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GB () - Oil giant BP has announced a big rise in third-quarter profits and says it has reached a "turning point" for its oil and gas operations and production.

Mozambique () - A large natural gas field has been discovered off the coast of Mozambique.

World () - Silver, the best-performing and most-volatile precious metal of the past year, may rebound from a bear market as investors bet on growth in developing nations and an extended European debt crisis.

India () - India’s industrial production rose less than expected following record interest-rate increases by the central bank and as the global recovery weakens.

Japan () - Japan's big manufacturers expect conditions to improve in the next three months, according to the Bank of Japan's Tankan survey.

Libya () - Oil prices have fallen on speculation the conflict in Libya may be coming to an end after rebels entered the capital Tripoli. Brent crude futures fell 1.7% to $106.8 a barrel, while US sweet, light crude was steady at $82.9 in early European trading.

Asia () - Oil prices have been thumped as concerns about global growth keep investors sidelined, but analysts say the fundamentals in Asia remain strong enough to reinvigorate energy demand.

Germany () - E.On has become the fourth of the big six energy companies to put up its gas and electricity prices.

Japan () - Four of Japan's leading electronics companies lost more than $1.5 billion in the first quarter of the 2011 fiscal year, which ended June 30.

USA () - American Airlines has announced multi-billion dollar orders for 460 new Boeing and Airbus planes.