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UK Sets Up Leadership School for Civil Servants
The U.K. government is setting up an academy to hone the leadership skills of its top civil servants to make sure they deliver state infrastructure projects on time and on budget.
Source: Wall Street Journal

Verizon, Redbox Team Up on Video
Verizon Communications and Redbox video-kiosk owner Coinstar said Monday they will launch an online service in the second half of the year featuring streaming videos and downloads.
Source: Wall Street Journal

China Carriers Won't Pay Fees For Emissions
China said it prohibited its airlines from paying for carbon emissions under the European Union's system to limit greenhouse emissions, in an escalation of Beijing's opposition to the plan.
Source: Wall Street Journal

Aerospace Industry Report to Slam Export Regulations
Satellite makers and their suppliers are stepping up demands for changes to U.S. export controls, painting in stark economic terms the impact of what they insist are regulations curbing their ability to compete for commercial orders against foreign rivals
Source: Wall Street Journal

Wal-Mart Names China Chief
Wal-Mart Stores said Greg Foran, senior vice president for Wal-Mart International, has been named president and CEO of Wal-Mart China.
Source: Wall Street Journal

Caesars Entertainment Delays IPO Pricing
Gambling empire Caesars Entertainment Corp. didn't price its initial public offering as expected Monday night, and is instead set to price Tuesday morning.
Source: Wall Street Journal

Anadarko Swings to Loss on Deepwater Horizon Charges
Anadarko Petroleum swung to a fourth-quarter loss on Deepwater Horizon-related settlement charges and asset write-downs.
Source: Wall Street Journal

Yum Profit Jumps 30% on China Sales
Yum Brands' fourth-quarter net income rose 30% as the fast-food company's sales in China continued to grow and U.S. sales improved.
Source: Wall Street Journal

Boeing Teams Speed Aircraft Production
Boeing cranks up a practice of using employee innovation teams to redesign work as it strives to lift production of its best-selling 737 jetliner to meet surging airline demand.
Source: Wall Street Journal

Xstrata-Glencore Deal Not a Given
With Glencore and Xstrata set to unveil their long-awaited tie-up, a big question is whether Xstrata shareholders will support the deal?not a given in light of U.K. investors' recent history of flexing their muscles.
Source: Wall Street Journal