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Greece says lender talks ‘tough’
Greece holds further talks with its international lenders, as the debate on more austerity measures continues.
China in EU carbon scheme ‘ban’
China tells its airlines not to pay charges to the EU’s Emissions Trading Scheme, aimed at cutting carbon emissions.
Gas price rises as freeze bites
The price of gas increases sharply around Europe as below-freezing temperatures lead to a surge in demand.
Brazil sells control of airports
The Brazilian government privatises operations at three airports as part of moves to upgrade transport links ahead of the World Cup.
HTC profits up but outlook poor
Taiwan smartphone maker HTC reports a 57% jump in annual profits, but it predicts a downbeat start to trading this year.
Euro crisis ‘could damage China’
A eurozone recession could almost halve Chinese growth this year, according to a report by the International Monetary Fund.
India telecom ruling ‘harms’ firm
Telecoms firm Uninor says it has been “unfairly harmed” by an Indian court ruling cancelling licences issued in 2008.
Qantas CEO warns on airline laws
The chief executive of Qantas says the airline would be forced to cut services and jobs should pro-Australia airline bills be passed.
Romania spy chief ‘to be new PM’
Romania’s intelligence service chief Mihai Razvan Ungureanu is nominated as prime minister after Emil Bloc resigns amid widespread austerity protests.
Mitsubishi to close Europe plant
Japanese car maker Mitsubishi Motors says it is to end production at its only plant in Western Europe.
Olympus calls shareholder meeting
Olympus shareholders will get the chance to question management about the accounting scandal as the firm calls an emergency meeting.
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