German minister announces investigation after security breach at Munich airport

Part of Munich airport terminal closed after man flees security area; Police look for him

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German airline Lufthansa to launch in-flight Internet, phone service with Panasonic

Lufthansa to launch in-flight Web, phone system

FRANKFURT — Deutsche Lufthansa AG said Monday it will develop with Panasonic Corp. a service to offer passengers in-flight Internet and cell phone connections.

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Russian automaker to get GM technology in Opel deal; may use to compete with GM’s Chevrolet

Russian automaker to get GM technology from Opel

DETROIT — Last week’s deal for General Motors to give up control of its money-losing Opel unit has a big downside: If the deal goes through, Russian automaker GAZ will get its hands on GM technology.

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Daimler focuses on efficiency; shows hybrid and electric cars at Frankfurt Auto Show

Daimler bets on efficiency, shows electric, hybrid

FRANKFURT — Daimler AG unveiled a number of new electric and hybrid cars Tuesday at the Frankfurt Auto Show, saying it plans to keep its focus on luxury and fuel efficiency.

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Nokia unveils plans for new music phones, mini-laptop in coming months

Nokia plans more phones, netbook

STUTTGART, Germany — Nokia Corp., the world’s biggest maker of cell phones, unveiled new models Wednesday that boast more music features and mesh better with Facebook and the Finnish company’s upcoming netbook.

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Porsche planned to acquire VW, only to find the tables turned

Porsche’s failed plan to acquire VW

STUTTGART, Germany — Porsche Automobil Holding SE started out with the goal of acquiring much larger Volkswagen AG but in the process got upended by the financial crisis — and now finds its sports car business about to be put under VW’s umbrella in a merger.

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Porsche takeover attempt led to debt, departure of CEO and CFO

Timeline in Porsche, Volkswagen saga

A look at the timeline beginning with Porsche SE’s decision to acquire a majority stake in Volkswagen and, ultimately, leading to Thursday’s announcement that chief executive Wendelin Wiedeking stepped down and VW’s plan to merge with the sports car maker.

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Germany’s VW presents plan to merge with Porsche after sports car maker’s CEO, CFO dismissed

VW plans merger with Porsche

STUTTGART, Germany — The best thing Volkswagen AG can do when it carries through its proposed merger with Porsche is this: Leave Porsche alone and reap the revenue from a glossy brand with loyal, rich customers, analysts say.

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