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France's former President Sarkozy standing trial over alleged campaign funding by Libya's Gadhafi

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

France’s former President Nicolas Sarkozy goes on trial Monday over alleged illegal financing of his 2007 presidential campaign by the government of late Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi. The so-called “Libyan case,” the biggest and possibly most shocking of several scandals involving Sarkozy, is scheduled to run until April 10, with a verdict expected later. Sarkozy faces charges of passive corruption, illegal campaign financing, concealment of embezzlement of public funds and criminal association, punished by up to 10 years in prison. Читать дальше...

Macrotech Developers records best-ever quarterly pre-sales at Rs 4,510 cr, up 32%

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Lodha, known as Macrotech Developers, achieved its best-ever quarterly pre-sales of Rs 4,510 crore for the quarter ended December. The company also reported significant growth in collections and pre-sales for the ongoing financial year. They have added new projects in Bengaluru and acquired land for warehousing and industrial business in the NCR. Their net debt has reduced significantly.

Finance: Distilling differences into a common vision

Dawn 

Pakistan’s external sector is in trouble. Growth in exports is losing steam, and imports are growing, expanding the trade deficit. The country’s imports of goods in December 2024 crossed $5 billion for the first time in two years and reached $5.29bn, depicting a big 14 per cent year-on-year increase. On the other hand, exports of goods totalled $2.84bn with only a 0.67pc annualised growth. The monthly trade deficit soared 34.8pc on-year to $2.44bn.

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Cummins-led Australia right up there as one of the best teams: Hussey

Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (sports) 

Mike Hussey lauds Pat Cummins' Test team as one of Australia's best, having achieved significant wins like the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and World Cups. Under Cummins' captaincy, the team has maintained a core group, leading to consistent victories despite age concerns. Kerry O’Keeffe praises their resilience in tough situations, highlighting the legacy of this experienced yet successful team.

Selfridges’ Retail Odyssey

WWD.com 

The retailer is optimistic about its future with backing from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and Central Group.