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* The global airline industry suffered a $13-billion loss in 2002, the second straight year of record losses as costs for tighter airport security and “war” insurance took their toll, the International Air Transport Assn. said.

* Japan’s Konica Corp. and Minolta Co. said they were holding talks on a possible merger, which would create a camera and precision equipment maker with annual sales topping $8.4 billion.

* HealthSouth Corp. unveiled a second management shake-up in less than four months, with founder Richard Scrushy returning to the chief executive position he held before stock prices fell. Bill Owens, who replaced Scrushy as CEO, will resume his job as chief financial officer.

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