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Page last updated at 10:26 GMT, Friday, 21 November 2008

GM cars waiting for delivery
No agreement for US car bail-out
US carmakers are given a deadline to produce a viable recovery plan if they want a $25bn government bail-out.
Car firms ask for financial help
Triple whammy hits carmakers
Detroit's lack of investment

Bank of Japan Japan keeps rates on hold at 0.3%
Japan's central bank keeps its key rate unchanged at 0.3% on Friday but warns of an uncertain outlook.

coffee beans Rwandan growth could reach 10%
Rwanda's booming manufacturing and farming sectors could push growth in the country to 10% this year, its central bank says.

FEATURES, VIEWS, ANALYSIS
Trader in Frankfurt
Shares on the slide
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President Hu Jintao (left) and President Alan Garcia (right) in Lima Crucial partner
China's trade ties with Latin America are on the rise
Contaminated toy Present worries
Concerns over Christmas gifts' safety
GM cars for sale Broke, not dim
Some carmakers struggle while others grow


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Diamond sale fails to sparkle
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AFRICA
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AMERICAS
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ASIA PACIFIC
China fears grow over job losses
Mazda buys its shares from Ford

EUROPE
Russia pushes Ukraine on gas debt
Santander snubs UK shareholders
MIDDLE EAST
Oil price goes below $50 a barrel
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SOUTH ASIA
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MARKET DATA - 10:36 UK

FTSE 100
3933.50up
 58.51 1.51%
Dax
4284.87up
 64.67 1.53%
Cac 40
3022.97up
 42.55 1.43%
Dow Jones
7552.29down
 -444.99 -5.56%
Nasdaq
1316.12down
 -70.30 -5.07%
BBC Global 30
4578.12down
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