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European probe into oil price-fixing widens to Finland
Stephen Beard May 17, 2013
Finland's only oil refiner has now been ensnared into the investigation.
Japan's economy grows under Shinzo Abe's leadership
Rupert Wingfield-Hayes 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?
Chinese protesters oppose petrochemical plant in Kunming
Rob Schmitz May 16, 2013
In the latest series of 'not in my backyard' or NIMBY protests in China, hundreds took to the streets in Kunming to oppose a petrochemical plant.
In France, an encore for recession
Stephen Beard May 15, 2013
France today entered a double-dip recession. It depends on exports to Italy and Spain and they, like many eurozone nations, are still feeling the pinch. Europe's slump is dragging down the global economy.
How not to take over a company like Sony
Mark Garrison May 15, 2013
If the history of foreign investor activism in Japan is any indication, the outlook for hedge fund manager Daniel Loeb is not too loving.
Euro zone economies shrink for sixth straight quarter
Andrew Walker May 15, 2013
France is in recession, while Germany's economy has expanded.
Marketplace Tech's Drone Roundup
Ben Johnson May 14, 2013
Let's check in on all things unmanned drone.
Fathering seven children in a one-child society: Famous director's kids spark big debate in China
Rob Schmitz May 14, 2013
China's most celebrated movie director and choreographer of the 2008 Beijing Olympics opening ceremony, Zhang Yimou faces $26 million in fines after state media reported he has fathered at least seven children with up to four women. The scandal has sparked a debate about the inequities between China's rich and poor.
Why your credit card's magnetic strip is vulnerable
Scott Tong May 10, 2013
Despite knowing a swipe card’s magnetic strip is vulnerable, U.S. banks haven’t moved to a more secure system. Why?
Austerity on agenda as G7 meets near London
Stephen Beard May 10, 2013
As the G7 gathers near London, austerity is on everyone's mind.
