Economic downturn set to boost crime PEOPLE are more likely to steal from shops and beat up their partners in the worsening economy, one of London's top policemen said today....
Snow, icy weather lead to deaths PLUNGING temperatures sent shivers across Europe today, leading to the deaths of several people and a record number of calls to power companies in Britain because of heating problems....
Obama's replacement denied Senate entry US officials refused to allow the man chosen by Illinois's scandal-tainted governor to replace president-elect Barack Obama to be sworn in at the start of a new senate session....
Woolworths stores close for final time BRITISH retail institution Woolworths closed the doors on a century of trading as the latest victim of the financial crisis shut down the last of its stores today....
Older people cutting spending: survey OLDER Americans are spending less on entertainment and restaurant meals as the recession forces them to focus on paying for essentials such as food, gas and medicine....
Gaza death toll reaches reaches 635 THE 11-day-old Israeli offensive on Hamas in the Gaza Strip has killed at least 635 Palestinians, Gaza medics said....