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Spanish Prime Minister Rodriguez Zapatero listens to a question during a news conference in Madrid

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Spain’s economy will grow in Q4: PM

The Spanish economy will show positive growth in the fourth quarter, said the country’s Prime Minister, after a flat third quarter prompted fears of another looming recession.

China says EU airline CO2 cap should protect poor countries

China says EU airline CO2 cap should protect poor countries

Plans by the European Union to impose a blanket carbon emissions cap on global airlines should be adjusted to reflect the differences between rich and poor coun...

CBI Presents Case For Solid UK Growth

The CBI expressed "cautious optimism" for "slow but significant growth this year and next". It is predicting 1.7 per cent growth this year and 2.

Protesters march to parliament during a rally to protest the government's austerity measures in Athens

Greek unions plan massive nationwide rally to protest government austerity one year after EU bailout

Greek labor unions, students and others are planning massive a nationwide rally and general strike for tomorrow to protest the government’s austerity budget an...

Bank of England inflation report expected to point to higher inflation but still no interest rate rise

The Bank of England is expected to release its quarterly inflation report tomorrow and the expectations are that, for the fourth time in a row, the BoE will be ...

China seeks to exempt its airlines from EU CO2 trade

China seeks to exempt its airlines from EU CO2 trade

China's aviation industry body has told the European Union it is opposed to the inclusion of Chinese airlines in the bloc's carbon emissions market from 2012, an EU source said on Tuesday.

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IMF could buy Spanish, Italian paper alongside EFSF

IMF positive on Ghana outlook but warns on finances

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The International Monetary Fund hailed the medium-term outlook for Ghana's oil-fueled economy as positive on Monday, but...

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Nigeria's FCMB 9-month pre-tax profit up 62 pct

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Nigeria's First City Monument Bank said on Monday its pre-tax profit rose by 62 percent to 9.88 billion naira for the nine months to September, from 6.

Carbon Tax

Steam and other emissions rise from a coal-fired power station near Lithgow

Carbon Taxing Should Be From Ground to Consumer: Study

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For the carbon tax law to be effective and efficient, governments must not only look on imposing them on businesses and manuf...

Obama

Barack Obama signing

Obama Plans Moves to Ease Mortgages, Student Loans

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President Barack Obama this week will announce a series of actions to help the economy that will not require congressional appr...

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