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IMF makes downward revision of growth forecast to contraction of 0.4% against previous forecast of growth of 0.2%.

Protesters hit the streets on the eve of Merkel’s visit - giving a foretaste of what is to come.

Germany's chancellor to hold talks with Greek PM Antonis Samaras and praise his government's austerity measures.

Shareholder revolt on senior executive pay and bonuses forcing legislation changes around world.

Lukas Podolski believes that hard work has finally paid off for Olivier Giroud, with the Arsenal striker scoring his first goal for the club as they defeated West Ham on Saturday.

South Korea's KOSPI down 0.67 percent while Shanghai Composite Index and Hang Seng fall 0.56 and 0.74 percent.

The 2012 Oktoberfest, the world's most famous annual beer festival held in Munich, Germany, closed its doors to beer drinkers, only to be back next year on 21 September.

World number 2 Novak Djokovic of Serbia beats France's Jo-Wilfried Tsonga to win his third ATP China Open title.

Samsung has release Android 4.1.1 XXALIE official firmware for Galaxy Note 2 N7100.

Arsene Wenger has banned his players from shaking hands until further notice.

Unbranded ROM available over Samsung KIES for the UK region and will work independently of mobile carrier service.

East London mural has been deemed anti-Semitic and a councillor wants the artist prosecuted. Shane Croucher argues for free speech.

Controversial artwork on wall in major multicultural part of east London with long Jewish history sparks fury but street artist says it is not anti-Semitic.

Samsung is expected to announce Galaxy S3 Mini at the event scheduled on 11 October.

A letter written by Albert Einstein in 1954, about a year before his death, on his views on religion, will be auctioned on eBay (eBay.com).

Arsenal host Greek side Olympiakos for a Champions League match, looking to rebound after a disappointing 1-2 defeat to Chelsea over the weekend

We look at what 4G will mean for the UK in terms of economic and commercial implications.

Nuri Sahin may have only been with Liverpool for just over a month but it seems he has made a big impression and could remain at the club beyond his one-year loan.

The twin strategy of central bank profligacy and government austerity continues to struggle as factories slow, demand dries up and jobless rates rise.

Former Germany coach Berti Vogts says Arsenal's new striker Lukas Podolski needs to work on the defensive aspects of his game

Asian markets were mixed in the week as worries over European debt crisis continued amid positive measures from governments.

The Office of Fair Trading has approved a merger between O2-owner Telefonica and Vodafone which will see them, create one giant grid in the UK.

Chelsea winger Marko Marin feels the Blues' new signings will mean the club plays the most attractive and entertaining football in the Premier League, in the near future

Nokia announces Europe price and release of Lumia 920 and Lumia 820.

Update, compatible with Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus (P6200), fixes bugs and glitches.

Google agrees to take down videos that violated Brazilian electoral code after appeal is rejected.

Three time former world champion Niki Lauda lists Ferrari's Fernando Alonso as his favourite to win the 2012 Formula 1 World Championship. The Ferrari driver disagrees

US Republican candidate for White House joins roll of honour that includes Bush, Reagan, Carter and Ford.

American auctioneers offer collection of propagandist's early letters, before his hatred of Jews and Communism took root.

Ratings firm's "New Recession in the Eurozone" report paints "bleak picture" for single currency area.