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Pope in Germany: Why the Visit Matters

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The trip is being hailed as an historic visit, and the Pope will speak before German parliament, meet with Chancellor Angela Merkel and President Christian Wulff and lead a mass. About 100 parliamentarians have already boycotted Benedict's speech, and thousands of people have gathered to protest his presence.

U.S., British Scientists Split over Supposed Longevity Gene

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The issue of the longevity gene has now created a feud between two trans-Atlantic camps of researchers. While the British scientists claim the days of longevity gene are over, the US scientists still have faith in the success of the gene.
Elizabeth Taylor poses as she arrives for a A.R. Gurney's play ''Love Letters'' at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles in this December 1, 2007 file photo.

Elizabeth Taylor's designer clothes to be auctioned

Designer clothes owned by Hollywood legend and fashion icon Elizabeth Taylor, including haute couture by Chanel, Yves St. Laurent and Dior, will be sold at auction in New York, Christie's said on Wednesday.
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Long-Time Gold Investor Switches Postions

After gold's 10-year winning streak shattered all but the most bullish forecasts, it takes a brave man to call for a correction. It takes an even braver man to do so at the year's biggest bullion conference.
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Gold Rises After S&P Downgrades Italy's Debt

Gold rose Tuesday after Standard & Poor's downgraded Italy's debt, the latest in a series of blows to the eurozone and endorsements of precious metals, at least in the eyes of investors who want safe-havens.
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Australia to Launch Bullion Exchange

Australia's first physical bullion exchange, an over-the-counter spot market for gold, silver and platinum, will begin operations Oct 4, the Australian Bullion Exchange (ABX) said in a statement on Tuesday.
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UBS Boss Seeks Board Vote of Confidence: Report

UBS AG Chief Executive Oswald Gruebel will seek a vote of confidence at a board meeting in Singapore for plans to slash the investment banking division that caused a $2.3 billion loss due to unauthorized trading, a Swiss newspaper reported on Tuesday.
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Scientists Find Way to Disarm AIDS Virus

Scientists have found a way to prevent HIV from damaging the immune system and say their discovery may offer a new approach to developing a vaccine against AIDS.
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Mongolia's President Defends Mining Ban

Mongolia's law banning mining in the country's river and forest areas is necessary to protect the mineral-rich Asian country's environment and herdsmen's livelihoods, President Tsakhia Elbegdorj said on Monday.
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London Bullion Market Assoc Takes Aim at Conflict Gold

The London Bullion Market Association is working out ways for refiners on its Good Delivery List to avoid falling foul of new regulations against conflict gold as a number one priority, LBMA chairman David Gornall told Reuters on Sunday.

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