U.K. House Prices Tumble
U.K. house prices slumped in September by the largest monthly amount since records began in 1983, the Halifax survey showed, while manufacturing output surged to an almost 16-year high in annual terms. online.wsj.com |
Princess's lucky escape from horror crash
FIFTH in line to British throne traumatised after her BMW is crushed between two buses. news.com.au |
French Protesters Dig In
President Sarkozy sent in police to clear blockades of striking refinery workers, in a show of strength that unions said would only fuel their determination to continue rolling strikes against the French leader's plans to raise the retirement age. online.wsj.com |
Higher Costs Hit BBVA Results
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria reported a 17% drop in third-quarter net profit as costs rose and lending margins were squeezed at its Spanish retail-banking operations. online.wsj.com |
Mariah Carey is 'pregnant with twins'
AMERICAN singer Mariah Carey has hinted she may in fact be expecting twins, OK! magazine has reported. news.com.au |