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Coke beats 3Q profit forecasts

Coca-Cola Co. (KO) on Wednesday reported third-quarter profit of $1.45 billion. The Atlanta-based company said it had profit of 33 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs and restructuring …

Britain, China sign deal to finance nuclear power station – Cameron

Prime Minister David Cameron said on Wednesday Britain and China were signing a deal to finance a nuclear power station in southwest England, hailing the agreement as a sign the countries wanted to take their ties to a “new level”. Standing next to President Xi Jinping at a news conference during the Chinese leader’s state visit, Cameron also said he wanted to make Britain the “partner of choice” for China.

Cuba eager to do business with US oil companies again: official

Cuba is eager to do business again with American oil companies, an official says, expressing hope that Havana’s opening with Washington will clear the way for their return after 55 years. In 1960, Cuba’s revolutionary leaders expropriated US refineries on the island without compensation after they refused to process Russian oil, prompting Washington to retaliate with a trade embargo. The US embargo, which was expanded in 1962 and remains in