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UN closer to resolution on Gaza

The UN Security Council appears to have overcome its divisions and is close to passing a Gaza ceasefire resolution.

Pakistan al-Qaeda chief 'killed'

Al-Qaeda's operations chief in Pakistan and another top aide are believed to have been killed, US intelligence sources say.

UK e-mail law 'attack on rights'

A law ensuring the details of every e-mail sent in the UK are kept is an attack on civil liberties, critics say.

Interest rates hit all-time low

The Bank of England cuts rates to 1.5%, the lowest level in its 315-year history, as it continues efforts to help the economy.

Nissan plant to shed 1,200 jobs

Wearside car plant Nissan is to axe around 1,200 jobs - about a quarter of its workforce - blaming the economic downturn.