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WBR: Abenomics questioned as Japan's economy falters 13 August 14

Wed, 13 Aug 14

Japan's economy shrinks at its fastest rate since the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, bringing the country's ambitious growth plan - dubbed 'Abenomics' - into question. As the deadly Ebola virus continues to spread in West Africa, we speak to Karl Smithson, the CEO of Stellar Diamonds, to ask how the disease is affecting his company's operations and staff in Sierra Leone and Guinea. Plus, we speak to a Moscow restaurateur about the impact of a Russian ban on Western food imports. And we assess the likely impact of a hazelnut shortage on the global confectionery industry.