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US government launches Africa campaign
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Mercedes-Benz USA moves to Atlanta
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Global trade loses momentum: World Bank
Global trade is slowing down, according to a study by the World Bank, hit by shifting trade patterns, low interest rates and soft commodity prices.
Crossborder legislation up in 2014: Unctad
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Medtech M&As peak in 2014: GlobalData
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