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Syria intensifies attacks on Homs
Obama administration cites safety concerns as activists claim 50 more people have been killed in fresh army bombardment

Randgold to spend $1bn developing mines
Gold miner seeks to double dividend as increased production of the precious metal combined with high prices more than trebled annual profits

South Korean groups ramp up foreign deals
Europe's debt crisis and a paucity of domestic deals embolden companies to be more aggressive in chasing natural resources and luxury brands

Glencore to pay premium for Xstrata deal
Investors in Xstrata would receive 2.8 Glencore shares for every share in the mining group they hold

Call for Bumi vote on Rothschild criticised
Person close to the group says investors have long been critical of Mr Hudaya but that the idea of ousting Mr Rothschild is more contentious

Mining magnates eye Australia's media
As natural resources have become the engine of the economy, there is a new force with the potential to shape the press landscape

ANC upholds Malema suspension
An African National Congress appeals committee upholds a five-year suspension against youth league leader Julius Malema

Brent pulls further ahead of West Texas crude
Commodities enjoy strong start with the price of Brent crude supported by geopolitical concerns and the demise of Petroplus

Bakrie vehicle moves to oust Rothschild from Bumi
Dramatic move is a setback for the UK financier, who had pledged to clean up corporate governance at the coal miner

BP safety committee chief to leave board
The impending departure of Sir William Castell is the latest shake-up at the top of the oil group since the Gulf of Mexico disaster