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Germany to cut subsidies for solar energy
A law proposed by Chancellor Angela Merkel's government would greatly reduce subsidies for solar energy production, and in some cases eliminate them all together.
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Microsoft-Yahoo tie-up approved
Microsoft's plans to buy Yahoo's internet search and search advertising business are cleared by European and US regulators.
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Japan economic growth speeds up
Japan's economic figures show it grew more than expected late last year, for now remaining the world's second biggest economy.
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German economic recovery falters
Germany's recovery from recession faltered in the final quarter of 2009, preliminary figures show.
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New European Commission Members
 (681 Kb) Following approval by the European Parliament, the European Council today appointed the new European Commission for the period from 10 February 2010 to 31 October 2014. The Council also appointed Mr.Günther Oettinger to replace Mr.Andris Piebalgs as the Energy Commissioner. Please, see the full list of the new Commission Members.
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China's export prowess confirmed
A day after China was confirmed as the world's largest exporter, figures for January show continued export strength.
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Germany loses export crown to China
With Germany suffering its worst recession since World War II, booming exports in China have given the Asian economy the global edge. But Europe’s largest economy is showing signs of improvement.
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Google takes on Facebook and Twitter
Google takes the wraps off its latest social network - known as Buzz - pitting it directly against rival sites such as Facebook and Twitter.
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