Friday, 11 July 2014
Business
Portugal banking crisis sends tremors through Europe...read more http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/financialcrisis/10960563/Portugal-banking-crisis-sends-tremors-through-Europe.html
Forecasts for North Sea oil tax revenues slashed by 25%...read more http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/forecasts-for-north-sea-oil-tax-revenues-slashed-by-25-9599253.html
UK
MPs back strikers and condemn Conservative plan to rein in unions...read more http://www.thejournal.co.uk/news/north-east-news/mps-back-strikers-condemn-conservative-7405182
Celebrities pledge £500,000 to Labour at party fundraiser...read more http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2014/jul/10/labour-party-fundraiser-500-thousand-antony-gormley
UK cities will exceed EU pollution limits until 2030, figures show...read more http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2014/jul/10/uk-cities-breach-eu-pollution-limits-2030
World
At least four servicemen killed in eastern Ukraine...read more http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/07/11/us-ukraine-crisis-idUSKBN0FF1IA20140711
Germany orders US intelligence chief out of country...read more http://www.irishtimes.com/news/world/europe/germany-orders-us-intelligence-chief-out-of-country-1.1861871
Abdullah Holds Powerful Cards In Afghan Election Crisis...read more http://www.rferl.org/content/afghanistan-abdullah-powerful-cards/25452496.html
Women bishops: what are the issues?...read more http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/religion/10959016/Women-bishops-what-are-the-issues.html
Top Stories
Israeli air strikes on Gaza continue as US offers to broker ceasefire...read more http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jul/11/israeli-air-strikes-gaza-continue-us-barack-obama-offers-broker-ceasefire
UK lawmakers criticise government and advisers over Royal Mail sale...read more http://uk.reuters.com/article/2014/07/11/uk-britain-royalmail-privatisation-idUKKBN0FF2OA20140711
Obesity surgery could be offered to a million more people on NHS...read more http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/10960538/Obesity-surgery-could-be-offered-to-a-million-more-people-on-NHS.html
Monitoring the public? Thanks to Snowden and Co, this is just the beginning, says JAMES SLACK...read more http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2688243/Monitoring-public-Thanks-Snowden-Co-just-beginning-says-JAMES-SLACK.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490
Monday, 7 July 2014
Health
Call to tackle NHS 'budget crisis'...read more http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/call-to-tackle-nhs-budget-crisis-30411248.html
Doctors should stop ranting and discuss how to give patients a better service...read more http://www.theguardian.com/healthcare-network/2014/jul/07/doctors-stop-ranting-give-patients-better-service
Sports
Brazil vs Germany World Cup 2014 match preview: It’s all falling into place for ruthless Germans...read more http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/worldcup/brazil-vs-germany-world-cup-2014-match-preview-its-all-falling-into-place-for-ruthless-germans-9587177.html
Beijing, Oslo and Almaty compete to be host city for 2022 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games...read more http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/olympics/article-2683304/Beijing-Oslo-Almaty-compete-host-city-2022-Winter-Olympic-Paralympic-Games.html
Ferrari to take a cautious approach with Kimi Raikkonen in the wake of horror smash at the British Grand Prix...read more http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/motor-sports/ferrari-take-cautious-approach-kimi-3822672
Man Utd unveil new home kit...read more http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/football/man-utd-unveil-new-home-kit.1404739557
Premier League: Randy Lerner says focus is on helping Aston Villa as he waits on sale of club...read more http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11677/9374504/premier-league-randy-lerner-says-focus-is-on-helping-aston-villa-as-he-waits-on-sale-of-club
Entertainment
Star Wars Episode VII: Who are new cast members Crystal Clarke and Pip Andersen?...read more http://metro.co.uk/2014/07/07/star-wars-episode-vii-who-are-new-cast-members-crystal-clarke-and-pip-andersen-4789581/
