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As a result of "competitive market dynamics" Nokia has said its Q1 results for 2012 will be lower than expected despite selling two million Lumia smartphones.

As the Indonesian authorities certainly believe this earthquake has the potential to cause a devastating tsunami, here is a good reason why.

London tops the list of most important global cities in a survey conducted by Knight Frank Research.

Michael Page International has delivered a strong performance in the first quarter but shares plunged as much as 6.05 percent at 0811 AM BST as its UK business continues to be impacted by the weak banking sector.

Gu Kailai, wife of former Chinese Communist Party politburo member Bo Xilai, arrested for suspected involvement in murder of Neil Heywood.

Apple joins Microsoft as it becomes only second company in history to pass the $600bn mark.

Alcoa, world's third largest aluminium producer, is first major US company to report its first quarter results, providing benchmark indicator of other companies' performances.

Violence continued in Syria despite a UN- backed deadline for the government to withdraw troops and heavy weapons from the cities.

Michael Page International stresses on plans to continue its geographic expansion in emerging markets due to many long-term growth opportunities, especially in Latin America and Asia. In spite of expansion plans it remains cautious about the current macro economic outlook.

Anonymous has urged Chinese citizens to revolt against their government.

US ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice said test would be blatant violation of international obligations under Security Council resolutions.

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North Korea is planning a third nuclear test, according to reports.

Bonhams' Print Sale section is all set for the auction of a major work by one of the most important British print makers of the 20th Century at New Bond Street London.

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The boy who lives in one of China's poorest provinces is now suffering from renal failure and his health is deteriorating.

Giant panda males are reproductively viable only for six months in a year whereas the female are reproductively viable for only one or three days in a year.

Asia and Africa to lead urban population growth posing a challenge to jobs and environment.

Britain's FTSE 100 is expected to hit 6,100 mark by the end of 2012, driven by signs of growth in UK economy, improving European debt crisis and good global economic prospects.

The unnamed student was studying for an MSc in data networks and security at Birmingham City University.

Paleontologists have discovered a new species of T-Rex which is very different from the original.

The Giant Pandas failed to mate at the Edinburgh Zoo on Thursday which was their last chance.

Thanks to some creative accounting and the insertion of a single word in 2006 allows the company to avoid paying corporation tax in the UK.

RIM seems to be fighting uphill battle with its flagship brand, BlackBerry.

Research from the Institute of Grocery Distribution shows that the UK will become the eight largest grocery market in the world, pushing Germany down to ninth place.

Lib Dem MPs warn of rebellion over legislation to extend security services reach over online communications.

Mothers in good condition are more likely to give birth to sons, whereas mothers in poor condition are more likely to give birth to daughters, says a study.

Hacking collective brings down hundreds of China's websites in protest at government tyranny.

Russia has called on Syrian president Bashar al-Assad to pull his troops from the country's streets.

There are fears that in Asia inflation might return due to higher energy prices, food and wage costs as crude oil prices are expected to range between $125 to $128 per barrel. However, though oil prices are high in absolute terms, Brent crude prices are only 10% higher than a year ago and food prices are still comparitively lower than the previous year.