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Murdoch to pursue split of empire in two firms
AFP, Published on 28/06/2012
» Rupert Murdoch's News Corp announced Thursday it intends to split into two companies, separating the huge entertainment division from its struggling publishing business.
High-flying Germans out to down Danes
AFP, Published on 17/06/2012
» After two wins already at Euro 2012, a confident Germany are aiming to beat Denmark on Sunday in Lviv to finish top of Group B and set up a quarter-final near their base in Gdansk.
World Bank warns developing countries over Europe
AFP, Published on 13/06/2012
» The World Bank on Tuesday warned developing countries to boost their defenses against Europe's debt crisis, predicting years of volatility in a flailing global economy.
Australia PM critical of coal mine approval process
AFP, Published on 06/06/2012
» Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has attacked Queensland officials over their handling of a massive Indian-led US$6.3 billion coal mine project, accusing them of risking investor confidence.
Australian tycoon 'is world's richest woman'
AFP, Published on 23/05/2012
» Australia's richest person Gina Rinehart has eclipsed Wal-Mart heiress Christy Walton to become the world's wealthiest woman, according to an annual index by Business Review Weekly.
China must act to prevent hard landing: World Bank
AFP, Published on 23/05/2012
» China's economic growth will ease further this year, presenting policy makers in Beijing with the challenge of preventing an excessively abrupt slowdown, the World Bank said in a report Wednesday.
China must act to prevent hard landing: World Bank
AFP, Published on 23/05/2012
» China's economic growth will continue to ease this year, presenting policy makers in Beijing with the challenge of preventing an excessively abrupt slowdown, the World Bank said in a report Wednesday.
Australia set for 'modest' budget surplus
AFP, Published on 06/05/2012
» Australia is on track for a modest budget surplus next financial year, Treasurer Wayne Swan said Sunday ahead of this week's unveiling of his fifth budget for the mining-powered economy.
Follow the money: art sale shows hit Moscow
AFP, Published on 29/04/2012
» Home to more billionaires than New York or London and with a thirst for art to match, Moscow is turning into a key pre-sale destination for auction houses with world masters on their hands.
N. Korea rejects UN condemnation of rocket launch
AFP, Published on 17/04/2012
» North Korea on Tuesday rejected UN condemnation of its rocket launch and said it would no longer adhere to an agreement with the United States to freeze its nuclear and missile programmes.