From singer to animal saviour: the wit and wisdom of big-hearted Dolly...read more http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/celebritynews/10935241/From-singer-to-animal-saviour-the-wit-and-wisdom-of-big-hearted-Dolly.html
Ariana Grande: Grandpa is my hero...read more http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/ariana-grande-grandpa-is-my-hero-30412051.html
OutKast/Bruno Mars review – rap virtuosos delight and a crooner charms...read more http://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/jul/07/outkast-bruno-mars-review-wireless-festival
'Using
a sledgehammer to crack a nut' - Pat Stacey reviews BBC drama 'Common' -
See more at:
http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/television/tv-reviews/using-a-sledgehammer-to-crack-a-nut-pat-stacey-reviews-bbc-drama-common-30411804.html#sthash.u6qTKPys.dpuf
'Using
a sledgehammer to crack a nut' - Pat Stacey reviews BBC drama 'Common' -
See more at:
http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/television/tv-reviews/using-a-sledgehammer-to-crack-a-nut-pat-stacey-reviews-bbc-drama-common-30411804.html#sthash.u6qTKPys.dpuf
Technology
Google Prevents (Some) Terminators From Killing Founders Page, Brin...read more http://uk.pcmag.com/news/33883/google-prevents-some-terminators-from-killing-foun
Facebook ‘manipulates’ users in experiment...read more http://manilastandardtoday.com/2014/07/07/facebook-manipulates-users-in-experiment/
Business
Gowex Files for Bankruptcy Protection After Chairman Quits...read more http://online.wsj.com/articles/gowex-files-for-bankruptcy-protection-after-chairman-quits-1404646449
Richard Branson: 'We need two new runways at Heathrow AND Gatwick'..read more http://www.ttgdigital.com/news/richard-branson-we-need-two-new-runways-at-heathrow-and-gatwick/4692017.article
UK
Mother admits killing her 3 young disabled children in New Malden...read more http://www.london24.com/news/crime/mother_admits_killing_her_3_young_disabled_children_in_new_malden_1_3673665
7/7 memorial in Hyde Park defaced with graffiti hours before anniversary service...read more http://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/graffiti-daubed-on-77-memorial-on-ninth-anniversary-of-bombings-9588355.html
KGB 'distrusted' Cambridge Five spy ring members...read more http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-28194401
World
VW to Spend $2.7 Billion Building Two Factories in China...read more http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-07-07/vw-to-spend-2-billion-euros-to-build-new-china-factories
LIVE UPDATES: Seven Hamas men die in Gaza; Grad rocket strikes Be'er Sheva...read more http://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/1.603472
Pope Francis apologises for 'sacrilegious cult' of church's sexual abuse during meeting with victims...read more http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-07/pope-apologises-for-sacrilegious-cult-of-church-sex-abuse/5579910
Top Stories
Long delays as hundreds of Eurotunnel passengers evacuated after train breaks down in Channel Tunnel...read more http://www.kentonline.co.uk/folkestone/news/eurotunnel-passengers-forced-to-wait-19774/
Tour de France 2014 live: Stage three, Cambridge to London...read more http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/cycling/tour-de-france/10925792/Tour-de-France-2014-Cambridge-to-London-route-live.html
Wimbledon: Djokovic feeling grand as he ends Federer's dream...read more http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/tennis/wimbledon-djokovic-feeling-grand-as-he-ends-federers-dream-30410730.html
Pink Floyd to release new album: Never before heard material on 'The Endless River'...read more http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/pink-floyd-to-release-new-album-never-before-heard-material-on-the-endless-river-30411356.html
Monday, 23 June 2014
Technology
Dot Whine: France Angry Over .Vin Domain Names...read more http://news.sky.com/story/1287601/dot-whine-france-angry-over-vin-domain-names
Nintendo to appeal Philips patent infringement ruling...read more http://www.computerandvideogames.com/469127/nintendo-to-appeal-philips-patent-infringement-ruling/
Supermen with fluttering car cape pulled over on M42...read more http://metro.co.uk/2014/06/23/supermen-with-fluttering-car-cape-arrested-on-m42-4772067/
Business
BNP Near Settlement With U.S. for Up to $9 Billion...read more http://online.wsj.com/articles/bnp-near-settlement-with-u-s-for-up-to-9-billion-1403483369
