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Russia threatens to quit arms treaty
Russia threatened to pull out of a landmark nuclear arms control treaty unless the US backed away from plans to install its missile defence shield in Eastern Europe.
Congress unease threatens Doha deal
Barney Frank attacks market purists
Court blow to Blair’s nuclear plans
Government consultation ‘flawed’ and ‘unfair’
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Power unbundling plan dropped
French-led opposition blocks proposal
Credit Suisse appoints new chief
First American to head a top Swiss bank
Foreign acquisitions boost BNP earnings
Worries about home market persist
Gore unveils plan for ‘Live Earth’ concert
Event to promote climate change awareness
Fed sees soft landing for economy
Stocks climb after Bernanke’s testimony
Gold sales hit record $65.3bn
Investment and industrial demand up
Daimler open to partial sale of Chrysler
‘All options are on the table,’ says Zetsche
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Private equity antitrust
As private equity funds start rivalling the biggest conglomerates in size, a new challenge is rearing its ugly head: antitrust scrutiny.