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How the French economy compares to Germany's, UK's
PARIS (AP) — Here's how the struggling French economy stacks up compared to Germany's and Britain's.
GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT (2012)
Chelsea tops AP poll after winning Euro title
Vodafone annual profits up 1.9 percent
LONDON (AP) — U.K.-based mobile telecoms company Vodafone has reported a 1.9 increase in annual profits despite a slowdown in much of its European operations.
British inflation eases by more than expected
LONDON (AP) — Official figures show that consumer price inflation in Britain eased in April, largely on the back of lower fuel prices and airfares.
Head of embattled G4S security force retires
LONDON (AP) — The chief executive of security firm G4S is to retire after a tumultuous year that saw the company fail to fulfill its Olympic contract.
Church of Scotland takes step to allow gay clergy
LONDON (AP) — Senior members of the Church of Scotland have voted to let some congregations have openly gay ministers, a compromise first step that could lead to the church allowing








