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Human Rights Court hears Yukos claim against Russia
The European Court of Human Rights is set to rule on a $98 billion claim against Russia by bankrupt oil company Yukos. Former executives say the company was broken up illegally by the Kremlin.
A slap in the face for Israeli aspirations
How Israel to a European Court of Justice ruling may have a profound impact on commercial relations with its principal trading partner.
Commission approval for Vietnam trade talks
Trade commissioner wants to initial free-trade negotiations with Vietnam.
Polish telecoms giant receives antitrust charge
Telekomunikacja Polska accused of denying access to broadband network.
Greece backs new austerity plan
Greece announces a controversial package of tax rises and spending cuts to save 4.8bn euros and ease its budget crisis.
Germany to cut subsidies for solar energy
A law proposed by Chancellor Angela Merkel's government would greatly reduce subsidies for solar energy production, and in some cases eliminate them all together.
Microsoft-Yahoo tie-up approved
Microsoft's plans to buy Yahoo's internet search and search advertising business are cleared by European and US regulators.
Japan economic growth speeds up
Japan's economic figures show it grew more than expected late last year, for now remaining the world's second biggest economy.
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