress European Stocks

European stocks were lower at midday Wednesday as mounting concerns over Italy's debt kept investors on edge, following an early rally sparked by Silvio Berlusconi's pledge to step down as Italy's prime minister.
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Repsol Announces Huge Shale Oil Find in Argentina

Argentina's biggest energy firm YPF has announced that it had found nearly a billion barrels in unconventional energy resources in Patagonia. YPF is the Argentine unit of Repsol YPF SA, Spain's largest oil group.
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HSBC says outlook very challenging, profit falls

HSBC Holdings cited a dire outlook for the global economy as it reported a larger-than-expected drop in third-quarter profits, hit by lower investment banking income and a rise in bad debts in the United States.
Pakistani soldiers stand near army post in Shawal mountains along Pakistan-Afghanistan border

Pakistan Hiding Nuclear Arms from U.S.: Report

Pakistan is on a clandestine mission of hiding its nuclear arsenal from the Pentagon and is transporting weapons of mass destruction in low-security vans on roads used by civilians, The Atlantic and National Journal report, quoting unnamed U.S. officials.
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IMF Chief Warns World Economy Risks 'Lost Decade'

The head of the International Monetary Fund warned on Wednesday that Europe's debt crisis risked plunging the global economy into a lost decade and said it was up to rich nations to shoulder the burden of restoring growth and confidence.

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