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* Hong Kong lifted a 2-year-old ban on U.S. beef imposed because of mad cow disease, becoming the second importer in Asia this month to resume purchases under certain conditions. Japan ended its ban Dec. 12.
* International Paper Co. agreed to pay $18.7 million to settle lawsuits by customers that accused the company of fixing prices on boxes and related paper.
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