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Wednesday, 20 August 2008
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U.S. says major powers consider new Iran sanctions
The United States and Britain said major powers agreed on Wednesday to consider more U.N. sanctions against Iran after Tehran failed to freeze its nuclear activities, but Russia said there was no firm deal.
07 Aug 2008 |
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Chavez adds Spanish bank to nationalization drive
Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez has added a large Spanish-owned bank to the list of companies to be run by the government in the oil exporting nation, furthering his plans of building a socialist state.
01 Aug 2008 |
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Myanmar may free Suu Kyi in six months
Military-ruled Myanmar could release detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi in about half a year, once a maximum detention period of six years has expired, Singapore's foreign minister said on Sunday.
21 Jul 2008 |
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Sudan's Bashir could escape war crimes indictment
Sudan's president, accused of masterminding genocide in Darfur, might escape war crimes charges if he brings to justice two men suspected of mass killings, Western envoys said on Wednesday.
17 Jul 2008 |
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A&L dips as chance of Santander counterbid seen slim
Alliance & Leicester is unlikely to attract a counterbid to its agreed 1.3 billion pound takeover from Santander as the need for extra capital and the tough UK housing market deter rival suitors, analysts said.
15 Jul 2008 |
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Santander to buy A&L in 1.3 bln deal
Spain's Santander is buying British bank Alliance & Leicester for 1.3 billion pounds in an agreed deal that will bulk up its existing UK bank Abbey.
14 Jul 2008 |
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China defends veto of Zimbabwe resolution
China said on Saturday that sanctions against Zimbabwe's government would "complicate", rather than ease, conflict in the troubled African country, defending its decision to veto a proposed U.N. resolution.
12 Jul 2008 |
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Ecuador may impose Colombia trade sanctions
Ecuador said on Tuesday it may impose trade restrictions on Colombia as the neighbouring countries backed away from a plan to restore low-level diplomatic relations this week.
26 Jun 2008 |
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Bush wins backing over Iran sanctions
U.S. President George W. Bush won backing on Monday for tighter sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme and secured a pledge to send more troops to Afghanistan.
17 Jun 2008 |
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