The chancellor will levy a one-off tax on the billions of pounds set aside by banks to pay bonuses in his pre-Budget report in an attempt to highlight the government’s tough response to public anger over bankers’ remuneration.Instead of legislating
Despite going down 1-0 to Roma in the 133rd Roman derby, this evening's Lazio captain, Roberto Baronio, admits the team is not going through a positive period.But as long as the players stick together, the Aquile can get out of this situation. Th
Divisions within OPEC have eased as the dual threat of the global economic crisis and climate change talks force oil producers to be pragmatic and unified, analysts said on Sunday. Two years ago, when oil prices soared to nearly 100 dollars a barrel
Tens of thousands of people across Europe demonstrated for action on climate change on Saturday, two days before world leaders gather in Copenhagen for landmark talks on tackling global warming. Protesters in London, Brussels, Paris, Stockholm and D
LONDON - Tens of thousands demonstrated in European capitals on Saturday, two days ahead of the vital Copenhagen summit on tackling climate change. In London, Paris, Stockholm and Dublin, people took to the streets to call for a far-reaching intern
Minutesafter the draw in the scrum that was known as the mixed zone, South Korea'scoach Huh Jung-moo was out to face the media early, second only to RaymondDomench.Then came Japan's Takashi Okada, looking relaxed in front of two dozenor so Japanese
Algerian national team coach Rabah Saadane spoke to Al Riayadhia after the World Cup draw which placed his team in a Group Cwith England, USA, and Slovenia. He admitted that it was a tough group but thathis team could still advance to the second pha
* Hosts face two former World Cup winners* Brazil in tough group with Portugal, Ivory Coast* Spain installed as favouritesCAPE TOWN, Dec 4 - South Africa celebrated aspectacular prelude to Africa's first World Cup finals on Fridaywith jubilation te
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