Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou is to hold emergency talks with the French president and German chancellor later, ahead of the G20 summit.
EU stocks volatile on Greek woes
European stock markets remain volatile, as fears persist about Greece's decision to hold a referendum on the eurozone bailout deal.
People are upbeat in developing countries but pessimistic in the rich world, a BBC survey of economic attitudes finds.
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Robert Peston
Business editor
5 hours ago
Antonio Horta-Osorio is ordered by doctors to stand down as the bank's chief executive for at least six to eight weeks because of physical and mental exhaustion - a decision that is expected to be ratified by its board this morning.
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Stephanie Flanders
Economics editor
18 hours ago
There was something for everyone in my interview with Adam Posen, the "dovish" US economist on the Bank of England's monetary policy committee.
Argentina tightens dollar control
Argentina imposes new restrictions on foreign currency exchange in an attempt to reduce capital flight and tax evasion.
Markets dive on Greek referendum
US and European markets fall sharply after Monday's announcement of a Greek referendum on EU moves to solve its debt crisis.
DR Congo mines guide on the web
A website is launched to promote greater transparency in the Democratic Republic of Congo's mining sector, which is plagued by conflict and corruption.
HTC expects quarterly revenue dip
Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC says it expects slightly lower revenues and shipments in the fourth quarter than it recorded in the third.
Cricketers guilty of betting scam
Pakistan cricketers Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif are found guilty of their part in a betting scam in last year's Lord's Test match against England.
Nature's copycats flood the world
More and more companies now turn to biomimicry - sifting through our planet’s lengthy archives for innovations inspired by nature.
Thai floods hit Honda production
Staff in Swindon are forced to return to a three-day week after the floods in Thailand affect the supply chain for car parts.
Ministers make new pension offer
The government urges unions to accept revised proposals it has made for public sector pensions which it says are a "deal for a generation".
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