World Business Report Episodes Episode guide
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Biden takes lead in Pennsylvania
Joe Biden has a lead in the crucial state of Pennsylvania in the US presidential race.
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Biden says election win is 'clear'
The US election result still not certain, but Biden could be closing in on key states
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Biden orders new US vaccine rules
Workers at large US companies are to be vaccinated, or face regular mandatory testing
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Biden expected to unveil stimulus proposals
US president-elect Joe Biden is expected to unveil economic stimulus proposals today.
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Biden defends Obamacare as US Supreme Court hears case
The US Supreme Court is considering a case that attempts to strike down the law.
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Biden calls for calm as his votes count increases in key states
Joe Biden urges patience as the US election comes down to counts in four crucial states.
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Biden administration criticises ExxonMobil profits
US oil giant ExxonMobil's record profits have drawn the anger of the Biden administration
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BHP's profits surge
An increase in demand for iron ore has led to a sharp rise in BHP's profits
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Berliners protest after German court scraps rent cap
Tenants are also unhappy about the demands for backdated rent
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Belgians break CETA deadlock
Belgians break CETA deadlock; Twitter woes; Human cost of Italy banking crisis
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Belgians Block Key EU Pact With Canada
Belgium's Wallonia region has blocked the CETA Canada-EU trade deal
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Belarus's economic woes
Protests after a disputed election in Belarus come against a backdrop of economic woes
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Belarus threatens to cut off gas to the EU
The EU is reportedly warning of potential sanctions over Belarus's border crisis
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Belarus threatens European gas supply
With tensions rising over a migrant crisis Belarus is threatening to stop EU gas supplies
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Belarus sees biggest protest rally yet
Thousands of opponents of Belarusian president join rally over disputed elections
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Belarus potash workers down tools
Six potash mines run by the state-owned Belaruskali company have stopped operations.
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Belarus accused of plane hijack to detain dissident
The EU considers sanctions after Belarus detained a dissident journalist from a flight
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Beirut reconstruction could cost up to $15bn
The governor of Beirut has estimated reconstruction of the city could cost up to $15bn
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Beirut blast: one year on
A year on from a deadly explosion that rocked Beirut, we examine the city's economy
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Beijing Issues First Smog 'Red Alert'
Pollution in the capital is so bad that schools will close and construction will stop.
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Beer Giants Agree Takeover Terms
AB InBev and SABMiller are set to merge after an increased takeover offer from AB InBev.
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Bayer to Cut 12,000 Jobs
Is the pharma giant's model fatally damaged by its acquisition of Monsanto?
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Bayer strike deal to buy Monsanto
German chemical giant Bayer agrees to buy US seed manufacturer Monsanto for $66bn.
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Bayer Board Defends Monsanto Takeover
Shareholders in Germany have been discussing Bayer's takeover of Monsanto.
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Bayer agrees to $10.9bn settlement over Monsanto’s weedkiller Roundup
The German chemical firm is to pay out nearly $11bn to settle cancer claims.
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Battle to do business in Iran
After deadly fuel protests in Iran, businesses tell us what they want from the government
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Barnier: Brexit Transition 'Not a Given'
Talks over a transition period after Britain leaves the EU appear to stumble.
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Barclays fined $2.4b
Six of the world's biggest banks are fined a total of six billion dollars for their in...
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Barclays Bank to Pull Out of Africa
It announced the plan as part of a major restructuring drive.
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Barcelona Attacks: The Impact on Tourism
We hear how two businesses in Barcelona are coping with the deadly attacks.