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March 12, 2010 by
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Is a peep show a "Cubicle cinema" or "automated recreation device"? The European high court is about to decide.
U.K. Gives Guarantee to GM Europe. Comments Off
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March 12, 2010 by
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The U.K. will guarantee $410.4 million in bank loans to General Motors Europe as part of a support package for the auto maker from the U.S. and other European governments.
Signs of Life in U.K. IPO Market. Comments Off
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March 12, 2010 by
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Young fashion brand SuperGroup and interactive whiteboard maker Promethean priced IPOs in London, deals that valued both companies at around £400 million each.
War-Zone Contractors Draw Scrutiny. Comments Off
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February 25, 2010 by
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Democratic lawmakers called for stricter oversight of what they described as "reckless" government contractors operating in war zones and assailed the way big defense companies use smaller firms to perform high-risk work.
Cameron Hires Obama Advisers. Comments Off
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February 25, 2010 by
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David Cameron has hired advisers who worked on Obama's presidential campaign to help his party in the election campaign against Gordon Brown and Labour.
The Euro’s Final Battleground: Spain. Comments Off
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February 25, 2010 by
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Greece set off the crisis rattling the euro zone. Spain could determine whether the 16-nation currency stands or falls.
Italy Convicts Google Executives. Comments Off
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February 24, 2010 by
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An Italian court convicted three Google executives of privacy violation over a 2006 video of students bullying a disabled boy. The ruling could restrict the way Internet companies operate in Italy.
Coke Nears Deal for Bulk of Its Bottler. Comments Off
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February 24, 2010 by
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Coca-Cola was nearing a deal to buy the North American operations of Coca-Cola Enterprises. The deal is expected to have a value of equity and assumed debt that exceeds $15 billion.
Strike Ends at Total’s French Refineries. Comments Off
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February 24, 2010 by
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A weeklong protest that shut Total's French refineries ended after workers at five plants voted to call off their strike.
English Football Clubs Face Heavy Debts. Comments Off
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February 24, 2010 by
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The full extent of the debts engulfing English football has been laid bare in a report that shows Premier League clubs are carrying more debt than the rest of Europe's clubs put together.