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Week in pictures: 1-7 May 2010
A selection of pictures from the news this week. |
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In pictures: Times Square bomb
Images from the evacuation of New York City's Times Square. |
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Cracks hint at fate of shattered city
Residents of Port-au-Prince are finding that even buildings which survived Haiti's earthquake may end up in ruins, reports the BBC's Paul Adams. |
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Terry's site development approved
The latest plans for the future development of the Terry's site in York are approved by councillors. |
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Man in court over 1973 murder
A man is sent for trial charged with the murder of Belfast cafe owner, Alfredo Fusco, nearly 37 years ago. |
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HSBC withdraws data centre plans
Banking giant HSBC withdraws plans for a £300m data centre in York, after a review finds existing facilities meet its business needs. |
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China opens 'Nasdaq-style' market
The southern Chinese city of Shenzhen opens a Nasdaq-style exchange to encourage new, small enterprises. |
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US interstate rivalry hits new lows
Interstate rivalry in the US hits new lows as states adopt dirty tactics to attract people and investment. |
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BA's new business class only plane
A closer look at British Airways' new business class-only service from London City to New York. |
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Live: One year after Lehman
Live coverage of the anniversary of the collapse of Lehman Brothers. |
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Last orders for beer mat maker?
The world's largest beer mat maker has gone into administration - so what has gone wrong? |
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Business schools face test of faith
Business schools are adapting to a world in financial crisis, but there are few signs of a genuine crisis of faith. |
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Outrage over AIG dominates US media
US reporting on the $165m (£116m) bonuses pledged to executives of bailed-out insurer AIG focuses on the anger felt by many Americans. |
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£300m banking centre is approved
Officials at banking giant HSBC are told plans for a £300m data centre at a York business park have been approved. |
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Decision due on £300m bank centre
Officials at banking giant HSBC await a council decision on plans for a £300m data centre at a York business park. |
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Ryanair allows mobile phone use
Budget airline Ryanair becomes the first carrier to offer in-flight mobile phone services on regular UK routes. |
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Sudan beckons for new investors
Although ravaged by war, Sudan is now becoming a more attractive place to invest. |
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Live: World Economic Forum 2009
Live coverage of the first day of the 2009 World Economic Forum at the Swiss mountain resort of Davos. |
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Arrests in property fraud inquiry
Four people arrested as part of a fraud inquiry at a collapsed property development business in York are released on bail. |
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Pub chain takes over York Brewery
A York brewing firm has been taken over by a Lancashire pub chain which plans to create more jobs. |