UK & USA Today Editoweb 3 november 2009

Banks get £31 billion more aid

Britain's two largest retail banks secured another 31 billion pounds from the government on Tuesday and agreed to sell branches and key businesses to appease EU competition concerns over state aid.

General Motors Scraps Vauxhall, Opel Sale

General Motors has decided to keep Opel and Vauxhall, scrapping the on-off plan to sell its big European division.

Female workers sue Japanese bank for sexism in Britain

Two female employees are suing Japanese bank Nomura in Britain for three million pounds after claiming they suffered sexist and racist behaviour from male colleagues, reports said Tuesday.

Darfur survivors granted right to stay: govt

Survivors of the Darfur conflict will no longer be deported from Britain, the government said Tuesday, after concerns about a deterioration in conditions in the Sudanese capital.

Curtain Comes Down Early On Lucas' Play

A West End show that had starred Matt Lucas is closing early after ticket sales dwindled following the actor's withdrawal.

USGS reports small quake in Southern California

A small earthquake has struck Southern California near the Mexico border but no damage or injuries are reported.

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