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Fritz Henderson resigns from GM
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US sales rise at GM and Ford

The Burj Alarab hotel, one of Dubai's most prominent landmarks UAE tries to reassure investors
The UAE president praises Dubai's leader, but the region's markets suffer sharp falls for the second day running.

US construction worker at work on house US stocks higher on economy news
US traders send shares higher after good news at home outweighed fears about Dubai's stability.

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COMPANIES
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UK YOUR MONEY
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AFRICA
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AMERICAS
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Dollar falls to a 14-year yen low

ASIA PACIFIC
Japan moves to boost flat economy
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EUROPE
Greece acknowledges debt concerns
Putin announces Lada rescue deal

MIDDLE EAST
Dubai debt 'not guaranteed'
Dubai needs time to repay debts
SOUTH ASIA
World's cheapest car to go green
India's economy continues to grow

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Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal Invest in learning
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MARKET DATA - 02:41 UK

FTSE 100
5312.17up
 121.49 2.34%
Dax
5776.61up
 150.66 2.68%
Cac 40
3775.74up
 95.59 2.60%
Dow Jones
10471.58up
 126.74 1.23%
Nasdaq
2175.81up
 31.21 1.46%
BBC Global 30
5410.04up
 5.19 0.10%
Data delayed by at least 15 minutes
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