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Political wrangling, red tape and public anger over existing projects may deter overseas investors

Actor Bill Paterson is to receive a Bafta Scotland outstanding contribution accolade.

The Real Madrid central defender showed off his skills as he prepared for his country's upcoming international friendlies against Germany and England

SHANGHAI -- China’s ongoing anti-corruption campaign has for the first time brought down senior officials in the country’s two biggest cities, Beijing and Shanghai, in what analysts say is a further sign of the deepening of the crackdown. Shanghai Vice Mayor Ai Baojun and Beijing Municipal Deputy Party Secretary Lu Xiwen were detained on suspicion of serious violations of discipline, a party code word for corruption, state media said Wednesday.

1) Seeing the happiest moments of other people's lives rots your soul

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Chinese PC and smartphone maker Lenovo Group Ltd. is expected to post its first quarterly net loss in more than six years on Thursday, as it takes a large writedown after integrating Motorola Mobility and IBM’s x86 server unit. Here are the key things to watch.

MIAMI (AP) — Hurricane Kate has formed in the Atlantic north of Bermuda, becoming the fourth hurricane of the Atlantic season.

The hurricane's maximum sustained winds early Wednesday are near 75 mph (120 kph).

Kate is centered about 260 miles (420 kilometers) north of Bermuda and is moving northeast near 40 mph (65 kph).

The U.S. National Hurricane Center says swells from Kate will begin affecting Bermuda on Wednesday morning, likely causing... Читать дальше...

The stakes were high, but the GOP presidential contenders set off few fireworks Tuesday at the fourth Republican debate.

The eight police officers sentenced for the murder of Mido Macia will appeal against their conviction, their lawyer has said.

Anna Camp is picture perfect while attending the world premiere of her new mini-series Saints & Strangers held at the Saban Theatre on Monday (November 9) in Beverly Hills, Calif. The 33-year-old actress was joined at the event by her co-stars Ron Livingston, Vincent Kartheiser, and Barry Sloane, as well as Emmanuelle Chriqui and her [...]

After going out of the Grand Slam, Andy Fordham says he would love to play in the BDO World Championships again.

Prince Charles and Duchess of Cornwall hold highly anticipated meeting with Malcolm Turnbull, the Australian leader who has long insisted the nation does not want "King Charles"

Riot police have fired stun grenades and teargas at striking Nehawu workers protesting at Parliament. [UPDATED]

"Sticks and stones will break my bones
But words will never harm me."

Journalists, academicians and activists at a seminar in Egypt this month would beg to differ, notably since hate speech by and via various media can take a life of their own and lead to untold damage.

Seminar on hate speech at AUC (Abu-Fadil)

"The effect and influence of communications in policy making and the need for policy makers to take communications into account has increased exponentially," said Nabil Fahmy... Читать дальше...

"Sticks and stones will break my bones

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International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach believes Russia will take steps to ensure it complies with global anti-doping rules in time to allow its track and field athletes to compete at next year's Games in Rio de Janeiro.

An inner west mega council could be established in the wake of contentious meetings called in response to the Premier's push for voluntary amalgamations.

FOOTBALLER-turned-boxer Shane Tuck has been stretchered out of the ring in his debut fight.

LONDON (Reuters) - Copper prices teetered near a six-year low on Wednesday as the dollar pulled back slightly, after mixed Chinese data showed growth in the world's second-biggest economy was still in low gear. China's October industrial production growth cooled to 5.6 percent year-on-year, slightly lower than the 5.8 percent gain economists polled by Reuters had expected, though it was cushioned by a just-above-forecast 11 percent jump in retail sales.

Far too many children are blighted by the low expectations and aspirations of their families, parents and teachers

High school student Ryan Chester has become the inaugural winner of a new scholarship worth $350k.