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EU Probes BHP's Rio Bid (Law Blog - WSJ.com)

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 21:35:00 GMT

The European Commission launched an in-depth investigation into Anglo-Australian miner BHP Billiton's $170 billion bid for rival Rio Tinto.

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BHP Billiton gets EU extension (Business Spectator)

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 21:12:00 GMT

European Commission set to hand down its findings in December. 7 Jul 2008 6:53 AM

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EU eyes Zimbabwe aid if crisis lifted (Christian Today)

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 20:30:48 GMT

The European Commission is ready to provide up to 250 million euros 198 million pounds in development aid for Zimbabwes worsthit sectors if the country gets a legitimate credible government the EUs aid chief said

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EU's Barroso Adds Fuel to German Nuclear Power Debate (Deutsche Welle: DW-WORLD.DE)

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 18:47:00 GMT

European Commission President Barroso praised the value of nuclear energy in a German newspaper interview on Sunday, firing up the ongoing debate in the country -- and the cabinet -- already split over the issue.

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EU eyes Zimbabwe aid if crisis lifted (Reuters UK)

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 15:52:04 GMT

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission is ready to provide up to 250 million euros (198 million pounds) in development aid for Zimbabwe's worst-hit sectors if the country gets a legitimate, credible government, the EU's aid chief said.

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General Osteopathic Council Welcomes EU Plans On Patients' Rights (Medical News Today)

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT

The European Commission announced proposals this week that will give patients rights to access healthcare treatment elsewhere in Europe. This package, as part of a renewed social agenda, consists of a draft directive on cross-border healthcare and measures to promote cooperation between Member States.

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GENERAL/INDUSTRY: Songwriters Fight Threat to Royalties (All About Jazz)

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 02:07:46 GMT

EC Told to Leave System Alone LONDON -- European songwriters and composers are lobbying the European Commission over proposals that could harm the royalties they earn from their work. The EC has been investigating the way in which music royalties are collected after suggestions that the current system is unfair. At the moment, each of the 27 EU member states have separate royalty...

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EU to help poor countries improve farms (News: Moldova.org: Politics)

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 20:07:00 GMT

The European Commission intends to set up a fund to help poor food-importing countries improve their agricultural production.Mariann Fischer Boel, the EU agriculture minister, announced at an international conference Thursday that 1 billion euros (almost $1.6 billion) will be allocated to the effort. The money will come from funds not used to subsidize European agriculture.High...

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Barroso defends ECB's decision to raise rates in face of inflation threat (The Irish Times)

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 10:36:27 GMT

EUROPE’S DIVISIONS over how to fight inflation were put on full display yesterday when European Commission president José Manuel Barroso leapt to the European Central Bank’s (ECB) defence against its political critics.

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European Open Source Observatory and Repository, EC considering Open Source Migration, German Migration Guide available: links 05-07-2008 (Commercial Open Source Software)

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 10:00:13 GMT

The Open Source Observatory and Repository opens up - The OSOR provides a platform for the exchange of information, experiences and FLOSS-based code for the use in public administrations, everyone is invited. EU: EC considers study on migration to Open Source - The European Commission seems considering doing research on whether it should migrate to Open Source software or not. Carlo Piana...

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EU widens Billiton-Rio Tinto probe (Miami Herald)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 21:19:45 GMT

The European Commission on Friday widened its antitrust probe into the proposed acquisition of Rio Tinto Inc. by BHP Billiton Ltd., saying an initial investigation revealed concerns about higher prices and reduced choice for European customers of the mining concerns.

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EU widens Billiton-Rio Tinto probe (Seattle Times)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 21:05:14 GMT

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EU widens Billiton-Rio Tinto probe (Examiner)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 21:00:10 GMT

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EU widens Billiton-Rio Tinto probe (San Fransisco Chronicle)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 20:52:44 GMT

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EU widens Billiton-Rio Tinto probe (The Washington Times)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 20:52:09 GMT

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EU widens Billiton-Rio Tinto probe (Seattle Post-Intelligencer)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 20:52:00 GMT

BRUSSELS, Belgium -- The European Commission on Friday widened its antitrust probe into the proposed acquisition of Rio Tinto Inc. by BHP Billiton Ltd., saying an initial investigation revealed concerns about higher prices and reduced choice for European customers of the mining concerns.

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Barroso at odds with Sarkozy on ECB (OTB News)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 19:35:32 GMT

Europe’s divisions over inflation were highlighted on Friday when José Manuel Barroso, European Commission president, defended the European Central Bank against political critics

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EU opens investigation of Rio-BHP deal (Reuters UK)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 18:25:07 GMT

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission opened an in-depth investigation on Friday into BHP Billiton's $170 billion (85.7 billion pound) unsolicited bid for rival miner Rio Tinto , with prices of iron ore already soaring.

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European Commission rebukes Sarkozy on interest rates and trade (International Herald Tribune)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 18:13:32 GMT

The European Commission delivered a sharp response Friday to President Nicolas Sarkozy of France over his recent comments on interest rates and trade policy, underlining European economic policy divisions before the coming Group of 8 summit meeting.

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Mining Deal to Get Closer Look (Law Blog - WSJ.com)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:05:00 GMT

The European Commission launched an in-depth investigation into Anglo-Australian miner BHP Billiton's $170 billion bid for rival Rio Tinto.

Source : Law Blog - WSJ.com (subscribe)

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