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Ceasefire in Ukraine as the European Union considers tougher economic sanctions against Russia

A ceasefire has been agreed in Ukraine, as the EU weighs more sanctions against Russia. We analyse the impact of further economic sanctions on the Russian economy.

A ceasefire has been agreed in Ukraine, as the EU weighs more sanctions against Russia. We analyse the impact of further economic sanctions on the Russian economy.

A new secure system to protect people doing online banking will use a scan of the veins in their finger to authenticate their identity. Barclays Bank tells World Business Report about its new technology and Robert Schifreen, a former hacker who is now a computer security consultant, gives us his opinion of the device.

And If you have ever wondered where many used cars get a second life, you will probably find the answer in Benin. The small west African country has become one of the main destinations for second-hand cars and trucks, from Europe and North America. Every month, about 25,000 vehicles arrive in Benin, but their ultimate destination is usually Nigeria. You can hear the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½'s Sophie Ribstein report from Benin's commercial capital Cotonou.

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Fri 5 Sep 2014 16:32GMT

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