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Labour talks up its chances at Glasgow poll - Financial Times
 BBC News | Labour talks up its chances at Glasgow poll Financial Times - By Andrew Bolger and George Parker Labour finally launched its campaign for the Glasgow East by-election on Tuesday after selecting Margaret Curran following a difficult few days which had seen the frontrunner for the nomination withdraw at the last ... Curran v Curran in Glasgow East Labour declares byelection fightback |
Approval of women bishops may result in defections to Rome - Independent
 ITV.com | Approval of women bishops may result in defections to Rome Independent - By Jerome Taylor The often-shaky relationship between Anglicans and the Vatican received a further setback after Rome expressed "regret" over the Church of England's decision to push ahead with the ordination of women bishops. Church divided: Women bishops an obstacle to unity, Vatican warns Vatican angry over women bishops |
Russians warn over US-Czech missiles barrier - Financial Times
Russians warn over US-Czech missiles barrier Financial Times - By Neil Buckley in Moscow and Jan Cienski in Warsaw Russia warned on Tuesday night that it would be forced to make a military response if elements of the planned US missile defence system began to be deployed in the Czech Republic. US criticises 'bellicose' Russia US, Czech missile deal prompts Moscow warning |
Victim to sue Lotto rape fiend - Mirror.co.uk
 ITV.com | Victim to sue Lotto rape fiend Mirror.co.uk - A woman who was attacked by Lotto rapist Iorworth Hoare will finally get a share of his £7million fortune. Now 78, she was subjected to a "violent and disgusting sexual assault" 20 years ago. Woman in 1988 sex attack can sue £7m lottery winner 'Lotto rapist' victim wins right to sue attacker |
Rich, developing nations meet on climate deadlock - AFP
 New York Times | Rich, developing nations meet on climate deadlock AFP - TOYAKO, Japan (AFP) - Leaders of the Group of Eight rich nations Wednesday pressed major developing powers including India and China to back a G8 offer to at least halve global carbon emissions by 2050. Video: G8 Leaders Dig Into Environmental Issues China, India Lead Objections to G-8 Emissions-Reduction Targets |
Former head of MI5 declares 42-day detention plans are 'unworkable' - This is London
 Metro | Former head of MI5 declares 42-day detention plans are 'unworkable' This is London - Baroness Eliza Manningham-Buller dealt a major blow to the Prime Minister's authority by savaging plans to hold terror suspects for 42 days. Former head of MI5 says 42-day detention plan is 'unworkable' Ex-MI5 chief opposes terror detention bill |
Rape conviction rate to be improved - Reuters UK
 BBC News | Rape conviction rate to be improved Reuters UK - By Michael Holden LONDON (Reuters) - The government and police will promise on Wednesday to take action to improve the low rate of conviction for rape, saying more will be done to help victims. Call for specialist rape squads Conviction rate vow to rape victims |
Brown loses on points to Medvedev - guardian.co.uk
 BBC News | Brown loses on points to Medvedev guardian.co.uk - If it had been boxing, the encounter would have been deemed a mismatch. Dmitry Medvedev, a young, fit-looking 42, freshly elected in a (stage-managed) landslide, feisty and full of beans versus Gordon Brown, 57, veteran of a hundred forgotten punch-ups ... G8 summit: Russia and Britain on diplomatic collision course British-Russian relations in deep-freeze, as summit fails |
So is Ray Lewis a hero or villain? - Independent
 BBC News | So is Ray Lewis a hero or villain? Independent - The deputy mayor of London was hailed as a leader for troubled black youngsters, then forced to quit after allegations surfaced from his past. Aide No.3 walks out on Boris Boris bosses |
Death cyclist fine angers family - BBC News
 Metro | Death cyclist fine angers family BBC News - The father of a 17-year-old girl who was fatally injured in a collision with a cyclist has said it is "laughable" the man has only been fined. 'Pathetic' fine for a girl's life Cyclist 'knocked down and killed teenage girl' |
Crumbling English landmarks are left 'in peril' - Independent
