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Chinese activist Chen flies to the US
Departure of Chen and his family brings to an end the worst diplomatic spat between Beijing and Washington in over a decade

One man stands between California and a bleak future
It is the current bias towards stimulus and away from austerity that has proved to be disastrous for California, writes Christopher Caldwell

China linked to ?economic espionage?
The Pentagon report says the country will continue to be an ?aggressive and capable? collector of sensitive US technological information

G8 leaders urged to focus talks on growth
Barack Obama says the summit of the world?s leading economies will focus on ways to promote growth in Europe and backed fiscal consolidation efforts

Stagecoach expands US bus operation
Group brings back into the fold several businesses it sold a decade ago, and expands its Megabus brand into California and Texas

Trade war fears over US solar duties
Beijing calls the proposed anti-dumping tariffs on imports of Chinese solar cells ?biased and unjust?, adding that the move could rebound on the US

US lawmakers seek Volcker rule clarification
The White House and Treasury Department are asked to publicly state their position on whether a particular form of trading should be allowed under the Volcker rule

Senate backs Fed nominees
The body confirmed two nominees for the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, giving the panel a full seven members for the first time in six years

US urges allies to make Afghanistan pledges
The Obama administration is engaged in last-minute arm-twisting to secure financial support for Kabul from other Nato members ahead of a weekend summit

US ban on investing in Myanmar lifted
The Obama administration has suspended a ban on investments by US companies in Myanmar, accelerating its economic engagement with the south-east Asia nation

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