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in the past hour we have just had an update on some important data. they show the world's biggest economy is still growing but more slowly than first thought. the first three months of this year the us economy grew by 1.1% months of this year the us economy grew by1.1% and months of this year the us economy grew by 1.1% and that is on an annualised basis with consumer spending still remaining pretty strong but many analysts have been expecting today's figure to be closer to the 2% mark with all of this of course adding to fears that the american economy is running out of steam so let...

efforts are being stepped up in sudan to try and extend a fragile ceasefire between troops loyal to rival generals. these pictures have come into our newsroom. the outbreak of violence in the country has left more than 500 people dead and forced thousands to flee. the current truce, brokered by the us, is due to expire later on thursday. both the un and south sudan are rapidly trying to organise a three—day extension to it. the sudanese army says it's approved the idea of discussing the proposal, but its rival, the rapid support forces, has not yet responded. our diplomatic corresp...