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Boeing, Airbus received unfair subsidies, says WTO
Mar 31, 2011
A ruling released today from the World Trade Organization says Boeing received illegal government subsidies. That's after a similar ruling against Airbus last year.
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Microsoft files EU complaint against Google
Mar 31, 2011
Tech giant Microsoft has filed an anti-trust complaint in Europe against Google.
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TEPCO to close four reactors at Fukushima
Mar 30, 2011
According to the company's chairman, Tokyo Electric Power Company will permanently shut down four of the six reactors at the incapacitated nuclear plant.
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Japan to consider nationalizing TEPCO
Mar 29, 2011
As businesses and residents continue to suffer rolling power outages, Japan's government may start talks to nationalize Tokyo Electric Power Company.
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Aussie dollar hits a 29-year high
Mar 29, 2011
The value of the Australian dollar has risen 10.5 percent in less than two weeks. Today, one Australian dollar will buy you $1.03 in U.S. dollars.
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Survey: China's economic power concerns developed nations
Mar 28, 2011
The BBC's Rebecca Singer explains the latest finds from a survey conducted by the BBC, measuring public concern over China's economic power.
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Libyan shopkeepers, citizens cope with military action
Mar 24, 2011
The BBC's Tony Fallshaw reports from Tripoli on the effect of the no-fly zone on shop, gas stations, and citizens in the city.
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Japan quake to affect manufacturing industry
Mar 24, 2011
Other countries in manufacturing could see benefits as Japan's industry tries to recover.
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Egyptian stock market reopens
Mar 23, 2011
Egypt's stock market dropped 10 percent in the space of just a minute. The exchange had been closed since January 27 due to the country's civil and economic unrest.
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British record labels look toward new media for fresh talent
Mar 22, 2011
Hit talent shows like "The X Factor" have become a prime source of new talent for the British music industry.
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