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Poland will be key in deterring Russian Baltic attack

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BALTIC/RUSSIA

Poland's key role in maintaining stability in the Baltic region.

Italy's bank reform will not ease credit crunch soon

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ITALY

Reform of Italy's cooperative banks.

Tech advances will bolster long-term copper demand

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INTERNATIONAL

The copper market.

Southern Africa court ruling limits mining liabilities

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SOUTHERN AFRICA

Amid considerable uncertainty over who is responsible for clean-up operations at historical mine sites, the case may have significant consequences for other mining companies, host…

Trump’s ban on China’s WeChat may carry a heavy price

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CHINA/US

President Donald Trump issued two executive orders on August 6 that effectively ban the Chinese-owned apps TikTok and WeChat. The impact of the TikTok ban will be limited, but…

Commercial takeovers will strengthen Syria’s Assad

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SYRIA

A central figure is Yassar Ibrahim, who has been connected to takeovers at Latakia container terminal and in the telecoms sector. Ownership of Syriatel, one of Syria’s most…

Yemen jihadists stand to gain from Huthi conflict

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YEMEN

The prison break follows a series of bombings against Huthi targets claimed by al-Qaida's rival, the Islamic State group (ISG), in the capital in recent weeks. Jihadist groups…

EU foreign investment disunity could fuel populism

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EU

For Germany and France, an important component of this is the treatment of foreign direct investment (FDI). However, prospects for an EU-wide response appear to divide the bloc…

External push for polls deepens CAR instability

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CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC

The plan to hold presidential and parliamentary elections was scuppered by renewed violence in the capital, Bangui, in late September. Violent incidents have continued…

Aer Lingus deal to see European airlines consolidation

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EUROPE

The outlook for European airlines following IAG's takeover of Aer Lingus