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British PM calls on US to reject protectionism (AP)

 
AP - British Prime Minister Gordon Brown urged the United States on Monday to avoid moves toward protectionism in response to the world financial crisis, but said London will be Washington's closest ally in dealing with the slowdown. (link)

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