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US protested at axing of BAE probe

The US has issued a formal diplomatic protest to the UK over its decision to drop fraud investigation into alleged bribery of Saudi officials by arms manufacturer BAE Systems – a striking rebuke for Washington’s key military and security ally.

ABN tries to impose curbs on RBS offer

Consortium told to agree to hostile bid limit

US and Nato dissect Putin threat

Kremlin moves to quit arms treaty

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Siemens chief sets new profit targets

Europe’s leaders eye Sarkozy partnership

Backing from Berlin, Brussels and London

Hermitage ready to go beyond Russia

Browder to export hedge fund activism

Open skies raises BMI’s appeal

Lufthansa seeks controlling stake

Producers, traders reap credits windfall

Big profits from carbon offsetting

Doubts over Afghan poppy fight

Local officials allege widespread corruption

France Telecom rules out TI investment

Group confirms departure of Orange chief

Lex

Siemens post-Kleinfeld

It’s not surprising investors wish Klaus Kleinfeld was staying at Siemens. After years of underperformance, the engineering group is starting to show the benefits of restructuring

European view

Old boy network strikes back with coup at Siemens

European comment

The bribery scandal appears to have been an excuse for some board members to mount a coup against Kleinfeld.

Market insight

Presenting the bullish case for equities

Some believe forward-looking equity returns are bleak, but Professor Jeremy Siegel believes stocks remain attractive.

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A deepening German recovery shines in Hanover

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The country’s makers of the means of production are enjoying a boom year as domestic investment picks up.

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To be young, gifted and vague

Barack Obama

Is America ready for a president who will heal racial wounds? Who is capable of giving black youth a role model? You bet it’s ready, writes Clive Crook.

Editorial comment

CO2 needs a price but taxes are the best way to set it

Carbon markets leave much room for manipulation. Markets for carbon are good, but taxes would be better.


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Fiona Harvey explains the pitfalls of carbon offsetting, and how to avoid them

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