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Moody's Puts UK Rating On Negative Outlook

Moody's Puts UK Rating On Negative Outlook

Credit ratings agency Moody's has issued official notice to Britain and the Bank of England that their credit ratings are at risk of a potential downgrade.

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Houston Taken To New Jersey Funeral Home

Houston Taken To New Jersey Funeral Home

The body of singer Whitney Houston has been flown to her home state of New Jersey, ahead of an expected funeral service later this week.

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Clinton: UN Unlikely To Send Syria Peacekeepers

Clinton: UN Unlikely To Send Syria Peacekeepers

Hillary Clinton has backed an Arab League plan to end the violence in Syria, but acknowledged it is unlikely that calls for a UN military presence would be met.

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Abu Qatada Is Released From Prison

Abu Qatada Is Released From Prison

Radical cleric Abu Qatada has been released from jail and back into the community - as Sky News learned the path appeared to have been cleared for his deportation from the UK.

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Moody's Puts UK Rating On Negative Outlook

Houston Taken To New Jersey Funeral Home

Clinton: UN Unlikely To Send Syria Peacekeepers

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Apple Probe After Factory Staff Abuse Claims

Apple Probe After Factory Staff Abuse Claims

Apple has allowed a labour auditor to inspect its suppliers' Chinese factories after allegations of worker abuse.

India-EU Pact 'Threatens Millions Of Lives'

India-EU Pact 'Threatens Millions Of Lives'

HIV activists in India claim a new trade treaty with the European Union will threaten the lives of millions of people around the world who rely on generic medicines for their...

Carlos Tevez: 'Mancini Treated Me Like A Dog'

Carlos Tevez: 'Mancini Treated Me Like A Dog'

Carlos Tevez has prepared for his return to Manchester City after a four-month stand-off by claiming he was treated "like a dog" by the club's manager.

Study: Stem Cells 'Heal' Heart Attack Scars

Study: Stem Cells 'Heal' Heart Attack Scars

Stem cells can be used to heal scars after heart attacks, bringing regenerative treatments a step closer.

Inflation Set To Drop To Two-Year Low

Inflation Set To Drop To Two-Year Low

The rate of inflation is expected to drop to its lowest level in two years in a sign that the pressure on cash-strapped households has started to ease.

Google Given Go-Ahead For Motorola Deal

Google Given Go-Ahead For Motorola Deal

US and European regulators have approved Google's purchase of handset maker Motorola Mobility amid increasingly heated legal battles over the technology behind smartphone devices.

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