However, VOIP differs from the usual phone services in that it sends calls as digital packets of information over data networks rather than relying on a dedicated circuit-switched network.

ECONOMIST: Taking the battle online | The

However, the UK embassy remains "open as usual", including for consular and visa services.

BBC: UK withdraws some embassy staff from Libya

As usual, Congress promised the impossible: expanded coverage of more people for more services at lower cost and reduced federal spending.

FORBES: John Roberts: Rarely Has Such A Smart Judge Written Such A Bad Opinion

As usual the Conservatives way outspent Labour, with much of the money paying for the services of the advertising agency Saatchi and Saatchi.

BBC: CONSERVATIVE VICTORY