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Taliban warns teachers and students to shun Afghan elections
The Taliban on Wednesday warned teachers and students to avoid working with electoral staff in the run-up to the nation's Presidential vote or risk being killed.
FTSE 250 movers: Sabre climbs, Sirius drops
London's FTSE 250 was 0. 13% higher at 20,065. 98 in afternoon trade on Wednesday, with Sabre Insurance leading the index upward.
Europe midday: Markets higher ahead of Fed meeting
European stocks were slightly higher at Wednesday lunchtime ahead of the US Federal Reserve's policy announcement meeting, while oil prices continued to retreat from Monday's highs.
Accesso Technology dives after swinging to interim loss
Shares in Accesso Technology slid on Wednesday as it swung to a loss after revenue dropped below management expectations due to slower than expected scaling within distribution.
Judges Scientific set to beat expectations after record interim results
Judges Scientific on Wednesday said it will exceed full-year expectations as it delivered record interim profits and revenues following "strong" growth in North America.
Tribal Group surges following two new contract wins
Shares in Tribal Group surged on Wednesday after new contract wins with the Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) in Abu Dhabi and the Health Education Training Institute (HETI) in Australia.
Cobham's £4bn US takeover faces national security investigation
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will investigate national security implications of Cobham's £4bn takeover by American private equity firm Advent International.
Europe open: Markets mixed ahead of Fed meeting, oil drops
European stocks were mixed on Wednesday morning as markets remained subdued ahead of the US Federal Reserve meeting, while oil prices continued to retreat from Monday's highs.
AstraZeneca takes control of Linzess collaboration with Ironwood
AstraZeneca confirmed on Wednesday that it will take on responsibility for the development, manufacture and commercialisation of Linzess in China, Hong Kong and Macau after amending an agreement with Ironwood Pharmaceuticals.