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Family funeral in France for Total boss

Former Total boss Christophe de Margerie, who died last week when his private jet crashed in Russia, was buried on Oct. 28 in a private family funeral in France.
      
Around 100 mourners, mainly relatives and close associates, were present at the ceremony held under clear blue skies in the small village of Saint-Pair-sur-Mer in northwestern France.
      

Turkey identifies mysterious powder sent to consulates as chalk dust

The suspicious powdery substance that was sent to six consulates in Istanbul, leading to the hospitalization of more than 30 staff members, was a material similar to chalk dust, a Turkish official has said.

Health Ministry Undersecretary Eyüp Gümüş said Oct. 28 that the powder tested negative for biological and toxic agents.

Saab, Brazil Seal USD 5.4 B Deal for 36 Gripen Jets

Swedish defense group Saab AB has signed a deal with Brazil for development and production of thirty-six Gripen NG fighters, the manufacturer itself said in a statement.

An Industrial Cooperation Contract to deliver "substantial technology transfer" from Saab to the Brazilian industry was has also been signed between the two parties.

Nikolic not to visit Belgium due to Kosovo statehood symbols

BELGRADE - Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic has called off his participation in the commemorative event in Belgium on Tuesday marking the 100th anniversary since the beginning of World War I, although it was planned, because the opening ceremony will display the symbols of the unilaterally proclaimed state of Kosovo.

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