Dismay at collapse of trade talks

Fears for collapse of trade talks
Talks to rescue a deal that will liberalise world trade appear close to collapse in Geneva amid deep differences.

Trade talks 'at risk of collapse'
Talks on a global trade pact appear close to collapse, as the World Trade Organization calls the mood "very tense".

Italian telecoms talks collapse
Hutchison Whampoa subsidiary 3 Italia fails to reach a merger agreement with Telecom Italia because of price disagreements.

Banks' exposure to Lehman emerges
The financial impact of the collapse of Lehman Brothers emerges as finance firms worldwide state their exposure.

Crisis threatens insurance giant
Concerns mount about the future of US insurance giant AIG as investors fear a domino effect in the wake of Lehman's collapse.