European equities, which have on average underperformed American ones, look more attractive: the price-earnings ratio in the euro zone is 11.

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The windswept blaze, which took place in an evacuation zone, was reported around 11 PM according to WNBC.com.

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Home Secretary David Blunkett and Transport Secretary Stephen Byers have demanded an urgent report into how robbers accessed the restricted zone amid heightened security since 11 September.

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