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Chinese Premier Li Keqiang

From Global Markets

Li Keqiang Opposes EU Moves Against Telecom and Solar Firms

EU had accused China's Huawei and ZTE Corp of violating anti-dumping norms.

Buddhist Monk Sets Himself Ablaze in Sri Lanka

From Society

Sri Lanka: Buddhist Monk Sets Himself on Fire [GRAPHIC VIDEO]

Buddhism, the state religion of Sri Lanka, preaches against killing of any life form

UK manufacturing

From Economy

UK Youth Too Lazy and Unskilled for Manufacturers

UK manufacturers doubt abilities of the nation's young, finds Institution of Mechanical Engineers.

Sally Bercow has quit Twitter over McAlpine tweet

From Society

Bercow’s Libel Tweet is Most Expensive in History

Lord McAlpine's High Court win against Bercow's 'nudge-nudge' tweet costs her £16,000 a word.

Gas supply

From Economy

Bitter Cold Left UK Gas Reserves Six Hours from Running Dry

Rationing would have been inevitable if bad weather had gone on, officials warn.

HSBC may see 'money laundering' deal struck down

From Economy

HSBC at Risk of Drug and Terror Money Laundering Charges

HSBC could face charges after judge questions $2.3bn immunity deal.

Bogaletch Gebre

From Society

How One Woman is Beating Female Genital Mutilation

Bogaletch Gebre awarded King Baudouin African Development Prize for her work in women’s rights.

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Tim SteinerFrom Economy

Ocado Boss Tim Steiner's Orwellian Vision of Online Supermarket Shopping

Digital personal shoppers will know consumers' needs, quirks and budgets, Steiner tells British Retail consortium.

Ex-Child Star Amanda Bynes 'Hurled Marijuana Bong from 36th Floor of New York Tower'From Entertainment

Amanda Bynes Arrested: Actress 'Hurled Marijuana Bong from 36th Floor of New York Tower'

Amanda Bynes has been arrested after throwing a foot-long marijuana "bong" from the window of her 36th floor New York apartment.