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The euro weakens against the pound and the US dollar as data suggests that a eurozone interest rate cut next week is likely.

Several EU countries report major disruption to their gas supplies from Russia as Moscow accuses Ukraine of shutting pipelines.

German billionaire Adolf Merckle commits suicide after his business empire runs into trouble in the global economic slowdown.

Toyota announces that it is to halt production at its domestic plants for 11 days in February and March.

Inflation in the eurozone falls more than expected to 1.6% in December, which is the lowest level for 26 months.

German luxury carmaker Porsche announces that it now holds more than 50% of Volkswagen's shares.

Shareholders in Irish flag carrier Aer Lingus show little appetite for a Ryanair takeover.

State-run French TV stations stop showing ads in prime time as part of President Sarkozy's plans to reform public broadcasting.

Millions of trucks in India are off the roads in an indefinite strike, with operators demanding a lowering of diesel prices.

French nuclear energy group Areva is awarded a licence to build and operate a uranium mine in Niger.