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Diplomats: Brazil wins race for next WTO director

"Under WTO rules, a meeting of member-nations must be convened no later than May 31 to formally appoint Azevedo.

Indonesia readies for $1 trillion trade talks

That's how much the World Trade Organization believes is riding on talks later this year in Bali, when trade ministers hope to cut through some of the red tape that slows global commerce.

Brazil's WTO candidate to focus on consensus

Brazil's candidate to head the World Trade Organization says that if he's selected he'll focus on restarting long-stalled global talks to lower trade barriers.

Argentina complains to WTO over US, EU barriers

Argentina filed complaints with the World Trade Organization Wednesday over trade barriers it blames for keeping its beef and lemons out of the United States and blocking biodiesel sales to Europe.

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Brazilian will be the first Latin American to head the WTO

Azevêdo is expected to be confirmed Tuesday at a special meeting of the WTO General Council.

Incoming WTO director seeks 'negotiating pillar'

The negotiating pillar of the WTO is completely stuck.

PARIS: Cuba challenges Australian tobacco rules

It joined the World Trade Organization in 1995 but has never before brought a formal challenge.

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Bird's eye view of spire being set

May 15 - The spire of the One World Trade Center building is put into place.

Despite winning top world trade job, even Brazil looks beyond WTO

"Brazil made a bet on the WTO years ago.

Next W.T.O. Head Wants a New Look at the Body's Role

Roberto Carvalho de Azevêdo, the next head of the World Trade Organization, said on Wednesday...