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Thousands flee Pakistan fighting   (Reuters UK)  Aug 28 - A military offensive in north-west Pakistan has driven at least 250,000 from their homes.

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Ukraine ammunition dump ablaze   (Reuters UK)  Aug 28 - A huge explosion rips through an ammunition dump in the east Ukrainian region of Kharkiv. Bill and Biden make the case   (Reuters UK)  Aug 28 - Bill Clinton gives his strong endorsement of Barack Obama while Joe Biden accepts the Vice-Presidential nomination. Democracy's Promise   (Reuters UK)  Aug 27 - US President Bush has called on the US to promote democracy around the world; now Georgia presents a test case of such promises. Gustav casts political cloud   (Reuters UK)  Aug 27 - Tropical Storm Gustav could spoil the Republican National Convention next week if it becomes a strong hurricane and hits the Gulf Coast. Obama nominated by acclamation   (Reuters UK)  Aug 27 - Democrats nominated Sen. Barack Obama as their presidential candidate in a historic first for a black American, sending him into battle against Republican John McCain. Talk of the Town:Hollywood in Venice   (Reuters UK)  Aug 27 Talk of the Town brings you the latest in news, music and celebrity talk. Democrats officially nominate Obama   (Reuters UK)  Aug 27 - In a show of unity, Hillary Clinton called to end the roll call vote to choose the Democratic presidential candidate and moved to nominate Barack Obama. Clinton: Obama is ready   (Reuters UK)  Aug 27 - Former president Bill Clinton offered a strong endorsement of Barack Obama and asked Democrats to join him in supporting the Democratic nominee. Obama prepares for critical speech   (Reuters UK)  Aug 27 - Now that Barack Obama is the party's official presidential nominee, he is preparing for the most important speech of his political life. Biden officially nominated   (Reuters UK)  Aug 27 - Sen. Joe Biden accepted the Democratic vice presidential nomination and hailed running mate Barack Obama as a wise leader who will take the United States in a new direction and out of the Iraq war. Obama makes surprise appearance   (Reuters UK)  Aug 27 - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama made a surprise appearance at the Democratic National Convention in Denver. Monsoon rains flood Nepal   (Reuters UK)  Aug 27 - Tens of thousands flee their flooded homes in Nepal. Ancient mummy unearthed   (Reuters UK)  Peruvian archaeologists discover an intact mummy of the Wari civilization in a tomb in Lima. Thai anti-government protest   (Reuters UK)  Aug 27 - The Thai government issues arrest warrants for several leaders of the anti-government protest in Bangkok. Hijackers surrender   (Reuters UK)  Aug 27 - Passengers on-board a Sudanese flight which was hijacked and forced to land in Libya have been freed. Black Sea focus for Georgia tension   (Reuters UK)  Aug 27 - U.S. and Russian ships in separate missions in the Black Sea have been a symbolic focus of continuing tension over Georgia. Deadly hurricane weakens in Haiti   (Reuters UK)  Aug 27 - Hurricane Gustav has hit Haiti, killing at least two people, but has now weakened to a tropical storm. Hollywood support in Denver   (Reuters UK)  Aug 27 - Actors turn out to support Obama at Democratic Convention Hillary's call for unity   (Reuters UK)  Aug 27 - Hillary Clinton gives a rousing plea for party unity, asking her supporters to rally behind Barack Obama's White House bid. Chemical factory explosion   (Reuters UK)  Aug 27 - At least 18 people have been killed after a series of explosions at a chemical factory in southwestern China. Japan aid worker killed   (Reuters UK)  Aug 27 - Taliban insurgents deny any connection with the kidnap and death of a Japanese aid worker in Afghanistan. UK house prices suffer annual fall   (Ft.com)  First year-on-year fall for 12 years, according to Nationwide Apr 29: BP and Shell post big profits   (Ft.com)  Results comfortably beat analysts' expectations Apr 28: Whitbread looks to the Gulf   (Ft.com)  Hotel and restaurant businesses ahead of projections Apr 25: WPP shares fall 5 per cent   (Ft.com)  Signs of slowdown in Europe Apr 24: UK retail sales down in March   (Ft.com)  Worst performance for over a year Apr 23: Bank of England rate cut decision was three-way split   (Ft.com)  Discord on the MPC suprises analysts and boosts the pound Apr 22: Giant rights issue for RBS   (Ft.com)  Royal Bank of Scotland aims to boost its capital base Apr 21: Bank of England offers GBP50bn of funds   (Ft.com)  Treasury bonds to be swapped for mortgage assets Apr 18: RBS considers rights issue   (Ft.com)  Bank likely to seek at least ??10bn Apr 17: Building industry