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The US and South Korea reach a landmark free trade agreement, after 10 months of intensive talks.

Business confidence dips slightly in Japan but analysts say its economic recovery remains on track.
Celesio, the German owner of the Lloyds pharmacy chain, refuses to comment on whether it may bid for Alliance Boots.

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