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 An HSBC bank logo is highlighted by the sun in London March 1, 2010. REUTERS/Luke MacGregor

HSBC changes tune on data theft 11:30am GMT

HSBC Holdings says the theft of data by a former employee affected about 24,000 Swiss client accounts, after previously saying it affected "less than 10 clients".  Full Article | Quote 

Carlos Slim Helu of Mexico has knocked Bill Gates out of the top spot on the latest Forbes list of the World's Richest People. Helu has a net worth of $53.5 billion.  REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
Top of the billionaires

Mexican tycoon Carlos Slim is the world's richest person, knocking Microsoft founder Bill Gates into second spot.  Full Article 

A giant European Union flag hangs from La Pedrera, designed by architect Antoni Gaudi, to celebrate European Union Day in central Barcelona May 9, 2008. REUTERS/Albert Gea (SPAIN)
Can a European diplomatic service really work?

The European Union is creating a foreign service designed to represent the unified foreign policy of its 27 member states. Is it going to work?  Blog 

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LibDems set out post-election demands 10:01am GMT 

LONDON (Reuters) - The leader of Britain's third largest party set out his policy requirements for backing either the Labour party or the Conservatives if neither wins an outright majority in the looming election.  Full Article  

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Greek workers strike as anger at austerity grows 12:01pm GMT 

ATHENS (Reuters) - Greek public and private sector workers went on strike on Thursday, grounding flights, shutting schools and halting public transport in the second nationwide walkout in a fortnight in protest against austerity plans.  Full Article  

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The latest news, views, analysis and opinion polls as the parties prepare to do battle in the general election.  Full Coverage 

When to retire?

Men in these countries prove the retirement age need not be taken at face value.