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FBI alert over Barbie video doll

The FBI says it has issued an alert about a popular Barbie doll with a hidden video camera that could be used to produce...

Stocks mixed despite tax cuts deal

Stocks have closed Tuesday mixed after enthusiasm over a deal to extend tax cuts faded.Bond prices fell sharply as traders anticipated the tax...

Rare book sells for record £7m

A rare copy of the "most expensive book in the world" surpassed pre-sale estimates to fetch more than £7 million at auction.Sotheby's said the...

Firm to be booted out of FTSE 100

Defence firm Cobham is facing relegation from London's blue chip share index as part of the latest FTSE 100 reshuffle.The FTSE Group confirmed the...

Obama's tax break plans lift FTSE

The London market has headed for highs not seen since mid-November after a strong morning session was bolstered by President Barack Obama's plans to...

Irish economy 'to 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...

Clarke tackles youth reoffending

Youth reoffending must be tackled to stop young people becoming "the prolific career criminals of tomorrow", Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke has said.A radically different...

Tuition fees demo 'may be hijacked'

Police are warning that this week's anti-fees protests could be hijacked by "violent youths".Thousands of students and lecturers are expected to take to the...

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...

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