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Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Rebels storm Gaddafi compound

Rebels storm Gaddafi compound


Rebels storm Gaddafi compound

Posted: 23 Aug 2011 01:40 PM PDT

The six-square-kilometre Bab al-Aziziya complex is thought to have extensive tunnels that could facilitate the Libyan leader's escape

Allies seek deal to release Libyan funds

Posted: 23 Aug 2011 01:33 PM PDT

Britain, France and the US are to push for a new UN Security Council resolution to release around $100bn of Gaddafi regime assets

Charges dropped against Strauss-Kahn

Posted: 23 Aug 2011 10:03 AM PDT

Ruling in criminal case makes a return to French politics possible, although a civil suit against the former IMF chief is likely to proceed

France’s wealthy call for tax on rich

Posted: 23 Aug 2011 10:35 AM PDT

Total chief Christophe de Margerie and L'Oréal heiress Liliane Bettencourt are among 16 wealthy individuals to call for an 'exceptional contribution'

UN team to investigate violence in Syria

Posted: 23 Aug 2011 10:23 AM PDT

Inquiry to look into possible crimes against humanity since the uprising began, as the US ambassador makes a surprise visit to Deraa province

US business sees Republican game of bluff

Posted: 23 Aug 2011 11:45 AM PDT

There is little evidence to suggest that the debt ceiling debacle is causing business to hold back their support for the Grand Old Party

Miners and investors join Yukon gold rush

Posted: 23 Aug 2011 11:35 AM PDT

Drawn by the soaring gold price, exploration companies have staked more than 85,000 claims in Canada's Yukon territory since January

China to launch first wine investment fund

Posted: 23 Aug 2011 08:59 AM PDT

The country's growing taste for the good life is about to find a new outlet in the Dinghong Fund, which will invest in French vintages

Confidence drains from consumers in eurozone

Posted: 23 Aug 2011 09:55 AM PDT

Falls in consumer confidence and manufacturing activity suggest debt crisis and global recovery fears have hit sentiment harder than expected

Beijing crackdown hits rare earths mining

Posted: 23 Aug 2011 08:17 AM PDT

Industry executives say protectionism and a desire for a bigger role in the sector for state-owned miners is behind the current clampdown

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