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German rail operator Deutsche Bahn signs a 17bn euro contract to build rail and underground lines in Qatar and Bahrain.

Russia has turned into a "criminal state", according to the man who was once its leading foreign investor.

US chocolate maker Hershey considers launching a solo bid of at least $17bn (£10bn) for UK firm Cadbury, reports say.

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