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Bolivia gas move met with shock - 02 May 2006 20:36:31 GMT Brazil and Spain voice deep concern after Bolivia puts privately developed gas fields under state control.
Volkswagen extends CEO's contract - 02 May 2006 20:02:15 GMT Volkswagen extends the contract of the carmaker's under-fire chief executive Bernd Pischetsrieder.
WTO moving closer to trade deal - 02 May 2006 18:48:39 GMT The World Trade Organization can still strike a global trade deal, but officials say greater flexibility and more concessions are needed.
Uruguay urges a better Mercosur - 02 May 2006 18:19:48 GMT Uruguay's president criticises South America's trading bloc but says his country wants to improve not leave it.
Google questions Microsoft search - 02 May 2006 17:16:01 GMT Google talks to Brussels about concerns over how the search tool works in Microsoft's latest version of Internet Explorer.
EU backs free movement principle - 02 May 2006 16:58:23 GMT The European Commission promises "major steps" to make full freedom of movement a reality within its 25 states.
Rosneft 'set to halve float size' - 02 May 2006 16:47:41 GMT Russian oil giant Rosneft is to halve the amount it plans to raise in a share flotation, according to reports.
BAE mulls speeding up Airbus sale - 02 May 2006 15:28:24 GMT BAE Systems may call for an independent valuation of its 20% stake in Airbus unless it can agree a sale price with EADS.
Bluetooth boosts CSR profits - 02 May 2006 15:21:26 GMT The popularity of mobile phones with wireless capability has helped a UK firm more than double its profits in the first three months of 2006.
Job centres hit by two-day strike - 02 May 2006 15:15:18 GMT Staff at job centres and benefit offices stage a 48-hour walkout in protest at planned job cuts.
Africa's MTN dials up $5.5bn deal - 02 May 2006 15:14:56 GMT Africa's largest mobile phone operator MTN agrees to buy Dubai-based Investcom for $5.53bn.
Late Easter boost for High Street - 02 May 2006 12:40:26 GMT The late Easter has helped deliver a long-awaited boost to High Street stores, according to the CBI.
Cameroon sees $5bn debt erased - 02 May 2006 12:03:59 GMT The World Bank and IMF among other are granting Cameroon a debt relief package worth $4.9bn.
Founder ends bid for Waterstone's - 02 May 2006 10:52:02 GMT The founder of the Waterstone's book chain has withdrawn an offers to buy the firm from its current owner HMV.
UK manufacturing 'sees pick-up' - 02 May 2006 10:33:36 GMT The UK manufacturing sector grew at its fastest rate for nearly a year and a half in April, a survey says.
Apple wins iTunes download deal - 02 May 2006 09:50:00 GMT Computer giant Apple has succeeded in keeping music download prices fixed at 79p in a deal with major record labels.
Bid talk boosts House of Fraser - 02 May 2006 09:39:02 GMT Shares in department store chain House of Fraser jump after it receives a bid approach from a potential buyer.
Bank complaints 'could go to FSA' - 02 May 2006 09:12:43 GMT A banking watchdog threatens to report banks to the financial regulator unless they improve their handling of complaints.
VW chief's future in the balance - 02 May 2006 08:14:19 GMT A crucial AGM for German carmaker VW looks set to discuss chief executive Bernd Pischetsrieder's future.
Premier admits eyeing bid targets - 02 May 2006 07:39:11 GMT The owner of Branston pickle and Ambrosia custard, Premier Foods, says it is eyeing a number of possible acquisitions.
IMF forecasts strong Asian growth - 02 May 2006 06:39:24 GMT The IMF predicts growth of 7% across the Asian region in 2006 but warns of the impact of higher oil prices.
Bolivia gas under state control - 02 May 2006 02:23:16 GMT Bolivia's president orders foreign firms to hand over control of gas and oil sales as troops move into installations.
Google looks for best programmers - 01 May 2006 23:01:58 GMT Google launches a competition to find the best computer programmers in Europe, with jobs at the firm up for grabs.
UK economic growth 'accelerating' - 01 May 2006 23:01:18 GMT UK economic growth will accelerate in the second half of 2006, according to a survey of business confidence.
Migrant workers 'boost business' - 01 May 2006 11:40:02 GMT Migrant workers help businesses by filling jobs UK workers do not want, research shows.
Sellers 'strip homes when moving' - 01 May 2006 11:03:04 GMT House sellers regularly strip their old properties of anything of value when they move, a survey suggests.
Boom times at China's factories - 01 May 2006 09:24:40 GMT China manufacturing industry is expected to grow rapidly as a key index rises to its highest level in 15 months.
Return of the first lady of games - 01 May 2006 08:32:39 GMT The creator of Tomb Raider, Toby Gard, talks about how he revived his "wayward child".
Brown offers pension compromise - 01 May 2006 07:22:35 GMT People over 75 could be given pensions linked to the level of earnings rather than inflation, the BBC has learned.
Football rights hat-trick for Sky - 28 Apr 2006 09:34:00 GMT BSkyB wins three of six packages giving it the right to broadcast English Premier League football matches.