European Union finance ministers meet on Thursday to discuss proposals, including a tax on jet fuel, to boost development aid…
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News Corp eyes video games market
News Corp, the media company controlled by Australian billionaire Rupert Murdoch, is eyeing a move into the video games market.…
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McDonald’s boss Bell dies aged 44
Charlie Bell, the straight-talking former head of fast-food giant McDonald’s, has died of cancer aged 44. Mr Bell was diagnosed…
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Yukos sues four firms for $20bn
Russian oil firm Yukos has sued four companies for their role in last year’s forced state auction of its key…
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Ebbers ‘aware’ of WorldCom fraud
Former WorldCom boss Bernie Ebbers was directly involved in the $11bn financial fraud at the firm, his closest associate has…
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Boeing unveils new 777 aircraft
US aircraft firm Boeing has unveiled its new long-distance 777 plane, as it tries to regain its position as the…
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Telegraph newspapers axe 90 jobs
The Daily and Sunday Telegraph newspapers are axing 90 journalist jobs – 17% of their editorial staff. The Telegraph Group…
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Budget Aston takes on Porsche
British car maker Aston Martin has gone head-to-head with Porsche’s 911 sports cars with the launch of its cheapest model…
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McDonald’s to sponsor MTV show
McDonald’s, the world’s largest restaurant chain, is to sponsor a programme on music channel MTV as part of its latest…
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Yukos accused of lying to court
Russian oil firm Yukos lied to a US court in an attempt to stop the Russian government selling off its…
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