Germany to boost Afghan forces
Germany will increase its military deployment in Afghanistan by 500 troops, Chancellor Angela Merkel says.
EC to monitor anti-piracy trial
The European Commission agrees to monitor Virgin Media's trial of anti-piracy software after a complaint from privacy activists.
UK economy out of recession
The UK economy leaves recession, after figures show the economy grew by 0.1% in the last three months of 2009.
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".
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