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Bank of Japan acts to spur growth

Yen currency

Central bank extends asset buying in response to political pressure

From WORLD 10:34am

Chinese princeling Bo Xilai comes under pressure

Political storm could end promising Communist party career

From COMPANIES 11:42pm

Apple shares reach $500 milestone

Tech group gives corporate America healthy glow

From WORLD 7:18pm

Obama targets rich in budget plan

President uses tax to widen divide with Republicans

From WORLD 5:34pm

Chinese defence budget set to double by 2015

Analysts forecast an acceleration of military spending

From COMPANIES 11:48pm

Google wins grudging approval for Motorola deal

Washington expresses ‘significant concern’ on use of patents

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