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Watchdog group begins China Apple inspections

Apple, following reports of harsh working conditions, said the Fair Labor Association began inspections Monday at a Foxconn plant in China that makes products for the California gadget-maker."We belie

Monday, February 13, 2012 (France24)

Leverage cap has the power to reshape banking

Finding a solution that curbs banker excess without choking growth will not be easy

Monday, February 13, 2012 (Financial Times )

China Apple inspections begin

Apple, following reports of harsh working conditions, said the Fair Labor Association began inspections on Monday at a Foxconn plant in China that makes products for the California gadget-maker."We be

Monday, February 13, 2012 (France24)

Spain moves to ease bank merger fears

Government officials say large lenders will not be forced into politically motivated alliances, amid shareholder concerns of political motivations

Monday, February 13, 2012 (Financial Times )

Air power: Rafale swoops to top of India’s list

The choice of the fourth-generation fighter provides a much-needed boost for French economic and industrial prestige, writes James Lamont

Monday, February 13, 2012 (Financial Times )

Latvians protest controversial Internet pact

Hundreds of Latvians on Monday rallied Monday against the controversial Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, amid objections it could hit Internet freedom.Around 300 mainly young people braved sub-zer

Monday, February 13, 2012 (France24)

OECD sees signs of economic turnaround

Leading indicators are beginning to point to a turnaround in the world's major developed economies, led by the United States and Japan, the OECD said on Monday after months of gloomy data.At the same

Monday, February 13, 2012 (France24)

Olli Rehn orders Greeks to ‘sell’ €130bn deal to people

THE GREEK government was challenged today to "sell" its latest austerity deal to the public and end a "spiral of unsustainable finances".

Monday, February 13, 2012 (Independent )

Iran chokes Internet at politically sensitive time

Access to the Internet's most-used sites and tools is being choked in Iran at a politically charged period, blocking communication channels for local businesses, bank clients, scientists and foreign m

Monday, February 13, 2012 (France24)

Greece calls snap elections for April

Greece will hold general elections in April, the government said on Monday, hours after parliament voted through tough new austerity measures aimed at saving the country from bankruptcy."This governme

Monday, February 13, 2012 (France24)

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