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Britain and Iran are locked in a deepening diplomatic row after Iranian forces seized 15 British sailors and marines in the northern Gulf. Middle East tensions increased and oil prices hit three-month highs.

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Three groups ready to vie for Chrysler

Any final deal likely to take months

‘Open skies’ fares cut in doubt

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Key Qantas investor rejects Macquarie bid

Stand-off threatens to scuttle takeover

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