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UPDATE 1-Court rules villagers cannot sue Shell in London over Nigerian oil spill

LONDON, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Oil major Royal Dutch Shell cannot be sued in London courts over Nigerian oil spill allegations, the High Court ruled on Thursday, dealing a setback to attempts to hold multinationals liable at home for subsidiaries' activities. [Source]

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