Nato to launch Helmand operation
Nato troops are to launch an offensive to take back areas of southern Afghanistan, the British commander there says.
China has 'open mind' on climate
China's lead climate change negotiator says he has an "open attitude" on whether global warming is man-made or natural.
'Bin Laden tape' warns of attacks
An audio tape said to be by Osama Bin Laden warns President Obama of more attacks if the US continues to back Israel.
Barclays bank to 'defer bonuses'
Barclays Bank is to defer paying bonuses earned this year to its directors and senior staff for up to three years.
UK terror threat level 'severe'
The UK terror threat is raised to "severe", but the home secretary says there is "no intelligence to suggest an attack is imminent".
China denounces US free internet call
China rejects Hillary Clinton's criticism of its internet controls, saying it could harm relations between the two countries.
Bank stocks drop on Obama plans
European banking shares drop following President Barack Obama's plans to curb the activities of big US banks.
Lithuania shuts nuclear generator
Lithuania prepares to shut down its only nuclear power station by midnight on 31 December - a condition of its EU membership.
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