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Explosions and gunfire reported at Istanbul's Dolmabahce Palace
An explosion near Istanbul's Dolmabahce Palace on Wednesday afternoon was followed by gunfire, according to local reports.
German parliament votes in favour of third bailout package for Greece
Germany's parliament has voted in favour of a third bailout for Greece, removing the last major obstacle to European Union approval of the €86bn package.
UK CPI inflation edges above expectations in July
Britain’s consumer price index (CPI) beat expectations in July, figures released on Tuesday showed, with rising core inflation figures also surprising economists.
Huge explosion rocks central Bangkok, reports of casualties
A huge explosion has rocked Thailand's capital shortly after 1300 BST on Monday and there are reports of casualties.
Uni Michigan index slips to 92.9 in August
The University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index edged lower in August, data released on Friday showed.
US industrial output climbs above expectations in July
US industrial production rose more than expected in July, data released on Friday showed.
Eurozone GDP misses forecast in second quarter
The Eurozone economy grew at a slower-than-expected pace in the second quarter, data released on Friday showed.
Greek parliament approves third bailout, government to ask for confidence vote
Greek parliament has approved a draft third bailout of about €85bn (£61bn) after a marathon all-night session, with the government aided by votes from opposition parties and likely to call a confidence vote due to internal divisions.
King's Cross Station evacuated
London's King's Cross Station has been evacuated by Network Rail, shortly before the start of the evening rush hour.
UK unemployment rises by 25,000 between April and June to 1.85m
The number of unemployed people in Britain rose by 25,000 quarter-on-quarter between April and June to 1. 85m, 221,000 less than a year ago, official figures released on Wednesday showed.
Eurozone industrial production declines more than expected in June
Industrial production in the Eurozone declined more than analysts had expected in June, official figures released on Wednesday showed.
US non-farm payrolls rise less than expected
US non-farm payrolls rose less than expected in July, the Labor Department revealed on Friday.
UK trade deficit larger than expected, EU balance hit low
The UK's deficit on trade in goods and services increased to £1. 6bn in June compared to £0. 9bn May, but with the second-quarter trade in goods deficit narrowing to £27. 4bn, its smallest in two years.
BoE's Carney says rate rise drawing closer but remains dependent on data
Bank of England Governor Mark Carney said the timing of a first rate hike was drawing closer but that the exact time could not be predicted and will be "data dependent".
Bank of England hold interest rate with 8-1 MPC vote as growth forecast upgraded
The Bank of England has held interest rates at 0. 5%, with minutes of the Monetary Policy Committee meeting revealing a vote of 8-1 in favour of this decision, as the bank upped its growth expectation and cut its inflation forecasts.
US ISM services index reaches 10-year high in July
The Institute for Supply Management said its index services surged to a 10-year high in July.
FDA approves first 3D-printed prescription drug
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the first 3D-printed prescription drug.
US manufacturing orders meet expectations in June
Orders for goods produced in US factories climbed 1. 8% in June, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.
Former City trader Tom Hayes found guilty of rigging Libor rates
Former City trader Tom Hayes has been found guilty of rigging global Libor interest rates by a London court on Monday.
US ISM manufacturing index falls unexpectedly in July
The US ISM manufacturing index ticked lower in July, falling from 53. 5 in June to 52. 7, below consensus expectations for a stable reading.