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European auto sales up for first time since 2011
May 17, 2013
But that comes with an asterisk.
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Japan's economy grows under Shinzo Abe's leadership
May 16, 2013
Policies taken by the head of Japan are helping the country finally bounce back after decades of trouble. But is it enough -- and will it continue?
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3 oil companies raided by European officials
May 15, 2013
The European Commission is investigating a potential price manipulation scheme among oil companies.
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In Bangladesh, workers react and protest
May 13, 2013
The Bangladesh government makes it easier for garment workers to join trade unions. But will that spark the change factor workers are hoping for?
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Sharif chooses veteran to run Pakistan's shattered economy
May 13, 2013
Pakistan's incoming prime minister will install Ishaq Dar as finance minister, his third time doing the job.
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Thieves stole $45 million in global ATM heist
May 10, 2013
Forget bank heist movies with ski masks and safe cracking. These thieves were high tech.
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Sony back in the black for the first time in 5 years
May 9, 2013
Japanese entertainment and electronics giant Sony has managed to make money, not lose it for the first time in five years. The company reported a net profit of $948 million.
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WTO appoints new leader, but will it affect your job?
May 8, 2013
Brazil's Roberto Azevedo has been chosen to become the next leader of the World Trade Organization, he will be the first Latin American to head the international group.
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Somalia takes steps to rebuild its economy
May 7, 2013
Somalia has struggled with famine, piracy, and insurgency in the past several years. But recently, Somalia has been making some progress on economic rebuilding.
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Court approves controversial nuclear power plant in India
May 6, 2013
Though a judge in the case assured the public the new plant will be safe and is "necessary for the welfare and economic growth of India", nuclear power remains controversial in the country.
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