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Last Updated: Tuesday, 14 November 2006, 10:24 GMT
Nikkei board
Japanese growth beats forecasts
Japan's economy grew at an annualised rate of 2% in the July to September period, beating expectations.
Japan sees wholesale prices fall
Bank of Japan hints at rate raise

Street vendor walks past computer shops in Hanoi Leaders 'must revive trade talks'
World leaders are tipped to urge for a renewal of trade talks at the APEC summit this weekend.
Visa and Mastercard signs on a New York advertising board EU warning to credit card firms
The European Union warns that it may take action to increase competition in the credit card industry.

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MARKET DATA - 10:26 UK

FTSE 100 6206.5 up 12.30
Dax 6396.6 up 2.87
Cac 40 5488.2 down -2.41
Dow Jones 12131.9 up 23.45
Nasdaq 2406.4 up 16.66
S&P 500 1384.4 up 3.52
BBC Global 30 5783.9 up 31.48

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Sarah Grainger reports from Arua, a town in northern Uganda which is benefiting from peace efforts across the border. Border business
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A Japanese gamer gives his first impressions of the PS3

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Soaring profits for Easyjet
Speed rail link open in year
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AFRICA
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AMERICAS
Russia and US set for WTO deal
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ASIA PACIFIC
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EUROPE
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MIDDLE EAST
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SOUTH ASIA
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