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Sweden to Defend Regulation of Snus From EU Control

13/06/2013 17:05 | General

Sweden's government has suspended its long-standing crusade to legalize export of snus to the European Union and now will focus on defending the right to regulate the moist powdered tobacco product within its borders, where it is immensely popular.

Vodafone Mulls Eventual Deal for Swisscom's Italian Unit Fastweb -Bloomberg

13/06/2013 17:03 | General

Vodafone Group PLC (VOD) has added Italy's Fastweb SpA to a list of potential takeover targets as it seeks to bolster its fixed-line and internet assets, Bloomberg reported Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.

GE Sees 2014 Commercial Aircraft Engine Forecast Above 2013 -Reuters

13/06/2013 16:58 | General

General Electric Co. (GE) said it expects to boost production of commercial aircraft engines with its partners next year to 3,800, from the 3,600 anticipated this year, Reuters reported Thursday.

EUROPE MARKETS: European Stocks Trim Losses After Upbeat U.S. Data

13/06/2013 16:07 | General

By Sara Sjolin, MarketWatch

Russia Probes $2.8 Million 'Embezzled In Bolshoi Refit'

13/06/2013 16:05 | General

MOSCOW -- Russia's interior ministry said Thursday that it had uncovered a $2.8 million theft of state money allocated for a major refit of the Bolshoi Theatre in the latest scandal to hit the historic site.

MARKET SNAPSHOT: U.S. Stocks Rise As Data Overtake Japan Hit

13/06/2013 15:52 | General

By Kate Gibson, MarketWatch

Gradual Ruble Weakening Good for Economy As Recession Looms - Russia Minister

13/06/2013 15:47 | General

MOSCOW--A gradual weakening of the ruble could be good for the Russian economy, as it is at risk of sliding into recession amid slowing consumer activity and industrial production, Economy Minister Andrei Belousov said Thursday.

High Court Rules Isolated Human Genes Can't Be Patented

13/06/2013 15:05 | General

The Supreme Court unanimously ruled Thursday that human genes isolated from the body can't be patented, a victory for doctors and patients who argued that such patents interfere with scientific research and the practice of medicine.

Polish Banking Sector Structure Near Optimum in Systemic Risk Terms - Regulator

13/06/2013 14:23 | General

By Patryk Wasilewski

Belgian Banks' Profitability Remains Low - Coene

13/06/2013 14:16 | General

BRUSSELS-- Belgium's banks are improving in terms of solvency and liquidity, but profitability remains low due to several factors, Belgian Central Bank Governor Luc Coene said Thursday.

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