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Madeleine’s Parents Meet Pope May 30, 2007
Holding his hand as they asked him to bless their daughter, Kate and Gerry McCann today told how a "personal and tender" moment with the Pope had given them renewed strength in the search for Madeleine.
Chinese Day Traders Vexed at Extra Tax May 30, 2007
Chinese investors, furious at a midnight decision by the authorities to triple the tax on share trades, raced to sell off their shares today and flooded the internet with enraged anti-government comments in chat rooms.
Last month Health Secretary Patricia Hewitt said maternity support workers were "not a substitute for midwives". However, a new report released today contradicts Hewitt's previous statement. The report which was commissioned by Hewitt says that the lives of mothers and their babies is being put at risk by NHS hospitals which use unqualified "maternity support workers" to do the work ...
“Blair wandering around the world doing nothi ... May 30, 2007
Blair claims important work is being carried out not just by him but by ministers acting "as a government" including international duties, such as the G8 summit in early June. However, to the rest of the country it appears Labour is in limbo.
Tory Leader David Cameron hit the mark when he said, "There are urgent problems in our country, like ...
Chavez, Tin-pot Dictator, Closing Down Free Press May 29, 2007
Little does he know it, but Chavez is following the same path as every other tin-pot dictator that the world has seen. Afraid of having people criticize any of his leadership decisions or skills, he has recently shut down a television station - Radio Caracas Televisión.
5 Britons Kidnapped in Baghdad May 29, 2007
Five Britons were abducted from a government building in Baghdad today in a brazen kidnapping by gunmen dressed in police uniforms.
China Confirms Soldier with Bird Flu May 26, 2007
China's Ministry of Health has confirmed a new human case of bird flu, the ministry announced on its website Saturday.
Nasdaq Buys Nordic OMX for $3.7Bn May 26, 2007
Nasdaq Stock Market has agreed to buy Nordic bourse owner OMX for $3.7 billion, the two companies announced on Friday, as Nasdaq sets its sights on expanding beyond the U.S. market and adds to a wave of stock market consolidation.
Spy Planes and CCTV Are Not Enough… May 26, 2007
The Government is considering a plan where the public would be rewarded for spying on and reporting neighbors who may be VAT or customs cheats. Benefit cheats could also be targeted.
After the less than successful start made by the Assets Recovery Agency, which initially cost more to run than it recovered, this is the Home Office's ...
Moktada al-Sadr Resurfaces in Iraq May 25, 2007
The populist Shiite cleric Moktada al-Sadr appeared in public for the first time in months on Friday, delivering a fiercely anti-American sermon and offering himself in a new guise as a nationalist intent on bridging the divide between Iraq’s warring communities of Shiites and Sunnis.
Lord “Cashpoint” Levy Announces He Will ... May 25, 2007
Lord Levy announced that he will step down as Middle East Envoy when Blair leaves office in June. Downing Street thanked him for his role and said the PM " believes, and has always said, that Lord levy has done an excellent job ...
I was reading the morning papers and came across this in The Herald... Interesting.
The girl they are referring to, Courtney Coventry, is the one pictured with Blair in
the Mail Article in March.
Posted by: Barry on 7:08am today
Lord Levy, a major contributor to labour sleaze, will be finally leaving! Was it "Anticipated?" ...
Indonesian Girl Dies from Bird Flu May 24, 2007
A 5-year-old Indonesian girl from Central Java province has died of bird flu, a Health Ministry official said on Wednesday.
Bush Backs Gonzales May 24, 2007
President Bush once more reaffirmed his confidence in Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales today, while Senate Democrats offered a resolution declaring that they have no confidence in him.
Gunfire Breaks Lebanon Truce May 24, 2007
Heavy exchanges of gunfire erupted Thursday night between Lebanese troops besieging a Palestinian refugee camp and Islamic militants holed up inside, breaking a two-day-old truce.
American Poll Shows High Opposition to War May 24, 2007
Americans now view the war in Iraq more negatively than at any time since the war began, according to the latest New York Times/CBS News poll.
The Hunt for Madeleine Slows May 22, 2007
It's a real pity that a young girl named Madeleine was snatched. In fact I think it is the worst thing in the world. It disgusts me that someone would do it. And I'm pretty sure that 99% of the world agrees with me. But sadly, in a sick to the stomach way, there is 1% who think the ...
Government Takes Big Brother to New Heights May 21, 2007
The Government is taking big brother to new heights with the UK's first police remote control helicopter. The "spy drone", fitted with CCTV cameras, is being used by Merseyside police primarily for tackling anti-social behaviour and public disorder. This machine which was originally used by the military is 1m wide, incredibly lightweight, and can record images from a height of ...
Cutty Sark Burning to the Ground May 21, 2007
The famous 19th Century ship the Cutty Sark is "100%" ablaze, the London Fire Brigade has said.
PM-Elect, Gordon Brown, Readying to Withdraw Troops May 20, 2007
Gordon Brown is prepared to risk the future of the "special relationship" with the United States by reversing Tony Blair's support for the Iraq war, President George W Bush has been warned.
Chapelcross Nuclear Towers Demolished May 20, 2007
Finally after nearly 50 years of existence and dominating the skyline of Annan, Dumfriesshire, the Chapelcross nuclear power station cooling towers are no more. Chapelcross was Scotland's first nuclear power station and was a miracle of the time, but some believe otherwise - read Freda's speculation.
