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Government response after Walmart, Tesco and Carrefour had sought easing of FDI norms.

Office of National Statistics data shows that there were 250,000 UK people on zero-hours contracts in 2012

Economists expect US QE taper to begin after September's FOMC meeting.

Sony swings to profit in first quarter helped by weak yen and better sales of Xperia smartphones.

EL James' bondage trilogy is said to be the most requested book at the camp, it has been claimed.

TUC says government wants to strip away health and safety laws to make it harder for workers to claim against employers.

Weiner ducks question about his current texting habits - but says he can still win New York mayor race.

Sports retailer criticised over use of 'zero hours' contracts which leave staff in weekly uncertainty over shifts and pay.

Sydney Leathers says she felt manipulated by 'foolish' Democrat former congressman.

Anthony Weiner has confirmed that he had sent sexually explicit photos and messages to a 22-year-old woman. Weiner allegedly sent the sexual content under the pseudo name Carlos Danger.

Wife of New York mayor candidate caught in sex scandal echoes other political wives who stand by their man.

White House opposes Justin Amash defence funding amendment to hamper data trawling.

Rwanda's President Paul Kagame rebuts claims that Kigali supports rebellion across Congolese border.

Canonical is looking for $32m in crowd-funding to develop the Ubuntu Edge smartphone.

Software bypasses Google operating system, despite company attempts to quell privacy violation fears.

US Federal Reserve could increase the pace of bond purchases if needed, says chairman.

An investigation has found GCHQ's use of data obtained via the Prism programme to be entirely legal

Spain hopes to raise about €4bn from bond auction despite shaky political situation.

Latest leaks reveal Microsoft worked closely with NSA in sharing user information by circumventing legal process.

ANC bombmaker Denis Goldberg says British intelligence spied on hideout farm before raid.

US actor and rapper, who now goes by name Yasiin Bey, experiences procedure of being force-fed in film released at start of Ramadan.

Thirty men died and almost were 300 hospitalised following circumcisions at initiation ceremonies in South Africa's Eastern Cape.

South Africa president who won joint Nobel Peace Prize with Nelson Mandela to be fitted with pacemaker.

As the Prism scandal continues, GCHQ director claims hackers are stealing business secrets 'on an industrial scale'.

Pyongyang aims 240mm-calibre multiple rocket launchers straight at Seoul.

Joseph Rowntree Foundation research shows poorest most affected by falling incomes and spiralling prices.

Former CEO and ex-New Jersey governor charged by Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

One German and two French feminists released after topless protest conviction.

Judges say law restricting marriage to heterosexual couples is unconstitutional.

In the wake of the Prism scandal, Senators have proposed changes to how the NSA collects communications data