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The Sterling Rises And George Soros Says He Is No Longer Shorting The Pound

The pound rose for a third day against the dollar and climbed versus the euro as Citigroup Inc. recommended buying Lloyds Banking Group Plc shares

Online Recruitment Company falls prey to hackers

Millions of online job seekers in Britain have become victims of crime as many have their personal details stolen by online hackers.

Chinese Premier Wen attends WEF in trip of confidence

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao arrived in Switzerland Tuesday for an official visit which also includes participation at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum.

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21st-century Britain is bursting with contemporary culture yet steeped in thousands of years of history. With celebrations and festivals happening throughout the year, Britain is vibrant and inspirational and entertains and charms visitors time after time. Full of exhilarating urban experiences contrasted with the tranquility of quaint villages, no matter where you are you can discover the rich he...

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Toyota may cut production 60 pct in Japan: report

Toyota Motor Corp, now the biggest automaker in the world, may cut its vehicle production in Japan about 60 percent in the month of April due to slumping demand for cars, reported Reuters quoting the Tokyo Shimbun newspaper.

Protectionism by Another Name?

One thing you can probably get 99% of economists to agree on is that a global trade war in the middle of a global recession is a bad idea. If every country increases import tariffs, hoping to protect its domestic industry from foreign competition, global trade will fall in all directions, hurting everybody. Put another way, increased tariffs are a negative-sum game.

Where the Deals Are: Real Estate in Emerging Markets

Look for countries with strong middle-class growth -- say, China or Brazil. Stick mainly to housing and retail. Focus on the long term. And don't attempt to do it without a local partner.

Internet users swell past 1 bln

The global number of Internet users has swelled to over one billion uses according to new research, with China accounting for the largest population of Web surfers

The MBA Degree - An Introduction

The MBA (Master of Business Administration) degree is probably the worlds best known and most widely recognized post graduate degree. It is a professional degree intended for those who work in business and management, usually managerial positions. MBA programs are run throughout the world as they are relevant for the preparation to work in management, irrespective of the industry, business sector,...

Record Responses Underline Growing Importance of World University Ranking System

The new edition of the Times Higher Education-QS World University Rankings 2008 indicates an increasing acceptance of the importance of these rankings by the international higher education community and those that employ graduates from the top universities in the world.

Toyota may slash 1,000 jobs: report

Toyota Motor Corp. may cut more than 1,000 full time employees in the United Kingdom and North America, the Japanese Nikkei reported citing an anonymous senior company official.

Saucy chef Lady GaGa

The 'Just Dance' singer, Lady Gaga, wearing sexy lingerie and a pair of killer heels was spotted in London making meaty Italian dishes for lovers.

Big Posibility Mayweather vs. Pacquiao while May 2 showdown between Pacquiao and Hatton is Off (Update)

The proposed Manny Pacquiao vs. Ricky Hatton fight is off after a Wednesday deadline for the Pacman to sign a contract for the fight expired.

Daily Forex Commentary

Australian Dollar: The Aussie dollar began the local session yesterday around the 65 cent mark staring down the barrel of another massive selloff.

U.S. Virgin Islands

The U.S. Virgin Islands are a territory of the United States consisting of three main islands—St. Croix, St. Thomas and St. John—along with many smaller islands and cays

TMobile gears up to launch G1 in Europe

T-Mobile is gearing up to launch G1 phones across Europe with prices starting at 1 Euro for a two-year contract.

OzForex Daily Commentary - 21/01/2009

Australian Dollar: The Aussie dollar traded lower in local trade yesterday weighed down by continued weakness in equity markets and a slide in the Euro. After holding onto

Britney's rollercoaster life worth $14 Mln?

Is 'Womanizer' singer Britney Spears set to sign a massive $14 million book deal?

Lily Allen blames 'nuthouse' miscarriage for her break-up with Ed Simon

Lily Allen has spoken for the first time over the ordeal she suffered following her miscarriage last year.

OzForex Daily Commentary - 20/01/2009

Australian Dollar: The AUD staged a strong rally during yesterday's local session as investors gained confidence from a positive finish on Wall Street on Friday and eyed this

Kate Winslet: DiCaprio feels more like my real husband

British actress Kate Winslet confesses co-star Leonardo DiCaprio is starting to feel more like her husband.

RBS hits lowest price in 20 years, risk of nationalization

Shares of Royal Bank of Scotland plunged as much as 67 percent on Monday after investors feared the bank will be fully absorbed by the U.K. government since it forecasted a huge annual loss.

RBS to report worst ever annual loss for U.K. corporation

Royal Bank of Scotland said Monday it expects its losses for last year could grow to 28 billion pounds or $41.3 billion, the biggest loss registered in U.K.'s corporate history.