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Despite FIFA crisis, Women’s World Cup set to be a hit

Tickets for the month-long competition that starts on Saturday are selling quickly.

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Post OPEC decision, traders dump options positions

Crude oil options sank at the fastest pace in years on Friday as traders unwound bets placed ahead of the OPEC meeting.

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End of the line for rail vouchers

Millions of rail passengers who suffer travel delays will soon be able to claim refunds in cash, after a major policy change, the BBC learns.

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This country is divesting from coal

Norway’s $890 billion government pension fund will sell off many of its investments related to coal, the New York Times reports.

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Savers trying to bend pension rules

Cash-strapped savers are trying to bend pension transfer rules, financial advisers are warning.

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Opec oil output fix boosts prices

Oil prices rise, then fall, then rise again after Opec oil ministers keep their current production levels unchanged.

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China may try to force US firms to give up code

Beijing is planning regulations that may force tech firms to give up secrets in exchange for doing business in China.

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Don’t humiliate Greece – PM Tsipras

Alexis Tsipras warns Greece’s international creditors not to impose humiliating terms as the country seeks urgently needed bailout funds.

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Twitter gave Nigeria an early Ebola warning

Twitter may be a tool for controlling disease outbreaks, a study suggests.

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Mexico and Canada seek US sanctions

Mexico and Canada request a meeting with the World Trade Organisation in order to impose sanctions worth $3bn in an ongoing row over meat-labelling.