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The unions representing more than 1.3 million workers in South Africa have suspended a three-week old strike that crippled hospital services, closed schools and wreaked havoc on other public services, according to a statement Monday from the groups.

Banking giant Barclays announces it is to expand its presence in Glasgow, creating 600 jobs.

The EU budget commissioner says he sees no grounds for the UK to keep its budget rebate.

Severe disruption is expected on London Underground as the first workers begin a 24-hour strike.

South African trade unions suspend a nationwide strike which has paralysed schools and hospitals for 20 days.

President Barack Obama is expected to call for a new $50bn infrastructure plan on Monday as he bids to find ways to jump-start the US economy.

Germany's government agrees to extend the life span of the country's nuclear power plants by an average of 12 years, officials say.

Customers of Orange and T-Mobile will soon be able to hop between the two mobile networks as the firms merge their networks.

The White House will put its focus on igniting the economy as President Obama starts the week in Wisconsin to speak at a Labor Day event.

A scheme offering up to 400,000 new firms a chance to trim their tax bill has come into effect.

Russia's grain export ban will be lifted as soon as it is clear how much has been harvested, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has said.

Poor grain harvests around the world, and especially in Russia, have seen a steady rise in prices