24 May 2013 Last updated at 09:32 ET

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Germany's economy barely grew in the first quarter of the year, figures show, as private consumption helped offset shrinking exports and investment.

Trader in London (file photo)London shares in further decline

London's leading shares lose further ground in Friday morning trading, extending Thursday's global sell-off, but other European markets are mixed.

Rupert MurdochNews Corp to split in two on 28 June

News Corp announces it will officially split its publishing and entertainment businesses on 28 June, two years after the UK phone-hacking scandal involving the News of the World.

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