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Airbus pieces together air show order finale

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PARIS - European planemaker Airbus sought to finalize a flurry of orders on Thursday to avoid a rare defeat to U.S. arch-rival Boeing at its domestic Paris Airshow.

Mexican oil producer Pemex evacuates headquarters after bomb threat

MEXICO CITY - Mexico's state oil producer, Pemex, said on Tuesday it had evacuated its Mexico City headquarters, the site of a deadly explosion in January, after a bomb threat.

18 Jun 2013

Russia's Suhkoi jet delivers first Superjet to Mexico's Interjet

MEXICO CITY - Russian planemaker Sukhoi delivered its first Superjet 100 plane to Mexico's Interjet airline at the Paris Airshow, the Mexican company said on Tuesday.

Mexican judge orders detention of ex-governor suspected of graft

MEXICO CITY - A Mexican judge on Friday ordered the detention of a former Mexican governor suspected of embezzling millions in public funds, deepening a scandal that will test President Enrique Pena Nieto's anti-corruption agenda.

World, Mexico Election 15 Jun 2013

Mexico's Walmex considers selling restaurant business

MEXICO CITY - Wal-Mart de Mexico , Mexico's largest retailer, surprised analysts on Friday by saying it may sell its restaurant unit, including the popular Vips chain, after receiving interest from potential buyers.

Mexico Congress to hold special sessions, buttressing reforms

MEXICO CITY - Congressional leaders of Mexico's main parties said on Wednesday they had agreed to hold two special sessions of Congress in July and August to tackle outstanding initiatives, paving the way for key energy and fiscal reforms to move forward in the autumn.

World, Mexico Election 12 Jun 2013

Mexico's Banorte plans up to $3 billion share offer, stocks tumble

MEXICO CITY - Mexican bank Grupo Financiero Banorte said on Wednesday it is planning a share offering in Mexico and abroad for a total of up to $3 billion, pending regulatory approval in news that sent its shares tumbling more than 9 percent.

Bombardier eyes jumping on board Mexico's passenger train plan

MEXICO CITY - Bombardier Inc , the world's biggest train manufacturer, anticipates bidding on all six of the new Mexican passenger rail projects it expects to be tendered later this year, the company's Mexico chief said on Tuesday.

Insight: Threat of break-up looms over Mexican telecoms tycoon Slim

MEXICO CITY - As Mexico gets ready to unleash a battery of regulations to curb the power of telecoms mogul Carlos Slim, the government is sending clear signals that it will not shy away from breaking up his business if necessary.

Mexico Election, 10 Jun 2013

Analysis: History may repeat itself for Mexico, Peru as Fed eyes exit

MEXICO CITY - Mexico and Peru's popularity among foreign investors means they are among the emerging market economies most exposed to losses when the United States finally moves to take its foot off the monetary accelerator.

09 Jun 2013
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Afghan peace bid stumbles on Kabul-Taliban protocol row

DOHA - A fresh effort to end Afghanistan's 12-year-old war looked in disarray on Thursday after a diplomatic spat about the Taliban's new Qatar office delayed preliminary discussions between the United States and the Islamist insurgents.

Ethiopia and Eritrea: An elusive peace on the cards?

Ethiopia and Eritrea are still at each others’ throats. The two neighbours fought hammer and tongs in sun-baked trenches during a two-year war over a decade ago, before a peace deal ended their World War I-style conflict in 2000. Furious veRed Sea, UNrbal battles, however, have continued to this day.