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UCL study finds European immigrants to UK make £25bn net contribution to economy.

EuroStat says youth unemployment rate hit 24.1% in September.

Former South African president FW de Klerk calls for Europe to become more competitive in Africa, writes Heinrich Matthee.

Istanbul's underwater rail tunnel conceived by Ottoman sultan.

SWIFT agreement, signed after 9/11, allows US to track bank transfer data in EU to scrutinise terrorists' financial transactions.

Burger King fast food chain shares rise on back of solid third quarter results.

Ministers explore options to reduce costs of so-called benefits tourism.

Target Depression in the Workplace initiative sees top executives from likes of Barclays and Unilever come together.

Capgemini report warns of pressing need to stabilise energy market and secure supplies in Europe.

Companies are afraid of possible immigration law overhaul in US that can drive up costs.

Troubled Greek economy may finally be turning the corner after years of austerity

Italy, Malta and Spain at receiving end as Mediterranean becomes preferred route into Europe.

The oft-rumoured Half-Life 3 could finally be on its way after Valve registers the name as a trademark in Europe.

Andre Villas-Boas believes Tottenham's emphasis on attacking football will reap its rewards domestically and in Europe.

Understanding your enemies and their tactics is the only way to identify them in cyberspace.

Portuguese Social Democrats accuse IMF of having two faces over austerity-driven bailout agreement.

Upcoming German elections have become the most important since 1989.

The International Monetary Fund says cutting budgets too quickly is dangerous for an economic recovery

British Medical Journal researchers call for urgent action to be taken to "prevent the economic crisis leading to further increases in suicides".

Leaks suggest NSA 'targeted' diplomatic missions of France, Japan and Turkey for bugging.

New leaks suggest NSA bugged EU authorities and infiltrated computer networks.

Cost cutting and restructuring measures help airlines fly out of rough patch.

Nikkei gains 1.56 percent while KOSPI and Hang Seng indices end 0.82 and 1.02 percent higher. Shanghai index slips 0.72 percent.

Nikkei gains 0.04 percent while KOSPI closes 0.23 percent up. Hang Seng and Shanghai indices also end trade at 1.20 and 0.37 percent higher.

Exports to China, Japan's biggest market, fall 14.1 percent as bitter dispute over Senkaku islands rumbles on.

US fast food chain's profits take a hit from competition and rising commodity prices.

Global Wealth Report projects world household wealth to grow 50 percent to reach $330tn (£206tn) in 2017.

Aung San Suu Kyi finds it difficult to adjust to the new time zone after having spent most of her life in her home country.

US Secretary of State accuses Moscow of propping up Bashar al-Assad regime and warns that situation will lead to civil war.

Though considerable progress has been made to tackle eurozone crisis, it remains single largest threat to world economy.