British pub chain Greene King overcame rising costs and the smoking ban to deliver profits growth of 7% in the first six months of its financial year today.

A review of medical evidence has found that foetuses do not feel pain until the final months of pregnancy – a powerful challenge to abortion opponents who hope that discussions about foetal pain will make women think twice.

“Devdas,” a big-budget remake of a popular Indian novel, won seven awards on Saturday, including best picture and best director, at the India International Film Awards.