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Euro 'threat' to global outlook
A weak eurozone is the single biggest threat to the global economy, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
IMF tells UK to consider rate cut
The IMF says the UK's continuing economic weakness means authorities should consider more quantitative easing and even cutting rates.
Europe woes hit Vodafone results
Vodafone reports flat annual profits as the mobile phone operator is hit by the economic downturn in southern European.
M&S posts fall in annual profits
Marks and Spencer reports a fall in annual profits in what the retailer describes as a tough economic environment.
US targets tougher Iran sanctions
The US Senate approves a bill to tighten sanctions against Iran in a bid to force Tehran to abandon its nuclear programme.
Facebook closes below float price
Shares in Facebook close 11% below Friday's initial flotation price, sparking debate that one of the world's biggest stock market listings may have been over-valued.
Morning business round-up
Our daily morning business round-up looks at the main stories in Europe and Asia.
UK inflation rate in fall to 3%
The UK inflation rate fell to 3% last month, its lowest since February 2010, owing to a slowdown in transport price rises.
Nissan's Infiniti in China move
Nissan's upscale car brand Infiniti establishes new global headquarters in Hong Kong as it looks to increase car sales in China.
Qantas splits business divisions
Qantas says it will split its international and domestic operations into two separate divisions to help restructure its business.
Global warning on youth jobless
Almost 13% of young people worldwide are out of work with no sign of improvement for at least another four years, the International Labour Organization says.
JPMorgan suspends share buy-back
JPMorgan Chase suspends its share buy-back programme to meet stricter bank capital rules, which follows on from a recent $2bn (£1.2bn) trading blunder.
Google must answer trust concerns
The European Commission tells Google it has a "matter of weeks" to allay fears it is abusing its position as the world's dominant search engine.
Germany restates eurobond unease
Germany has again stated its opposition to so-called eurobonds as the new French finance minister met his German counterpart for the first time.
Man City 'best value for money'
Manchester City have won the Premier League title and are also top of the league when it comes to value for fans, according to ING.
Barclays to sell Blackrock stake
Barclays says it will sell its stake in US asset management firm Blackrock, which has a value of $6.1bn (£3.8bn).
US April retail sales in slowdown
US retail sales barely grew in April, rising 0.1% compared with a gain of 0.7% the month before, while consumer prices stayed unchanged.
Colombia-US trade pact in force
A free trade agreement between the US and Colombia takes effect five years after being signed, with Colombian flowers the first goods to be sent.
Best Buy loses second top boss
The founder of US electronics retailer Best Buy is leaving after it was found he knew the chief executive was having an affair but did not disclose it.
Higher fares help Ryanair profits
Ryanair reports record annual profits as fare rises help to offset a sharp rise in fuel costs, but it warns profits could fall this year.
Moody's downgrades Spanish banks
Ratings agency Moody's cuts the credit ratings of 16 Spanish banks, as shares in struggling lender Bankia fell another 14%.
Spain's cost of borrowing jumps
The cost of borrowing on the international money markets rise sharply for Spain as investors fear further financial turmoil in Europe.
Africa 'must boost food output'
The United Nations Development Programme says Africa needs to boost agricultural productivity if it is to sustain its economic boom.
Africa foreign investment surges
Africa received its largest ever share of global foreign direct investment (FDI) last year, according to an Ernst and Young survey.
Trade fair in Zimbabwe boycotted
India and Russia boycott a major international trade fair in Zimbabwe in protest against the country's policy of taking control of foreign companies.
Yahoo agrees $7.1bn Alibaba deal
US internet company Yahoo says it has reached a deal to sell part of its stake in China's biggest internet company Alibaba Group.
Thai growth rebounds after floods
Thailand's economy rebounds sharply as factories boost production recovering quickly from last year's floods.
Qantas cuts 500 maintenance jobs
Qantas says it will cut 500 jobs as it relocates its heavy maintenance and engineering work out of Melbourne.
Ticketus deal 'being terminated'
Charles Green says administrators at Rangers have told Ticketus they are terminating its contract over future ticket sales.
Debt-ridden Glens to get IFA loan
Glentoran's cash flow crisis is expected to be eased by a loan from the Irish Football Association.
Sierra Leone league resumes
Sierra Leone's football league resumed on Friday, less than a week after suspending operations because of a shortage of funds.
Asian trading heads for online
Financial trading is the latest aspect of life to get the social media treatment, reports the BBC's Katie Hunt in Hong Kong.
China clears Google Motorola bid
Chinese regulators approve Google's $12.5bn purchase of US phone maker Motorola Mobility, the final hurdle for the deal to go through.
Tech powers Philippines call centre success
Technology - like social media and internet telephony - has helped the Philippines to overtake India as the world's call centre capital.
Brazil's business labyrinth of bureaucracy
Anyone wanting to set up a new business in the country of the moment should be warned that one of the world's worst red tape mountains faces them.
Viewpoint: Why New York City is best for small businesses
As part of our continuing series looking at starting up and running businesses around the world, Rob Walsh, commissioner of the New York City Department of Small Business Services, explains the situation in his city, and the work of his department.
US scientists who mean business
Ever more academics and scientists in the US are honing their entrepreneurial skills.
Wonga misled debtors, says OFT
Money lending firm Wonga is criticised by the Office of Fair Trading for using aggressive and misleading debt collection methods.
Bogus PPI complaints 'hit 6,000'
Nearly 6,000 people made bogus compensation claims for payment protection insurance mis-selling to the Financial Ombudsman last year, as total complaints rose.
Eurozone crisis 'hits mortgages'
Mortgages - along with other loans - could become more scarce and more expensive if the eurozone crisis persists, a lenders' group says.
VIDEO: Qantas restructuring to split operations
Qantas has announced it will separate its domestic and international operations, in a move they hope will allow each of the ventures to pursue different plans for growth.
VIDEO: Improvement due in US housing market
The US housing market collapsed six years ago but the latest figures are expected to show some signs of improvement.
VIDEO: The next big thing in computing
Microsoft's boss in Asia is in Singapore to explore new ways of making money from digital content.
VIDEO: Philippines and China row worsens
Chinese tourists have been warned to stay away from the Philippines as a row between the two countries over disputed territorial waters rumbles on.
VIDEO: Malaysia and Australia in tie-up
Malaysia enters new trade deal with Australia which will lead to the majority of export tariffs being scrapped.
VIDEO: Eurozone fears hit share prices
Fears over the growing financial crisis in the eurozone are knocking billions of dollars off global stock markets.
VIDEO: Asian tourism faces head winds
Travel and tourism continue to thrive in Asia but face a number of obstacles to growth.
VIDEO: PM: Greek elections a vote on euro
David Cameron has told the Greek people that they should decide once and for all, whether they want to stay in the Eurozone.
How Barca is selling its brand to fans
Spanish football giant Barcelona looks to use new media and social media to reach its fanbase
VIDEO: Serving China's app-hungry billion
Chinese entrepreneurs target the biggest mobile phone market
Viewpoint: Africa must do more to profit from China
How Africa can make sure it profits from China
What if Greece quits the euro?
What could happen if Greece quits the euro?
Is air leaking from the Facebook bubble?
Why investors in Facebook remain cautious
Smaller engines drive petrol revival
Smaller engines drive petrol revival
Fashion for people with disabilities
One woman's mission to design fashionable clothes for wheelchair users
US firms put principles before profits
The US firms putting social values before chasing the highest profits
Euro fears on the streets of Spain
Spain, feeling fragile, looks to Germany for help

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