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People stand inside a jewellery shop in Yangon

People stand look at jewellery inside a shop in Yangon, Myanmar March 25, 2006. A rumour that Myanmar's military rulers will give civil servants a hefty pay rise has sent gold prices jumping, dealers said on Saturday. BEST QUALITY AVAILABLE REUTERS/Aung Hla Tun

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