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A new leasing company will start its operations in Kyrgyzstan during the fourth quarter of 2014 as per Shariah principles.

Saudi businessmen have expressed their desire to invest in India's lucrative projects and hoped New Delhi would sanction interest-free Islamic finance system like other secular states to accelerate inclusive growth and woo funds from Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries.

* China factory data, U.S. housing data underpins Nikkei * Yen's retreat adds support, but more declines may be needed to extend Nikkei's gains * Real estate, banks and brokerages lead gains * Sony falls after CEO fails to impress...

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NEW YORK, May 22 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks ended higher on Thursday, led by gains in small-cap stocks while the Nasdaq advanced on a rally in biotech shares. Based on the latest available data, the Dow Jones industrial average .DJI rose 10.02 points or...

* Italian and Spanish stock markets fall* Traders cite concerns over European elections this week* Rising demand for protection in case FTSE MIB falls* FTSEurofirst 300 closes up 0.1 pct at 1,366.29 points* Raiffeisen rallies after Q1 resultsBy Sudip Kar-GuptaLONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - Italian and Spanish stocks underperformed firmer equity markets elsewhere in Europe on Thursday, as traders said