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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 大象传媒's Sophie Ribstein report from Benin's commercial capital Cotonou.

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Fri 5 Sep 2014 16:32GMT

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