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Azeri leader Aliyev to affirm rule in poll, critics say vote unfair

By Nailia Bagirova BAKU (Reuters) – Azeri President Ilham Aliyev, helped by an oil-fueled economic boom, will maintain his tight hold on power with victory this weekend for his political party in polls opponents are boycotting and international rights groups say will not be fair. Azerbaijan is host to oil majors including BP, ExxonMobil and Chevron. Ilham Aliyev has consolidated power since succeeding his father and long-serving leader Heydar in

Azeri leader Aliyev to affirm rule in poll, critics say vote unfair

By Nailia Bagirova BAKU (Reuters) – Azeri President Ilham Aliyev, helped by an oil-fueled economic boom, will maintain his tight hold on power with victory this weekend for his political party in polls opponents are boycotting and international rights groups say will not be fair. Azerbaijan is host to oil majors including BP, ExxonMobil and Chevron. Ilham Aliyev has consolidated power since succeeding his father and long-serving leader Heydar in

Holy Cow! Teardown Near Wrigley Field Lists for $9.8 Million

Filed under: Selling Kristen Norman via ZillowThe Wrigleyville home sits about 536 feet from home plate. An area parking lot sold for $20 million in 2011. By Melissa Allison The Chicago Cubs have a special shine to them these days, and the longtime owner of a home near Wrigley Field hopes it rubs off on her property — to the tune of $9.8 million. “The seller strongly feels that this