steel
Jun 30 2008, AP

Two Chinese steel companies combined Monday to form the world’s fifth-largest producer, the latest in a series of government-orchestrated deals aimed at creating globally competitive suppliers amid booming demand.The new state-owned company was formed...

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In this June 17, 2008 file photo, author Danielle Steel is shown during her appearance on the NBC “Today” television show in New York.