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Fix economy not obesity - Lawson :: The government should focus on tackling the economy and not obesity, former chancellor Lord Lawson has said. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
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Raising a family in Canada harder :: VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 18 (UPI) -- Canada's economy has doubled in size since 1976 but Canadian parents are raising families with less money and time than baby boomers had, researchers say. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
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What should be the top environmental priority for the next 40 years? :: Experts speakers argue their cases ahead of an Earthwatch debate in London this weekEducation and population â€" Sir Crispin TickellOur society faces a rich complex of problems. Since the beginning of the industrial revolution some 250 years ago, our animal species has changed the character of the Earth's land surface, seas and atmosphere: hence the increasing use among geologists of the term Anthropocene to follow the Holocene epoch.Of all the interconnected problems we face, perhaps the most serious is the proliferation of our own species. Our numbers rose from around one million 12,000 years ago to around one billion 250 years ago. Since then there has been an extraordinary acceleration from 2 billion in 1930 to 6 billion at the end of the century and now approaching 7 billion.In seekin...
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Pakistan boosts India trade links :: Pakistan's cabinet unanimously approves the award of "most favoured nation" trading status to India, in a move seen as a further thawing of ties.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-asia-15553636

Crush death firm to close clubs :: A nightclub company announces the closure of 11 venues across England, including one in Northampton where a student died in a crush last month.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/uk-england-15554868

Pensions offer 'fair' - Cameron :: David Cameron says the government has made a "very fair offer" to unions in a bid to get public sector pension changes agreed after a crucial meeting in London.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/uk-politics-15549321

Fracking 'likely cause' of quakes :: It is "highly probable" that test drilling for shale gas triggered two minor earthquakes in Lancashire, a study concludes.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/uk-england-lancashire-15550458

EU stocks volatile on Greek woes :: European stock markets remain volatile, as fears persist about Greece's decision to hold a referendum on the eurozone bailout deal.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/business-15549461

New £50 Note Aims to Inspire Britain :: The new £50 note sends a patriotic message to British innovators and entrepreneurs remembering "what this country was built on."
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/241919/20111102/new-50-note-aims-inspire-britain-pound.htm

Lloyds chief to take 'rest' leave :: Antonio Horta-Osorio, chief executive of Lloyds Banking Group, is taking extended leave due to health reasons.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/business-15550908

Does Papandreou Fear a Military Coup in Greece? :: Neither Beglitis nor any other government official provided any explanation behind the sudden and unexpected moves
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/241915/20111102/greece-papandreou-eu-bailout-military-officers-coup.htm

VIDEO: Archbishop on St Paul's protest :: The Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, has backed calls for the introduction of a controversial tax on financial transactions.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/uk-15551157

Rovio's Angry Birds soars past 500 million downloads :: url: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OmMalik/~3/Vj3zAzGipTo/

Thai floods hit Honda production :: Staff in Swindon are forced to return to a three-day week after the floods in Thailand affect the supply chain for car parts.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/uk-england-wiltshire-15552015

Firebomb attack on satirical French magazine :: The offices of Charlie Hebdo are burnt out on the same day that it publishes an edition with the prophet Mohammed designated editor-in-chief
url: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/75f87b24-0541-11e1-a3d1-00144feabdc0.html?ftcamp=rss

Greece dominates G20 preparations :: Europe's leaders scrambled to overcome fresh fears about the future of the eurozone at a summit of world powers in France
url: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/98caf176-053d-11e1-a3d1-00144feabdc0.html?ftcamp=rss

'Surprise rise' in construction :: The UK's construction sector grew unexpectedly in October, at the fastest pace in five months, according to a new survey.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/business-15552522

Live blog: Eurozone crisis :: George Papandreou has been summoned to Cannes for emergency talks with Nicolas Sarkozy and Angela Merkel
url: http://blogs.ft.com/the-world/2011/11/eurozone-crisis-live-blog-9/?ftcamp=rss

What do young workers want: social media, device freedom :: url: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OmMalik/~3/aDRl8zGeLSA/

Traffix gets $7M to solve mobile signaling challenges :: url: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OmMalik/~3/8kOmNodD6Lg/

Cloudability offers cloud cost-tracking APIs, free beer :: url: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OmMalik/~3/ldxKd9iiW_o/

VIDEO: Anger at bankers 'perfectly legitimate' :: Former JP Morgan Executive, Bill Winters, who sat on the UK government's Independent Commission on Banking, talks about the anger being directed at bankers.
url: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/1/hi/programmes/hardtalk/9629979.stm

Europe stable after recent sell-off :: Trading volatility remains the best bet as sentiment continues to vacillate between fears over eurozone debt contagion and hopes for corporate profits
url: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/03a7fcaa-0368-11e1-899a-00144feabdc0.html?ftcamp=rss

Crisis talks before G20 meeting :: Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou is to hold emergency talks with the French president and German chancellor later, ahead of the G20 summit.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/business-15550422

Rounds gets $3M to take its video chat app beyond Facebook :: url: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OmMalik/~3/ji07a6_MgWw/

Lenovo sees 88% rise in profits :: Chinese PC maker Lenovo reports an 88% rise in second quarter profits, bolstered by acquisitions and rising sales in emerging markets.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/business-15551827

Germany sees first jobless rise in 18 months :: Germany reports its first rise in unemployment since early last year and PMI falls for first time in two years as Europe's largest economy hits a weak patch
url: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/deb466b4-0541-11e1-a3d1-00144feabdc0.html?ftcamp=rss

Assange loses Swedish extradition appeal :: High Court judges see no reason to block Swedish demand to question WikiLeaks founder over alleged sexual offences
url: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/6b88cdb0-0532-11e1-b8f4-00144feabdc0.html?ftcamp=rss

Small Business Borrowing Rises: PayNet :: The growth of borrowing among small U.S. businesses moderated in September but the overall level still registered a 14th monthly double-digit increase in a fresh sign the economy is set to grow at a stable pace.
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/241879/20111102/small-business-borrowing-rises-paynet.htm

Mortgage Applications Barely up Last Week: MBA :: Applications for U.S. home mortgages were little changed last week as purchase demand improved but refinancing activity stagnated, an industry group said on Wednesday.
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/241874/20111102/mortgage-applications-barely-up-last-week-mba.htm

AUDIO: 'No magic solution' to eurozone crisis :: There is "no magic solution" but European nations must work together to tackle the continent's debt-related economic turmoil, the president of the Athens Chamber of Commerce has said.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-europe-15554329