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• Chrysler recalls 2.7 million Jeeps at risk of fuel tank fires

  Chrysler has finally agreed to voluntarily recall 2.7 million Jeeps that could be at risk of fuel tank fires, after initially refusing a government request to do…

• G8 leaders agree deal on tax evasion

  G8 leaders have agreed new measures to clamp down on money launderers, illegal tax evaders and corporate tax avoiders. Governments agreed to give each other automatic access…

• David and Jackie Siegel's Palace Of Versailles to be finished in 2015 after 11 years of construction

  David and Jackie Siegel, the owners of America's largest family home, the gold-encrusted “Palace Of Versailles”, have announced that their mansion will finally be…

• Czech PM Petr Necas to resign over Jana Nagyova corruption and spying scandal

  Czech PM Petr Necas has announced that he will resign on Monday after days of political turmoil. Petr Necas’ ruling coalition will try to form a new government led by…

• Pope Francis names Monsignor Battista Mario Salvatore Ricca to oversee Vatican bank management

  Pope Francis has taken his first major step towards reforming to the troubled Vatican bank, naming Monsignor Battista Mario Salvatore Ricca, a trusted cleric, to oversee its…

• Hassan Rouhani wins Iran presidency in first round

  Hassan Rouhani has won Iran's presidential election, securing just over 50% of the vote and so avoiding the need for a run-off. Crowds gathered in Tehran to hail…