 The Southern Ledger | Crumbling English landmarks are left 'in peril' Independent - By Arifa Akbar, Arts Correspondent and Furquan Akhtar Neglectful owners of historic landmarks risk being named and shamed by English Heritage, which has placed one fifth of all the nation's monuments and battlefields on a register of threatened ... Heritage at risk: there may be rubble ahead FALLING INTO RUIN...6000 OF OUR MAJOR HERITAGE SITES |
Unesco takes Antonine Wall out of Hadrian's shadow - Times Online
 BBC News | Unesco takes Antonine Wall out of Hadrian's shadow Times Online - It consists of little more than mounds of earth, some ditches, and the occasional pile of rocks, but the Antonine Wall in Scotland has been awarded World Heritage status, elevating it to the same level of importance as renowned sites such as the ... The benefits of becoming a status symbol UNESCO protects Scottish wall |
Afghan Bombing Sends Stark Message to India: With Power Comes Risks - New York Times
 Washington Post | Afghan Bombing Sends Stark Message to India: With Power Comes Risks New York Times - By SOMINI SENGUPTA NEW DELHI - The suicide bombing on Monday outside the Indian Embassy in Kabul was the latest and most audacious attack in recent months on Indian interests in Afghanistan, where New Delhi, since helping to topple the Taliban in 2001, ... Video: Mourning for Kabul blast victims - 08 Jul 08 Afghans point finger after bomb |
The Ad Campaign An Emphasis on Energy - New York Times
The Ad Campaign An Emphasis on Energy New York Times - By JIM RUTENBERG Senator Barack Obama started running this advertisement on Tuesday in Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, states where a unit of the Republican Party is sponsoring commercials attacking him. Ad Hawk: McCain's Generation Gap Obama proposes easing consumer bankruptcy laws |
Maliki's Withdrawal Card - Wall Street Journal
 Times Online | Maliki's Withdrawal Card Wall Street Journal - A year ago, the conventional Beltway wisdom had it that Iraq was a failed state. Today, the same wisdom holds that it is less chaotic but still fragile, dependent entirely on a US presence to survive. Video: Iraqi PM Calls for Withdrawal Date Iraqi Officials Still Insisting on Timetable to Withdraw |
Police given more time to quiz murders suspect - Independent
 Times Online | Police given more time to quiz murders suspect Independent - Police were granted more time today to question a 33-year-old man over the deaths of two French students. Police have been questioning the man over the brutal attack nine days ago after he walked into Lewisham police station in the early hours ... London police question French student killings suspect Stabbing deaths of French students shock London |
Simon Mann case: the princess, the king and the lord - guardian.co.uk
 The Age | Simon Mann case: the princess, the king and the lord guardian.co.uk - The ramifications of Simon Mann's attempt to launch a coup in Equatorial Guinea are getting more exotic by the day. The latest additions to the brew include a Jordanian princess, the King of Morocco, a member of the House of Lords and the governments ... E Guinea appoints new prime minister Coup plotter's Bloody Sunday role |
Burglary 'does not deserve jail' - Times Online
 Daily Mail | Burglary 'does not deserve jail' Times Online - Burglars and other “less serious” thieves should normally be handed community punishments rather than jail terms, sentencing advisers have recommended. Legal Opinion: The debate on prison sentencing is now on a knife edge Official: Don’t lock up burglars |
Bush, Singh discuss embattled nuclear pact - AFP
 Voice of America | Bush, Singh discuss embattled nuclear pact AFP - TOYAKO, Japan (AFP) - US President George W. Bush and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday discussed an embattled nuclear accord that has drawn fire in both countries and fractured Singh's government. Bush pushes India nuclear deal Bush and Indian PM Singh Back Nuclear Deal |
Metal theft is the second biggest threat to the railways after ... - Telegraph.co.uk
 BBC News | Metal theft is the second biggest threat to the railways after ... Telegraph.co.uk - By Rupert Neate A huge rise in metal thefts has been described as the most serious threat to Britain's railways after terrorism. Police launch two-day blitz on metals theft Police crackdown on metal thieves |
