Could you govern the UK?
London (CNN)Traditionally, the British liked their politics simple: There were two big parties, either one won most of the seats i…
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‘Hard object’ in Romario Lewis’ underwear at JFK International Airport was cocaine packets
WHEN a man tried to enterJohn F Kennedy International Airport, US Customs and Border Patrol had to be impressed with the package i…
Greece Weighs On Eurozone Growth Upgrade
The European Commission (EC) has raised its forecast for economic growth across the 19-country eurozone, despite a much gloomier o…
Video Shows Migrants Saved From Packed Dinghy
The inflatable appeared to be taking on water and some start jumping into the sea as life vests and life rings are thrown down. 1…
Australia Cuts Interest Rate To Record Low 2%
Australia's central bank has moved to stimulate the country's economy by cutting its benchmark interest rate to a record low of 2%…
LateRooms Owner TUI Books Travel Site Exit
The European travel giant which owns Thomson and First Choice is checking out of LateRooms.com, the online hotel booking service, …
HSBC First Quarter Profit Rises 4% To $7.1bn
HSBC has announced a 4% rise in first quarter profits to $7.1bn (4.6bn) but raised its provisions for covering the cost of the pay…
McDonald's May Be Next To Face EU Tax Probe
The EU's competition commissioner has raised the prospect of an expanding a corporate tax investigation to McDonald's. MagretheVes…
Apple Is Trying To Kill Free Spotify - Report
Apple has started pressuring major music labels to force Spotify to abandon free streaming, according to reports. It wants labels …
Rihanna Ridiculed In China For 'Pancake' Cape
Rihanna is being mocked by social media users in China after wearing a gigantic yellow cape to a New York gala celebrating the cou…
