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	Click to View in Browser 01/28/2013 Daimler, Ford and Nissan ink deal on fuel cell cars NABERN, Germany (Reuters) - Three global carmakers joined forces on Monday to develop a line of affordable fuel cell cars for sale starting in 2017 in what could be the first major advance for the promising zero-emission technology. Nexen, CNOOC extend closing date by 30 days TORONTO (Reuters) - Nexen Inc and China's CNOOC Ltd said they have mutually agreed to extend the closing date of CNOOC's takeover of the Canadian oil and gas producer by 30 days to March 2, 2013. Happy hour in Asia as global booze makers eye deals MUMBAI (Reuters) - The biggest global alcohol companies are sizing up buyout and tie-up opportunities in China, India, South Korea and Vietnam, keen to profit from a $258 billion Asian market that is growing twice as fast as the rest of the world. Thai takeover opens exit door for coveted F&N chairman Lee SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Lee Hsien Yang, the brother of Singapore's prime minister and chairman of Fraser and Neave Ltd (F&N), will enter a new chapter in his corporate life - and could well leave F&N - as the group looks set to be taken over by Thailand's third-richest man. Elbit Systems gets $35 million Israel defense contract JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Elbit Systems won a $35 million contract from Israel's Defense Ministry for the development of advanced features for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Fraser and Neave adviser says Thai tycoon's raised offer is "fair" SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Fraser and Neave Ltd's independent financial adviser JP Morgan said on Sunday Thai billionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi's new offer of S$9.55 ($7.74) per share for the Singapore property and drinks conglomerate is "fair". GM rethinks emerging market strategy, hedges on China partner DETROIT (Reuters) - General Motors Co is reconsidering its emerging-market strategy, Chief Executive Dan Akerson said in an interview, in remarks that could dent the international ambitions of its Chinese partner, SAIC Motor Corp . Exclusive: US Air, AMR deal could come in next two weeks - sources NEW YORK (Reuters) - US Airways Group Inc and American Airlines parent AMR Corp are in the final stages of negotiating a merger, with the final price and management structure still to be resolved, four people familiar with the matter said. AT&T to pay $1.9 billion for Verizon spectrum NEW YORK (Reuters) - AT&T Inc has inked two deals worth more than $2.68 billion this week as it accelerates its push to expand its wireless spectrum holdings to beef up capacity for high-speed services. BlackRock to buy $80 million Twitter stake: source SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - BlackRock, the world's largest asset management company, has taken an $80 million stake in Twitter Inc, a person with knowledge of the deal said Friday. Related Video Breakingviews: ECB has upper hand over Ireland Davos 2013: Forget growth - slower decline only hope: Ghosn Related News Fed waits for job market to perk up House budget chief: automatic spending cuts "going to happen" A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today   The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day. Register Today   » MORE NEWSLETTERS - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2010 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add mail@nl.reuters.com to your address book. Details Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook Forward to a friend