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Investors executed a lukewarm reception to Moody's slashing the ratings and some outlooks for 10 UK and European banks.

Arsenal close to signing French striker Olivier Giroud

Reports suggest ratings firm could downgrade UK banks as part of review of global capital markets firms

When pundits were making their predictions at the beginning of the Euros, Greece was the last side that they thought would be preparing for a quarter final. Germany, on the other hand, are expected to make the final at least.

Arsenal midfielder Theo Walcott says that England have a very good chance of doing well in the 2012 Euros as he is confident that the Three Lions can "beat anyone."

Developers in the UK and Europe can start creating apps for Amazon's Appstore, suggesting that the Kindle Fire will arrive here soon.

Portugal and Czech Republic come face to face in the first quarter-final clash of the 2012 Euros taking place at the Warsaw National Stadium, Poland. Although many consider Portugal as the clear favourites in this match, the Czechs will be eager to prove them wrong.

In a 40-second video, Republican Samuel Wurzelbacher blames gun control in Germany for the Holocaust.

Sweden midfielder Anders Svensson has revealed that he is backing England to reach the semifinals of Euro 2012.

Germany boss Joachim Löw says that he wants to keep politics completely out of his side's 2012 Euros quarter final match against Greece on Friday at the PGE Arena in Poland.

Pakistan claims arrest of French man accused of being al-Qaeda militant but stories emerge that he was killed in US drone strike in 2010.

UEFA has sparked a controversy after they charged Croatia with a lesser fine (for racism against Italian striker Mario Balotelli) as compared to Danish striker Nicklas Bendtner (for displaying a pair of sponsored underwear).

'All necessary policy measures' pledged to fight debt crisis as European leaders depart G20.

Olivier Giroud has been linked with a move to Arsenal for a long time and now Montpellier's chief has confirmed that discussions between the two sides are progressing well.

Of all the fans I've met during Euro 2012 tournament, irish fans would have to be the best

Spain €3bn short-term debt sale hits 5 percent yield as German investor sentiment falls the most since 1998

Magnotta was arrested in Berlin and extradited to Canada in a military flight to stand trial.

Lenders, such as IMF and EU nations Germany and Britain, exerting pressure for Greece to act swiftly on reforms in midst of widespread doubt.

George Osborne said he wants the value of UK exports to increase to £1tn by the end of the decade - but the industry is in decline. Here is why.

G20 Draft Communique to boost IMF firewall, tackle the sovereign debt crisis and prevent further emerging market contagion.

Former Chelsea and England midfielder Ray Wilkins believes Italy can maintain their Euro 2012 challenge and surprise Spain and Germany in the tournament's latter stages.

Reaching over 16 petaflops, Sequoia is the first US-based supercomputer to top the list of world's fastest in almost three years.

Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad reiterates compromise offer but officials deny Iran ready to abandon programme

Chelsea have received a bid of £24m from Juventus for striker Fernando Torres, according to Goal.com.

Former England manager Glenn Hoddle insists Wayne Rooney deserves to start against Ukraine, despite Andy Carroll's impressive performance in the victory against Sweden.

Victoria Beckham launches her latest star trek fashion collection. Victoria tweets to show her humour side while on plane.

Germany progress as Group B winners, with Lukas Podolski marking his 100th cap by scoring the opener against Denmark

New Democracy secures 29 percent of the vote. Victory expected to give crucial economic and fiscal reforms a chance.

If Germany lose to Denmark and Portugal beat Holland in the other fixture, three teams will be tied on six points and goal difference will come into play

Saudi Kingdom is planning to buy 300 to 600 'Leopard 2' battle tanks from Germany.