21 pc growth in stamp duty collection likely – The Hindu

The Hindu 21 pc growth in stamp duty collection likelyThe HinduThe Department of Stamps and Registration, the third highest revenue generating department for the government, has surpassed its collection target and is expected to earn a revenue of Rs. 4800 crore this financial year (2011-12). More: continued here

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Libyan activism blooms in post-Gaddafi era – Financial Times

Financial Times Libyan activism blooms in post-Gaddafi eraFinancial TimesIn this nascent political scene, money competes with religion and tribal affiliation as parties and candidates hunt for cash to hire consultants, rent office space, print newsletters and dispatch operatives. Often led and bankrolled by businesspeople, …and more » More: continued here

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EBay buy uncovers Durham history – News & Observer

EBay buy uncovers Durham historyNews & ObserverBy Jim Wise – jwise@newsobserver.com When Durham film collector Tom Whiteside bought “Tobaccoland USA” on eBay a few weeks ago, he didn't know what he was getting. “I just knew it was going to be tobacco. I didn't know it was going to be …

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Yemen says more than 2000 killed in uprising – Washington Post

CTV.ca Yemen says more than 2000 killed in uprisingWashington PostResidents said a civilian was wounded when an airstrike hit a post office used as a hospital in Jaar. The city's main hospital was destroyed in a government bombardment last year. — Associated Press.Gunmen kill American teacher in YemenUSA TODAYAl Qaeda-Linked …

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