Oil price leaps towards one-year high on Iraq threat
London: Oil prices surged to within sight of recent one-year high-points here on Monday after Iraq said it would reject a new UN resolution that would impose fresh conditions on disarmament.
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Saudi Arabia resists lower oil prices
Osaka: Saudi Arabia, the dominant member of the OPEC cartel, on Monday resisted pressure from Western and Asian countries to lower oil prices but said spare capacity was ready in case of a crisis.
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Manchester United brand still booming
London: Despite making their worst ever start to a premier league season, business is booming for Manchester United as efforts to promote the club's brand begin to pay dividends.
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