BAUCHI, Nigeria (AP) -- A shadow Islamic extremist group has claimed responsibility for the kidnapping of seven foreign workers in northern Nigeria. UK accountants on tenterhooks before probe outcome
LONDON (Reuters) – The "Big Four" accounting firms should find out this week how their grip on Britain's audit market could be loosened in a ruling Europe and the United States will s crutinize. The Competition Commission launched its probe into the audit market for the country's 350 top listed firms in 2011 but has delayed its preliminary findings twice to this month. It said it was hoping to make an announcement this week. Britain's market mirrors the global sector with just four companies – KPMG, PwC, Ernst & Young and Deloitte – checking the books of 90 percent of UK listed blue chips. … Accountants on tenterhooks before probe outcome
LONDON (Reuters) – The "Big Four" accounting firms should find out this week how their grip on Britain's audit market could be loosened in a ruling Europe and the United States will scrutinise . The Competition Commission launched its probe into the audit market for the country's 350 top listed firms in 2011 but has delayed its preliminary findings twice to this month. It said it was hoping to make an announcement this week. Britain's market mirrors the global sector with just four companies – KPMG, PwC, Ernst & Young and Deloitte – checking the books of 90 percent of UK listed blue chips. … Thousands of Shiites protest 84 killed in Pakistan
QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) -- Thousands of Shiite Muslims took to the streets in southwest Pakistan on Monday in a second day of protests following a bombing that killed 84 people. Relatives of the victims refused to bury their loved ones until the army takes action against the militants targeting the minority sect. Oscar Pistorius faces bail hearing in murder case
JOHANNESBURG (AP) -- Oscar Pistorius faces a bail hearing Tuesday and Wednesday, in which prosecutors explain why they've charged the Olympian with murder over the Valentine's Day shooting death of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. Russian court rejects attempt to block dead lawyer's trial
MOSCOW (Reuters) – A Russian court on Monday pressed ahead with plans to try a dead whistleblowing lawyer on tax evasion charge s, despite an attempt by relatives to block a trial they say is inhuman and politically motivated. Sergei Magnitsky died in 2009 after complaining he was denied treatment as his health declined in jail, prompting the United States last year to bar entry to Russians accused of involvement in his death or human rights abuses. … Take a tour of Victoria's spooky side with evening Ghostly Walks
VICTORIA – Victoria’s spooky reputation as one of the most haunted cities in Canada comes to life during 90-minute Ghostly Walks that cover the downtown’s bloody back alleys, creepy turn-of-the-century buildings and the shimmering Inner Harbour.
Just a third of Britons want to stay in European Union - poll
LONDON (Reuters) – Only a third of Britons would vote to stay in the European Union in a proposed referendum, a poll showed on Monday, underlining the scale of Prime Minister David Cameron's task in persuading voters to back his flagship EU policy. In one of the biggest gambles of his premiership, Cameron promised last month to win back powers from Brussels and hold a vote on Britain's 40-year EU membership. … Islamist group claims kidnap of foreigners in Nigeria
KANO, Nigeria (Reuters) – An Islamist group linked to al Qaeda claimed responsibility on Monday for the kidnapping of seven foreigners during a night time raid in a remote northern Nigerian town at the weekend. “(We) have the custody of seven persons, which include Lebanese and their European counterparts working with Setraco,” read a statement from Ansaru, a group that has kidnapped other foreigners in Nigeria in the past. …
Bulgaria sacks finance minister after protests as elections loom
SOFIA (Reuters) – Bulgaria's government sacked Finance Minister Simeon Djankov on Monday, a day after nationwide protests over electr icity prices, dumping the man who has kept a tight rein on spending as the European Union's poorest member gears up for elections. Djankov's dismissal comes as Prime Minister Boiko Borisov tries to shore up support before a July poll, raising questions over whether the government will loosen the purse-strings as it seeks a second term. … Girlfriend's mom: Why did he do this?
JOHANNESBURG (AP) -- The mother of the model shot dead at Oscar Pistorius' house says the family wants answers following her Valentine's Day killing. 
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