Bahrain's palace, the seat of government, confirmed the offer, according to Bahrain TV.

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In February, Michael Dell confirmed an offer to buy out his PC company for USD 24.4bn alongside Silver Lake Partners, which attracted competing bids from Carl Icahn and Blackstone.

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The Marie Stopes clinic confirmed it would offer abortion, while pledging to operate within the law.

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