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Correction: curfew in New Orleans is overnight (dusk-to-dawn), contrary to earlier AP report

Barclays reveals Serious Fraud Office is investigating deal between bank and Qatari investors in late 2008

Fresh violence reported in , , after several days of unrest over death of Muslim cleric. Details soon

Dutch police confirm false alarm at Airport - miscommunication responsible for "hijack" alert. Details soon

Spanish airline denies hostages on plane, but Dutch Defence Ministry taking Schiphol alert seriously. Details soon

Dutch security forces surround plane containing possible hostages at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport. Details soon

England Test captain Andrew Strauss retires from professional with immediate effect. Details soon

Journalist Patrick Foster arrested in London by police probing computer that named police blogger. More soon

needs more time to "win the battle", President says in TV interview to be shown Wednesday. Details soon

Republican party nominates Mitt Romney as its candidate to face Barack Obama in US presidential election. Details soon

Virgin Trains says it's begun court action over UK government decision to award new West Coast contract to FirstGroup

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