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Stock market boosts pension schemes

The funding shortfall faced by the UK's biggest defined benefit pension schemes nearly halved in 2010 on the back of the stock market rally,...

Anger over Cadbury chief knighthood

Cadbury workers will be "surprised and disappointed" by the knighthood awarded to the businessman who sold the British chocolate-maker to US food giant Kraft,...

Computers recycled to help Africa

People throwing away old computers or laptops after receiving a new one as a Christmas gift are being urged to recycle them through a...

Oil tycoon in jail sentence appeal

Jailed Russian oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky is appealing against his sentence of six more years in prison, a punishment seen as revenge for challenging...

Blasphemy laws strike hits Pakistan

A strike in favour of Pakistan's controversial blasphemy laws has seen businesses shut down and buses stay off the streets.The law gained new attention...

Iraqi Christians killed in attacks

At least two Iraqi Christians have been killed in new attacks targeting the beleaguered community.Christmas celebrations have been muted in the face of violent...

Estonia makes New Year euro switch

The Baltic state of Estonia is preparing to celebrate the New Year by becoming the first former Soviet republic to adopt the euro.The changeover...

Sydney fireworks kick off New Year

Enthusiastic Australians have camped out at parks alongside the Sydney Harbour Bridge to win the best view of Friday's spectacular New Year's Eve fireworks...

Russian spy hails Connery as Bond

Russian spy Anna Chapman has revealed some secrets in her first TV interview - she has a passion for shooting, wants a lion cub...

Drivers facing new fuel price hikes

Motorists already paying record prices for petrol at the pumps will face further hikes over the next few days.On January 1, a planned Government...

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