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Reuters
31 min. ago

Egyptian factories, hit by subsidy cuts, highlight Cairo's fiscal dilemma

Two years after the revolution that overthrew president Hosni Mubarak, Egyptian industry is struggling as political instability has scared off foreign investors and hit domestic confidence and the government has...

 
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Reuters
42 min. ago

Europe closes in on tax havens; Austria agrees to swap bank data

"It's a bad day for tax cheats," Austrian Chancellor Werner Faymann told reporters at a meeting of EU leaders to discuss fighting tax fraud. "We will act jointly and I believe we will manage the...

 
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Reuters
42 min. ago

Fallout spreads in Hong Kong over shut-down Mercantile Exchange

The exchange, which operated a trading platform for gold and silver futures and had plans to launch contracts for base metals and yuan forwards, surrendered its licence to the SFC over the weekend saying it did not...

 
apple tax: ceo tim cook denies 'gimmicks'
Orange News
46 min. ago

Apple Tax: CEO Tim Cook Denies 'Gimmicks'

Tim Cook has said Apple complies with the spirit and the letter of the law and denied the firm's tax regime is a "sham". Apple's boss was appearing before a US Senate committee over claims it has used Irish...

 
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Daily Mail
51 min. ago

My wife deferred her state pension and took a lump sum, but why has the taxman grabbed so much of it?

When my wife reached 60 in September 2009, she decided to defer taking her state pension because we didn't need the money immediately.The only income she has received since then has been a small pension from Pearl...

 
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Reuters
today, 14:21

Analysis - Rich country investors returning home

This heralds a structural shift toward investments that produce long-term income in advanced economies, home to two thirds of the money held by insurers and pension funds - some $55 trillion. And the lagging of...

 

Politics

 
cameron and clegg hit back at coalition rebels
Scotsman
58 min. ago

Cameron and Clegg hit back at coalition rebels

PRIME Minister David Cameron and his deputy Nick Clegg today launched a fightback against recent attempts from others in both their parties to undermine the Tory/ Lib Dem coalition. After a fortnight where Mr Cameron...

 
imf: ‘george osborne should make economy changes’
Scotsman
today, 14:07

IMF: ‘George Osborne should make economy changes’

THE INTERNATIONAL Monetary Fund (IMF) today put pressure on George Osborne to change economic course in a critical assessment of the state of the British economy. Prospects for growth remain weak and the UK is “still...

 
msps set to get 15k pay increase
Scotsman
today, 13:49

MSPs set to get £15k pay increase

MSPs are set to get an automatic £15,000 pay rise thanks to a link with MPs' salaries at Westminster - even though the "justification" for the increase does not apply in Scotland. A report next month is...

 
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The Independent
today, 13:02

IMF puts pressure on George Osborne to find a Plan B: Chancellor's pace of austerity cuts criticised

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) today put pressure on George Osborne to change economic course in a critical assessment of the state of the British economy. Prospects for growth remain weak and the UK is...

 
report recommends msps get 15k pay increase
Scotsman
today, 12:03

Report recommends MSPs get £15k pay increase

MSPs are set to get an automatic £15,000 pay rise thanks to a link with MPs' salaries at Westminster - even though the "justification" for the increase does not apply in Scotland. A report next month is...

 
margo macdonald: we were lied to over oil money
Scotsman
today, 12:03

Margo MacDonald: We were lied to over oil money

"Excellent. Watertight. The October Three Banks' Review backs up your argument. I shall, of course, oppose the SNP’s plans for oil with every political weapon I need to prevent Scottish independence.” I’d just...

 

World News

 
oklahoma tornado: edinburgh student tells of storm
Scotsman
1 min. ago

Oklahoma Tornado: Edinburgh student tells of storm

A TERRIFIED student is lucky to be alive after being forced to shelter just yards from the path of the Oklahoma tornado. Nicole Wilson took refuge in a DIY store as the mile-wide twister obliterated everything in its...

 
costa concordia captain faces manslaughter trial
Scotsman
1 min. ago

Costa Concordia captain faces manslaughter trial

AN ITALIAN judge has ordered the captain of the Costa Concordia cruise ship to stand trial for manslaughter in the vessel's shipwreck off the coast of Tuscany, which killed 32 people. Judge Pietro Molino, at a...

 
why this global fascination with the toronto mayor's alleged cocaine use?
Guardian
8 min. ago

Why this global fascination with the Toronto mayor's alleged cocaine use?

Toronto mayor Rob Ford outside his home after the allegations surfaced. Photograph: Mark Blinch/Reuters So, it's come to this, has it? We're off, having progressed past the good old fashioned hyperventilating over the...

 
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Reuters
9 min. ago

Turkey prosecutor seeks life sentences for generals over coup - TV

Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan, in power for the last 10 years, was a member of Erbakan's Islamist party. Private broadcaster NTV named retired and serving officers among the 103 mostly generals, charged in the...

 
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Reuters
11 min. ago

China's Li offers to help end Pakistan energy crisis

Li arrived in the Pakistan capital under extra-tight security on Wednesday on the second leg of his first official trip since taking office in March and after a visit to Pakistan and China's arch rival, India. Li's...

 
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The Independent
13 min. ago

FBI kills 'friend of Boston bomb suspects' during questioning in Florida

An FBI agent has shot and killed a man believed to have been friends with the Boston Marathon bombing suspects. According to NBC news, the man was being questioned by the agent in Florida when he attacked the agent,...

 

Sport

 
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Daily Mail
12 min. ago

Gotze OUT of Champions League final in blow for Dortmund as he misses farewell match against team he'll join

Mario Gotze will miss the Champions League final - meaning he will miss another angry backlash from furious Borussia Dortmund fans.The forward has been ruled out of Saturday's showpiece at Wembley with a thigh...

 
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Daily Mirror
26 min. ago

Ful your boots: Double signing for Fulham as Martin Jol brings in Fernando Amorebieta and Derek Boateng

Fulham have completed the signings of Athletic Bilbao's Fernando Amorebieta and Dnipro midfielder Derek Boateng on free transfers. Martin Jol has moved quickly to sure up his squad following the Cottagers'...

 
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The Independent
29 min. ago

The Aussies are coming! Australian cricket team set off for the UK

Australia’s cricketers are on their way to England for this summer’s Ashes series. Click here or 'view gallery' above to see more pictures The party posed for pictures at Sydney airport before leaving on their flight...

 
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Daily Mail
43 min. ago

Chelsea in pole position to land £80m Ronaldo after former Real chief Calderon dismisses Man United return

Former Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon has raised the prospect of Cristiano Ronaldo following Jose Mourinho to Chelsea... after dismissing Manchester United's chances of re-signing the Portuguese star.Ronaldo,...

 
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The Independent
43 min. ago

The Aussies are coming! Australian cricket team set off for the UK

Australia’s cricketers are on their way to England for this summer’s Ashes series. The party posed for pictures at Sydney airport before leaving on their flight to England. Captain Michael Clarke and vice-captain Brad...

 
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The Independent
51 min. ago

Tiger Woods labels Sergio Garcia's 'fried chicken' remark as 'wrong, hurtful and inappropriate'

Tiger Woods today hit back in his latest spat with Sergio Garcia , desribing the Spaniard’s “fried chicken” jibe as “wrong, hurtful and inappropriate” . Woods reacted on Twitter after Garcia had earlier apologised for...

 
 
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