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Gold buying up in India as Hindu festival starts
Apr 24th, 2012
Indian gold retailers Tuesday reported brisk trade as an auspicious two-day Hindu festival got under way, after weeks of subdued business due to a jewellers' strike and weak global sentiment. (Source: AFP) -
By Estelle Shirbon LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's tax authority was heavily criticised by a judge on Thursday, who nonetheless ruled its deal with Goldman Sachs worth up to 20 million pounds ($30 million) to the U.S. bank was lawful. High Court Judge Andrew Nicol dismissed a claim by campaign group UK Uncut Legal Action that the tax settlement w... [Full Article]
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