Vouchers ‘to cut winter deaths’
Pensioners are being promised energy savings by the Liberal Democrats, as snow and cold temperatures continue. The party says the…
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Wine comedy wins critics’ award
Quirky comedy Sideways was named the best film of the year by the Los Angeles Film Critics Association. The US…
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Russia gets investment blessing
Soaring oil sales and a budget surplus mean Russian debt is no longer a risky investment, one of the world’s…
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Microsoft plans ‘safer ID’ system
Microsoft is planning to make Windows and Internet Explorer more secure by including software to give people more control over…
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South Africa sweep top awards
South Africa’s Schalk Burger was named player of the year as the Tri-Nations champions swept the top honours at the…
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BAA support ahead of court battle
UK airport operator BAA has reiterated its support for the government’s aviation expansion plans to airports throughout the country. The…
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Briton wins short film Oscar
Three of the five nominees in the live-action short film category at this year’s Oscars were British. For Andrea Arnold,…
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Beer giant swallows Russian firm
Brewing giant Inbev has agreed to buy Alfa-Eco’s stake in Sun Interbrew, Russia’s second-largest brewer, for up to 259.7m euros…
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Ferrero eyes return to top form
Former world number one Juan Carlos Ferrero insists he can get back to his best despite a tough start to…
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Israel looks to US for bank chief
Israel has asked a US banker and former International Monetary Fund director to run its central bank. Stanley Fischer, vice…
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