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Darling warns EU on regulation
LONDON (Reuters) - The government has warned its EU partners not to stifle the City of London's financial services industry with excessive regulation, responding to concerns that France will push for tighter rules at its expense. Full Article
Europe reluctant to make firm Afghan troop pledges
PARIS (Reuters) - European leaders were quick to offer verbal support on Wednesday to U.S. President Barack Obama's Afghanistan strategy, but in less of a hurry to commit new troops to an uncertain military campaign. Full Article | Video
Tory hopeful Zac Goldsmith says not a non-dom
LONDON (Reuters) - Multi-millionaire green campaigner and Conservative parliamentary candidate Zac Goldsmith moved to limit political damage over his tax position on Wednesday by confirming he no longer holds non-domicile status. Full Article
Q+A - What does Obama Afghan strategy mean for Pakistan?
(Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama said on Tuesday he is sending 30,000 more U.S. troops to Afghanistan by next summer to speed the battle against the Taliban and plans to start bringing some home in 18 months. Full Article
Iran warns of serious action against UK yachtsmen
TEHRAN/LONDON (Reuters) - Iran will take serious measures against five British yachtsmen detained in the Gulf if it proves they had "evil intentions," a close aide to Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Tuesday. Full Article | Video
Factory survey, house prices point to slower growth
LONDON (Reuters) - A major British manufacturing survey unexpectedly weakened in November and house price data confirmed an earlier rebound in house prices had slowed, raising questions about the strength of the economic recovery. Full Article
UK facing hung parliament next year - opinion poll
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain could be heading for a hung parliament next year because support for the Conservatives may not be enough to secure the party an overall majority, an opinion poll showed on Tuesday. Full Article
Obama sets new Afghan strategy, briefs allies
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Monday prepared to announce he will deploy about 30,000 more U.S. troops to Afghanistan as part of a new strategy that aims to lay the ground for an eventual withdrawal. Full Article
Brown urges Pakistan to step up against al Qaeda
LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Gordon Brown has called on Pakistan to take tougher action against al Qaeda and step up its efforts to track down the group's leader Osama bin Laden. Full Article
Abu Dhabi to aid Dubai "case by case"
ABU DHABI (Reuters) - Abu Dhabi, wealthy capital of the United Arab Emirates, will "pick and choose" how to assist debt-laden neighbour Dubai, a senior official said on Saturday, after fears of a Dubai default sent global markets reeling. Full Article
