Stoner, who has previously tested sports cars, will initially compete in a development series.

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According to the current proposal, the bank will initially lend to infrastructure and development projects in the Brics countries, the officials said.

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The nuclear energy company, which has had four nuclear power stations in development in the U.S. and four in China since 2007, initially hoped to hire people already in the industry.

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