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Europe unites to deplore Swiss ban on minarets

The Swiss Government opposed the poll but conservative leaders hailed it as a triumph of the people against the elite

Iran stokes tensions with huge nuclear expansion

President Ahmadinejad announces plans to build ten new uranium enrichment plants in a gesture of defiance to the West

Police apologise for arresting black band

Force sent out armed officers, a fleet of vehicles, dogs and a helicopter after mistaking music equipment for a handgun

Business news  

Lloyds cuts take job losses past 15,000 mark

The part-state owned bank axes 373 jobs and closes a Brighton call centre but assures customers on its services

Sun-seekers boost Thomas Cook outlook

Tour operator says Britons are determined to go on holiday abroad next summer, with Turkey and Egypt among hotspots

M&B complains to Panel over rebel shareholder

Pubs group accuses investors, led by Joe Lewis, the Bahamian billionaire, of attempting to gain control of the board

Sport News  

Blatter signals World Cup disciplinary crackdown

Fifa president launches scathing criticism of cheats and reveals he has turned down Ireland's request to be included as 33rd team

• Referee almost quit over ‘Hand of Henry’

• Blatter calls for Fifa crisis talks

Anderson's five-star show sets up victory

South Africa v England: bowler’s five-wicket haul gives touring side lead in one-day series with one match to go

Davydenko completes tale of unexpected

Russian wins end-of-season title in London after defeating Juan Martín del Potro, the US Open champion

Comment  

Enough debt: time for regime change

Dubai’s misfortunes give Abu Dhabi a chance to take political control in the region

• Jo Tatchell

Big guns wheeled out for the marginals

Lords Ashdown and Ashcroft spearhead campaigns for the vital votes that will decide the next election

• William Rees-Mogg

Wanted: new merchants of light

Modern problems of climate and ageing will only be solved if we value young talent in science

• Martin Rees

Life and Style  

20 proven ways to save the earth

Tackling climate change may be daunting but it is entirely feasible through the use of existing technology

The Metro line for foodies

Los Angeles has a new train line, and it just so happens that it stops at some of the city’s tastiest eateries

Getting the best from your estate agent

Choosing the right agent is the key to selling. We tell you how, with winners of the Estate Agency of the Year Awards

Arts & Entertainment  

Bob Golding brings back the sunshine

His Eric Morecambe tribute gets under the skin of the nation’s favourite comedian — but can it explain his genius?

Susan Boyle’s I Dreamed a Dream at No 1

The Scottish singer has topped the album charts and broken the record for biggest ever debut release

Three stars for Jack and the Beanstalk

The pace was at times slack but the show had lots of traditional garish fun, winning puppetry and energetic performers