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British Actor from "Hook" and "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" Bob Hoskins dies at 71

British actor Bob Hoskins dies at 71, news broke in an announcement by publicist Clair Dobbs. He is known for his roles as gangsters, or tough men, as well as blue collar gentlemen in films like "Who Framed Roger Rabbit," "The Long Good Friday," and "Mermaids."


C-130 Hercules sent out to look for flight MH370

The search for the Malaysian flagship carrier still results to zero after C-130 Hercules was sent out to look for the missing MH370 flight 5:15 a.m. on Friday.

UK advisor Patrick Rock arrested over child porn allegations

Patrick Rock, an advisor to UK Prime Minister David Cameron and one of the pioneers of the country's Internet filtering program, was arrested for allegedly possessing child pornography.

Blackrock raises stake in UK Internet media firm Blinkx to 13pct

New York, US-based investment management firm Blackrock raised its stake in UK-based Internet media firm Blinkx to 13% amid allegations that the latter was using adware to boost its revenues.


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The UK government could sell off its remaining 33% stake in Lloyds Banking Group next year to complete the privatization of the lender, according to sources familiar with the process.
PA Group, the parent company of UK's national news agency Press Association, is to sell its weather unit MeteoGroup to private equity group General Atlantic in a deal valued at £160 million (€190 million).
Belfast-based scientific camera maker Andor Technology has finally agreed to a GBP176 million takeover bid from Oxford Instruments after five months of stalemate between the two firms.
UK-based mobile game maker King has delayed its initial public offering (IPO) until 2014 amid fears that its flagship game, Candy Crush Saga, is just a "one hit wonder," said UK-based newspaper.
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