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FTSE up almost 2%
07.07.2008 13:24
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The FTSE 100 Index rose almost 2% today as investors returned to the market after the sell-off of the previous week.
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Small Business
Donald opts for another week's rest to heal wrist
07.07.2008 12:27
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The wrist injury suffered by Luke Donald at the US Open has now put him out of the Barclays Scottish Open at Loch Lomond this week.
Ireland
Sports
Ronaldo op a success
07.07.2008 12:27
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Cristiano Ronaldo has undergone a successful operation on his right ankle, Manchester United have announced.
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Sports
Krugerrand down
07.07.2008 12:27
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The krugerrand closed at 920.00 962.00 compared with 929.00 973.00 previously.
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Small Business
Wife of baseball star linked to Madonna files for divorce
07.07.2008 12:27
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Top US baseball player Alex Rodriguezs wife filed for divorce today just days after the New York Yankees star was romantically linked to Madonna.
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Recreation & Entertainment
Baby girl for Kidman
07.07.2008 12:26
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Nicole Kidman has given birth to a baby girl, a publicist for her husband Keith Urban said today.
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Recreation & Entertainment
Milan maintain interest in Drogba and Adebayor
07.07.2008 10:23
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Chelsea striker Didier Drogba and Arsenal forward Emmanuel Adebayor remain targets for AC Milan, according to the clubs technical director Leonardo.
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Sports
Tesco's single malt wines international accolade
07.07.2008 10:22
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A supermarket own label single malt has beaten several branded whiskies to take an international title.
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Small Business
Fresh woe for M&S shares
07.07.2008 10:22
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Beleaguered Marks & Spencer was under fresh stock market pressure today amid City fears that the current consumer squeeze could wipe a third or more off profits.
Ireland
Small Business
Duffy set to notch up a million album sales
07.07.2008 10:22
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Duffy is leading the way for new UK talent in 2008 with the best-selling album and single of the year so far, figures released today show.
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Recreation & Entertainment
Ferrari vow to learn from mistakes
07.07.2008 09:24
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Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali has warned yesterdays British Grand Prix was littered with mistakes the Scuderia cannot afford to repeat in the second half of the season.
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Sports
EU plans tax cut for restaurants and hairdressers
07.07.2008 09:24
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A new raft of services including catering, hairdressing and housing could qualify for reduced VAT rates, the European Commission proposed today.
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Small Business
Clooney confused by 'Burn After Reading' plot
07.07.2008 09:24
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Hollywood star George Clooney has confessed he has no idea what his forthcoming film 'Burn After Reading' is about.
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Recreation & Entertainment
Nice mayor overjoyed about Jolie/Pitt hospital choice
07.07.2008 09:24
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Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have officially been welcomed to Nice, France - where they will become parents again - by the city's Mayor.
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Recreation & Entertainment
Crouch closer to Pompey move
07.07.2008 08:28
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Striker Peter Crouchs future at Liverpool looks to be coming to an end after the club gave Portsmouth permission to open talks with the England international.
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