Business

• Big Yellow profit rises as demand for self-storage grows May 21, 2013
  (Reuters) - Storage company Big Yellow Group Plc reported an 8 percent rise in profit despite the introduction of new taxes, as demand grew for self-storage in London and southeast England. […]
• Dollar firms as suspense builds, Asia shares dip May 21, 2013
  SINGAPORE (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar inched up against major currencies but stayed well off highs on Tuesday as investors cautiously traded expectations of whether Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke will or will not hint at a sooner than expected reduction in bond-buying stimulus. […]

UK

• Burberry profit rises 14 percent on Asia retail growth May 21, 2013
  LONDON (Reuters) - British luxury group Burberry said full-year pretax profit rose a better-than-expected 14 percent on strong retail growth in Asian markets, where it is increasing numbers of Burberry branded stores. […]

World

• Nigeria seeks Niger's military support against Boko Haram May 21, 2013
  NIAMEY (Reuters) - Nigeria has asked neighbouring Niger for support in a week-old offensive against Islamist insurgent bases in its semi-desert frontier region, underlining moves towards West African cooperation against jihadis seen as a cross-border threat. […]