Asia shares defy post-quake gloom
Indonesian, Indian and Hong Kong stock markets reached record highs. Investors seemed to feel that some of the worst-affected areas…
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Xbox power cable ‘fire fear’
Microsoft has said it will replace more than 14 million power cables for its Xbox consoles due to safety concerns.…
Read MoreUK Athletics agrees new kit deal
UK Athletics has agreed a new deal with adidas to supply Great Britain squads of all ages with their kit…
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Talks held on Gibraltar’s future
Two days of talks on the future of Gibraltar begin at Jack Straw’s country residence later on Wednesday. Officials at…
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Mutant book wins Guardian prize
A book about the evolution of mutants and the science of abnormality has won the Guardian First Book Award 2004.…
Read MoreAir passengers win new EU rights
Air passengers who are unable to board their flights because of overbooking, cancellations or flight delays can now demand greater…
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Court mulls file-sharing future
Judges at the US Supreme Court have been hearing evidence for and against file-sharing networks. The court will decide whether…
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Robinson wants dual code success
England rugby union captain Jason Robinson has targeted dual code success over Australia on Saturday. Robinson, a former rugby league…
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UK ‘discriminated against Roma’
The government’s immigration rules racially discriminated against Roma (Gypsies) seeking entry into the UK, the Law Lords have ruled. It…
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Sideways dominates Spirit awards
The comedy Sideways has dominated this year’s Independent Spirit Awards, winning all six of the awards for which it was…
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