Shipwreck Yields $500M in Coins May 19, 2007
Deep-sea explorers said Friday they have mined what could be the richest shipwreck treasure in history, bringing home 17 tons of colonial-era silver and gold coins from an undisclosed site in the Atlantic Ocean.
Microsoft Buying aQuantive for $6Bn May 18, 2007
Microsoft said today that it would buy the online advertising company aQuantive for $66.50 a share, or approximately $6 billion. It is Microsoft’s largest acquisition ever, and the latest in a flurry of deals for online advertising firms by big Internet and media companies.
Polar Ocean Soaking Up Less CO2 May 18, 2007
One of Earth's most important absorbers of carbon dioxide (CO2) is failing to soak up as much of the greenhouse gas as it was expected to, scientists say.
UK Agency Nabs £3Bn in Cocaine May 18, 2007
The UK's new nationwide law enforcement agency says it seized one fifth of Europe's cocaine supply in its first year of operation.
Halo 3 Launch Date Announced May 16, 2007
Hugely popular video game Halo 3
is due for a September debut, Microsoft has announced.
is due for a September debut, Microsoft has announced. Falwall Dead at 73 May 15, 2007
The Rev. Jerry Falwell — founder of the Moral Majority and the face of the religious right in the 1980s — died Tuesday after being found unconscious in his office, a Liberty University executive said.
The Home Office has been accused of a "pathetic" attempt to hide that the projected cost of identity cards has jumped to £105. Ministers chose not to fulfill their legal duty to update Parliament on the price of the scheme at the end of March. Instead they waited over a month to give out the details at the same time ...
Question of the Week May 14, 2007
The measure of Mr. Blair's success is dependent on whether you place a greater value on the buildings in which students attend school or the level of education achieved within them. Do you believe Blair has been successful in education reform?
For the article relating to this question visit Blair Attempts to Promote His Success in Education Reform...
Britain Giving Mothers Right to Feed Children? May 13, 2007
When did it become a crime for a mother to feed her child in public?
It seems very strange that one of the most fundamental actions a mother can do (to breastfeed) is seemingly so taboo in one of the most forward-thinking (or obviously, backward-thinking if this becoming 'legal') nations in the world. Has our wealth and decadence created a ...
Mullah Dadullah Claimed Killed May 13, 2007
Top Taliban military commander Mullah Dadullah was killed in southern Afghanistan's Helmand Province in a joint Afghan army-police operation backed by NATO air support, the Afghan government said Sunday.
7/7 Bomber’s Widow Arrested May 9, 2007
The widow of Mohammad Siddique Khan, the ringleader of the London suicide bombers, was among four people being held tonight after anti-terror raids linked to the London bombings.
UK Interest Rates to Hit 5.5% May 9, 2007
The Bank of England is widely expected to raise its main interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point to 5.5% because of concerns about inflation.
Food Colouring Warnings May 8, 2007
Parents are being advised by experts not to give their children food containing certain additives until the results of a new study are published.
This from the Guardian ... had a good laugh while reading it :)
For the full article read Labour Briefing Paper
A briefing paper prepared by the Labour party for ministers appearing on last night's election programmes admitted in advance that the results were likely to go badly. Cabinet ministers were assiduous in following the official line in ...
Rally Yeseterday Demanding Amnesty
Thousands of protesters took part in a rally at Trafalgar Square yesterday demanding that immigrants who have been in Britain for longer than 4 years be given a two year work permit without access to benefits. However at the end of the two years, providing certain conditions have ...
Question of the Week – Blair’s Legacy May 8, 2007
Blair's Desire for a Eurpoean Legacy
Does it concern you that Tony Blair intends to use his final weeks in office to surrender British powers to Brussels as part of his drive for a European "legacy" ? Bearing in mind the repercussion this may have on the future of Britain do you believe Blair ...
Mr Reid Will Resign as Home Secretary May 6, 2007
Home Secretary John Reid says he will leave the Cabinet in June when "Tony Blair goes".
Sarkozy Wins French Presidential Election May 6, 2007
Conservative Nicolas Sarkozy has won the French presidential election, according to projections made from partial results.
Paris Hilton Sentenced to 45 Days May 5, 2007
A judge sentenced Paris Hilton to 45 days in county jail Friday for violating her probation, putting the brakes on the hotel heiress's famous high life.
Queen Attends Kentucky Derby May 5, 2007
The Queen will realise a long-held ambition when she attends the famous Kentucky Derby horse race in the US.
Rice Meets Syrian Foreign Minister May 3, 2007
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice met with her Syrian counterpart here today in the first high-level diplomatic contact between Washington and Damascus in more than two years.
UVF Lays Down Arms May 3, 2007
The Ulster Volunteer Force, Northern Ireland's oldest and most lethal loyalist paramilitary group, announced today that it had renounced violence and put its arms "beyond reach".
Blair To Announce His Resignation Next Week May 2, 2007
Tony Blair promised that he would stand down in the next few weeks. He is expected to announce his resignation next Wednesday or Thursday in a last minute attempt to avoid a substantial protest vote against labour in the mid-term elections
Blair began his day of saying farewell with an appearance on GMTV where he said,"I'll make my position clear next ...
BP’s Lord Browne Resigns May 1, 2007
Effective immediately, Lord Browne has resigned from public life after serving BP faithfully for 41 years. The reason why? Because a Judge has allowed a newspaper to publish details of his private life.
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