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In my test I couldn't replicate this problem. I had to take a guess at the problem URL because the VB software here shortened it.
Is this the URL that was having the problem?
Code:
http://businessdayonline.com/2014/07/lafarges-landmark-deal-shareholders-vote-tomorrow/#.U7w9MpS9nmc
If not please paste the exact, full, URL not working inside the [code] BB Code.
If that was the URL causing the issue then please let me know what version of VB 5.x and what version of PHP you are running, and if possible, a link to a thread where it happened.