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European markets steady in opening minutes.

While predicting China’s rise, US report discounts country becoming superpower.

Asian markets remain mixed as traders await the US Federal Reserve's meeting on hopes of more stimulus measures.

Wildlife police raid Nightjar in Hoxton over 'Moby Dick' drink said to be infused with skin of protected species.

Second quarter growth contracts on top of 0.9% contraction in July-September quarter.

Rafa Benitez believes that Chelsea will continue to improve under his guidance and can challenge for the Premier League title.

Chelsea are favourites to land Serbian international Lazar Markovic.

China's exports rise 2.9 percent, much below expected rate of 9 percent.

YouTube video reveals the year's most spectacular crashes and near-misses on Russian roads.

ADB cuts forecast for developing Asia as global economic slowdown threatens to hamper growth.

Japan orders defence forces to deploy surface-to-air missiles to intercept rocket's debris.

A strong earthquake has shaken northeastern Japan prompting a tsunami warning for the Miyagi coastal area.

Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund are ready to compete for the signature of CSKA Moscow midfielder Keisuke Honda.

European stocks gain in early trading but traders remain cautious ahead of European Central Bank's policy meet.

Asian markets edge higher led by Japanese stocks.

Spy jailed for four years in South Korea after posing as defector to carry out espionage.

Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index places Greece 94th, below Bulgaria and Romania and the bottom spot in EU.

PIMCO's Bill Gross says debt and demographics will act as a drag on global economic growth for years to come as investors navigate a "new normal" of lower returns.

TV maker Sharp is expected to announce a partnership with US chip maker Qualcomm, which will see the two work together on Sharp's IGZO displays.

England have been drawn with Australia and Wales in Pool A for the Rugby World Cup in 2015 on home soil.

IBTimes UK takes an exclusive look behind the scenes at Cern and peeks into the life of Dr. Barbara Holzer, accelerator physicist in the LHC's nerve centre.

Manchester United want to sign Borussia Dortmund pair Mario Gotze and Robert Lewandowski for £40million this summer.

Kyoto Protocol expires on 1 January but global carbon emissions are to reach a record high.

Several charred bodies have been found inside the Sasago tunnel, according to local media reports.

Wii U from Nintendo is out now in the UK. Can it successfully follow the enormously successful Wii?

Kibo will be launched into the galaxy and chronicle its voyage on Twitter.

European traders remain cautious as US 'fiscal cliff' negotiations remain at a deadlock.

Japan's factory output gains for first time in four months while government announces fresh stimulus measures.

Asian markets gain as Japan's October industrial output increases, but concerns on 'fiscal cliff' remain as US lawmakers continue talks.

Sharp is in talks with Dell, Intel and Qualcomm, sources claim, as the struggling Japanese tech firm seeks funding in return for providing new display technologies.