The two companies are currently working to resolve this dispute with negotiators and a preliminary agreement reportedly has been reached.

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The Iraqi cabinet approved a preliminary agreement that will create a joint venture between the state-run South Oil Company and Royal Dutch Shell to develop natural-gas resources in the Basra region.

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Meanwhile, Fitch Ratings moved to downgrade Cyprus's two largest banks following Monday's preliminary bailout agreement.

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Fitch Ratings also moved to downgrade Cyprus's two largest banks following Monday's preliminary bailout agreement.

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The carrier said late on Monday that it had signed a preliminary cargo joint-venture agreement with China Southern Airlines, a stepping stone into the Asian market.

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Lacey, whose job it was to monitor Bristol's conduct during its deferred prosecution agreement, made a preliminary recommendation that Dolan and Willard be terminated.

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Preliminary discussions were held on this, and it was quickly evident that making a global agreement fair to all parties will be monumentally difficult.

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