Gold suffers further setback on selling pressure
Gold prices suffered fresh losses while silver finished on a mixed note on the bullion market here today.

French gas stations run dry as truckers protest high taxes
Gas stations in regions of France ran dry and local governments began rationing gasoline Tuesday as truckers expanded a blockade of oil refineries and fuel depots to press for lower taxes.

European union farm ministers split over pace of GM approvals
European Union farm ministers were divided on Tuesday over how fast to clear new genetically modified crops and maintain public confidence already battered by a series of health scandals.


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