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UAE, Saudi among US's top arms buyers in 2009

UAE, Saudi among US's top arms buyers in 2009

Politics & Economics
US arms sales hit record in 2009; expects to repeat performance in 2010.

Saudi to strike Yemen rebels until they flee
Politics & Economics
Strike conducted within Saudi territory; at least 40 rebels surrender during air strike.

Gunman kills 12 at US army base, suspect alive
Politics & Economics
Army psychiatrist opens fire with two handguns at the Fort Hood Army post.

Qatar's nominal GDP shrinks 4.3% Q-o-Q in Q2
Politics & Economics
World's top natural gas exporter hit by a slump in natural gas prices - official estimates.


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How are investment banking chiefs going to justify the massive bonuses they pay their staff this year?

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Executives in denial
Ahmad Abuljobain on why business leaders need to change their mind-sets to survive the global crisis.

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Rabid anti-West sentiment will colour any efforts to reach a peaceful settlement on Iran’s nuclear ambitions, Alistair Lyon reports.

Iran engages on nuclear issue, concedes little

Iran seemed flexible at talks with world powers to mute calls for more sanctions, but signalled no retreat from its nuke goals.


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