Facebook claimants vow to continue legal action

The two Americans who were awarded millions of dollars after claiming they had come up with the idea for Facebook say their legal battle isn't over.Cameron and Tyler Winkelvoss studied at Harvard University alongside Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg,...

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US manufacturing output hits a six-year high

The US manufacturing sector expanded in March at its fastest rate for six years, a report has said.The Institute for Supply Management's purchasing managers index rose to 59.6 points last month, up from 56.5 in February. A figure of 50 or above ...

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Afghan president Karzai accuses UN over election fraud

Afghan President Hamid Karzai has accused foreign election observers of fraud during last year's disputed vote.Fraud had been widespread, Mr Karzai conceded, but he blamed foreigners for it, saying the UN was its focal point. Mr Karzai singled out...

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Russian president makes surprise visit to Dagestan

Russia's president has made a surprise visit to Dagestan, a day after 12 people were killed in a double suicide attack in the North Caucasus republic.Dmitry Medvedev called for "tough, severe and preventative" anti-terrorism tactics at talks with...

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Guinea-Bissau army head 'seized'

A group of army officers in Guinea-Bissau is reported to have detained the chief of staff and the prime minister.After several hours, Prime Minister Carlos Gomes Junior was freed after hundreds of people gathered in front of his office, calling for...

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