General Motors (GM) saw its net profits fall 37% in the last quarter of 2004, as it continued to be…
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EU software patent law faces axe
The European Parliament has thrown out a bill that would have allowed software to be patented. Politicians unanimously rejected the…
Read MoreMcIlroy aiming for Madrid title
Northern Ireland man James McIlroy is confident he can win his first major title at this weekend’s Spar European Indoor…
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Blair rejects Tory terror offer
Tony Blair has rejected a Conservative compromise offer that could have eased the passage of anti-terror legislation. The Tories wanted…
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Adventure tale tops awards
Young book fans have voted Fergus Crane, a story about a boy who is taken on an adventure by a…
Read MoreTelegraph newspapers axe 90 jobs
The Daily and Sunday Telegraph newspapers are axing 90 journalist jobs – 17% of their editorial staff. The Telegraph Group…
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Hollywood to sue net film pirates
The US movie industry has launched legal action to sue people who facilitate illegal film downloading. The Motion Picture Association…
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Hamm bows out for US
Women’s football legend Mia Hamm has played her final game. Hamm, 32, who officially retired after this year’s Athens Olympics,…
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Councils prepare to set tax rises
Council tax in Scotland is set to rise by an average of about 4% in the coming year, BBC Scotland…
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Youssou N’Dour wins music prize
Senegalese musician Youssou N’Dour has been named a winner of a BBC Radio 3 World Music Award. His album Egypt…
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