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Thousands protest at French immigrant clampdown
Tens of thousands protested across France on Saturday against a clampdown on immigrants launching a week of action over policies on which President Nicolas Sarkozy has staked his political reputation.
S.Africa state workers reject new pay offer
South Africa’s public sector unions rejected a new pay offer from the government on Wednesday to end a three-week strike but asked for more time to consult their 1.3 million members in Africa’s biggest economy.
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Blair on cuts: Labour must be ‘credible’
Tony Blair has warned Labour to alter its strategy on the economy if it is to have any hope of winning the next election.
Two-speed eurozone a new test for the ECB
The European Central Bank which has become used to handling crises must now draft a monetary policy for what is becoming a two-speed economic zone economists say.
Laws: Nugent deal unrealistic
Burnley boss Brian Laws has revealed bringing Portsmouth striker David Nugent back to the club on loan was not feasible due to the finances involved.
US consumer confidence up unexpectedly in August
US consumer confidence improved unexpectedly in August after falling two months in a row as Americans grappled with high unemployment and a weakening economy a key survey showed Tuesday.
Clegg in Afghanistan
The tide of the conflict in Afghanistan has turned in favour of coalition forces Nick Clegg has said on a surprise visit to Helmand province.
Bank Bail-Outs ‘Could Land Taxpayer £30bn’
The costly bail-outs handed out at the height of the banking crisis could end up landing the taxpayer a windfall of almost £30bn new analysis predicts.
Government set for £30 billion bank bonus
The Government is set to reap almost £30 billion from its holdings in British banks which it bailed out according to financial experts.
