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Foster's says no takeover approach

Foster's Group Ltd., Australia's biggest beer and wine maker, said on Wednesday it was not aware of any takeover proposals, sending its shares down as much as 3 percent.

Google gives open access to Japan version of GMail

Google Inc., the world's biggest Internet search engine, said on Wednesday it is opening the Japanese-language version of its email service to anyone who wants to sign up.

Strike Cripples BHP Copper Mine in Chile

BHP declared on Tuesday that delivery from its copper mines in Chile had come to a halt due to a walkout staged by over 2,000 union workers.

Potential Diamond Jackpot Found in Angola

Resource Company BHP Billiton said on Tuesday it foresees great potential for a large discovery of diamonds in Angola as well as forming a partnership with the government.

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World trade talks collapse

Global free trade talks, billed as a once in a generation chance to boost growth and ease poverty, collapsed on Monday after nearly five years of haggling and resuming them could take years.

Trade powers to meet in bid to save Doha round

Under pressure from Group of Eight leaders, ministers from six key trade powers are to start intensive meetings to rescue the deeply troubled Doha round, officials said on Monday.

Boeing to take up to $1.1 billion in charges

Boeing Co. said on Thursday it will take up to $1.1 billion in charges to cover the costs of two delayed surveillance aircraft contracts and the previously announced settlement of U.S. government investigations into its defense unit.

Nestle Buys Jenny Craig Diet Firm for $600 Million

Switzerland's Nestle bought U.S. weight-loss company Jenny Craig for around $600 million, it said on Monday, expanding its high-margin nutrition and health business.

Solar Water Heaters Help China Energy Efficiency

Dusty Dezhou was relegated to the footnotes of Chinese history for centuries, known mainly as the place where a Filipino king died.

NYSE/Euronext deal seen putting pressure on rivals

Euronext's $10 billion tie-up with NYSE Group Inc. puts pressure on other exchanges to seek partnerships to catch up with what will be the world's largest financial marketplace, analysts said on Friday.