Big Ben clock tower is leaning

Big Ben clock tower is leaning

January 24, 2012 - 21:07 AMT  09:52 GMT
UK lawmakers are discussing how to manage the tilting Big Ben - and even whether to sell the building to save cash.
Aronian beats Caruana at Tata Steel round 9

Aronian beats Caruana at Tata Steel round 9

January 24, 2012 - 21:06 AMT  09:52 GMT
Aronian leads the tournament, with the game between his main contender Magnus Carlsen and Sergey Karjakin under way.

IMF slashes its forecast for world economic growth

January 24, 2012 - 21:04 AMT  09:52 GMT
"The global recovery is threatened by intensifying strains in the euro area and fragilities elsewhere," the global crisis lender said.
France won't dispute Genocide bill at Constitutional Commission

France won't dispute Genocide bill at Constitutional Commission

January 24, 2012 - 20:58 AMT  16:58 GMT
"The Armenian Genocide bill legitimacy is out of discussion," French National Assembly President said.
Turkish parliament speaker turns down invitation to visit Israel

Turkish parliament speaker turns down invitation to visit Israel

January 24, 2012 - 20:51 AMT  09:52 GMT
"I am sure you know the conditions set by Turkey for the normalization of relations between the two countries," Cemil Çiçek said.
Bronze cast of Stalin's death mask auctioned for £3,600

Bronze cast of Stalin's death mask auctioned for £3,600

January 24, 2012 - 20:48 AMT  09:52 GMT
A rare cast of the death mask of the Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin has been sold to an anonymous bidder at an auction in Shropshire.
Another body found in Italian ship wreck, death toll rises

Another body found in Italian ship wreck, death toll rises

January 24, 2012 - 20:14 AMT  09:52 GMT
The anger of survivors has concentrated on captain Francesco Schettino, who is under house arrest at his home.
GTI: businesses confidence on a knife edge heading into 2012

GTI: businesses confidence on a knife edge heading into 2012

January 24, 2012 - 20:08 AMT  09:52 GMT
With global economic outlook dominated by eurozone crisis, fears are increasing for business growth to become even more difficult.
Egypt's ruler decrees partial lifting of emergency laws

Egypt's ruler decrees partial lifting of emergency laws

January 24, 2012 - 20:02 AMT  09:52 GMT
Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi said that the draconian laws will remain applicable to crimes committed by "thugs."
McDonald's reports stronger-than-expected December sales

McDonald's reports stronger-than-expected December sales

January 24, 2012 - 19:57 AMT  09:52 GMT
McDonald's reported fourth-quarter profit of $1.38 billion, or $1.33 per share, up from $1.24 billion, or $1.16 a share, a year earlier.
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