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In Germany, a Limp Domestic Economy Stifled by Regulation
Working on Sunday is still taboo in most places in Germany, though florists and bakers are typically allowed to stay open a few hours. Above, the Zimmermann bakery in Cologne.
DealBook: S.E.C. Charges Chinese Executives With Fraud
American regulators charged two Chinese executives with defrauding investors of hundreds of millions of dollars by secretly stealing and selling the assets of Puda Coal.
G.M. in Partnership Talks With French Automaker
A French minister confirmed Peugeot Citroën was discussing a “strategic” tie-up with General Motors, both of which are struggling in a tough European market.

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Economy in recovery? Not so fast
Employers are hiring, manufacturing is revving up and stocks are rallying. It looks like the recovery could finally be taking hold.
China manufacturing rises to 4-month high
Chinese manufacturing continues to grow at a slow pace, edging up to a 4-month high in February, according to a preliminary report issued Wednesday.
Apple and Proview trademark battle in Shanghai
The world's most valuable company and a troubled Chinese electronics manufacturer that's about to be delisted from the Hong Kong stock exchange unless it can come up with some cash squared off in a Shanghai courtroom Wednesday.

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BRUSSELS - After months swinging from yes to no amid hectic negotiations, eurozone finance ministers have finally agreed to save Greece from bankruptcy and approved a new bailout of $172 billion for t

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Talisman strikes joint venture with Mitsubishi
John Manzoni, president and Chief Executive Officer of Talisman Energy answers questions at a news conference after the company's annual general meeting in Calgary, Alberta, May 4, ...

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