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TOPWRAP 3-German, French data boost morale; orders fall
* Rio Tinto sets benchmark 33 pct iron ore price cut (For more on the global crisis, click [nCRISIS]) Full Article
Dutch province still undecided on RWE-Essent deal
AMSTERDAM, May 13 (Reuters) - The government of Dutch province North Brabant has delayed a decision to allow German utility RWE to buy part of Dutch utility Essent, saying it wants to reply to a vote against the deal by its parliament. Full Article
Energy firm Poweo's new strategy sees lower Q1 sales
PARIS, May 13 (Reuters) - French alternative electricity and gas group Poweo <ALPWO.PA> posted lower first-quarter sales amid efforts by the company to refocus on residential and small business consumers who offer bigger profit margins. Full Article
AMD faces tough road to benefit from EU aid
SAN FRANCISCO/HELSINKI (Reuters) - The record European Commission fine against Intel can at best help keep competition alive in the computer microprocessor market, but rival AMD will not benefit unless it solves its own internal problems. Full Article
3i sells clutch of venture investments to Cipio
LONDON, April 21 (Reuters) - Listed private equity firm 3i Group Plc <III.L> is to sell ten of its start-up investments as part of plans to sell its venture portfolio to concentrate on buyouts and investments in mid-sized companies. Full Article
Campaigners demand further action on tax evasion by G20
ZURICH/LONDON (Reuters) - G20 countries need to get their own houses in order if they are to complete the job of fighting tax evasion after taking the initial step of naming and shaming bank secrecy strongholds, campaigners said. Full Article
Campaigners demand further action on tax evasion by G20
ZURICH/LONDON, April 6 (Reuters) - G20 countries need to get their own houses in order if they are to complete the job of fighting tax evasion after taking the initial step of naming and shaming bank secrecy strongholds, campaigners said. Full Article
UPDATE 3-Court okays Saab restructuring, sale seen soon
* Saab to negotiate 75 pct cut in debt with creditors * Car-maker aims for positive cash flow in 2011 Full Article
WRAPUP 1-Aer Lingus, easyJet shake up boardrooms
DUBLIN/LONDON, April 6 (Reuters) - Ireland's Aer Lingus <AERL.I> and low-cost carrier easyJet <EZJ.L> both launched major boardroom shake-ups on Monday, boosting their shares on fresh optimism they can beat the economic downturn. Full Article
UPDATE 1-Unions back Daimler executive to lead D.Bahn
BERLIN, April 6 (Reuters) - German rail unions Transnet and GDBA on Monday cleared the way for Ruediger Grube, chairman of European aerospace group EADS and a top manager at carmaker Daimler, to take over as head of state rail operator Deutsche Bahn. ... Full Article
