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european smartphone users face huge price disparities - study
Reuters
5 min. ago

European smartphone users face huge price disparities - study

Rewheel analysed six smartphone tariffs with mobile data allotments of 500 megabytes to 4 gigabytes in the 27 member states of the European Union in the second quarter. In markets like Germany and Spain - which lack...

 
manipulation probe draws attention to oil firms' trading desks
Reuters
15 min. ago

Manipulation probe draws attention to oil firms' trading desks

Regulators have scrutinised banks, trading houses and commodities markets more closely following the Libor benchmark rigging scandal but trading desks at oil majors have largely escaped attention. Although banks and...

 
bernanke suggests fed not ready to pull back on stimulus
Reuters
19 min. ago

Bernanke suggests Fed not ready to pull back on stimulus

In testimony that offered little sign he is ready to retreat from the Fed's latest round of bond buying, Bernanke emphasized the high costs of unemployment and inflation that continues to run below the Fed's target....

 
clearwire recommends approval of sweetened sprint bid
Reuters
19 min. ago

Clearwire recommends approval of sweetened Sprint bid

After the Clearwire statement, its shares fell 1 percent in morning trade on Nasdaq to $3.355, below the offer price. Clearwire said in a statement that Sprint's increased offer, "when compared with other...

 
imf calls for swift lloyds and rbs sale
Scotsman
56 min. ago

IMF calls for swift Lloyds and RBS sale

THE Treasury edged closer to an exit from Lloyds Banking Group and Royal Bank of Scotland today after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) called for a swift sale of its stakes and Britain's new banking watchdog...

 
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Reuters
today, 19:13

Even top Europe steel firms at risk unless output cut

"We are probably on the eve of a redefinition of the whole outlook," Antonio Marcegaglia said in an interview on Wednesday. "If we think about Italy, for example, Riva, Terni and Lucchini are important...

 

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The Independent
10 sec. ago

Woolwich attack: Britain 'will not buckle' in the face of terrorism, says David Cameron

David Cameron insisted Britain would “never buckle” in the face of terrorist attacks as led condemnation of the “absolutely sickening” murder of a soldier in Woolwich. The Prime Minister cut short a meeting with the...

 
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The Independent
19 min. ago

Terror in Woolwich: Britain 'will not buckle' in the face of terrorist attacks, says David Cameron after...

David Cameron insisted Britain would “never buckle” in the face of terrorist attacks as led condemnation of the “absolutely sickening” murder of a soldier in Woolwich. The Prime Minister cut short a meeting with the...

 
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The Independent
today, 18:56

Andy McSmith's Diary: Those hacked off Ukip councillors

After Ukip’s success in the local elections there has been growing interest in what sort of people the party attracts. In Lincolnshire, Chris Pain, leader of the 16 Ukip councillors who are now the main opposition on...

 
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The Independent
today, 18:56

MPs write to Privy Council to protest press industry's proposals for regulation

A majority of MPs on the House of Commons specialist media committee have written to the Privy Council to protest over the press industry's proposals for its future regulation. Six members of the Media, Culture &...

 
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The Independent
today, 18:45

Tory Eurosceptics to defy David Cameron again by demanding referendum on Europe is held on the same day as...

Conservative MPs are to defy David Cameron again by demanding that a referendum on Europe is held on the same day as the next general election. The Prime Minister declared that he would not be budged from his promise...

 
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The Independent
today, 18:45

Gay marriage opponents warn David Cameron of 'long battle' ahead for Bill to become law

Opponents of gay marriage warned of a “long, protracted battle” ahead as they prepare for a last-ditch attempt by peers to scupper the plans. The proposals move to the Lords next month after being approved by MPs by a...

 

World News

 
homophobia and bigotry win out in us immigration reform debate
Guardian
5 min. ago

Homophobia and bigotry win out in US immigration reform debate

Gay rights activists in California. Photograph: Beck Diefenbach/Reuters It is outrageous. Once again the gay community is reminded of where it stands with the political leadership, both Democrats and Republican. Their...

 
boy scouts leaders will vote thursday to lift ban on gay youth members
Guardian
5 min. ago

Boy Scouts leaders will vote Thursday to lift ban on gay youth members

1,400 members of Boy Scouts of America's national council will meet Thursday to vote on allowing gay youth members. Photograph: Rex Features The Boy Scouts of America will vote on Thursday on whether to accept gay...

 
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Reuters
19 min. ago

Russian Punk band member starts hunger strike to protest court ruling

Maria Alyokhina also told her lawyers to quit the proceedings. She and bandmate Nadezhda Tolokonnikova are serving two-year prison terms for bursting into Moscow's main Russian Orthodox cathedral in February 2012 and...

 
italian machines reject euro
Guardian
27 min. ago

Italian machines reject euro

The new €5 note has been praised for its enhanced security features. Photograph: Bas Czerwinski/AFP/Getty Images In the grip of its longest recession and battling problems from soaring youth unemployment to bank...

 
who dares to dodge google's information tax?
Guardian
27 min. ago

Who dares to dodge Google's information tax?

'Facebook or Google’s YouTube are not the culture industries so much as the vulture industries, taking an information surcharge from us while we amuse each other, and selling us to advertisers.' Photograph: Jeff J...

 
pope francis says atheists can be good
Guardian
27 min. ago

Pope Francis says atheists can be good

Pope Francis at his general audience in St Peter's Square at the Vatican. Photograph: Alessandra Benedetti/Alessandra Benedetti/Corbis Atheists should be seen as good people if they do good, Pope Francis has said in...

 

Sport

 
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Daily Mirror
36 min. ago

Royal Ascot: Francois Doumen leaning away from asking Top Trip to contest the Gold Cup

Francois Doumen is leaning away from asking Top Trip to contest the Ascot Gold Cup on June 20. The four-year-old was beaten by the narrowest of margins when Glen's Diamond nosed him out in the Yorkshire Cup last...

 
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Daily Mirror
today, 19:19

Saddle be all: Jockey Eddie Ahern banned for TEN YEARS after corruption investigation

Jockey Eddie Ahern will appeal after being banned for 10 years the British Horseracing Authority following a corruption hearing. Ahern was found guilty of conspiring to commit a corrupt or fraudulent practice in...

 
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Daily Mail
today, 19:17

D-Day! Wigan boss Martinez set to make final decision on future

Roberto Martinez has promised to give Wigan a final decision on his future on Thursday.The Spaniard met with chairman Dave Whelan on Wednesday and is understood to be seriously considering staying after failing to...

 
joe going back to his roots
Daily Star
today, 19:07

JOE GOING BACK TO HIS ROOTS

Joe Root plans to continue "living my dream" by lining up for his first Test appearance on his home ground of Headingley. The 22-year-old established himself in the England side with some exceptionally...

 
kiwis planning to unsettle england
Daily Star
today, 19:07

KIWIS PLANNING TO UNSETTLE ENGLAND

New Zealand will attempt to target insecurities in England's batting order by "getting in their face" and making them "hate" the opposition, according to seamer Neil Wagner. Most would consider the...

 
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The Independent
today, 18:48

Former Manchester United and England defender Brian Greenhoff has died aged 60

Former Manchester United and England defender Brian Greenhoff has died, aged 60. Greenhoff made 271 appearances for the Red Devils and won 18 caps. Born in Barnsley, Greenhoff joined United in 1968 and was part of the...

 
 
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