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Conservative Party media advisor, Andy Coulson, arrives at Downing Street in London May 12, 2010. REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett

Coulson "happy" to face police

David Cameron's communications chief denies he encouraged reporters to illegally hack into phone messages in his previous role as a tabloid newspaper editor.  Full Article | Related Story 

UK
An Iberia jet passes a British Airways jet at Barcelona Airport November 16, 2009. REUTERS/Albert Gea

BA-Iberia eyes expansion

British Airways and Iberia have drawn up a shopping list of 12 airlines as they look to embark on a spending spree once their merger completes, with Asia seen as a key focus for expansion.  Video | Full Article 

Deals
A worker passes a street sign where Lehman Brothers bank offices were based in the Canary Wharf financial district in east London September 11, 2009. REUTERS/Toby Melville
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Rule gaps let banks off hook

Investment banks have reined in their worst pay excesses. But inconsistent enforcement of bonus rules in the U.S. and Europe means some are still getting away with bad behaviour.  Commentary 

Regulation
A woman uses her mobile telephone as she passes a Nokia advert in London July 20, 2009. REUTERS/Luke MacGregor

Nokia bets on smartphones

Cellphone maker Nokia will introduce new smartphone models at its media and industry event next week, aiming to assure investors it is on track to recovery.  Full Article 

Technology
A 5-year-old Afghan boy, holds a glass and a water pot as he sells drinking water in Kabul June 24, 2007. REUTERS/Ahmad Masood

Afghan street kid numbers soar

War and the scourge of corruption mean more than 600,000 Afghan children are without a social safety net. But despite $35 billion in foreign aid, the problem is getting worse.  Full Article 

Afghanistan
England manager Fabio Capello (L) and Wayne Rooney attend a team training session at Wembley Stadium in London September 2, 2010. REUTERS/ Eddie Keogh

Capello faces Swiss test

Fabio Capello and Ottmar Hitzfeld will meet for the first time on the international stage when England face Switzerland, with both coaches finding life far from comfortable.  Full Article | Related Story 

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