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2 December 2011 Last updated at 02:58 ET

Yahoo shares up on Alibaba reportAlibaba founder Jack Ma

Shares in Yahoo rise on reports that China's Alibaba Group is preparing a takeover bid for the US internet firm.


Pranab MukherjeeIndian reform 'must for growth'

India's finance minister says retail reform is a "must for growth" and accuses its opponents of "narrow politics".

Honda badgeAirbag worry prompts Honda recall

Honda says it is recalling 313,000 vehicles, mainly in the US and Canada, due to concerns about potentially faulty airbags.

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