Massachusetts is suing five major banks alleging "illegal" and "deceptive" conduct in the way they seized homes during the financial crisis.

The crisis in Europe is damaging African economies, according to the South African and Nigerian finance ministers.

People starting to send Christmas cards and presents in the UK are being hit by problems on a Royal Mail website.

Shares in Yahoo rise on reports that China's Alibaba Group is preparing a takeover bid for the US internet firm.

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