The commander of US troops in Iraq has been forced to apologise to local leaders after an American soldier used a copy of the Qur'an for target practice

Added: 2008-05-19

US soldier sent home from Iraq after using Qur'an for target practice

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Gordon Brown accused by US adviser over 'hasty troop withdrawal' in Basra

British forces became embroiled in the fight to wrest control of Basra from Iranian-backed militias yesterday, as a senior US military adviser accused Gordon Brown of failing "as an ally" in his desire for a hasty withdrawal of troops.

Towergate staff enjoy payday after selling stake to Och-Ziff

Towergate has confirmed insurance entrepreneur Peter Cullum has sold a slice of his company to US hedge fund Och-Ziff - in a deal which will see him and other directors gain £100m.

Guy Hands may move part of Terra Firma abroad after tax rises

Guy Hands, the founder of Terra Firma, is threatening to move part of his UK-based private equity group offshore in response to the latest tax rises on capital gains and non-domiciled residents.