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25 May 2012 Last updated at 07:02 ET

EU challenge to Argentina at WTO

The EU files a suit against Argentina's import restrictions at the WTO in the latest stage of a trade row between the two.

Fuel costs spur Japan price rise

Japan's consumer prices rise in April, spurred by rising fuel and energy costs, official data shows.

Japan urges cuts in power usage

Thailand exports in shock decline

Thailand reports a surprise fall in its exports for April because of falling demand from key markets such as Europe and the US.

China police free foreign banker

The Chinese authorities release a Singaporean banker held without charge since March on suspicion of aiding a criminal.
Economy shrank more than thought

The UK economy shrank by 0.3% in the first three months of the year, more than previously estimated, revised figures show.
Eurozone downturn 'accelerating'

Activity at European businesses hits a near three-year low in May, according to the survey of purchasing managers by Markit.
US factory activity slows in May
Chinese manufacturing 'declines'
China seeks economic growth boost
Free banking 'a dangerous myth'
Rinehart 'world's richest woman'
MSPs pass Scots booze price plan
Solar feed-in tariff cut delayed
EU 'wants Greece in the eurozone'
Bank eyed case for more stimulus
Big fall in April UK retail sales

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