First Deputy Prime Minister Shuvalov said that the government will not provide assistance to Cyprus depositors who lost money, except in certain circumstances.

The thrust of central government to improve pollution standards is being bucked by state owned companies and local government executives fearful of loss of jobs and business in their areas.

Dell would walk away if he is not retained as CEO. Michael Dell, in a statement, would only consider a buyout plan with Blackstone Group if the private equity guarantees that he remains as its CEO.

Blackberry received approval from U.S. District Judge Richard Sullivan for the dismissal of a shareholder lawsuit that was accusing it was seeking fraudulent obscurity of its falling market position.

Redknee has closed its deal to purchase the Business Support Systems business unit of Nokia Siemens Network.

Areva chief executive officer Luc Oursel told French newspaper Le Figaro that they have interest in acquiring nuclear fuel producer Urenco.

Sources say that KKR has been making a deal to buy a majority stake in French fashion brands Claudie Pierlot, Maje and Sandro

Names such as the Carlyle Group, KKR and the Moulin family are bidding for the controlling stake in Maje, Sancro and Claudi Pierlot.

The Appellate Court of New York heard the arguments on the proposal of Argentina to provide a mixture of cash and bonds to pay off bondholders.

In a harsh condition, nearly 60% of the value of deposits above Eur100,000 would be lost in the bailout package.