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Fri, 17 May 13
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One year on from Facebook floating on the stock exchange - what's the future for the company? And our US markets expert explains why he feels uneasy about the recent high share values in the country.
Fri, 17 May 13
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Nearly two decades after the genocide which tore the country apart, Rwanda is making a come back. We hear from the country's finance minister that their determination to become a middle income country is paying off. We hear about the latest fleet of super container ships nearly half a kilometre long and as broad as an autobahn. And why Nepalese hill farmers are finding that coffee is just their cup of tea.
Thu, 16 May 13
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Football star and celebrity David Beckham's announcement that he is retiring from football will, many say, actually accelerate 'Brand Beckham'. Also, the biggest movers and losers on the US stock markets.
Thu, 16 May 13
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Oil giant BP is getting increasingly concerned at the growing cost of compensation linked to the Deepwater Horizon disaster. It says it is being forced to pay out claims for what it calls "fictitious and inflated losses", and wants Prime Minister David Cameron to raise the issue with President Obama at the G8 meeting in Northern Ireland next month. Our Business Editor Robert Peston tells us why BP is so worried, and we speak to a Louisiana lawyer who is pursuing claims against the company.
Wed, 15 May 13
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Google shares rise amidst announcements from the company of innovative new products, while US market optimism remains high despite bad manufacturing industry figures.
Wed, 15 May 13
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As France slips back into recession we ask what exactly does the eurozone's second largest economy need to do to get back on its feet? Plus, after Angeline Jolie's revelation that she's had a double mastectomy - why are genetic tests for cancer so expensive?
Tue, 14 May 13
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Some of Europe's biggest oil companies are being investigated for rigging prices. Also, why is Blackberry Messenger, the 'crown jewel' of RIM, being given away for free for all platforms? And finally, we find out if the US market can maintain its recent high values.
Tue, 14 May 13
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The EU has raided several global oil firms as part of an investigation into price fixing. Also, Singapore cracks down on tax cheats, why whistleblowing remains a dangerous game and why France wants to tax tablet computers.
Mon, 13 May 13
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The Japanese currency continues to sink in value as a result of concerted efforts by the government and the central bank. Investors around the world are taking note.
Mon, 13 May 13
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Hundreds of garment factories in Bangladesh are to shut down amid continued protests over safety conditions in the industry. Meanwhile western clothes buyers say they'll sign up to improved fire and safety regulations in the country - but is it too little, too late? Also with Nawaz Sharif expected to become Pakistan's next prime minister, we ask whether his pro-business credentials will translate into economic reforms. Plus - will Germany start putting speed limits on some of its fastest roads?
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