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Asian shares reverse losses, capped before Fed meeting
ReutersSYDNEY (Reuters) - Japanese stocks rose on Wednesday, thanks to a positive lead from Wall Street plus a softer yen, outperforming the rest of Asia which anxiously seeks clarity on the Federal Reserve's next policy step. Major currencies were mostly...Tags: Nicos Anastasiades, Earnings Forecasts, Antonis Samaras, Sumitomo Corporation, Madrid (Spain)
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EU should resolve China solar dispute, states say
ReutersLUXEMBOURG (Reuters) - A group of free-trade-oriented northern European nations urged the EU's trade chief on Friday to defuse a growing dispute with China or risk a negative spiral that could choke exports. Sweden, Denmark and the Netherlands said EU...Tags: International Economic Institution, Beijing (China), Politics, World Trade Organization, China
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France agrees to start of EU-U.S. trade talks: EU officials
ReutersLUXEMBOURG (Reuters) - France agreed on Friday to support the European Union in negotiating a free-trade deal with the United States, EU officials said, giving the go-ahead for talks on what could be the world's most ambitious trade agreement. "A...Tags: France, Politics, International Organizations, European Union
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France backs EU-U.S. trade talks after culture clash
ReutersLUXEMBOURG (Reuters) - France cleared the European Union to launch free-trade talks with the United States on Friday after fellow EU members accepted its demand to shield movies and online entertainment from the might of Hollywood and Silicon Valley....Tags: G8, David Cameron, Finland, Contracts, Angela Merkel
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EU tries to persuade France to back U.S. free trade talks
Reuters* Washington, Brussels want free trade deal by end of 2014 * France trying to shield French culture from Hollywood * Paris aims to block talks unless audiovisual excluded * Britain, U.S. say limited scope will bring fewer benefits By Robin Emmott...Tags: United Kingdom, G8, France, Republic of Ireland, Paris (France)
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EU free-trade states urge quick resolution of Chinese solar dispute
Reuters* EU Commission put tariffs on Chinese solar panels on June 6 * Free-trade advocates worry EU is heading towards a trade war By Ethan Bilby LUXEMBOURG, June 14 (Reuters) - A group of free-trading northern European nations urged the EU's trade chief...Tags: Beijing (China), Politics, China, International Organizations, Denmark
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ANALYSIS-No quick fix for corporate tax take as pressure to act builds
Reuters* UK's Cameron puts tax compliance on agenda for G8 meeting * Lawmakers see doublespeak on reform, Luxembourg pushes back * Russia's Storchak: progress will be slow, no need to push By John O'Donnell and Huw Jones BRUSSELS/LONDON, June 13 (Reuters)...Tags: David Cameron, United Kingdom, G8, Republic of Ireland, G20
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Analysis: No quick fix for corporate tax take as pressure to act builds
ReutersBRUSSELS/LONDON (Reuters) - Europe's leaders are talking tough about making companies pay more tax but they are expected to take only baby steps for fear of alienating big business during an economic slump. Schemes used by Starbucks , Apple , Amazon...Tags: United Kingdom, David Cameron, G8, Republic of Ireland, G20
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Luxembourg government, finance minister survive no-confidence votes
ReutersLUXEMBOURG (Reuters) - Luxembourg's government and its finance minister survived twin votes of no-confidence in parliament on Thursday over claims that the minister pressured investigators to close an inquiry into a rash of bombings in the Grand Duchy...Tags: Prosecution, Culture, Arts and Culture, Elections, Jean-Claude Juncker
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EU offers to give France bigger say in U.S. trade talks
ReutersBRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission is ready to give EU governments a much greater say in negotiations on film, TV, radio and Internet markets in a free-trade deal with the United States, an EU source said on Thursday. France has opposed...Tags: Television Industry, Music, Entertainment, France, Paris (France)
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Luxembourg government, finance minister face no-confidence votes
ReutersLUXEMBOURG (Reuters) - Luxembourg's government and its finance minister face twin votes of no-confidence in parliament on Thursday over claims that the minister pressured investigators to close an inquiry into a rash of bombings in the Grand Duchy in...Tags: Prosecution, Culture, Arts and Culture, Elections, Politics
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EU tax chief calls for wider bank data swap to fight tax dodging
Reuters* EU tax chief: banks should provide account balances to authorities * Proposal likely to face opposition from Luxembourg * EU tax chief to visit Switzerland for talks on bank secrecy By John O'Donnell BRUSSELS, June 12 (Reuters) - The European...Tags: Swiss Confederation, Finance, Politics, Economy, Business and Finance, International Organizations
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