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Markets in Tokyo and Sydney trade close to one-month lows.

US politicians have until 17 October to raise the government's borrowing limit.

X-rated music video, which shows singer pole dancing, pulled from site within 10 minutes

We round up all the gossip, leaks and speculation surrounding the new iPad 5 and iPad mini 2 ahead of 15 October announcement.

West Ham co-owner David Gold is hopeful Andy Carroll with be playing for the Hammers again in a matter of weeks and not months.

Anthony Joshua and Scott Quigg headline a bumper show at the 02 Arena in London on Saturday 5 October.

Fans react after singer outdoes Miley Cyrus with visual for her stripper anthem Pour It Up.

Archaeologists working with London's Crossrail project have discovered a cluster of about 20 skulls below a 16th century Roman cemetery in London.

China's services PMI jumped to a six-month high in September.

Cath Everett finds out how a pioneering accountant turned the braai, or barbecue, into a South African institution.

Shortage of 7.9in retina displays spell delays for upcoming iPad mini 2 tablet, supply chain sources claim.

IBTimes UK brings you a snapshot of the world's most secretive bank's accounts for 2012

Bladerunner building case to show he did not murder girlfriend at Pretoria home.

GTA Online server problems predicted by developer Rockstar, as Grand Theft Auto online world launches worldwide.

SAP Ventures CEO Nino Marakovic says startup 'mafias' will drive growth of new companies in Tech City London.

Reserve Bank of India is looking to rein in on country's rising gold import bills and widening current account deficit.

Investors may have to pay more charges or face having some trading products axed.

Uncertainty over US budget and Fed bond programme impacts market.

Portugal Telecom knows how important data will be and unlike UK operators, it is ready for the future.

Scourge of tik or crystal meth addiction among the young in poor areas is being fought by music, drama and education, says Cath Everett.

Leaked photos of the iPad mini 2 claim to show a gold colour option and Touch ID fingerprint reader in the Home button.

Kanye West lashes out at talk show host in foul-mouthed Twitter rant after Kimmel parodied his BBC Radio 1 interview.

Gains across Asia capped by US budget fears.

The Indian government opens up shale gas exploration and clears the way for allocating coal fields through auctions.

Rafael Da Silva's agent claims that it will be difficult to take the defender away from Manchester United.

Barry Clifford close to finding pirate shipwreck, lost sunk 300 years ago off coast of Massachusetts.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was reportedly mobbed by thousands of fans which eventually led to her cancelling her media briefing.

Rapper insists reality TV star not with him for his money and will not compromise his need for privacy.

Gold iPhone 5s sells on eBay for $10,000 as UK users look to make healthy profits on out-of-stock iPhone.

Chief economist says markets still mixed over the Fed's failure to pare back on asset buying programme