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Assad reform pledge will not ease pressure on regime
President Bashar al-Assad addressed the nation on television today, justifying the regime's...
SyriaOECD markets can be politically riskier than emerging
Companies have a variety of reasons for making cross-border investment decisions.
InternationalNatural disaster prevention rises up the global agenda
Natural hazards will continue to exact a steep toll in deaths and damage to property,...
InternationalIAEA members condemn Iran, Syria nuclear programmes
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) yesterday voted to refer Syria to the UN Security...
IranClimate volatility will hurt agricultural markets
Expectations of limited water availability due to climate change will jeopardise the livelihood...
InternationalSpectre of Libya haunts UN vote on Syria
The UN Security Council will vote tomorrow on a draft resolution put forward by France and the...
SyriaHigh prices exact heavy toll on poor food importers
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) today reported that its Food Price Index...
InternationalRebels prepare for life after Qadhafi
On June 1, NATO extended its military operation in Libya for an extra 90 days.
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