US and Taliban End 12-Year Standoff to Negotiate Peace

President Hamid Karzai hopes to transfer talks from Qatar to Afghanistan after peace talks launched.

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Obama and Putin Lock Horns over Syria Conflict [VIDEO]

Washington and Moscow reiterate differences over Syrian civil war but agree to step up efforts.

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Britain Wins Battle over London Financial Services Relocation

UK secures support from EU to keep key parts of financial services sector in London.

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Twin Suicide Bombings Kill 29 at Shia Mosque in Baghdad

Coordinated bombings leave 55 injured amid fears of return to wholesale sectarian violence.

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Moody's Warns of Co-op Bank's 'Imminent' Default

Co-operative Bank downgraded on fears it will default on debt despite £1.5bn bailout.

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Whitehall and Web Firms Crack Down on Child Abuse Images

Facebook and Google agree measures to help government tackle child pornography online.

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Libor Fixing Scandal: SFO Charges Ex-Citi and UBS Trader

Serious Fraud Office charges senior trader with conspiracy to defraud over Libor.

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Terror Group Founder Named as Governor of Luxor

Adel el-Khayat founded Gamaa Islamiya, which massacred 58 tourists in Valley of the Kings.

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Nigella Lawson Choking Attack Should not be Played Down

Domestic abuse victim Sarah St Clair says publicity about Charles Saatchi assault should encourage others to seek help.

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Rapper will release his 12th studio album on 4 July on Samsung handsets via new app Google Play.