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Ansar Dine, MUJAO and Al-Qaida in Maghreb recruiting hundreds of children.

Abduction of foreign workers in Algeria 'just the beginning' of Al-Qaida retaliation on France.

Car registrations in Europe declines due to weak demand in the crisis-hit region.

Wal-Mart proposes new measures to rebuild its image amid criticisms over its low-paying jobs and buying practices.

Spain's GDP shrinks 0.3 percent in the third quarter followed by a 0.4 percent contraction in the second quarter.

Markets upbeat as Japan announces fresh stimulus measures while Chinese economic outlook remains strong.

Nobel Laureate and New York Times columnist slips loudly into insult-based attack as the global economic debate gets increasingly partisan.

Markets gain as traders look past eurozone concerns to the US corporate earnings season

Investors pull back after grim European data points to deeper fourth quarter recession ahead of key US earnings data from Alcoa

Dismissing fears of hard landing a 'mistake' and effects on markets could be dire in 2013.

Youth unemployment also surges to 3.73m across the Eurozone as more than 18.8m Europeans seek work.

As economy gets off to upbeat start, is David Cameron right to appear optimistic about the future? Alasdair Drennan says yes.

US economic concerns return after Fed's meeting minutes and further political wrangling indications.

US unemployment rate remains stable in December, indicating a weak growth in the labour market.

Markets upbeat as US lawmakers avert "fiscal cliff" crisis and China economic indicators point to better outlook.

Britain's economy remains close to recession as European inflation quickens on key payroll Friday.

Germany plans to implement more austerity measures that may affect social spending.

Santander is planning to shed 3,000 positions after its merger with Banesto.

In the aftermath of Thursday's shooting in Switzerland and the Sandy Hook massacre, Lianna Brinded says oversimplified comparisons block progress in finding a solution to gun crime.

Over 1,500 crimes were committed within one mile of south London estate in one month alone.

Mixed employment data and concerns over US budget talks keep investors in a cautious mood.

Bourses open lower as US debt ceiling and market overheating concerns set in after the previous day's multi-month high rally.

Britain's GDP growth targets unlikely to be achieved, says think-tank.

The deal awaits approval of House of Representatives.

Deal paves way for raising taxes for individuals earning more than $400,00 and couples getting over $450,00, while retaining unemployment benefits.

Analysts fear panic if no deal is reached on debt ceiling and tax increases.

As Obama exudes some hope, efforts on to find middle ground.

IBTimes UK has put together its own 'Central Bank Watch' report with key rates, dates and details from world's most important policymakers.

Intimate images by White House photographer Pete Souza shows down-to-earth side of US president.

Central Bank plans mid-2013 opening of Asian branch to help its on-going effort to stabilise the value of the Swiss franc on foreign exchange markets.