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RBS boss apologises over losses

Royal Bank of Scotland's chairman says he is "profoundly sorry" for the financial and human cost that the bank's troubles have caused.

Oil price goes below $50 a barrel

Oil prices have fallen below $50 a barrel amid growing fears over a global recession and lower demand for oil.

Madonna's divorce to be finalised

Singer Madonna and film director Guy Ritchie are to be divorced at the High Court on Friday, according to court lists.

Shannon accused 'felt threatened'

The man accused of kidnapping Shannon Matthews told police he was threatened into keeping her by her mother, a court hears.

Somalia 'to become pirate magnet'

Somalia must be helped by the international community to stop it becoming a "magnet for pirates," a senior Egyptian official has said.