Housebuilders, airlines take Britain's FTSE away from record high...read more http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/06/23/markets-britain-stocks-idUSL6N0P41SO20140623
Weak eurozone data weigh on bourses...read more http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/ec0c4520-fa9e-11e3-8959-00144feab7de.html#axzz35SboxZhZ
Want to know when interest rates are going to rise? So do Bank of England policymakers as signs of split on MPC emerge...read more http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/news/article-2665693/Want-know-rates-going-rise-So-Bank-England-policymakers-signs-split-MPC-begin-emerge.html?ito=feeds-newsxml
UK
Iain Duncan Smith warns on Britain's future in EU as Juncker row rumbles on...read more http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2014/jun/22/iain-duncan-smith-britain-future-eu-jean-claude-juncker
Scottish Independence: Teens take on politicians...read more http://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/top-stories/scottish-independence-teens-take-on-politicians-1-3453368
Cameron admits frustration with Cornwall's mobile phone 'not-spots'...read more http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/jun/23/cameron-mobile-phone-coverage-notspot-cornwall
World
S Korean Soldier Captured After Shoot-Out...read more http://news.sky.com/story/1287568/s-korean-soldier-captured-after-shoot-out
Ten killed in Israeli strike on Syrian military targets...read more http://www.haaretz.com/news/middle-east/1.600486
Top Stories
Iraq crisis: John Kerry in Baghdad as Isis seizes more towns...read more http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-27970894
Al-Jazeera journalists' trial: Three reporters convicted and sentenced to seven years in prison by Egyptian cour...read more http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/africa/aljazeera-journalists-trial-three-reporters-convicted-and-sentenced-to-seven-years-in-prison-by-egyptian-court-9555715.html
Wimbledon 2014: Fans flock to SW19 with hopes of seeing Scotland's Andy Murray retaining title...read more http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/tennis/wimbledon-2014-fans-flock-to-sw19-with-hopes-of-seeing-scotlands-andy-murray-retaining-title-30376315.html
Iraqi leaders seen as fearful, desperate for US assistance...read more http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2014/06/23/iraqi-leaders-seen-as-fearful-desperate-for-us-assistance/
Tuesday, 17 June 2014
World
Iraq crisis, US and Iran..read more http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jun/17/iraq-bedfellows-of-us-iran-dont-expect-romance
Gas and currency deals cap Chinese Premier's first visit to UK..read more http://uk.reuters.com/article/2014/06/17/uk-china-britain-idUKKBN0ES1D820140617
Kenyan President blames domestic foes on deadly attacks...read more http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/18/world/africa/shabab-claim-responsibility-for-a-2nd-attack-in-kenya.html?_r=0
Gas and currency deals cap Chinese Premier's first visit to UK..read more http://uk.reuters.com/article/2014/06/17/uk-china-britain-idUKKBN0ES1D820140617
Kenyan President blames domestic foes on deadly attacks...read more http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/18/world/africa/shabab-claim-responsibility-for-a-2nd-attack-in-kenya.html?_r=0
Monday, 16 June 2014
World
Germany v Portugal: Cristiano Ronaldo throws his shirt into the crowd, BEFORE the match...read more http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/worldcup/germany-v-portugal-cristiano-ronaldo-throws-his-shirt-into-the-crowd-before-the-match-9541629.html
Attempts by Blair and Hague to wash hands of bloody Iraq legacy must be challenged...read more http://www.theguardian.com/world/defence-and-security-blog/2014/jun/16/iraq-tony-blair-islamists
Pentagon: U.S. could discuss Iraq with Iran, but won't coordinate military action...read more http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/06/16/us-iraq-security-usa-pentagon-idUSKBN0ER1YB20140616
A verbal assault that will hurt inside Downing Street...read more http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/03958d40-f573-11e3-be21-00144feabdc0.html#axzz34pD3GSmn
Kenya attack: Mpeketoni near Lamu hit by al-Shabab raid...read more http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-27862510
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