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Eurosceptic claims "undemocratic" European Union to blame for emergence of right-wing extremists.

Golden Globe award winner Colin Firth has been awarded a CBE at the Buckingham Palace on Thursday by the Prince of Wales. It was the portrayal of the Prince's grandfather that earned him the CBE.

Arsenal are yet to make an official approach for American winger Brek Shea, according to the starlet, after he finished a successful stint at the north London club and returned to the MLS.

Jean-Claude Mas, 72, was arrested by French police over investigations into industrial silicone breast implants.

German Chancellor reiterates desire to unite Europe as she lays down plans for tighter fiscal compact for eurozone.

Human rights body undermining own reputation and should not act as small claims court, says Cameron.

The IMF has warned the eurozone is in serious risk of spreading its toxic economy worldwide unless it is dealt with “decisively”.

Astronomers from the University of Michigan in the U.S. and the Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics in Potsdam, Germany have discovered a mysterious young star.

The fast-food chain McDonald's will hire 2,500 people in the UK increasing its workforce to 90,000 this year.

Hannover are facing competition from French outfit Brest in their pursuit of Manchester United striker Mame Biram Diouf, with the 24-year-old still deciding where his short term future lies as the January transfer window winds down.

Shinji Kagawa has explained why he believes Marco Reus chose to commit his future to Borussia Dortmund, with the striker turning down interest from Arsenal and Bayern Munich to join the German outfit.

Manchester United transfer news: Shinji Kagawa says he isn't going anywhere

Inter Milan defender Lucio has urged the Serie A club to sign Sao Paulo midfielder Lucas.

Sony Ericsson and ZTE have settled by dropping patent infringement lawsuits against each other.

US authorities shut down the Hong Kong-based Megaupload on Thursday charging the file-sharing website with copyright infringement and piracy.

Christian Wulff marked 70 years since a Nazi party meeting that secured the terrible fate of six million Jews

Viennese Ball dropped from Unesco list of celebrated Austrian traditions over Neo-Nazi links.

Kim Schmitz, also known as Kim Dotcom, has arrest record, numerous accounts and a car licence plate that says GOD.

Those who crave for online storage resources have one more reason to smile, as HiDrive Free (a cloud-based service from STRATO) announces up to 5GB of free online storage in the U.S.

Following the US government ordered shutdown of media-sharing site Megaupload.com, Anonymous has renewed its campaign against US authorities.

The FBI has closed down Megaupload, one of the world's largest file sharing websites.

Fashion e-retailer The Grand Social is set to bring Australian labels to the overseas market.

Italian media are reporting that a woman, believed to be missing on board the the Costa Concordia, has identified herself at her local police station in Germany.

Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc is planning on entering into contract talks with Mario Gotze in the coming months, with the club hoping to keep hold of the Arsenal target as speculation continues to surround a possible move.

Names of 28 passengers and crew listed as missing released by Italian authorities following Costa Concordia tragedy.

Labour Party raises alarm as UK jobless figure hits 2.68 million, 8.3% of workforce.

Mame Biram Diouf is considering the possibility of a move to the Bundesliga, according to Hannover director Joerg Schmadtke, with the Manchester United striker said to be very close to saying yes to a loan move to the German side.

Mame Biram Diouf's exit from Manchester United is edging closer, with the striker currently in talks with Hannover 96 for a loan spell in Germany to be set until the end of the season.

Rescue squads have blown a series of holes in the body of the stricken liner Costa Concordia as local officials have raised the tally of missing people from 16 to 29.

Mario Gotze is still refusing to rule out a possible move away from Borussia Dortmund, with Arsenal still being connected to the star as the transfer window enters the second half.