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The total compensation for J. Raymond Elliott, head of Zimmer Holdings, was 16.3 percent higher last year than in 2005. Read more..

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The surprise announcement signaled BP’s deepening involvement in Russia’s turbulent energy sector. Read more..

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The proposal is intended to resolve disagreements over labor, environmental and other issues blocking approval of pending trade deals. Read more..

By STEVEN R. WEISMAN - The New York Times

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Private equity firms seeking to buy the airline extended the deadline for completing a deal by two weeks. Read more..

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