Lidl denies spying on its staff

Apec leaders make free-trade vow
Leaders from Asia-Pacific nations meeting in Peru pledge not to raise trade barriers in the face of the worldwide financial crisis.

US shares up on 'Treasury choice'
US shares rise sharply on reports that President-elect Barack Obama has chosen his treasury secretary, reassuring investors.

EU warns against car subsidy race
EU Competition Commissioner Neelie Kroes tells France and Germany not to start a "subsidy race" to save the car industry

Eurozone business activity falls
Business activity in the 15 countries sharing the euro falls in November to a ten-year low, the purchasing managers' index (PMI) shows.

Gap profits higher than expected
American clothes retailer Gap defies Wall Street forecasts and reports higher-than-expected third quarter net profits.