accused of price fixing   (Ft.com)  Construction companies facing fines from OFT Apr 16: Rio Tinto bullish on world economy   (Ft.com)  Anglo-Australian miner unaffected by US slowdown Apr 15: Tesco profits hit ??2.8bn   (Ft.com)  Robust performance by UK's biggest supermarket group Apr 14: World leaders urge action on food prices   (Ft.com)  Food price crisis as important as credit squeeze, IMF warns Apr 11: FT House Price Index flat   (Ft.com)  London house prices still holding up Apr 10: Bank of England cuts rate to 5%   (Ft.com)  Money remains expensive for banks borrowing from each other Apr 8: UK house prices drop at fastest rate since early 1990s   (Ft.com)  Halifax survey shows monthly fall of 2.5% Apr 8: BT to get new CEO   (Ft.com)  Ben Verwaayen steps down after six years Apr 7: Michael Page results suggest slowdown in the City   (Ft.com)  Employment company reports slower growth in financials Apr 4: Share sales rise ahead of CGT deadline   (Ft.com)  New capital gains tax rules prompt disposals Apr 3: M&S tries to placate investors   (Ft.com)  Concessions made over Stuart Rose's promotion Apr 2: UK mortgage lending near 10-year low   (Ft.com)  Chris Giles on the implications for homebuyers Apr 1: Ospel's surprise departure   (Ft.com)  UBS chairman to leave after further writedown Mar 31: Friends rejects JC Flowers??? offer   (Ft.com)  Maggie Urry on the life assurer's rebuttal Mar 27: M&A activity drops to four-year low   (Ft.com)  Slump is worse than feared for many Mar 27 : London Stock Exchange trades rise sharply   (Ft.com)  But the yield on trades declined Mar 26: A trading update with a difference   (Ft.com)  J Sainsbury enters into joint venture with British Land Mar 24: European markets seize chance   (Ft.com)  Banks lead FTSE higher Mar 20: Top team ousted at Rentokil   (Ft.com)  Ex-ICI trio to take the reins Mar 19: Next warns on year ahead   (Ft.com)  Clothing retailer predicts lower profits UK inflation rises to 2.5%   (Ft.com)  Rising energy prices cause jump Mar 17: On the verge of meltdown   (Ft.com)  Gillian Tett on the current financial crisis Mar 14: Market fears continue as dollar hits fresh lows   (Ft.com)  Chris Brown-Humes explains why the markets remain spooked Mar 13: Morrison's record profits   (Ft.com)  Sir Ken departs on a high Mar 11: Cadbury Schweppes demerger on track   (Ft.com)  Company secures credit to finance split Mar 10: Prickly response to Rose appointment   (Ft.com)  City analysts unimpressed by new executive chairman role Mar 7: Shares in Carlyle fund suspended   (Ft.com)  The mortgage-backed securities fund suffers after margin calls Mar 5: ITV optimistic after rocky 2007   (Ft.com)  Commercial broadcaster sees no sign of a slowdown Mar 4: Premier Foods shores up finances   (Ft.com)  Rising wheat price and credit crunch prompt changes Mar 3: Medvedev insists he will control Kremlin   (Ft.com)  President-elect faces challenges on economy and foreign policy Mar 3: HSBC - a tale of two banks   (Ft.com)  Banking group's profits hold up despite US problems Feb 29: WPP upbeat on 2008 ad outlook   (Ft.com)  Olympics and US election to help growth Feb 28: RBS profits up despite more writedowns   (Ft.com)  Bond insurer risk causes write off Feb 27: BAA chief to step down   (Ft.com)  Stephen Nelson to be replaced by Colin Matthews Feb 26: StanChart weathers subprime crisis   (Ft.com)  Profits topped $4bn for the first time Feb25: ABF warns of higher costs   (Ft.com)  Food price inflation raises earnings and costs Feb 22: Lloyds TSB bullish amid turmoil   (Ft.com)  The British bank weathers the credit storm relatively well Feb 21: Reed shakes up the business   (Ft.com)  Media group refocuses on online publishing Feb 20: A&L's shares plummet after lower margins   (Ft.com)  Alliance & Leicester blames higher funding costs Feb 19: Doubts over sums at banks   (Ft.com)  Credit Suisse discovers $3bn writedowns, Barclays bullish Feb 18: Northern Rock nationalised but political problems remain   (Ft.com)  The right decision, but far too late, says Philip Stephens The 40 big concerns about new stadium   (Portsmouth.co.uk)  PORTSMOUTH City Council has set out 40 concerns Pompey have to address before a new stadium is built. Clinton: Obama is my candidate   (Reuters UK)  Aug 26 - Defeated Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton urged Democrats to unite behind Barack Obama on Tuesday, calling herself a "proud supporter" of the presidential candidate. Warner takes center stage in Denver   (Reuters UK)  Aug 26 - Former Virginia Gov. Mark Warner, a U.S. Senate candidate, was the keynote speaker, at the Democratic National Convention, on a day devoted to economic issues. Is Bill Clinton on board?   (Reuters UK)  <