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Israel expels Nobel peace laureate over Gaza protest

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Owner of Claridges in Dublin court battle over Ireland's 'toxic bank

Anglo Irish headquarters in Dublin. McKillen objects to his loans from Anglo Irish and the Bank of Ireland being transferred to Nama. Photograph: Peter Muhly/AFP/Getty Images

Hungary declares a state of emergency after sludge disaster

Tunde Erdelyi clings to her cat after toxic sludge from an alumina plant flooded her home in Devecser, Hungary. Photograph: Bela Szandelszky/AP

French trader guilty over Société Générale scandal

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