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Interest rates to hit an all-time low

The Bank of England is set to cut its interest rates further still today when it makes its monthly decision. Most City analysts expect rates to be halved to 0.5 per cent, the lowest they have ever been. With their room for manoeuvre rapidly running out as interest rates... [continued]

Gordon Brown tells Congress: world looks to US

Gordon Brown yesterday delivered a widely acclaimed speech to both houses of the US Congress, in which he predicted that if Europe and America maintained a united during the recession they could look forward to two decades of economic growth. The British Prime Minister told his audience that the...[continued]

Pakistan raids prove fruitless

The Pakistani authorities have continued to carry out raids against suspects in Tuesday's attack against the Sri Lankan cricket team which saw more than six police officers killed by Islamic militants. Police arrested more than 20 members of banned organisations, but are not believed to have detained any of... [continued]

Bashir charged with war crimes

Sudanese president Omar al-Bashir became the first serving head of state to be issued with an arrest warrant by the International Criminal Court (ICC) when he was charged by the Hague court with war crimes over his role in the conflict in Darfur. The indictment against Bashir was drawn...[continued]

Twenty killed in Mexican prison riot

The bloodshed in Mexico continued yesterday when more than 20 inmates died during a prison riot in the the border city of Ciudad Juarez. It is the latest in a series of gang-related incidents that have seen more than 80 prisoners die over the last six months. The bloodbath... [continued]

China seeks closer Taiwan ties

China has bid to end decades of hostility with its neighbour Taiwan, offering to negotiate a peace deal. Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao announced the move as he addressed the opening session of the country's parliament, the National People's Congress. Taiwan and its mainland neighbour have existed... [continued]