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Greece talks cast lengthy shadow
Sentiment on global markets restrained by disunity of Greek politicians on austerity measures but selling looks modest
BAE considers cut to Typhoon price
UK defence group’s chief says it needed to talk to partners in Germany, Italy and Spain, but that all options were open
Europe cannot make bank risk go away
Europe may be able to hide risks in its banking system, but it cannot make them go away
Corporate defaults set to jump in Europe
Though as a whole companies remain in relatively good shape, smaller groups look vulnerable to looming debt repayments
Greece bail-out funds could be split
New idea would ensure bondholders paid off, while cash to run government could be held back if Athens did not live up to reform
Europe holds China to carbon tax payments
EU remains determined to include all airlines that take off or land in the 27-member bloc in the green scheme
Syria intensifies attacks on Homs
Obama administration cites safety concerns as activists claim 50 more people have been killed in fresh army bombardment
Money flows back into emerging markets
Equity funds which fell out of favour for much of last year attracted $3.5bn in the week ending February 1, the most in almost a year
Hamas and Fatah to form unity government
Move marks breakthrough in long-running effort to heal the rivalry between the two biggest forces in the Palestinian national movement
Julius Baer confident amid US tax crackdown
Swiss bank sees ‘no indication of an indictment’ after the American probe into offshore accounts targeted smaller rival Wegelin last week