FSA chief quits in unexpected move
Financial Services Authority Chief Executive Hector Sants says he plans to step down, surprising the markets and casting doubt over the future of the FSA. Full Article | Related Story
Economy to pick up speed
The economy will expand at a faster clip in the second half of this year than previously thought, a Reuters poll shows. Full Article | Related Story
A decisive majority at the polls is key
The most important thing for markets is that the election produces a decisive majority - whether it's Labour or Conservative. Commentary
Brown faces bumpy ride with vote reform plan
LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Gordon Brown hopes a parliamentary vote on Tuesday on changing Britain's electoral system will improve Labour's chances of staying in power, but the complex tactic risks backfiring. Full Article
Ukraine's Tymoshenko girds to contest result
KIEV (Reuters) - Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko launched action on Tuesday to call rival Viktor Yanukovich's election as president into question. Full Article
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Scorpions, frogs, lizards: A military diet
About 14,073 soldiers from six countries, Thailand, U.S., Singapore Indonesia, Japan and South Korea are participating in a three-week joint military exercise in Thailand.
