German exports fell by 1.1% in October 2010 while imports rose by 0.3% = Exports increased 19.8% in 12-month period

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German trade surplus narrowed in October
October's trade surplus narrowed to 14.3bn euros from 15.4bn euros in September.
----------UPI Version
Germany's trade surplus increases
Germany's trade surplus rose 13.9 percent in October from the same month last year, reaching $18.8 billion, 
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German exports fell by 1.1% in October 2010 while imports rose by 0.3%
Exports increased 19.8% in 12-month period
http://www.finfacts.ie/irishfinancenews/article_1021207.shtml
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German Exports Suffer Unexpected Fall
http://www.rttnews.com/Content/AllEconomicNews.aspx?Node=B2&Id=1500787
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Eurozone Trade Balance Turns To Surplus As Imports Fall

http://www.rttnews.com/Content/EuroEconomicNews.aspx?Id=1480217&SM=1
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