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€51mn of Iran firm shares sold via SWIFT

ECONOMY

€51mn of Iran firm shares sold via SWIFT

An unnamed foreign firm – speculated to be Germany’s Henkel - has purchased 30 percent of one of Iran’s leading detergent producing brands for a total value of around €51 million through SWIFT.

DR Congo probes use of US mercenaries

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DR Congo probes use of US mercenaries

DR Congo's justice minister orders an investigation into the alleged use of foreign mercenaries by the country's opposition leader Moise Katumbi.

Iran Oil Show 2016 opens in Tehran

ENERGY

Iran Oil Show 2016 opens in Tehran

Iran on Thursday opened its 21st International Oil, Gas, Refining and Petrochemical Exhibition known as Iran Oil Show 2016.

Emergency declared in Canada wildfire

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Emergency declared in Canada wildfire

A state of emergency is declared in the Canadian city of Fort McMurray as a huge blaze poses a major threat to the country’s oil sands region.