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Global markets hit by fresh Dubai jitters

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Emirate defends debt standstill as a 'sensible business decision'

From World 2:59pm

IAEA votes to rebuke Iran over nuclear cover-up

Russia and China back the measure

Former British ambassador to the United Nations Sir Jeremy Greenstock gives evidence to the Iraq inquiry in Westminster, London. From World 1:23pm

Britain ‘failed to establish legitimacy’ of Iraq invasion

Former ambassador to UN gives evidence

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Ports face crisis as volumes fall

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Wen Jiabao, China's premier, speaks during a special session on day one of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009 From World 9:47pm

China sets targets for 2020 carbon cuts

Premier to attend Copenhagen talks

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Latin America sets course for the centre

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