BP ready for lengthy US oil spill trial
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BP CEO Bob Dudley says the company is prepared for a lengthy court battle over the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
Source: Sky News Australia
No rate cut for March - economists
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Economists expect the Reserve Bank will keep the cash rate steady at its meeting tomorrow
Source: Sky News Australia
Sarkozy threatens visa-free zone pullout
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President Nicolas Sarkozy has threatened to pull France out of the EU's coveted visa-free Schengen zone.
Source: Sky News Australia
Greens demand mining tax review
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The Greens have called on the federal government to launch an immediate review into the mining tax.
Source: Sky News Australia
Market to open softer on weak US lead
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The local share market is expected to open marginally weaker on Monday in the absence of a strong US lead.
Source: Sky News Australia
Over one million listen to digital radio
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Commercial Radio Australia says the takeup of digital radio is progressing faster than expected.
Source: Sky News Australia
US slashes executive pay at firms
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The US has forced executives from three companies bailed out during the financial crisis to take pay cuts.
Source: Sky News Australia
Security guards for sacked Toyota staff
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Extra security guards will be on hand when Toyota sacks 350 of its staff at its Altona plant today.
Source: Sky News Australia