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Qatar bankrolls Syrian revolt

Financial support from tiny gas-rich state overshadows western backing, but is being nudged aside by Saudi Arabia as the prime source of arms to rebels
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Saudi princes deny laundering claim

The allegations were made in London court and stem from a business dispute in the UK courts, which can only now be reported openly
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Christie's sets global record with $495m sale

Works by Pollock, Lichtenstein and Basquiat make auction history as cash-rich individuals in search of high returns opt to pour money into art
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Obama under pressure over IRS scandal

Asked if anyone in the White House had knowledge about the IRS actions before this week, Mr Obama said that he personally had not
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Hollande goes on economic 'offensive'

The embattled French president has pledged 'more growth and less austerity' in Europe, plus measures to fight youth unemployment and boost investment
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Iran's Jalili vows 'resistance' presidency

The candidate many consider the supreme leader's favourite says his experience at the negotiating table will help him fight off international pressure
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Uruguay's Mujica lauds booming Brazil ties

President José Mujica is keen to do more business with his country's northern neighbour while criticising Argentina and praising Barack Obama
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Cyclone Mahasen batters Bangladesh

The storm kills six people and forces thousands into shelters but begins to weaken, sparing neighbouring Myanmar, where many displaced live in camps
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US states look to cut greenhouse gases

Proponents of the RGGI, a market-based emissions reduction scheme, are touting programme as a way to cut emissions and boost economic growth
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NY business frets over change of mayor

Executives are concerned that mayoral candidates lack the business affinity that has defined Michael Bloomberg's approach
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News by Email The World

Europeans take a look at each other – and at themselves

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