Treasury denies plan to ‘print cash’
Treasury has denied reports that it is considering printing more money in an attempt to bolster the economy. Government sources admitted that 'quantitative easing' - as the strategy to inject more cash into an economy by printing more money is known - has not been ruled out. However... [continued]
The Mole: Gordon Brown tries to prove he's 'doing something' 
The Business Pages
Israel made 60 air strikes on the Gaza Strip in a single night, following its first daily truce to halt the bombing for three hours per day. Israel bombed police sites, 10 Hamas tunnels, weapons storage facilities and launching pads. "A number of armed gunmen" were also among... [continued]
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Israelis will not tolerate casualties
Hezbollah rallies Ashura supporters
At least three Katyusha rockets have been fired into northern Israel from southern Lebanon, raising fears that the current crisis in Gaza is about to escalate further. Israel responded with artillery fire. No one has taken responsibility for firing the rockets, but the attack comes a day after... [continued]
Ashura: how Hezbollah hopes to exploit festival of martyrdom as Gaza burns
In pictures: Ashura festival reaches its bloody climax
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Mumbai transcripts: ‘Kill hostages’
Islamabad has admitted that the only surviving Mumbai attacker was a Pakistan citizen, as chilling details from the comprehensive 69-page dossier on the November terror attacks come to light. A government minister last night confirmed that gunman Ajmal Kasab was from Pakistan. The admission came as new... [continued]
Robert Fox: why al-Qaeda cannot be ruled out of the Mumbai attacks
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Gas row to push up UK fuel bills
The escalating Russian gas crisis is forcing Britain to export supplies to fill a growing shortage in Europe. The move is set to keep fuel prices in the UK high, ending hopes of big cuts in household energy bills. British wholesale prices have surged by 26 per cent... [continued]
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