Sima cries foul over Visa and Mastercards

Ibrahim Sima, Chief Executive Officer of Exopa Modelling Agency on trial for drug related offences, on Monday raised a red flag over his master and visa cards being used by some people. He said his wallet, which contained the two cards…

UK funds palm oil research

A research project into the use of palm oil in the UK is being launched by the government. Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman said UK consumers and industry had "the power to save rainforests" being destroyed to create space for oil…

France to raise retirement age to 62

The French government was Tuesday to officially launch plans to raise the retirement age from 60 to 62, in a sweeping overhaul of the pensions system that labour unions have vowed to fight. The plan is a centrepiece of President Nicolas…

World Cup fever fuels UK food, TV sales

Shoppers splashed out on party food and televisions last month as football fever gripped the nation, according to retail sales figures. The British Retail Consortium (BRC) said the World Cup and last month's perfect barbecue weather gave…

BP fixes new cap to Gulf oil well

BP robots attached a new, tighter-fitting cap on top of the gushing Gulf of Mexico oil leak  Monday, raising hopes that the crude could be kept from polluting the water for the first time in nearly three months. Placing the cap on top of…