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WikiLeaks founder held in custody

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been remanded in custody after appearing in court on an extradition warrant.The 39-year-old Australian is wanted by prosecutors in...

RBS sale 'would signal recovery'

The sale of the Government's shares in Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) would be "a symbol of Britain's recovery", its chief executive has suggested.Stephen...

Tesco sales report leads FTSE surge

Supermarkets are in sharp focus as Tesco reported robust third quarter sales and vague Qatari bid talk returned to boost Sainsbury's shares.The wider FTSE...

Iran nuclear talks put on hold

Iran and six world powers have ended talks on the country's nuclear plans with an agreement to reconvene early next year, indicating Tehran may...

China to lead mass Nobel boycott

China and 18 other countries will boycott this week's Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in protest against the award going to Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo.Chinese...

Economy 'set for return to growth'

Irish finance minister Brian Lenihan has claimed the country's economy will grow slightly this year as he unveiled 6 billion euro (£5 billion) savings...

WikiLeaks payments cut off by Visa

Visa has suspended all payments to WikiLeaks in the latest blow to the website business.The card payment operator said an inquiry is under way...

Boat-sledge to face North Pole test

A boat-cum-sledge designed to navigate the icy waters of the Arctic has been unveiled.British explorer Jock Wishart will skipper the frost-proof vessel on his...

Police 'failed murdered mother'

A mother-of-two strangled to death by her convicted murderer ex-boyfriend was failed by police and legislators, a watchdog has said.Maria Stubbings, 50, was murdered...

Archbishop attacks 'nativity bans'

The Archbishop of Canterbury has criticised "the weary annual attempts" in Britain to ban Nativity plays and carol-singing.Dr Rowan Williams described Christmas as "one...

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