Leaders at the G8 summit in Northern Ireland are said to be close to signing a joint statement on Syria, despite their differences.
 
Russia and the US are backing opposite sides in the conflict, but officials say the statement could soon be agreed. This could include the proposed peace conference in Geneva, and more access for deliveries of humanitarian aid.

On the final day of the summit leaders have agreed new measures to clamp down on money launderers, illegal tax evaders and corporate tax avoiders.

Governments agreed to give each other automatic access to information on their residents' tax affairs. They will also require shell companies - often used to exploit tax loopholes and invest money anonymously - to identify their effective owners.

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