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The World Bank adjourns a meeting to discuss the row over Paul Wolfowitz's role in the promotion of his partner.

Trade ministers from six leading industrial countries vow to agree a world trade deal by the end of 2007.
Imperial Tobacco is reported to be facing a rival in its attempt to buy Gauloises cigarette maker Altadis.

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