British driver David Coulthard waits at the start of the Mille Miglia historic car race, in Brescia, Italy ©AP
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P&G buoyed by return of Lafley

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Reappointment seen as test of value of second-time leaders

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US senators raise flag over SoftBank’s Sprint bid

Security concerns cited by lawmakers

A boat cruises past the scene of a bridge collapse on Interstate 5 on May 23, 2013 near Mt. Vernon, Washington. 1-5 connects Seattle, Washington to Vancouver, B.C., Canada. No deaths have been reported, and three people were taken to hospitals with injuries. ©Getty From WORLD 6:36pm

US bridge fall highlights funding gap

Dramatic illustration of weaknesses in transport network

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Problems mount for ‘Kirchnerismo’

Argentina remains mired in woes following populist nationalism

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Kuroda promises to stabilise bond market

Volatility delivers blow to Japan’s turnround

A woman shops in a Louis Vuitton store during Vogue's 4th Fashion's Night Out: Shopping Night with Celebrities in downtown Shanghai September 7, 2012. Louis Vuitton is courting China's wealthy with one-of-a-kind shoes and bags it is branding as unique works of art to reclaim its exclusive cachet in the luxury market ©Reuters From COMPANIES 5:37pm

Louis Vuitton designs its own slowdown

Luxury group chief’s strategy is to put brakes on rapid expansion