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Europe stock markets continue rise
Stock markets in London, Paris and Frankfurt continue to climb following strong performance in Asia.
Video: Turkish cotton trade at risk
Developing nations assured of help
Bangkok denies pullout from temple area after Cambodia PM warned of "armed clashes".
Syrian president issues decree paving the way for an ambassador to Beirut.
Israeli parties in 'coalition deal'
Obama 'gaining in key US states'
Philippines autonomy deal 'illegal'
Iranian strike halts sales tax
Khmer Rouge murderers jailed
Canadians set to go to polls
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Flexing their political muscle, newcomers play a greater role in upcoming polls.
World Bank investments in the cattle industry may not be doing the good they claim.
Despite a global financial crisis, Egyptian firms continue to invest in real estate.
Politically engaged, newly energised demographic could make a big difference.
Pirates say $8m ransom is reparation for years of hazardous waste dumping by firms.