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Google takes the wraps off its latest social network - known as Buzz - pitting it directly against rival sites such as Facebook and Twitter.

The euro strengthens against the pound and the dollar ahead of a meeting of EU leaders later this week.

Climate change will make the world more fragrant, as warming temperatures make plants release more chemicals, according to a major scientific review.

The European Commission backs Greek plans to cut its soaring budget deficit, but says progress must be stringently monitored.

Unemployment in the eurozone hit 10% in December for the first time since the single currency was introduced, figures show.

The year 2009 saw the biggest decline in air passenger traffic in the post-war era, says airline industry body Iata.

The International Monetary Fund raises its projection for how much the global economy will grow in 2010.

The UK economy leaves recession, after figures show the economy grew by 0.1% in the last three months of 2009.