19 May 2013 Last updated at 06:34 ET

Thousands rally to oppose Italy cutsProtesters against austerity in Rome, 18 May

Tens of thousands of protesters, led by trade unionists, rally in the Italian capital Rome against the policies of the new coalition government.

Citroen C3 on the assembly lineEurope car sales break losing streak

Car sales across Europe rose in April for the first time in 18 months, helped by strong demand in the UK and by the early Easter break.

EU to ban refillable olive oil jugs

The EU is to ban restaurants from using refillable bottles and dipping bowls of olive oil, citing hygiene and consumer protection.

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The Chinese balancing act

23:53 UK time, Sunday, 12 May 2013

China is seen as the factory of the world, but the biggest part of its economy is now services, not manufacturing.

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Does there need to be an economic case for high-speed rail?

11:48 UK time, Thursday, 16 May 2013

Those who travel on Continental high-speed trains may wish we had them here - but few who have done the sums think there is a strong economic case for them.

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BP's Gulf compensation costs soar

05:07 UK time, Thursday, 16 May 2013

The costs of the court-approved scheme for BP to compensate businesses claiming to be hit by the Gulf of Mexico oil spill could be many billions of dollars more than the company expected. It believes vast sums are going to firms that don't deserve it.

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