Why are cluster bombs among the most controversial weapons used in modern warfare?

Added: 2008-05-28

Cluster bombs explained

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Subprime star Josh Birnbaum leaves Goldman

Josh Birnbaum, one of the traders who led the push by Goldman Sachs into bets against subprime-mortgage bonds, has left the world's biggest securities firm and plans to form a $1bn hedge fund.

Eurovision singer may add French lyrics to entry

Sebastien Tellier's song Divine was to be sung in English only, causing uproar among language purists

Northern Rock will be in the red until 2012

Northern Rock made a £168m loss last year and does not expect to return to profit before 2012.