I have a Perl function that lets me alter the xml file that is created by another application.
Everything was OK but recently the first line of the xml file was changed to

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>

Now character  (A with a caret above it) - is no longer in front of the
degree sign after I have made modifications and the xml file can no longer be read with
Windows Explorer.

I start ‘reading’ the XML file with
    $parser_res = 1;
    $parser = XML::DOM::Parser->new(KeepCDATA => 1);

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Does any wiser Monk than I know how to cure this?
For example, is an additional argument required in the Parser statement.
The problem can be solved by opening and closing the file by the main application
but that is something I do not want to do.

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