Syria sugar refineries paralysed, smuggling seen soaring
 

16-05-12 06:37 PM

LONDON (Reuters) - Escalating violence in Syria has slowed sugar refining to a virtual standstill, with smuggling set to rise as Western sanctions hobble trade finance and disrupt imports of the staple sweetener, trade sources said. Related Stories German minister steps down, replaced by Merkel ally - sources Bahrain protests Iran criticism of GCC union plans Mladic taunts survivors at start of ...

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