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Russia deadline on Ukraine gas debt

Russia's state energy giant Gazprom says it may halt natural gas shipments to Ukraine on 3 June unless the country pays in advance for supplies.

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Could the road 'fuel' a car?

The founders of the Solar Roadways project want to cover every highway in thick, LED-lit glass to power electric cars. If it takes off, this could cut greenhouse gas emissions by up to 75%.{MBD} {IMAGE}

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HSBC launches free wi-fi in branches

Free wi-fi arrives in 650 HSBC bank branches in a move to encourage customers to manage their accounts on smartphones.

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JCB posts third-best profits ever

Building equipment company JCB posts the third-best profits ever, despite a fall in pre-tax earnings.

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Ethiopia receives first sovereign rating

For savvy investors, the country is today one of world’s fastest growing economies, averaging growth of more than 10% per year over the last decade

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Hillshire buys Pinnacle for $6.6bn

US food company Hillshire pays $6.6bn for rival firm Pinnacle Foods, whose brands include Aunt Jemima and Duncan Hines.

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