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UK announces 490,000 job cuts

Harshest austerity measures since second world war unveiled as public spending is slashed to deal with country's debts.

Last Modified: 20 Oct 2010 19:33 GMT

French police open blockaded depots

President orders forced reopening of fuel depots closed by workers striking over planned pensions overhaul.

Last Modified: 20 Oct 2010 20:15 GMT

Czechs jailed for Roma hate attack

Czech court punishes four men for brutal April 2009 firebomb attack on a Roma family's home.

Last Modified: 20 Oct 2010 21:44 GMT

Fifa suspends two over 'bribery'

Less than two months before the 2018 and 2022 World Cup hosting decisions, Fifa suspends two members on bribery charges.

Last Modified: 20 Oct 2010 19:52 GMT

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Swing voters may sway US elections

Suburban swing voters say they will vote for candidates who they feel can fix the economy.
Ethnic anger in Kyrgyzstan's courts

As trials begin, violence between Kyrgyz and Uzbek communities has entered the court itself.
Pre-nups given boost by UK court

Britain's latest supreme court ruling sets precedent for greater legal recognition of pre-nuptial agreements.
Revolutionising European travel

German company conducts trial run for high-speed rail service which could replace airlines across Europe.
Yemen setback for Arabic learning

Once seat of Arabic learning, student numbers drop as country is labelled al-Qaeda haven.
Braving odds for South Sudan vote

Many who fled the civil war are returning despite grinding poverty to vote in referendum.
UAE restrictions pinch Iranians

Gulf nation's reluctance to do business with Iran banks following US pressure hurt Iranians.
US contractors role in war

Security firms ponder their future after a report criticises some for Afghanistan role.

In Depth

US: The dishonest broker Avi Shlaim 19 Oct 2010 20:08 GMT Despite high expectation for Barack Obama, the US president has not convinced Israel to cease settlement construction.	To be Israeli Mya Guarnieri 20 Oct 2010 07:20 GMT The saga over the deportation of migrant workers' children questions what it means to be loyal to the Jewish state.

Avi Shlaim 19 Oct 2010 20:08 GMT

Despite high expectation for Barack Obama, the US president has not convinced Israel to cease settlement construction.

To be Israeli

Mya Guarnieri 20 Oct 2010 07:20 GMT

The saga over the deportation of migrant workers' children questions what it means to be loyal to the Jewish state.

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