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GE front-runner for Alstom takeover

The bid battle for France's rail and energy group Alstom shifts in favour of General Electric after the US firm agrees to work with French state on a new offer.

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Spain to cut taxes in economic push

Centre-right government has agreed to reduce rates levied on companies and incomes from early next year in advance of a general election

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Where does ISIS get its money?

CNN's Randi Kaye explores how the group is getting the money to fund its insurgency.{MBD} {IMAGE}

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The pig farming revival

In Egypt, thousands of pigs were culled five years ago under a swine flu scare. Now breeders are trying to rebuild an industry that almost died.{MBD} {IMAGE}

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Bulgarian bank rescued by state

Bulgaria's central bank takes control of one of the country's biggest lenders and warns depositors to stay calm.

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UK's best minds: Changing the future

From make-your-own computers to bike safety innovations, CNN's rounded up some of Britain's best tech minds. Discover how they will influence your future.{MBD} {IMAGE}

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