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Coca-Cola's foreign sales strong in 3Q, profit up

Quick ReadCoca-Cola says 3rd-quarter profit rises slightly, foreign sales strong while N. America slips

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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Sales outside of the Coca-Cola Co.'s home turf of North America helped profit edge higher in the third quarter, although overall sales fell as the stronger dollar continued to take a toll on revenue.

Worldwide case volume of drinks like Sprite, Coke and Powerade grew 2 percent in the three-month period ending Oct. 2, including 37 percent growth in India, 15 percent in China,...

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