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Argentina wants talks with creditors

Argentina's president says her government will negotiate with all its creditors, reversing a decision not to talk to hedge fund investors.

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IMF reveals ‘third way’ on sovereign debt

Policy of ‘reprofiling’ debt of countries seeking large rescue loans would have ‘limited’ effects on borrowing costs for countries not in difficulty

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China signs $4bn of deals with Greece

China has invested more than $4bn in Greece’s transportation and energy sectors as the European country emerges from recession

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Shell in Nigeria judgement

Anglo-Dutch oil giant shell is braced to pay up to £30m in compensation after two oil spills in Nigeria, but lawyers for the communities affected say the company has a responsibility to protects its pipelines from thieves.

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Iraq violence lights fuse to oil spike

Should the global oil market lose all of Iraq’s exports, traders and analysts reckon it would add at least $40-$50 to a barrel of oil

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Canada prices and UK borrowing both rise

Germany enjoys drop in energy costs as Russian jobless rate falls

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