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Arab nations cannot delay economic reform

IMF Chief, French Christine Lagarde addresses the members of Ivorian National Assembly, on January 7, 2013 in Abidjan. Lagarde is on a two-day visit in Ivory Coast. ©Getty

It is time to lay groundwork for growth, writes Christine Lagarde

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Gaza’s hopes of progress remainlargely unfulfilled

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Street robberies increase as individuals’ purchasing power is weakened

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Move to kick-start non-oil economy and lift market confidence

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Syrian rebels over-run several oilfields

Pressure mounts on Damascus as it struggles to meet fuel needs

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US consumers’ hopes of lower oil prices unrealistic

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Further rallies against Egyptian president’s power grab planned

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Call for several members to step up their policy response