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/ 7 February 2005
The Pope appeared at his hospital window on Sunday and uttered four almost unintelligible words of blessing to the crowds below to show that his ailing body has not yet defeated him. Sitting at an open window on the top floor of Rome’s Gemelli hospital, dressed in his full white papal attire, the 84-year-old pontiff looked pale.
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/ 7 February 2005
The likelihood of a 50 basis-point cut in interest rates by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) stands at about 60%, according to Lehman Brothers economist Tolga Ediz. Commenting in a recent research note, the London-based Ediz said that the choice facing the SARB’s monetary policy committee at its February meeting will not be an easy one.
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/ 7 February 2005
The JSE Securities Exchange (JSE) roared to a record high on Monday morning, fuelled by a weaker rand and strong performances by heavyweight dual-listed stocks offshore. A firmer trend on world markets further helped sentiment. By 12.02pm, the all-share index was up 0,73% at 13Â 096,990 after earlier touching a highest-to-date 13Â 115,830.
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/ 7 February 2005
The Congress of South African Trade Unions on Sunday responded to claims in a Zimbabwe newspaper that its visits to the country were masterminded and sponsored in Washington. Meanwhile, the Democratic Alliance’s plan to send a delegation to Zimbabwe is ”highly provocative”, says the African National Congress.
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/ 7 February 2005
With legal cannabis readily available, the Dutch government’s programme for issuing medical marijuana through pharmacies is losing money as stocks pile up because patients seem to prefer buying their stash at cannabis cafés. The government will not yet term the programme a failure but said it is being re-evaluated.
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/ 7 February 2005
Nasdaq, the United States’s largest electronic stock market, is discussing listings with "several" South African companies and a listing is expected this year, Nasdaq managing director Paulina McGroarty told a briefing in Johannesburg on Monday. This is Nasdaq’s second road show in the country and follows a visit in August.
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/ 7 February 2005
Silver Stars caused an upset at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane where they held defending champions Kaizer Chiefs to a 0-0 draw in a hard-fought Castle Premiership clash played on Sunday. There was little excitement in the opening 45 minutes. Chiefs had two opportunities to score and Stars had one during a dull opening period.
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/ 7 February 2005
Chelsea’s charge towards the Premiership title stuttered on Sunday when Manchester City goalkeeper David James kept out Jose Mourinho’s men in a 0-0 stalemate at Stamford Bridge. City are the only side to have beaten Chelsea this season. They won 1-0 at the City of Manchester Stadium in October.
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/ 7 February 2005
Masters champion Phil Mickelson posted a three-under-par 68 on Sunday to win the Phoenix Open by five shots over fellow Americans Scott McCarron and Kevin Na. Mickelson started the final round with a four-shot edge and finished with a 17-under total of 267. McCarron and Na shared second on 272.
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/ 7 February 2005
Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova can’t wait to be back in Tokyo, where she won her first professional title, first WTA titles and this weekend triumphed at the Pan Pacific Open. But success has caught up with her and it will be at least one year before the skyrocketing Russian starlet is eligible to play again in her favourite city.