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Thousands protest French immigrant clampdown
Tens of thousands protested across France on Saturday against a clampdown on immigrants launching a week of action over security policy and pension reform on which President Nicolas Sarkozy has staked his political reputation.
French security protest to kick off week of unrest
French unions launched a week of protests Saturday with a Paris rally that could provide an early measure of resistance to pension reforms on which President Nicolas Sarkozy has staked his political reputation.
Website tracks Copenhagen pledges
Six rich economies joined a website unveiled on Friday detailing pledges in short-term aid they made at last December’s climate summit a move aimed at restoring damaged trust with developing countries.
Q+A – What are the chances of renewed North Korea talks?
China wants to restart talks among regional powers aimed at ending North Korea’s nuclear arms programme but has been unable to woo the United States Japan and South Korea back to the negotiating table.
Michael Jackson’s landlord sues
Michael Jackson’s former landlord Aner Iglesias is suing the late star’s estate for damage which was reportedly caused to the property between 2008 and 2009.
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.
Afghan bank’s bosses ousted to avert meltdown
Authorities have reportedly intervened to try to avert the potentially disastrous collapse of Afghanistan’s biggest bank after uncovering a web of shady transactions involving well-connected insiders.
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.
