Iraq is to invite bids for two telephone licences, saying it wants to significantly boost nationwide coverage over the next…
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HealthSouth ex-boss goes on trial
The former head of US medical services firm HealthSouth overstated earnings and assets to boost the company’s share price, it…
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LSE ‘sets date for takeover deal’
The London Stock Exchange (LSE) is planning to announce a preferred takeover by the end of the month, newspaper reports…
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Minister hits out at Yukos sale
Russia’s renationalisation of its energy industry needs to be reversed, a senior government figure has warned. Economy minister German Gref…
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Train strike grips Buenos Aires
A strike on the Buenos Aires underground has caused traffic chaos and large queues at bus stops in the Argentine…
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US firm pulls out of Iraq
A US company has pulled out of a major contract to rebuild Iraq’s transport system after attacks on reconstruction efforts,…
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Ukraine strikes Turkmen gas deal
Ukraine has agreed to pay 30% more for natural gas supplied by Turkmenistan. The deal was sealed three days after…
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Deutsche Boerse boosts dividend
Deutsche Boerse, the German stock exchange that is trying to buy its London rival, has said it will boost its…
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EU-US seeking deal on air dispute
The EU and US have agreed to begin talks on ending subsidies given to aircraft makers, EU Trade Commissioner Peter…
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Putin backs state grab for Yukos
Russia’s president has defended the purchase of Yukos’ key production unit by state-owned oil firm Rosneft, saying it followed free…
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