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Agreements for plans to build a new railway line in East Africa with Chinese help have been signed in the Kenyan capital Nairobi.

"Political uncertainty" is the biggest risk facing businesses, CBI director-general John Cridland tells the BBC's Simon Jack.

A new idea for the baby about town

The world's third-largest platinum producer, Lonmin, sees its earnings plunge because of a month-long strike at its mines and processing plants.

Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner announces that the Premier League club is being put up for sale.

The owner of the Los Angeles Clippers basketball team apologises for making widely-reported racist remarks, but says he was "baited" into the comments.