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EXHIBIT 23.1
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CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation
by reference in this registration statement of our report dated February 18,
2000 (except with respect to the matter discussed in Note 1, as to which the
date is March 7, 2000) included in NewsEdge Corporation's Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 1999 and to all references to our Firm included in this
registration statement.
/s/ Arthur Andersen LLP
Boston, MA
August 1, 2000
