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Iran warships drop Suez Canal trip

Two Iranian warships have withdrawn their application to pass through the Suez Canal after Israel expressed concerns over the plans.A canal official said no...

Briton dies in Vietnam boat sinking

Twelve people, including at least one British tourist, have died when an anchored boat packed with sleeping travellers sank in Vietnam's scenic Ha Long...

Bill ditches housing benefit cut

The Government has dropped controversial plans to cut housing benefit for long-term dole claimants.Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith announced the move as...

Car production up 8.9% in January

Car production accelerated ahead at the start of the year, it has been announced.The number of cars produced in the UK last month totalled...

Sports Direct hits profit target

Retailer Sports Direct says it is on track to hit its profits target, triggering an estimated £10.8 million pay-out for staff through its bonus...

Kingfisher weathers B&Q pressure

B&Q owner Kingfisher has forecast a 20% rise in annual profits after strong international growth offset continued tough trading in the UK.The group expects...

BAE cautious as cost cuts bite

Defence and security giant BAE Systems has warned sales are likely to fall this year as it bears the brunt of spending cuts in...

FTSE flat ahead of economic data

The London market made a sluggish start as investors paused for breath ahead of a batch of economic figures from the UK and United...

Whaling suspension 'not far enough'

Conservationists and the Australian government have said they are not satisfied with Japan's suspension of whaling in Antarctic waters and vowed to continue their...

Four killed in Bahrain protests

At least four people were killed in Bahrain after riot police with tear gas and clubs drove protesters from a main square where they...

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