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UK inflation jumps to 3% in April
UK consumer inflation hits 3% in April, its highest level in 13 months, on food and fuel costs, official figures show.
House price falls 'are spreading'
The number of UK surveyors reporting falls in property prices has risen for the ninth month in a row, a report says.
Second negative month for sales
UK retail sales fall for the second month in April, according to the British Retail Consortium.
US retail sales dip 0.2% in April
US retail sales fell 0.2% in April amid high fuel costs and slowing economic growth, official figures show.
Mortgage lending hits 33-year low
Mortgage lending to home buyers has hit its lowest level for 33 years, industry figures from the CML show.
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 Search for China quake survivors
A search and rescue operation is under way in China after a massive earthquake.
UN calls for Burma aid corridor
The UN urges the setting up of an air or sea corridor to channel aid to the victims of the cyclone in Burma.
Pakistan ministers offer to quit
Ministers from one of Pakistan's main parties hand in their resignations, just three months after elections.
Lebanon army ready to use force
The Lebanese army says it is prepared to use force to disarm gunmen and restore order across the country.
West Virginia voters go to polls
West Virginia holds its Democratic presidential primary, with Hillary Clinton aiming for a big win.
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Willstrop stunned by Palmer win
Britain's James Willstrop comes close to winning the British Open but is thwarted by David Palmer's fightback.
Cavs pull level with Celtics
LeBron James leads Cleveland to an 88-77 home win over Boston to level their NBA Eastern semi-finals series at 2-2.
America's Cup set for March 2009
The America's Cup between holders Alinghi and challengers Oracle will be held in mid-March of 2009, a New York Supreme Court judge rules.
Penguins & Wings close on finals
Pittsburgh lead Philadelphia 2-0 in the NHL Eastern finals, with Detroit ahead of Dallas by the same margin in the West.
British pair return for Panthers
Nottingham Panthers pair Geoff Woolhouse and Marc Levers return to the National Ice Centre.
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