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An Opel Astra
Magna 'agrees to buy GM Europe'
Car parts maker Magna International agrees in principle to buy GM Europe, owner of Opel and Vauxhall, reports say.
US begins GM bankruptcy plan
Luton waits for Vauxhall news
Fiat will not attend Opel talks

Oil worker in Kansas Oil prices continue rally to $66
Oil prices hit a six-month high above $66, buoyed by falling US stockpiles and revised US first-quarter GDP figures.

Indian labourers in Mumbai Indian growth unexpectedly strong
India's economy slowed to annual growth of 5.8% in the first three months of the year, which was better than expected.

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AMERICAS
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EUROPE
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Dax
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Nasdaq
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