Mon Sep 8, 2008
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TOKYO, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Japanese Finance Minister Bunmei Ibuki said on Monday he welcomed the U.S. government takeover of mortgage giants Fannie Mae (FNM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) and Freddie Mac (FRE.N: Quote, Profile, Research) and it would be positive for the global economy. http://uk.reuters.com/article/marketsNewsUS/idUKT25019420080908