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EBay to ban sales of ivory products in January

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Oct. 20, 2008
Online auction site eBay Inc. said Monday it will institute a global ban on the sale of all ivory products starting next year. The ban, announced on the company's blog, eBay Ink, seeks to ensure the protection of African and Asian elephants, eBay blogger...
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa