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Tuesday May 26 2009

Financial Times - UK Homepage
 
Security Council condemns N Korea test
The United Nations Security Council members expressed 'strong opposition and condemnation' of North Korea's nuclear test and said they would vote on a binding resolution, possibly including new sanctions, later this week
http://link.ft.com/r/19JYUU/71KWK/5AQYP/XI5IE/C8WNT/XL/h
 
EDF calls for support for nuclear industry
De Rivaz's comments call into question government plans for a new generation of nuclear power stations, which ministers have insisted can be delivered without any additional subsidy
http://link.ft.com/r/19JYUU/71KWK/5AQYP/XI5IE/L7SBK/XL/h
 
Obama urged to curb Buy American measures
The Obama administration faces mounting pressure to wind back Buy American measures passed by Congress this year amid growing concerns that they hurt some US workers they were designed to help.
http://link.ft.com/r/19JYUU/71KWK/5AQYP/XI5IE/N5R60/XL/h
 

Financial Times - US homepage
 
Germany to unveil choice for GM arm
The German government is set to name a preferred bidder for General Motors' cash-strapped European operations, paving the way for one of the biggest state-supported industrial bail-outs in the country's history
http://link.ft.com/r/19JYUU/71KWK/5AQYP/XI5IE/RKPV6/XL/h
 
India's Bharti in talks to buy stake in MTN
India's top mobile operator Bharti Airtel said on it was exploring a potential deal to buy 49 per cent in South African telecoms firm MTN
http://link.ft.com/r/19JYUU/71KWK/5AQYP/XI5IE/X9B5I/XL/h
 
CSL says US regulator may block Talecris deal
US regulators are this week likely to block a planned US$3.1bn takeover by Australia's CSL of Talecris Biotherapeutics, a US plasma and vaccine maker
http://link.ft.com/r/19JYUU/71KWK/5AQYP/XI5IE/ZJ8WO/XL/h
 

Financial Times - Europe homepage
 
Danone plans €3bn cash call
Danone, the world's biggest yoghurt maker, plans to launch a rights issue to raise €3bn ($4.2bn) to reduce its net debt and give it the flexibility to make bolt-on acquisitions
http://link.ft.com/r/19JYUU/71KWK/5AQYP/XI5IE/8T7S9/XL/h
 
BP moves to settle TNK clash
BP nominated a Russian businessman to serve as TNK-BP's chief executive which it hopes will mark the end of the bitter dispute over management of its Russian oil joint venture
http://link.ft.com/r/19JYUU/71KWK/5AQYP/XI5IE/X9B57/XL/h
 
Rise in German confidence index stymies optimism
German business confidence staged only a modest rebound this month, according to a closely-watched survey that made clear a swift recovery was unlikely in Europe's largest economy
http://link.ft.com/r/19JYUU/71KWK/5AQYP/XI5IE/61AQ5/XL/h
 

Financial Times - Asia homepage
 
Lenders 'rewarded' with bookrunner hirings
US companies are trying to protect their access to capital by hiring all their lending banks as bookrunners when issuing equity or debt securities
http://link.ft.com/r/19JYUU/71KWK/5AQYP/XI5IE/1FOK4/XL/h
 
China Mobile in handset milestone
Google's Android mobile phone operating system is set to make its legal debut in China next month when China Mobile launches specially adapted handsets
http://link.ft.com/r/19JYUU/71KWK/5AQYP/XI5IE/C8WNQ/XL/h
 
Tory grandees to stand down from Commons
Pair adjudged last year to have broken rules and had been accused of blocking way for new MPs after combined 63 years in House
http://link.ft.com/r/19JYUU/71KWK/5AQYP/XI5IE/QX3C1/XL/h
 

FT.com - World
 
Cameron pledges to limit No 10's power
David Cameron will attempt to up the ante over reform of Britain's political system after Gordon Brown gave the green light to senior colleagues to propose far-reaching electoral reform
http://link.ft.com/r/19JYUU/71KWK/5AQYP/XI5IE/EOK35/XL/h
 
Malaysia set to announce recession
Malaysia is preparing to announce the onset of its first recession for 11 years amid growing concern about the depth of the slowdown and the likely timing of a recovery
http://link.ft.com/r/19JYUU/71KWK/5AQYP/XI5IE/BG4R0/XL/h
 
Germany set to cut industry power bills
Subsidies will be examined closely by competition authorities in Brussels and could prompt renewed criticism that Berlin is undermining EU climate legislation by aiding energy-intensive industrial sectors
http://link.ft.com/r/19JYUU/71KWK/5AQYP/XI5IE/C8WNI/XL/h
 
Nigeria seeks to reopen Ogoniland wells
Large deposits of crude – and potentially vast reserves of natural gas – mean there is no shortage of suitors to operate in the area
http://link.ft.com/r/19JYUU/71KWK/5AQYP/XI5IE/ZJ84P/XL/h
 
Opposition wins peaceful Mongolia poll
In a possible boost for mining deals, Mongolia's opposition party won a peaceful victory in the country's presidential election after a tight race that many feared could spark riots like those that erupted after a close parliamentary election last July
http://link.ft.com/r/19JYUU/71KWK/5AQYP/XI5IE/AB5R7/XL/h
 

FT.com - Companies
 
Ogilvy extends focus beyond traditional role
Ogilvy & Mather is creating a multinational practice to handle clients' communications on the theme of sustainability, in a push by its new chief executive to be seen as more of a consultancy than an advertising agency
http://link.ft.com/r/19JYUU/71KWK/5AQYP/XI5IE/5U2EQ/XL/h
 
Lloyd's Names face chance of brighter future
Thousands of rich people still exposed to demands for cash after backing Lloyd's of London insurance policies face an end to the claims if the transfer of all pre-1993 liabilities is approved
http://link.ft.com/r/19JYUU/71KWK/5AQYP/XI5IE/8T7SN/XL/h
 
Microsoft revs up its search engine
Software company is still likely to struggle to win back market share from Google it has lost in recent years
http://link.ft.com/r/19JYUU/71KWK/5AQYP/XI5IE/ZJ84L/XL/h
 
PwC urges transparency as priority
Accountants risk being sued into collapse and investors could lose vital information if policymakers emphasise financial stability over transparency, according to the head of the world's largest accounting firm.
http://link.ft.com/r/19JYUU/71KWK/5AQYP/XI5IE/N5R66/XL/h
 
Football losers escape price of promotion
Sheffield United have missed out on a £60m boost to their finances by losing to Burnley in football's Championship final
http://link.ft.com/r/19JYUU/71KWK/5AQYP/XI5IE/BG4R2/XL/h
 

FT.com - Financial Markets News
 
Sanofi helps lift European markets
European stocks rise, in spite of early reaction to weaker than expected data from the German business sector
http://link.ft.com/r/19JYUU/71KWK/5AQYP/XI5IE/F0DU0/XL/h
 
North Korea test fails to dampen Asia rally
Japanese shares led Asia-Pacific higher thanks to gains by steelmakers, with the broader market recovering from declines following Pyongyang's short-range missile test
http://link.ft.com/r/19JYUU/71KWK/5AQYP/XI5IE/PWN04/XL/h
 
Asian exchanges forced to diversify
The region's bourses are being forced to search for new growth opportunities to remain competitive as shrinking trade volumes hurt revenue, says a report by Celent
http://link.ft.com/r/19JYUU/71KWK/5AQYP/XI5IE/C8WNM/XL/h
 
Australia lifts ban on short selling financials
The securities regulator lifted its eight-month ban on covered short selling of financial stocks bringing the country into line with all major developed markets that had already lifted temporary bans on the practice
http://link.ft.com/r/19JYUU/71KWK/5AQYP/XI5IE/X9B5D/XL/h
 

FT.com - Comment and analysis
 
When austerity does not come easily
Perhaps countries that have recent memories of real turbulence and hardship are better able to shrug off the consequences of a sudden economic setback. There would be a huge public outcry if the UK or US were to attempt Hungarian or Estonian style cuts, writes Gideon Rachman
http://link.ft.com/r/19JYUU/71KWK/5AQYP/XI5IE/C8WNB/XL/h
 
Diversity fails to end boardroom groupthink
Introducing diversity into the boardroom is not easy. As a company director there is enormous pressure to agree with those sitting around the table with you, writes Michael Skapinker
http://link.ft.com/r/19JYUU/71KWK/5AQYP/XI5IE/KZ9B9/XL/h
 
A Faustian pact that backfired spectacularly
Inequality between rich and poor has reached its highest level on record – after the longest period of Labour government ever. What, then, has been the point of it all, asks Matthew Engel
http://link.ft.com/r/19JYUU/71KWK/5AQYP/XI5IE/AB5RE/XL/h
 
America's governance reform must not be ducked
The dawning of a shareowner democracy in the US could be one of global importance. However, its advent cannot be taken for granted, writes Anne Simpson
http://link.ft.com/r/19JYUU/71KWK/5AQYP/XI5IE/ZJ8W6/XL/h
 

FT.com - Business Life
 
Old law exhumed by fighters for human rights
A stream of litigation targeting companies has opened up thanks to the unexpected renaissance of a 220-year-old statute
http://link.ft.com/r/19JYUU/71KWK/5AQYP/XI5IE/JAQHE/XL/h
 
The bottom of the goody bag
Recession hit companies are taking stock of their take-away treats
http://link.ft.com/r/19JYUU/71KWK/5AQYP/XI5IE/X9B5X/XL/h
 
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