As for most other assets still in state hands, such as the state oil company, the state department store, the national airline and Mongolia's bluest-chip, Gobi Cashmere, these may still be put on the block.

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For a slice of Italy, head one block west of the circus to Marco Polo Pizza, or try Pizza de la Casa: its outlets are on Peace Avenue (west of the State Department Store) and across from the Ulaanbaatar Hotel.

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"It may be easier for criminals to tamper with a machine that is in a non-bank location, such as a grocery store, deli or shopping mall, " the New York state banking department advises.

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