The Nuclear Regulatory Commission on Thursday approved a construction and operating license for new nuclear power reactors for the first time since 1978, giving Southern Co. the green light to build two new units at its existing Vogtle site in Georgia. Read full article > >

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NRC approves construction of new nuclear power reactors in Georgia

Radical cleric Abu Qatada is granted bail following a hearing at the UK’s Special Immigration Appeals Commission.

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Radical cleric Qatada given bail

Urgent change is needed at the Press Complaints Commission which showed its lack of powers in the wake of the phone hacking scandal, the chairman of the body which funds it says.

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Press body ‘needs urgent reform’

Any parliamentary move to regulate newspapers would “open a Pandora’s box” which could stifle freedom of speech, the chairman of the Press Complaints Commission says.

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Press body keen for ‘fresh start’

The European Commission investigates whether Samsung distorted competition by failing to abide by patent rules.

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EU probes Samsung patent ‘abuse’

An independent commission has been set up to examine the impact of increased tuition fees in England.

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Tuition fees commission set up

Greece could reach a deal with its creditors over the weekend, according to the EU’s Economic Commissioner, Olli Rehn.

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Greece debt talks ‘close to deal’

Agencies like the Federal Trade Commission have been trying to crack down on online product reviews that do not disclose the connection between a merchant and the person doling out the praise.

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For $2 a Star, a Retailer Gets 5-Star Reviews

Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance Jr., criticized over two high-profile cases involving sexual assault claims, now must investigate an accusation against Greg Kelly, the police commissioner’s son.

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Rape Accusation Against Raymond Kelly’s Son Puts D.A. in Tough Spot

The Manhattan District Attorney’s office is investigating an allegation that Greg Kelly, who is a son of Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly, raped a young woman last October.

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Greg Kelly, Police Commissioner’s Son, in Rape Investigation

A second series of BBC One’s Call the Midwife has been commissioned after the drama’s opening episode attracted nearly 10 million viewers.

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Second series for BBC’s Midwife

The European Commission is to propose a new law that gives users the right to demand that social networks “forget” status updates and other uploads.

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EU ‘right’ for data to be deleted

The European Commission is to propose a new law that gives users the right to demand that social networks “forget” status updates and other uploads.

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EU ‘right’ for data to be deleted

Green energy campaigners send a formal complaint to the European Commission over UK “subsidies” for nuclear power.

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UK nuclear subsidies ‘unlawful’

The PIP breast implant scandal “reinforces” the need to reform Europe-wide regulation, according to the European Commission.

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Implant furore ‘justifies’ reform