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THE RICHEST: Prince Alwaleed rejects Forbes rankingSaudi Arabia's Kingdom Holding chairman Prince Alwaleed bin Talal has disputed the Forbes 2013 billionaire listing, claiming that it understated his wealth, a report said. The Forbes list ra More… |
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Bill Gates still richest AmericanThe net worth of the richest Americans grew by 13 percent in the past year to $1.7 trillion, Forbes magazine said, and a familiar cast populated the top of the annual list, including Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, Larry Ellison an More… |
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UK, Gates pledge $2.3bn for vaccinesBritain and billionaire Bill Gates pledged $2.3 billion at an international donor conference on Monday to fund vaccination programmes to protect children in poor countries against diseases like diarrhoea and pneumonia. The money adds to a More… |
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Bahrain may hold referendumBahrain may hold a referendum once a dialogue with opposition groups produces an agreement, HRH the Crown Prince said yesterday. “The people of Bahrain in one vote will be the final arbiters,” His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al More… |
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Abu Dhabi, Gates in $100m immunization driveAbu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Bill Gates have together pledged $100 million to fight preventable diseases in Afghanistan and Pakistan. The partnership c More… |
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Gates to discuss Iran with Oman's rulerUS Defense Secretary Robert Gates arrived in Oman on Sunday for talks with Sultan Qaboos bin Said and was due to visit an aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea that conducts operations supporting the war in Afghanistan. The talks were expect More… |
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US sees rift in Iran, says strike will unite countrySanctions against Iran are biting hard and triggering divisions among its leadership, US Defense Secretary Robert Gates said on Tuesday, as he argued against a military strike over Tehran's nuclear program. Iran has More… |
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US says sanctions against Iran are workingSanctions against Iran are biting and the US remains convinced non-military action could pressure it to end its nuclear development programme, US Defense Secretary Robert Gates said. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told US Vice P More… |
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R+T Middle East draws good responseR+T Middle East, a trade show dedicated to roller shutters, sun protection, doors and gates, has generated great interest among key players in the region, organisers of the event said. R+T Middle East will be held from May 10-12 at the new More… |
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Gates sees Gulf support for Iran sanctions pushUS Defense Secretary Robert Gates said that leading Gulf states appeared ready to use their clout to lobby China to support sanctions against Iran over its disputed nuclear programme. A day after meeting Saudi Arabia's K More… |
